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What to do and see in Orlando, Florida (FL): The Best Performances
From the Magic Kingdom to magical spa treatments, Orlando sparkles with the promise of adventure. Spend a day exploring the world-famous Disney theme parks, giggling with the dolphins at SeaWorld, or screaming your head off on a Universal Studios roller coaster. For a less adrenaline-pumping afternoon, enjoy the quiet natural beauty of the Harry P. Leu Gardens, or enjoy a seaweed scrub at a luxury day spa. Savor fresh and local ingredients at one of Orlando’s James Beard-nominated restaurants.
Restaurants in Orlando
1. Mind Games Interactive Magic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Mind Games: Interactive Magic runs every Wednesday night. Dinner is served from 6:00pm-7:30pm the show starts at 7:45pm.
2. Happily Ever After Fireworks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24,835 reviews
Wishes Nighttime Spectacular is the biggest, brightest fireworks extravaganza in Magic Kingdom theme park history.Jiminy Cricket is your host, guiding Pinocchio, Cinderella, Ariel, Peter Pan and other beloved Disney Characters through a fantastic tale told amongst the stars.A magnificent musical score synchs with the fireworks for a stunning aural and visual experience, featuring unique pyrotechnics and special effects.Discover that wishes do come true when you experience Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, a story so big only the sky can hold it!Additional InformationFireworks schedules vary by season. View the online calendar for specific dates and times. Or, refer to the Times Guide, which is available at the Park entrance, at Guest Relations and at most merchandise locations.The show can be viewed throughout the Park, but to see Tinker Bell flying in the sky, a view from the front of Cinderella Castle is recommended.
Reviewed By hyram77 - Southwick, United Kingdom
If you are visiting you must, without fail experience the fireworks, they are AMAZING! Top tip, if you dine in California Grill in the neighbouring hotel at any time during the evening, you can return and view the fireworks from their gallery which is a great spot and much quieter than the hussle of the park.
3. Festival of the Lion King
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By Ellie1145 - Horndean, United Kingdom
If there is one thing in Animal Kingdom that you really shouldn’t miss then this is it. We’ve seen it many times but it still keeps us enthralled. The show is situated in a huge auditorium and it takes place in the round. It used to be in Camp Minnie Mickey, but since Avatar replaced it you can now find it in the Harambe Theatre in Africa. It has everything - wonderful music and singing, huge animatronic animals, acrobatics, stilt walkers, trampolinists, exotic and colourful costumes and aerial dancing. It’s not a retelling of the Lion King, it’s a celebration with Simba and many of his friends. I love seeing the huge animatronic Lion, Elephant, Giraffe and Wart Hog as they enter from each side on moving platforms. There are lots of familiar songs, such as. ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ and my personal favourite, ‘ Can You Feel the Love Tonight.’ This is performed by acrobats in bird costumes, and is really beautiful and poignant. It’s very popular, and so you really need to get there early to secure your seat. It’s well worth seeing.
4. Rock Hard Revue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Rock Hard Revue is the best place to throw your Bachelorette Party, Birthday Party, or even a Girls Night Out! This male revue show features a female comedy host and a sexy all-male cast tantalizing you with synchronized choreography, themed costumes, and audience participation. This is one of the steamiest shows out there -- even compared to those actually on the Las Vegas Strip! We specialize in Bachelorette Party Packages, Birthday Party Packages, and even Divorce Party Packages with VIP accommodations. So take a look and see what all the buzz is about.
Reviewed By felixjoelc
Amazing Experience, very professional and well put together! The girls of Cherry Bomb were killing the stage.
5. Nick's Parlor Tricks
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5.0 based on 207 reviews
Parlor Trick's is an hour long family friendly illusion show for audiences that demand their magic cutting- edge and up-close. The show is presented Saturdays at The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites & Waterpark. Shows are on Saturdays at 7PM & 9PM. Attendees must be a guest at the resort or purchase a ticket online in advance.
