One Magical Weekend is bringing its Red Shirt Pride Days back to its host hotel — the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, located at 12205 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. in Orlando, as partygoers #FlockToFlorida this magical weekend.
The resort features a pair of resort-style pools, two restaurants and a bar & grill, spa treatments, a 24-hour fitness center and more. It is located within walking distance of Disney Springs, but you won’t have to get your steps in as they offer daily shuttles to Disney’s park transportation center and Disney Springs.
If you don’t have your room at the host hotel yet then you are out of luck, as it is officially sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy all the fun. Less than a five-minute walk from the Sheraton is One Magical Weekend’s second hotel with rooms still available — the Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista, located at 8686 Palm Pkwy. in Orlando. Booking a room for that weekend will get you access to the Therapy Pool Parties at the Sheraton.
One Magical Weekend will host its Gay Biz Expo at the Sheraton, featuring dozens of vendors, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sheraton Resort.
Below you’ll find information on One Magical Weekend’s events. Prices are subject to change. For more information, visit OneMagicalWeekend.com and read the rest of Watermark’s coverage of Orlando’s big LGBTQ+ weekend here.
EVENTS
Friday, June 2
RIPTIDE
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
This is One Magical Weekend’s signature event and they go all out for it. For one night, you and thousands of your closest friends will have access to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon waterpark. The 52-acre waterpark features wave pools, water slides and more.
DJ Shayne Codd kicks things off with a sundown set before headliner GSP takes the stage along with the One Magical Weekend dancers all night.
RIPTIDE will also see the return of the Bear Lagoon with tunes provided by DJ Paky Chulo.
Bliss Beach is also returning, presented by Bliss Cares. Don’t miss Bliss Cares’ 2023 TRANSformation graduation taking place at 7 p.m.
Set it up with a VIP ticket which gets you access to the VIP area with open bar and towel service all evening.
This is an 18 and up event only.
$100 general admission | $210 VIP
Saturday, June 3
RED Vol VI: Roundup
8 p.m.-1 a.m.
House of Blues Orlando
One Magical Weekend is back with Volume 6 of its RED circuit party at Disney Springs’ House of Blues. This year, we hit the wild, wild west with the theme Roundup. That means along with wearing red, you are encouraged to get your cowboy hat, boots, chaps and anything else that makes you hit the ranch hollering “yee-haw!”
Music will be provided by the electrifying DJ Alain Jackinsky and you will be giddy-upping around that dance floor as the headlining, show stopping drag entertainer Phoenix performs live. You may remember the Atlanta-based drag sensation from her appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season three. The One Magical Weekend dancers will be back and they are sure to inspire some Brokeback fantasies.
Make this evening a super rodeo with the VIP experience featuring open bars and special seating. Make sure to wear your best red outfit but keep in mind Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Springs do not allow costumes, so plan accordingly. This is an 18 and up event only and IDs will be checked so do not forget it.
General admission $75 |VIP $170
Sunday, June 4
WIG Party
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
Let your hair down and get your inner diva ready to strike a POSE! Join One Magical Weekend at the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort for a closing Sunday T-Dance party not to be missed.
Whether you prefer a short bob or a full blow out, rock your favorite wig and hit the dance floor with the sounds of International DJ Kitty Glitter. Of course, heels and harnesses are not necessary, but they are more than welcome at the 3rd Annual WIG Party!
Get ready to whip the hair back and forth as the headlining queens for the event will be Jorgeous, Cara Cavalli Andrews and London Adour.
$55
THERAPY POOL PARTIES
A tropical oasis awaits you at the Official Host Hotel for One Magical Weekend 2023. Enjoy three days of sunshine, dancing and cocktails alongside two resort-style pools. Pool party weekend passes are available.
Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday, June 2
12-7 p.m.: DJ Roland Belmares / DJ Chris Sugden
$30 in advance
Saturday, June 3
12-8 p.m.: DJ Guy Scheiman / DJ Charlie B
$30 in advance
Sunday, June 4
12-8 p.m.: DJ Mohammed / DJ TDON
$30 in advance
CADABRA AFTER HOURS PARTIES
After parties are 21 and up. Must bring ID to enter.
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
Friday late night, June 2
Neon Fantasy
2-8 a.m.: DJ J Warren
$65 in advance
Saturday late night, June 3
Locker Room
2-8 a.m.: DJ Paulo
$65 in advance
Sunday late night, June 4
Daddy
2-8 a.m.: DJ Tom Stephan
$65 in advance
