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Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Since its beginning in 1960 the annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival has become one of the biggest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country. Artists from all over the world apply to attend the famous show and a panel of judges selects more than 200 to exhibit. Visitors can view the various works on display and there are numerous entertainment acts and children's events planned for the three-day festival.

Date: 17 March 2023 - 19 March 2023
Venue: Winter Park
Website: https://www.wpsaf.org/
Cost:

Free.


Silver Spurs Rodeo

This popular rodeo in Kissimmee’s Silver Spurs Arena attracts rodeo stars from across America who come to compete in traditional rodeo events such as bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling and women’s barrel racing. An absolute must for would-be cowboys and cowgirls everywhere, the annual Silver Spurs Rodeo is one of the biggest rodeos on the east coast of America.

Date: 02 June 2023 - 03 June 2023
Venue: Osceola Heritage Park/ Silver Spurs Arena
Website: https://www.silverspursrodeo.com/
Cost:

Various.


Gay Days

Gay and lesbian travellers come to Disney World for a week of theme park celebrations. Guests also attend expos, pool parties and concerts.

Date: 03 June 2023 - 03 June 2023
Venue: Walt Disney World
Website: https://www.gaydays.com/
Cost:

Various.


Independence Day

Like everywhere else in America, 4 July means huge celebrations with fireworks, barbeques, and a host of other activities depending on where you live. In Orlando, this means a glut of patriotic events and parades in all the Disney World theme parks as well as the rest of the city.

Date: 04 July 2023 - 04 July 2023
Venue: Walt Disney World Theme Parks, SeaWorld Orlando, etc.
Website: https://www.visitorlando.com/events/holidays/july-fourth-in-orlando/
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This re-creation of an Italian fishing village is in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort, complete with fine restaurants and shops. The guest rooms are decorated with a Mediterranean theme and there’s a lively piazza with vintage Italian sports cars and scooters.

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This beautiful resort-style hotel is right opposite SeaWorld, and has an impressive lobby atrium and a spectacular indoor courtyard. For the price, this hotel has great rooms and the restaurant choice is reassuringly diverse. All in all, this property offers superb value in this price range.

Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites

With larger than average rooms, a great pool and an ideal location just outside Walt Disney World Resort, this make this a good family choice. As you can imagine, the décor is largely animal prints and exotic details. There’s been attention paid to the outdoor areas, including a 24m (80ft) water slide in the pool. The hotel is currently undergoing a US$25 million renovation, due for completion this spring.

Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin

The former operated by Westin and the latter by Sheraton, these are the archetypal fancy Disney hotels with all the attendant allures. Between the two hotels, there are 2,267 luxury rooms and 254,000 sq ft of meeting and exhibition space. They share 17 restaurants and lounges, four swimming pools, two health clubs, and a wide array of recreational activities.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort

An 18-storey atrium welcomes honeymooners and families, screeching parrots and all. It’s hard to imagine a more replete resort hotel, and there’s a whole world to explore, from one of the best pools in the country to the comprehensive sports on offer to the destination restaurants.

Galleria Palms Hotel & Suites

One of the best-located budget hotel options you’re only a mile and a half from Disney but you can stay at a fraction of the price of similarly placed hotels. The rooms aren’t the largest you’ll ever stay in but they are clean and modern and there’s even a free breakfast.