Things to Do in Orlando During Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a blessing in disguise. With your friends and family near, make this day as special as you can and thank them with your heart.Thanksgiving is a only few days away . There are many things you can enjoy here in Orlando with the family.  Check these out !

Entertainment
You can also see an Orlando show over Thanksgiving vacation. Blue Man Group, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure and other productions are open on Thanksgiving Day and have show times throughout the weekend.

•  Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show for a comedy, mystery shows where you become the detective and solve the crime! 
• Experience the mystery, the humor, the euphoria and the indescribable celebration of art, technology, and music that is Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando® Resort. After the show, enjoy free admission* to select CityWalk® venues when you present your Blue Man Group ticket stub.

Shopping
Shopping and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. With Black Friday sales at outlet malls like Orlando Premium Outlets and high-end stores, along with boutique and box stores, shopping in Orlando is a real treat. You can make the most of Black Friday and get all of your holiday shopping done Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Sometimes it’s nice to relax, have the meal taken care of and be able to simply enjoy the holidays season.Some of the top choices are Capital Grille, Norman’s at The Ritz Carlton, and Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando.

Don't stay home , enjoy this weekend and don't forget , always be thankful !

If these reviews dont make you run to this place, check your temperature !

#1 of 3,042 Restaurants in Orlando

Victoria & Albert's

Classic Victorian elegance meets haute American cuisine at this AAA Five Diamond Award® recipient since 2000. 

"It seems a disservice to the Victoria & Albert's experience to call it a "meal," because it was so much more than that! The food, the service, the ambiance...the entire experience was amazing. I was sure ahead of time that it was going to be worth the hefty price, and that turned out to be an understatement. My husband and I enjoyed our night at Victoria & Albert's so thoroughly that we didn't even give the expense an afterthought, just paid the bill and thought it well worth it. It seemed like the kind of thing to do once in our lifetimes, but by the time we were halfway through our dinner we were talking about "next time." We may have to hang the expense and try the Chef's Table; I bet it would be worth it! You owe it to yourselves to try Victoria & Albert's; you won't regret it!"

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Kim J

"I honestly can't even begin to start to describe this experience, it truly is one of a kind, but firstly may I state if your in doubt because of the price just go and book it...right now! I promise you won't regret it.

The restaurant itself is absolutely stunning, we were in the dining room there are about twelve other tables, but it feels like its just yourselves in there. They have a harpist playing in the background and its a wonderful way to unwind and enjoy a truly incredible meal.

Your servers are out of this world, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. They have the perfect balance between giving you enough attention without being in your face. 

Now the food, I like my food and this was honestly the best meal I have ever eaten! It was exciting, it was delicious, it was the perfect portion size....it was just incredible! Even the little bits like the different breads you get in-between courses, words cannot describe how fantastic the whole dining experience is.

To make the night even more ideal, my partner proposed to me and I'd like to thank the staff for the input they had in making it the perfect moment!"

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Waynie41188

BBQ COUNTDOWN IN O R L A N D O [5-10]

10 Fat Boy's Bar-B-Q
This Vine St. venue has been slinging quality Q -- and on the relative cheap -- for 40-odd years, a sure sign they're doing something right. Neither fancy nor touristy, visitors who happen are generally more than pleased with the discovery. Hefty slabs of wood-smoked ribs are the stars (sauce them as you like). A selection of sandwiches and classic sides from slaw to mac to barbecued beans -- these are something like a sweet chili due to ground meat in the sauce -- should keep you quite sated. You can even come early, too. Fat Boys' serves breakfast in the mornings, beginning at 8 a.m. (407-847-7098)

9 American Q
With an all-you-can-eat buffet that's served off the massive flatbed of a cherry-red classic Ford pickup truck, American Q -- located inside the B Resort Orlando, just a few minutes' walk from Downtown Disney -- puts the good 'ol USA on display as its whimsical centerpiece. For about $35 per person, the stuff-yourself menu includes a roster of apps, salads, sides and desserts, along with churrascaria-style visits from servers happy to slice off as much pork shoulder, brisket, slow-smoked turkey, steak and several other protein offerings as you'd like. The regular menu features classic mains culled from St. Louis, Texas, Memphis and more. (407.827.3080)

8 ShinJung Korean Restaurant
True, this is not a traditional entry for a barbecue list, but we'd be remiss without including the deliciousness that is Shin Jung, an Orlando-local favorite that serves a vast menu of Korean specialties including what many gourmands consider the best bulgogi (Korean short rib BBQ) and kal bi (thin-sliced BBQ rib eye) in the city. These, along with pork and chicken BBQ offerings, can be cooked tableside if ordered in for-two portions. Along with Shin Jung's superb BBQ, fans of Korean cuisine will find beautifully executed soups, stews, dumplings, noodles and other entrees, along with excellent -- and spicy -- kimchi. (407-895-7345)

7 Porkie's Original BBQ
Barbecue aficionados in just about any town will often cite more local, off-the-path venues among their favorites and such is the case with Porkie's, a casual, friendly, little place with a massive following they've built over the decade-plus they've been open. Slow-cooked oak- and hickory-smoked ribs are the specialty, but Porkie's burgers, chicken, steaks and hearty sandwiches have some serious proponents. Porkie's has a regular Bike Night, so you can come for the Q and stay for the show as motorcycle enthusiasts roll in for a family-friendly event that draws impressive crowds. Porkie's sauce selection ensures there's a delicious drizzle for every palate. (407-880-3351)

