Disney World Special Offer For Florida Residents
Another summer deal for Florida residents is being offered at Walt Disney World. The deal was just unveiled.

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(Photo by Mariah Wild/Disney Parks via Getty Images)The latest Disney World special offer for Florida residents has been unveiled.
Now Florida residents have the chance to visit the four Disney parks for much less than the regular prices. Going to Disney can be an expensive trip. However, this deal can make it much easier on the wallet.
Here's the offer:
Florida Residents can now get the 4-Day Disney Summer Magic Ticket. That's four days for just $229 (plus tax). That comes out to just $58 per day (again, plus that pesky tax). There's also a 3-day version for a little more per day. Compare that to what they normally charge to get entry into any of the four theme parks. According to the Disney website, single-day passes coast $109 - $189, depending on the date.
The tickets can be used consecutively, or on nonconsecutive days. You still need to make reservations to use them, so they can only be used on available dates, which isn't usually difficult to find.
Now, this Disney World special offer is just for Florida residents. During the summer. Yes, the hot summer. The tickets must be used by September 29, 2023. You can also add on the water park option or the park hopper option. You can find out those prices and details here.
One interesting detail is that if there are any days left on the tickets that aren't used before September 29, you can use the value of the remaining tickets to apply toward a new ticket of equal (or likely higher) price.
There are blackout dates that apply: May 26-29, 2023, July 1-4, 2023 and September 1-4, 2023. They also aren't good for events that are separately priced.
[Source: Disney.com]
2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Concert Series Lineup
This July, Disney's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns for 2023. That also signals the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Here's the lineup of artists for the 2023 season.
One of the most popular activities at EPCOT is eating and drinking. Each season, the International Food & Wine Festival expands its offerings with foods and drinks from around the world. This year, the event runs from July 27 to November 18, 2023. They also host a concert series at the American Pavilion on the America Gardens Theatre.
The concerts are free, but to get the best seating, you can get one of their dining packages. This is who you can go see in concert at EPCOT at the 2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Series:
July 28-29 – Orianthi
New to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Orianthi is an Australian singer/guitarist.
July 30-31 – for KING & COUNTRY
Another new act at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is for KING & COUNTRY, a Christian pop duo from Nashville.
Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue
A Memphis blues band, Southern Avenue formed in 2015.
Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany
The legendary Tiffany (that's how she was introduced in the past at Epcot...) still has it.
Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
Ruben Studdard became a star in 2002 when he was named the winner of American Idol. Haley Reinhart placed third in the 10th season of American Idol.
Aug. 13-14 – TBA
To Be Announced
Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones
Another new act for 2023 is Ayron Jones from Seattle. He hit #1 on the Billboard Rock Chart in 2020 with "Mercy".
Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips
Another American Idol alum, Phillips was crowned champion in the 11th season.
Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men
Best known for "Who Let The Dogs Out," the Baha Men also had a hit with a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight."
Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe
Contemporary Christian band MercyMe struck gold, or rather 5x platinum, with "I Can Only Imagine."
Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
Sept. 10-11 – TobyMac
Christian hip-hop/rock singer TobyMac has entertained EPCOT crowds before.
Sept. 16-17 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido
New for 2023
Sept. 18 - Latin Celebrity Talent
(TBA)
Sept. 22-24 – Los Amigos Invisibles
Sept. 25-26 – 98 °
Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men

This isn't Boyz II Men's first trip to Disney. This handout photo shows Boyz II Men members (L-R) Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman joining Mickey Mouse on stage at Walt Disney World Resort to commemorate the release of the R&B vocal group's 20th anniversary album, entitled "Twenty", in 2011. The celebration took place at Epcot after the R&B group performed at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival's "Eat to the Beat" concert series. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills
Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray
Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank
Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply
Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne
Taylor had a run of hits such as "Tell It to My Heart", "Prove Your Love", "I'll Always Love You", "Don't Rush Me", "With Every Beat of My Heart" and "Love Will Lead You Back," Not too shabby!
Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean

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Oct. 27-30 – Hanson
Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings
Contemporary Christian band We The Kings are from Bradenton, Florida. This is their first time performing in the Eat To The Beat Concert Series.
Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E.
Known for being a percussionist with Prince, Sheila E. was also successful on her own.
Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
With a revival of swing a few years back, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has had feet moving at their live shows since 1989. The had one charting single, "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)," but every one of their songs can get you moving.