WHY IT RATES: Experience Orlando's growing foodie scene AND help a great cause.-Michael Schottey, TravelPulse Director of Digital Content
Starting today, foodies can begin making reservations for Orlando's most popular restaurant month: Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month, sponsored by American Express. The program returns Aug. 24-Sept. 30 with several "firsts" including:
-19 new participating restaurants including numerous diverse cuisines;
-vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu options
The program was designed by Visit Orlando to showcase the wide variety of upscale and diverse dining throughout the destination, while also helping children in need.
More than 100 restaurants across the destination participate, with each offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 per person. And, one dollar from every meal served is donated to a local charity.
"Our Magical Dining program has become so popular that we now have visitors and residents wanting to make reservations well over a month in advance, just to ensure they get their top choices," said Visit Orlando President and CEO, George Aguel. "We are delighted to see that people are eager for the program to kick off. That's good news as it helps spread the word about Orlando's incredible dining options, and also gives back to children in our local community."
The updated website OrlandoMagicalDining.com launches today, which includes the full list of participating restaurants, menus and-for the first time-designated options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets. OpenTable reservations are also available now.
The wide range of venues spans areas from Disney Springs to Restaurant Row near the convention center, as well as burgeoning neighborhood districts in downtown Orlando, Winter Park and beyond.
Through Visit Orlando, one dollar from every meal served during Magical Dining Month is donated to children in need. This year, the program will help children affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, though donations to Best Buddies and The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.
For more information, go to OrlandoMagicalDining.com.
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