6. Houdini's Hidden Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Looking for something unique and magical to experience on a Saturday night? Houdini's is that place! In our intimate seating of only 45 seats, you and your guest will see classic and modern magic performed, the way it was meant to- be up close and magical. Once you purchase your ticket we'll emailed directions so you can find our hidden theater door inside The Radisson Hotel Celebration.
7. Fantasmic!
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,824 reviews
A live Disney production held at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Disney-MGM Studios featuring Disney characters, performers and pyrotechnics.
Reviewed By 188cherieb
Any seat is perfect to watch this unbelievable stage show...fire, lasers, waterworks, dramatic music, lots of Disney characters(go early if you want close seats for up close pics of character ) Great end to a busy day at the park. Caution, families with young kids, music sounds scary and some of the theatrics may frighten them, but reassure that good conquers all as the end is very cheerful n will bring smiles to all ages. Also, after show ends, hang on to your little ones, area will be dark, n thousands of guests leaving at same time....worth buying or bringing glow in dark necklaces n light colored shirts to help parents "see" where kids are. Stroller parking is crazy, try to park at the end of a row for easy navigating/exiting. Show is a must see! The sets change but don't know how often. If you get cold easily, a light jacket or sweater will keep you warm show takes place by an in a huge lake. Bleacher seats do get cold...bring snacks /drinks for kids n bathroom breaks before show starts (long walk to restrooms) again , hard to see/find group in dark. Last rows and side seating great for little ones who can't sit still. You leave in awe of the details Disney uses in everything they do and produce...Go & Enjoy!
8. SAK Comedy Lab
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 339 reviews
Nowhere else in Florida will you find a place like SAK Comedy Lab! During our award winning comedy shows, improvisers compete for your laughs by making up songs, scenes and characters on the spot based on audience suggestions. If you like the show “Whose Line is it Anyway”, you’ll like a SAK show. In fact, SAK was a starting place for the careers of Wayne Brady as well as writers, actors and producers for “Mad TV”, “Saturday Night Live”, and sitcoms such as “Scrubs”, “The Office” and “30 Rock”. Our shows are all-ages and fun for everyone. Come check out our beautiful 250 seat venue, grab beer or wine from our concession lobby, and see the next generation of national comedic talent.
Reviewed By cantthinkofagoodone - Michigan, United States
Great fun evening for the whole family. Clean jokes. Hilarious improv. Right price. Alcohol and snacks available for purchase.
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10. Finding Nemo - The Musical
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,915 reviews
Finding Nemo – The Musical captures the heart, humor, characters and story from the Disney·Pixar animated film Finding Nemo and adapts them into a mesmerizing 30-minute Broadway-style musical stage show. The performance is for audiences of all ages in the air-conditioned Theater in the Wild in the DinoLand U.S.A. area at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.It's a big, blue beautiful world, but not without its dangers, as the overprotective clownfish father, Marlin, his curious son, Nemo, and their friend, Dory, find out in this big fish story—complete with new musical numbers that take their cue from lines from the movie, including ""Just Keep Swimming"" and ""Go with the Flow.""The innovative lighting, sound, special effects and stunning theatrical puppets—some as large as cars—make Finding Nemo – The Musical a must ""sea"" production
Reviewed By Ellie1145 - Horndean, United Kingdom
What an amazing show this is. It tells the musical story of Nemo whose father, Merlin searches for him after he disappears. Of course, the forgetful Dory is also present, as are favourites from the film, the giant turtle, the stingray, and the voracious sharks. The auditorium is air conditioned and provides a welcome respite from the heat and humidity, but do get there early as it fills up. It’s an outstanding show, with huge puppets supported by human puppeteers. The music is fantastic, and composed by the couple that wrote the music for Frozen. It’s amazing how the puppeteers fade into the background as all you see are the huge colourful puppets. Don’t miss this wonderful show.
