September is considered the first month of Fall, so with the
change in season, be sure to get your Fall 2018 started out right! International Drive has a
full calendar of events for you to enjoy this September, and we’ve got all the
details about the
hottest events taking place on
I-Drive this month!
Do you believe in magic?
September is a month of magical dining on International
Drive!
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month is an event sponsored by American Express and is all about celebrating
Orlando’s amazing culinary scene! Through September 30th,
participating Orlando restaurants will offer a three course, prix fixe dinner
to guests for just $ 35.00! Plus, through Visit Orlando, one dollar from each
prix fixe meal will benefit Best Buds and the Down Syndrome Association of
Central Florida!
Benihana,
Café Tu Tu Tango,
Texas de Brazil,
Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit,
Itta Bena,
Mango’s Tropical Café,
Vincenzo
Cucina Italiana,
Fogo de Chao
Brazilian Steakhouse,
Del Frisco's
Double Eagle Steakhouse and
The Capital Grille;
and that’s just to name a few! A magical dining experience, at a great price,
that benefits a good cause.... what are you waiting for?! Check out a
full list
of the select International Drive restaurants partaking in this year’s Magical Dining Month and book a reservation today!
Party on!
Summer may be coming to an end, but the party continues at
Aquatica Orlando!
Fiesta Aquatica is a new Latin-inspired event
and is bringing a fiesta to Aquatica throughout the whole month of September!
Admission is included with park admission, so come out and enjoy all that this
event has to offer! Dance to live entertainment throughout the day along with a
DJ and energetic entertainers performing on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, indulge
in some delicious Latin-inspired treats, mixed drinks, and Sangria that will be
sold at specialty food stations throughout the park! We’re talking all your
favorites, from pinchos with pigeon peas, arepas and empanadas to bacalaítos,
fish tacos, tripleta and tasty snow cones with Latin flavors. Join us this September for some fun in the
sun!
Howl for Halloween
Are you a Halloween fanatic? It’s that time of the year
again, so let the Halloween festivities commence!
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando officially starts on September 14th! Check out
the select evenings that this event will be running and indulge in your
favorite guilty pleasure! This year enjoy haunted houses themed after some of
your favorite spooky flics, like Halloween 4, Poltergeist, and a new favorite,
Stranger Things! Stroll through the park as nightmares rule the darkness, creep
through sinister scare zones, escape the echoes of mad laughter that fill the
park from the outrageous live shows that take place just for this event!

Or, pack up the whole family and head to SeaWorld on your
September weekends for their
Halloween Spooktacular. This event starts on September 22nd and runs through October 28th.
Taking place on the weekends from 12pm to park close, this event is fun for
everyone in the family! Some Spooktacular highlights include Sesame Street’s
Countdown to Halloween, Count von Count’s Spooktacular Breakfast, Penelope‘s
Garden Party, Mermaid Grotto, Trick or Treating, and of course, a Halloween
Dance Party at the village square! Don’t miss a beat! Gather up the whole
family and indulge in some good old Halloween inspired fun!
Rock, Ride and Rejoice
Two of Orlando’s largest Christian Music events are taking
place this month!
Rock the Universe takes place at
Universal Studios and is considered Florida’s biggest Christian Music Festival! On September 7th
and 8th, lift your hands and let your heart soar with amazing
performances from artists including Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, TobyMac and
For King & Country! Rock the Universe provides an unforgettable weekend of
faith and fun! Also, back by popular demand is
SeaWorld Orlando’s Praise Wave! Running September 15th
through the 22nd, come out and enjoy a day of fellowship and fun! Enjoy
live music from some of the hottest names in Christian music, like Michael W.
Smith and the Newsboys, while you celebrate in an atmosphere filled with
Christian friendship, thrilling rides, and inspiring animal attractions!
The Convention Center
The
Orange County Convention Center will be hosting popular events this month! The
Bridal & Wedding Expo will be hosted on September 15th! Whether you’ve set a date for your big day, or
are looking for ideas for the future, you’ll find everything you need to put
together the perfect wedding at this event! Some of the categories you can find
exhibitors from include bakeries, catering, décor, lighting, salons, spas, tent
rentals, guest accommodations, florists and so many more! Also taking place at
the Orange County Convention Center during September is the
Orlando Fall Home
& Garden Show 2018! This is the place to be for anyone
hoping to start or finish a home improvement project! Enjoy exhibits featuring
every area of a home, as well as embrace the opportunity to meet potential
contractor’s face to face!
September is a busy month for us on International Drive, so
don’t miss out on any of the action! Check out all the
upcoming events and make plans to be a part of all the fun!