🌱 Super Mario Bros. Plumbing Van Hits CityWalk + Daytona Adds Avelo

Morning, friends! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on:

• The Super Mario Bros. plumbing van has arrived in Orlando at Universal Cinemark for a limited time in celebration of the new film.
• Daytona Beach International Airport is launching a new route with Avelo Airlines this summer.
• SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as two other theme parks are offering a new promotion to Florida residents and locals.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 67.

🏠 If you're a real estate agent in Orlando, of course you're looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and attract new clients. We can help you do that with an exclusive sponsorship in the Orlando Patch newsletter. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The Super Mario Bros. plumbing van arrived in Orlando at Universal Cinemark in CityWalk this week, fully decorated for the "Super Mario Bros. Movie," which launched on April 5. The van is only here for a limited-time and lets guests take photos in celebration of the new film. Super Nintendo World is expected to open in Orlando at Universal's new theme park in the next few years. (WDW News Today)
2. Four people have been arrested in Central Florida after deputies said they trafficked a teen who police said worked at an Orlando strip club since they were 15 years old. The strip club in question is The Flash Dancer Orlando. They have been charged with human trafficking for commercial sexual activity of a child. (Click Orlando)
3. SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are offering a new 2-Park 2-Day ticket for $99.99 that is only available to Florida residents and locals. Residents can select any two parks in Orlando or Tampa to attend from now until April 16. Also on the list is Aquatica Orlando and Adventure Island Water Park. (WFLA)
4. Florida lawyer David Haas of Orlando said the recent charge of 34 counts of falsifying business records presented against former President Donald Trump would normally classify as misdemeanor offenses. Haas said that because the prosecutor said the charges relate to other criminal charges, the misdemeanors offenses are elevated to felonies. The next hearing in the case is Dec. 4. (WESH)
5. Central Florida's Daytona Beach International Airport will soon begin hosting routes from Avelo Airlines. Flights will be available on Thursdays and Sundays for travelers. Representatives from the airline said Daytona Beach was a long-requested destination. The first route will begin June 22 with New Haven, Connecticut as the first connection. (Fox 35 Orlando)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Orlando Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99 percent of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Orlando Patch newsletter possible.

Today in Orlando:

• Hire Day Orlando 2023 at Amway Center. (11 a.m.)
• Watercolor Emotions at Center For Health & Wellbeing. (11 a.m.)
• Design With Canva at Southwest Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Happy Hour + Art at The Falcon Bar. (5 p.m.)
• Milk District Comedy Thursdays at Barley & Vine Biergarten. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando City SC shared: "🗣️ “'We have to know that we're a solid team whether we win or lose. Those things are going to happen, so we need to keep our heads up.' — Pedro Gallese" (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department shared: "Orlando Fire Department's Dive Class 04 is underway. During this five-day program dive team candidates are given an orientation to the dive team's equipment and procedures." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "The Junior Reserve Law Enforcement Program is in its 3rd year of classes and students have been busy learning from various units in the Orlando Police Department." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department shared: "OFD was honored to have Congressman Darren Soto visit the 'Big House' Station 1. Chief Salazar and Chief Hulette gave the Congressman and his staff a tour of the building." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shared: "Great seats are available to see the Grammy®-winning triumph 'Into The Woods' on Broadway on June 6-11 in Walt Disney Theater. Featuring Katy Geraghty as Little Red." (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Satisfaction Delivery
• Add your business here

Featured housing:

• 3 beds/2 baths house for rent @ $1,999/mo (Details)
• Add your listing

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Patch newsletter? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com