Welcome to the International Drive Orlando blog! We are excited to welcome you to the most dynamic district in Central Florida where you can find delicious eats, chase adventure, shop for the whole family, and party the night away, all in one day! No matter your style, there’s something on I Drive for everyone.

 

Here are a few of the events you won’t want to miss this month:

  

 

  

World-renowned bubble legend, Fan Yang, brings his unique talent to the SeaWorld stage in a live performance inspired by bubbles found in the sea. Beautifully choreographed to a custom musical score, each show takes your imagination and explores new ways to create, celebrate, and manipulate bubbles of all shapes and sizes. This epic production runs through September 4, 2017.

 

  

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando hosts Ripley’s Superhero Summer on August 2. This event includes DC Comics® character appearances of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman and is free with paid admission.  

 

 

Tax Free Shopping

It’s the perfect time to enjoy back to school shopping or update your wardrobe! Shop tax free on August 4-5 and enjoy extra savings on top of already reduced prices at Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets.

 

America’s Miss World

America’s Miss World is coming to International Drive Orlando! This event is a celebration of women who exemplify intelligence, compassion, beauty, and ambition. America’s Miss World will be held at the Orange County Convention Center from August 8 – 13, 2017.

 

 

Florida Kids & Family Expo

The Florida Kids & Family Expo is open to the public and features over 150 interactive exhibits for parents, teens, and children, including informative seminars, character meet & greets, carnival rides, zip lining, interactive productions, and more. This event pulls out all the stops to ensure that the expo is informative for you and incredibly fun for the kids for less than the cost of going to the movies! 

 

  

Magical Dining Month

Join us in celebrating Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month, sponsored by American Express. Preview week begins August 25 and continues through October 1. Over 100 Orlando area restaurants, including Benihana, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Copper Canyon Grill, Cuba Libre, Funky Monkey Bistro & Bar, Itta Benna, Mango’s Tropical Café, Tapa Toro, The Capital Grille, and Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, will offer prix fixe dinners for just $35. Through Visit Orlando, one dollar from each meal supports Freedom Ride and BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Click here for a complete list of I Drive Resort Area restaurants participating in Magical Dining Month.

 

Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls and special guest Phillip Phillips will play Hard Rock Live on August 30, 2017. Get your tickets here.

 

 

Bookmark the Event Section of our website to stay updated on events taking place on International Drive. Want to save a few bucks on your visit? Click here for special discounts and enjoy all International Drive has to offer!

 

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