What changed in the Orlando area in October 2026
12 changes logged this month, grouped by kind. Each links to its own post.
Opening
- Events, venues and sports Orlando Science Center opens "Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits", on view until January 3 Opened Sep 26, 2026 · In effect
- Restaurants and bars Reeves Sports Bar soft-opens at 50 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando Opened Sep 24, 2026 · In effect
- Restaurants and bars Hurly-Burly, a lounge with live music, opens in the former Jellyrolls building at Disney's BoardWalk on Oct. 1 Opened Oct 1, 2026 · In effect
- Roads, transit and the airport Allegiant starts nonstop flights between Orlando Sanford and Trenton, New Jersey Opened Oct 2, 2026 · In effect
- Parks, outdoors and community Orange County starts a Green PLACE Hiking Spree: 40 trails, Sept. 26, 2026 to April 22, 2027 Opened Sep 26, 2026 · In effect
Coming up
- Events, venues and sports Orlando Magic add $20 'Monthly Steals' tickets and a $2-to-$7 value menu at Kia Center for 2026-27 Takes effect Oct 21, 2026 · Upcoming
- Housing and development Construction begins on the RoseArts District on the former Lake Orlando golf course In effect since Sep 30, 2026 · Upcoming
- Parks, outdoors and community Orange County Library System opens its Horizon West Branch on October 10 Opens Oct 10, 2026 · Upcoming
- Shopping Toys“R”Us is coming to Oviedo Mall this fall as a year-round store Opening date not announced · Announced, not final
- Theme parks and attractions Universal's Volcano Bay closes for maintenance October 26; planned reopening now on or before April 1, 2027 Closes Oct 26, 2026 · Upcoming
- Theme parks and attractions Universal Studios Florida closes Animal Actors On Location! for good; last shows November 2 Closes Nov 3, 2026 · Upcoming
Changed
- Local rules and fees Downtown Orlando city parking rates rise and meters go digital-only on October 1 In effect since Oct 1, 2026 · In effect