Orlando, Cvent’s top meeting destination in the country, continues to evolve as a meetings destination with new attractions, entertainment venues and more Michelin dining options. From a cabaret-style music venue to the anticipated debut of a next-level theme park, the award-winning destination is brimming with possibilities for planners to include on their agenda.
Four new Michelin Starred restaurants joined the growing list of Orlando’s one-starred venues, including Camille in Baldwin Park, Natsu in the North Quarter District in Downtown Orlando, Papa Llama in Curry Ford West and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In total, the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa as Orlando recognized 7 starred, 11 Bib Gourmand and 30 Recommended Restaurants.
Orlando’s world-famous theme parks are opening and planning major new experiences including the 2025 debut of Universal Epic Universe—an entirely new theme park—at Universal Orlando Resort. Disney Experiences recently announced the largest expansion ever at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World® Resort. In Spring 2025, SeaWorld Orlando will unveil the world’s first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater which will have riders experience the icy region as if they were truly there.
Live! at The Pointe Orlando is a new 73,000-square-foot immersive indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment destination at Pointe Orlando. Anchored by several restaurants including Sports & Social, a PBR Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar, and the Houndsmen English Lounge, the area also includes Live! Plaza, a 37,000-square-foot space for special events.
Judson’s Live debuted to bring a low-key, 150-seat, cabaret-style music space with unparalleled sound to the spectacular Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Smaller groups can experience all types of music genres during scheduled 50-minute performances while enjoying specialty cocktails and a seasonal scratch-kitchen menu of shareable bites.