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Best of ORL 2019
Our readers have spoken and selected the crème de la crème in dozens of categories, from breweries to bands, community leaders to art galleries, pet-friendly eateries to summer camps. A special shout-out goes to our beloved Lake Eola swans. Check out tidbits about the feathered residents throughout the section.
Best of ORL 2019 - Home & Shopping
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Best of Orlando 2018 - Kids & Pets
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018 - Food & Drink
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018 - Home & Shopping
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018 - People & Media
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018 - Health & Beauty
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2018 - Fun & Leisure
There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.
Best of Orlando 2017 - Home & Shopping
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017 - Fun & Leisure
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017 - People & Media
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017 - Food & Drink
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of ORL" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017 - Health & Beauty
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of ORL" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017 - Kids & Pets
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2017
Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.
Best of Orlando 2016
Tacos to trivia nights. Golf courses to doggie salons. Athletes to arts groups. Once again, readers have picked their O-town faves in dozens of categories.
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Enjoy a week long celebration of the magical world of Disney! Make crafts inspired by your favorite characters, test your wits to escape the Haunted Mansion, sing and dance to storytimes, and draw with a real Disney artist. Visit ocls.info/disneyweek for a complete list of events.

Enjoy the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek as it transforms into a Winter Wonderland featuring holiday activities that delight travelers and locals alike. Children can write out and share their Christmas wish lists with Santa, hear fanciful stories lovingly told by Mrs. Claus, pose with the family in a holiday photo booth and receive a festive face painting and fun balloon art to take home. There’s also holiday karaoke where the whole family can try their hand at “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Jingle Bells,” and other holiday favorites. While guests enjoy the Winter Wonderland activities, they also may explore more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations, each crafted in their own unique style. Activities are free when dining at the hotel. Wristbands: $10 adults, $5 children under 10. Self-parking is $5.
Sponsor: Rosen Shingle Creek

Experience this beloved family favorite as it is brought to life on stage, in the 1940’s fictional town of Hohman, Indiana. This musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the most coveted of Christmas gifts – an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. This family classic about a boy scheming to acquire his treasured BB gun is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
The show starts on November 22 and runs until December 15. On Discount Night, tickets are $15 for all seats! For more information visit our website at https://cfcarts.com/a-christmas-story/
Sponsor: Central Florida Community Arts

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!
Sponsor: Moonlight Players Theatre

The Modernism Museum Mount Dora is pleased to announce its new exhibition, Space Oddities: The Sequel. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, July 9th and will run until mid-2020.
Space Oddities: The Sequel expands upon the Modernism Museum’s exhibition of mind-bending Post-Modern designs created by the radical 1980s design collective known as Memphis. This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects never-before displayed at the Modernism Museum. It also features many items from the remarkable 2016 Sotheby’s auction of David Bowie’s personal Memphis collection, which was assembled over decades of careful consideration. One of the most famous and prolific Memphis collectors, Space Oddities: The Sequel includes many important pieces personally owned by David Bowie, the legendary pop icon, artist, author, actor and astute art collector.
A members-only opening reception will be held on Wednesday, July 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Modernism Museum gallery. This event is only open to 3MD Members; however, memberships will be available for purchase at the event. Individual-level Memberships start at $40 and several levels are available. Please visit modernismmuseum.org/memberships or call (352) 385-0034 for more information on becoming a 3MD Member and to find the membership level that is right for you.
General museum admission is $8 for adults; $7 for seniors (55+), educators and students; and $5 for children (ages 4-17). Mount Dora residents and military/ service personnel receive a 50% discount on admission. Modernism Museum Members of all levels enjoy free, unlimited general admission.
Sponsor: Modernism Museum Mount Dora
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