As Fall descends on Orlando, the destination is brimming with events that extend beyond Halloween festivities, offering a diverse lineup of entertainment, culture, and seasonal charm. From galaxy-themed beverages and nontraditional vegan eats to vibrant cultural celebrations—including an all-new LGBTQ+ festival—and an exciting weekend of college football rivalry fun, Orlando’s fall lineup offers something for everyone.
Go to VisitOrlando.com for a full schedule of this year’s festivities, along with fun year-round activities to build the perfect Orlando vacation.
SWEET FALL DEALS
In addition, Orlando's Fall season is packed with exciting deals from its renowned theme parks, making it the perfect destination for a magical getaway. Universal Orlando Resort is offering its new Dining Card Vacation Package, which includes a dining card valued at up to $1,000 for food and beverages at over 200 venues, accommodations, and park-to-park admission for four or more days. Available for U.S. and Canadian residents, this offer is valid from November 7, 2024, through April 10, 2025, and also includes perks like early park admission and complimentary transportation.
Walt Disney World is also offering enticing savings for Canadian residents, with 25% off on 4-day or longer theme park tickets and discounted room rates at select Disney Resort hotels. These hotel deals apply for stays from December 9-28, 2024, February 23-April 12, 2025, and April 25-30, 2025, with additional savings available for other dates. Travellers can combine these offers to create a dream Disney vacation with reduced room and ticket rates for select periods, making it an ideal time to explore both magical destinations.
FOODIE EVENTS WORTH FALLING FOR
Fall in Orlando is packed with loads of delicious festivities for every palate, from gourmet dining and craft beer fests to international and vegan cuisine celebrations.
- Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health (through Sept. 30) celebrates its 19th year with a record 151 restaurants, including 25 newcomers and nine MICHELIN-recognized spots, offering three-course prix-fixe menus for $40 or $60, with up to $2 from each meal benefiting The Mustard Seed of Central Florida.
- The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE (through Nov. 23) offers global flavors from over 25 Marketplaces at the World Showcase, featuring new tastes, live entertainment and family activities.
- At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Taste of Space Fall Bites! (Sept. 30–Nov. 3) returns with new savory bites and sweet treats, while the after-hours Taste of Space: Marstini Shake-Off (Oct. 4) offers a ticketed experience featuring seasonal flavors, "Marstinis" crafted by local bars and restaurants, diverse food stations, and the chance to mingle with astronauts while exploring the complex.
- Jake's Beer Festival (Oct. 4) at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Resort offers beer lovers a unique evening with over 50 craft beers, hard seltzers, all-you-can-eat food, and live entertainment.
- International Vegan Food Festival (Oct. 12) at Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando celebrates plant-based cuisine from around the world, offering visitors the chance to discover new flavors and learn about sustainable food practices.
- Winter Park Wine & Dine: Fall Edition (Oct. 16) is a sophisticated evening of unlimited tastings from over 40 food, wine and dessert vendors, plus live music and full-service bar access, with an optional VIP package including unlimited Veuve Clicquot and extra perks.
- The 19th annual Central Florida Veg Fest (Oct. 26) at Orlando Festival Park is one of the longest-running vegan festivals in the world celebrating vegan lifestyles with educational exhibits, food demos, and a variety of vegan cuisines and products from over 200 vendors and 100 contributors.
- Orlando Beer Festival (Nov. 2) invites beer enthusiasts to sip on craft and premium brews from local favorites and nationwide breweries at Orlando Festival Park. Visitors can also enjoy wine tastings, indulge in delicious food, groove to live music and dive into interactive games.
- The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic (Nov. 15-16) celebrates its 15th year with a street party festival offering unlimited food and beverage tastings from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and international wine selection.
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Orlando's fall festivities are in full swing with vibrant festivals and events, from LGBTQ+ celebrations and iconic music festivals to community traditions and family friendly fun, offering something for every visitor to enjoy.
- Orlando Fringe's inaugural Orlando Out Fest (Sept. 20-22) celebrates LGBTQ+ stories and artists with highlights including the "Truth-or-Dare" game show, Billy Mick’s "Just B" and "The Odd Ball!" featuring drag, cabaret and camp humor, along with various other performances and events supporting The Center Orlando.
- Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival (select days, Sept. 28- Nov. 17) invites families to enjoy its iconic pumpkin patch, a 5-acre corn maze, live music, seasonal treats and a Kids Zone featuring bungee trampolines, a petting zoo, a carousel and more.
- Come Out with Pride Orlando (Oct. 19) at Lake Eola Park is a celebration fostering LGBTQ+ community pride that features diverse live entertainment, local artists, celebrity headliners, The Most Colorful Parade and a Fireworks Grand Finale over Lake Eola.
- Fiesta Calle Orange (Oct. 27) celebrates Hispanic and Latin Heritage with live performances on four stages, authentic Latin cuisine, unique souvenirs and a full bar with cocktails, beers and sangria.
- Fall Fiesta in the Park (Nov. 2-3) celebrates 53 years with hundreds of unique artists and craft booths, food vendors, a beer garden and a Kids Zone with live entertainment on the amphitheater stage.
- The Electric Daisy Carnival (Nov. 8-10) showcases an eclectic mix of more than 120 dance music acts at historic Tinker Field, adjacent to Camping World Stadium. From dance music’s strong roots in Florida to the explosive energy of Orlando itself, the iconic music festival celebrates more than 25 years of love, community and dance “Under the Electric Sky.”
- Florida Blue Florida Classic (Nov. 23) features the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats and Florida A&M University Rattlesnakes battling it out at Camping World Stadium for bragging rights in their long-running annual rivalry.
- FusionFest (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1) brings over 110 global cultures to downtown Orlando with a two-day celebration featuring international cuisine, music, dance, visual arts, contests and interactive activities at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Seneff Arts Plaza.
