Melissa Donovan

1 week ago | centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan

The Oviedo Mall is urging the local community to help maintain the traditional magic of the moviegoing experience after a disruptive TikTok trend has begun affecting screenings of the hit Minecraft movie. The viral challenge, which originated on social media, encourages audience members to mimic a scene from the film where Jack Black’s character exclaims, “Chicken jockey!” as a zombie child riding a square-headed chicken appears onscreen.

1 week ago | centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan

The Broadway production of Disney’s The Lion King is scheduled to return to the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts beginning April 23. The musical will run in Orlando for nearly four weeks. Since its Broadway debut in 1997, The Lion King has been staged in cities around the world, with over 100 million people attending performances to date. The production is known for its combination of theatrical staging, costume design, and musical arrangements.

1 week ago | centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the community is invited to Escape to Elegance at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s 4th Annual Ultimate Garden Party. Held at the beautiful Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, this signature fundraising event blends sophistication with purpose, raising vital funds and awareness for hunger relief across Central Florida. This year’s Ultimate Garden Party, proudly presented by the Glenda G.

1 week ago | centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan

Tickets are now on sale for the 34th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, presented by City Beverages. May 13–26, 2025, at Loch Haven Park in Orlando, this signature cultural event is the longest-running festival of its kind in the United States. The 14-day event will feature more than 1,000 ticketed performances across theatre, dance, spoken word, comedy, musicals, and more. Tickets can be purchased at www.orlandofringe.org.

1 week ago | centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan

As airfare continues to climb, rising 7.9% in the past year alone, cost remains a major concern for travelers. But while price often takes center stage, other factors can have an even bigger impact on the overall flying experience. A recent study from WalletHub sheds light on those often-overlooked aspects, from reliability and comfort to safety and pet policies, helping consumers make more informed travel decisions.