6 Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa
Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa's location amid the multicultural stretch of Mills on which it sits is ideal, and not merely for the hip vibe its confines -- particularly the lovely open-air section -- help breed. With Caribbean, Latin and Asian culinary influences finding its way into the menu, PF's allows lovers of traditional Southern Q and those with a hankering for flavors from far-flung places to have fun sampling the menu. Here you'll find the surprise of soy, citrus and curry along with the sweet, smoky profiles you'd expect. Succulent pork belly, tender brisket and pulled share the bill with an array of street tacos, BBQ banh mi and other intriguing selections. (407-921-1696)

By: A.D. Thompson -Local Expert

BBQ COUNTDOWN IN O R L A N D O [1-5]

5 Harry & Larry's Bar-B-Que
There's just something about beef brisket and slaw that gets the mouth watering. Or maybe you're a rib aficionado. Or have a thing for smoked turkey. The beauty of Southern barbecue is that you don't really have to choose. Just get a multi-meat plate and dig the H in. One taste of Harry & Larry's wares and you're transported back to that last roadside smoker you hit up on your way from somewhere to someplace else and the only thing you remember is trying to get one more taste of the sauce out from under your nails before resorting to that old Wet-Nap in your glove compartment. Brisket, ribs, sausage and turkey beckon. Stop in for a slab or buy it by the pound and haul it home and become the hero of dinner. ((407) 614-5950)

4 Caro-Bama BBQ
While the food-truck resurgence has brought with it a vast array of gourmet treats that at one time would have seemed offbeat to serve out of a truck, classic American barbecue has never suffered from this disadvantage. The pair behind Caro-Bama combined the BBQ pizazz of their respective home regions (the Carolinas and Alabama) to the delight of diners who definitely don't mind eating their sandwiches with a fork. And that's pretty much a necessity. The basics begin with pulled pork, brisket or chopped chicken. From there, it's up to you to decide which of the sauces and toppings to slather on. Caro-Bama makes it easy, though, offering up a roster of proven favorites from which to choose if creativity's less your thing than consumption. (407-342-5066)

3 Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ
Ellie Lou's web site promises they'll "rub you the right way," and as they've cultivated many a fan out in Ocoee (and a host of others who make the drive from more central Orlando-area locations to get their Q fix), it appears they're holding up their end of the bargain. With offerings like the Pork & Bleu (chopped pork with EL's signature bleu cheese cole slaw), classics including fried green tomatoes and cheddar grits along with delicious dry-rubbed ribs -- you choose your sauce -- this is a family-friendly haven with a place in its heart for beer lovers. Start your little brew-masters young with a root beer; they've got it on tap. (407-347-9515)

2 Yellow Dog Eats
This charming, off-the-beaten-path venue is charming and rustic, evocative of some diamond-in-the-rough surprise you'd stumble upon while road tripping. Its food is surprising, too. Sandwiches, salads, scrumptious starters and a whole lotta barbecue. A host of offerings showcase piles of YDE's signature pulled pork, including the Fire Pig (a wrap with apple wood-smoked bacon, gouda, fried onions and sriracha) and the Rufus (pork topped with thick-cut Brie, cherry ring peppers and topped with raspberry melba sauce). Ribs are available by the half-rack, as well. And YDE's house slaw is a sweet, tangy treat. Live music in the restaurant's outdoor beer garden adds ear candy to the menu. (407-296-0609)

1 4Rivers Smokehouse
4Rivers' Winter Park location (not its original outpost; its success quickly outgrew that venue) is its flagship -- the central restaurant around which this Orlando-based, Texas-style barbecue empire operates. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork and smoked turkey are a few of its signature items. Not surprisingly, so are crowds. No one seems to mind waiting but you're welcome to opt for take-out instead. Barbecue's not a neat cuisine and even 4Rivers' sandwich menu -- the Messy Pig and its two layers of slaw, in particular -- pushes the envelope. Some fans swear by the desserts, as well. (Fried Oreos, anyone?) If you've got a sweet tooth, they are Southern-inspired and sinful as you-know-where. (407-474-8377)

By: Local Expert A.D. Thompson

School is almost out ! Have some splish splashing fun !

Just in case you forgot, Here are the top water parks in Orlando.

Wet N Wild at Universal Studios. 

Phone:

• 407-351-WILD or 1-800-992-WILD

Blizzard Beach at Disney World. 

Phone:

• 407-560-3400

Typhoon Lagoon at Disney World. 

Phone:

• 407-560-4141

Aquatica Water Park by Sea World. 

Phone:

• 407-351-3600

Discovery Cove by Sea World.  

Phone:

• 1-877-4-DISCOVERY 

Nightlife & Entertainment !

When the sun goes down, Orlando heats up. Visitors with kids have a bevy of evening entertainment options to choose from including dinner shows and interactive entertainment complexes. Adults wanting to let loose can opt for cozy pubs, downtown dance clubs, live music, comedy clubs and a number of area breweries and wineries. 
1. Tin Roof 

MORE THAN BAR FOOD

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

RHCP Shrimp - cornmeal crusted and tossed in a sweet and spicy mayo

O-Eye Mac & Cheese - maple smoked white cheddar, bacon & breadcrumbs

Smashville - 8oz angus burger, bacon, bbq pulled pork, coleslaw & pickles

2. City Walk

This is where it all comes together. This is where unforgettable family fun meets restaurants that don’t just make you say “Yum,” but “Wow.” The one place where the dining tastes of every member of the family and entertainment everyone can enjoy all intersect. It’s everything you’re looking for. And anything but ordinary. Universal CityWalk®.