From new theme park attractions and star-studded soccer games to cultural festivals celebrating food and music, Orlando is promising a full agenda of for visitors this summer. Not to mention great deals that range to from 20 percent off airfare to free hotel nights.

Here’s just a few of the options:

SUMMER DEALS

• WestJet Vacations: Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW Celebration Area offers a free 7th night for travel that is booked by Aug. 31 with travel dates through Dec. 23. And Comfort Suites Maingate East offers a free 7th night for trips booked by March 26, 2025, for travel through March 31, 2025.
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NEW: THEME PARKS AND BEYOND

Walt Disney World introduces new adventures plus four seasonal celebrations:

• Disney Dreams That Soar: A nighttime drone spectacle for all ages with iconic soundtracks and memorable movie quotes.
• Meet Joy from Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’: At Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom: Opened June 28. A musical journey inspired by “The Princess and the Frog” as Tiana and her friends invite guests into the next chapter of her story.
• Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Recently updated, this attraction now features new characters and locations from Disney+ series in the Star Wars universe, such as “Ahsoka,” “Andor” and “The Mandalorian.”

Universal Orlando Resort debuts a collection of new, must-see experiences:

• CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – a nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios Florida; Hogwarts Always – a castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure; and Universal’s largest daytime parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade, at Universal Studios Florida.
• Dreamworks Land opened June 14 at Universal Studios Florida. The new family-friendly area, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s characters, including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Trolls, features family-friendly roller coaster, Trolls Trollercoaster; multiple interactive play areas, character meet-and-greet zones; and live entertainment.

Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando: This immersive indoor/outdoor launch coaster features snowmobile-inspired cars. Families can ride together up to 43 mph, ending up in the park’s penguin habitat.

Aquatica Orlando: A new waterslide, Tassie’s Underwater Twist, offers an awe-inspiring journey through Australia’s Shark Bay seagrass meadow.

Orlando Science Center: Opened exhibit, “Life,” featuring three distinctive habitats – swamp, ocean and tropical rainforest – with 300 animals from around the world.

SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS

• AquaGlow at Aquatica Orlando: Experience the water park illuminated at night with DJ dance parties and treats on select nights through Aug. 31.
• Summer BRICK Party at LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Features all-new shows, costumed characters and plenty of bricktastic fun on select dates through Aug. 11.
• Celebración Encanto at EPCOT: The summer sing-along runs through Sept. 6 at CommuniCore Plaza.
• The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Celebrate with specialty food, character experiences and more through Sept. 6.
• Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando: Available weekends through Aug. 25.

SUMMER OF SOCCER

• Three-time reigning Premier League champions Manchester City faces Barcelona in an FC Series friendly at Camping World Stadium (July 30).
• MLS’s Orlando City SC plays in 2024 Leagues Cup vs. CF Montreal (July 26) and Liga MX’s Atlético de San Luis (Aug. 4)
• Through November, Orlando City SC and NWSL’s Orlando Pride play regular season home matches at INTER&Co Stadium.

“Orlando is the ideal summer destination with plenty of deals and new reasons to visit this year,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “And because we know an Orlando vacation can be complex, Visit Orlando offers free vacation planning services through our website to help travellers create unforgettable vacation memories.”