Orlando magazine

11/11/2025

There are no bad seasons in New York City, but there is something extraordinarily special about the city during the holidays. For those who have never ventured to The Big Apple during late November and December, or those who haven’t been in a while, here’s my review on 48 hours in the city with all things merry and bright in mind. Full story below:

A visit to Macy’s is a must for every NYC traveler, particularly during the holidays. ©Macy’s, INC.THERE IS NO BAD SEASON IN NEW YORK CITY, but there is something extraordinarily special about the city during the holidays. For those who have never ventured to The Big Apple during late November ...

11/10/2025

Check out these incredible events happening in and around Orlando this November.

Holiday Events MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY Through Dec. 21: Make some very merry memories in the Magic Kingdom. Mickey, Minnie and friends welcome guests with a seasonal parade, fireworks, treats, musical shows and parties. Select nights. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. 407-934...

11/06/2025

Step right up to the magic under the big top! 🎪✨
The “stunning, emotional, heart-filled” Broadway hit Water for Elephants brings Sara Gruen’s beloved novel to spectacular life at the through Nov. 9.

Don’t miss this “gorgeously imaginative” musical event critics are calling “spellbinding entertainment.” 💫🐘

11/05/2025

The 2025 Orlando Dining Awards Issue is now out. This year sees some exciting new additions, the first of which is the inaugural Joseph Hayes Legacy Award. This award is and will continue to be given to a restaurant that’s made a lasting and significant impact in our community. Second, we’ve added new crave-worthy categories to help you cull down your cuisine choices. Last, but certainly not least, we give you an eye into our cover shoot at Best Food Hall winner Mills Market with models from The Maile Image Modeling & Acting School, showing you just how much they loved the market’s culinary gems.

Read on for all of this, plus Readers’ Picks and picks from our food writer extraordinaire, Brendan O’Connor.

Welcome to Orlando magazine’s 2025 Dining Awards, our annual guide to the finest cuisine in Central Florida. This year sees some exciting new additions, the first of which is the inaugural Joseph Hayes Legacy Award. This award is and will continue to be given to a restaurant that’s made a lastin...

11/04/2025

It's so big, we had to split the list into two parts this year!

Back to the 2025 Dining Awards Best Restaurant: FOREIGNER READERS’ CHOICE States inspires the culinary journey at Foreigner. The restaurant’s logo, an octopus, symbolizes creativity, expansion, unpredictability and braving the unknown—seeing things through the eyes of a foreigner. But don’t ...

11/02/2025

The November Issue is out! Discover the most delicious dining destinations chosen by you, our readers, in Orlando magazine’s 2025 Dining Awards. Jump into our big coverage and explore four new categories, 14 Readers’ Choices you can miss and 13 picks from food writer extraordinaire Brendan O’Connor. Then, raise a glass to celebrate the inaugural winner of the Joseph Hayes Legacy Award. All this, plus a holiday journey to New York City, unforgettable cocktails (and tales) from The Edison’s Talon Steinhauer and a look at the best institutes of higher education in Central Florida. Link in bio.

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10/30/2025

Did you hear? Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort once again proved that luxury and philanthropy go hand in hand, raising an impressive $1,585,750 for pediatric cancer research and care at AdventHealth for Children. The funds were generated during the 3rd Annual Four Seasons Orlando Invitational, a sold-out, two-day charity event held October 16–17. Full story below.

Courtesy Four Seasons Resort Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort once again proved that luxury and philanthropy go hand in hand, raising an impressive $1,585,750 for pediatric cancer research and care at AdventHealth for Children. The funds were generated during the 3rd Annual Fo...

10/28/2025

Meet the most powerful people in the Entertainment, Sports, and Arts category.

Kathy Ramsberger | President & CEO, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Jason Siegel | President & CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission Jennifer Evins | President & CEO, United Arts of Central Florida Mark Wilf | Owner & Chairman, Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride Steve Hogan | CEO, Florid...

10/25/2025

This is the best time of year to try the mini golf courses at . Step into a 1950s sci-fi movie and tee off at Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando!

Choose your adventure — The Haunting of Ghostly Greens or Invaders from Planet Putt — and putt your way through spooky cemeteries, giant alien robots, and glow-in-the-dark movie scenes straight out of a retro drive-in.

🎥 Two 18-hole courses.
👻 State-of-the-art effects.
🌙 Fun day or night under neon lights.
It’s mini golf with major cinematic flair!

📍Universal CityWalk Orlando

10/24/2025

Have you gotten the chance to try the new poppi x collab? Ending this Sunday, three limited time items will be available, including a new donut flavor and two refreshing drinks.

Check out the Root Beer Float Donut, made with their signature brioche base, glazed with Root Beer poppi and topped with mascarpone whipped cream and a Root Beer caramel. Pair the donut with either (or both😉) of the new drinks: the poppi Dirty Root Beer Float, topped with The Salty’s house-made vanilla bean cold foam; or the poppi Root Beer & Cherry Espresso Tonic, paired with housemade cherry vanilla syrup & black cat espresso over ice.

Promotion ends Oct. 26.

10/23/2025

This little shop opened off Park Avenue just in time for the holidays. has all the popular IPs the kids love, like Sonic, ONE PIECE, Labubus and more. Not near Winter Park? They have several stores in the Orlando area.