Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
To: Monday, June 5, 2023
Tidal Wave is one of the biggest bear weekends in the USA, held each year in early June in Orlando, Florida
Tidal Wave is one of the biggest bear weekends in the USA, held each year in early June in Orlando, Florida.
The Official Host hotel, the B Resort and Spa Orlando sells out quickly. The following hotels are close by:
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – 4 star, Rated Fabulous, Great Pool & Spacious Rooms.
- AC Hotel Buena Vista – 3 star, with a modern contemporary design, great in-room amenities and great location.
- SpringHill Suites – Star, Large rooms, delicious breakfast options and a fully equipped gym.
Tidal Wave 2023 – Program
The event features everything from Waterpark days to bingo nights, a bear market, cabaret shows and more.
- The theme for the 14th edition is “Ohana”, a Hawaiian inspired event.
- Thursday – Highlights include the opening ceremony at 1.30 pm by the pool and the Tea Dance in the courtyard at 3 pm. Bearaoke starts at 8 pm followed y the Dance party.
- Friday – The pool party and Tea Dance enjoy the Dirty Bingo afternoon from 3.30 pm, and the Riptide event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark from 8 pm to 2 am.
- Saturday – The pool party and tea dances continue with the Cabaret Show at the Grand ballroom taking centre stage on Saturday night from 8.30 pm. The show will feature Tobehere, named one of the funniest drag queens in America.
- Sunday – As Tidal Wave Orland says goodbye, the event closes with a final “Church in Session” Pool party, T dance and closing party.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark
The park is located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando, a tropical oasis featuring waterslides, a surf pool, a lazy river and more.
Lake Buena Vista
- Lake Buena Vista is a 40-minute drive from Orlando. Although the Disney theme parks usually are associated with Orlando, they’re located in Lake Buena Vista, a municipality controlled by the Walt Disney Company.
- However, the entertainment in Lake Buena Vista doesn’t begin and end at Disney’s gates. In Lake Buena Vista, guests find that everything from dining to shopping Restaurants with delectable cuisine from around the world can be sampled both inside and outside Lake Buena Vista’s theme parks.
Where to stay?
If you want to be close to the gay bars and clubs in Orlando, check out The Delaney Hotel just over a mile from Church Street.
We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews:
Grand Bohemian Hotel, Aloft Orlando, Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hilton Grand offer a superior level of
comfort and style. Close to all the parties.
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Most of the gay bars are in Downtown so we have chosen Hotels close to all the gay bars in this area that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner . But please note that none of the gay bars are in walking distance of each other so you will need a car or a taxi.
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Grand Bohemian towers over the Arts District in Orlando and has a rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of the city. It offers luxurious accommodation and 2 fine dining restaurants. The guest rooms have lush velvet drapes and deeply toned Java wood. They come with a 37” flat-screen television
Located in the Orlando city centre, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. The Amway Center, a sporting and concert arena, is located 5 minutes’ drive from the property. A cable TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are featured in all Orlando Aloft rooms.
A complimentary hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and rooms with free WiFi are featured. A flat-screen cable TV, desk, and private bathroom are standard in every Downtown Orlando Comfort Suites room. A microwave, small refrigerator, and wardrobe are also provided.
All guest rooms are non-smoking guestrooms and feature a cable TV, microwave, and small refrigerator. Some rooms also include a spa bath. With free in-room wireless internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a fitness centre.Vending machines are also offered for added convenience.
A snapshot of what to expect on your next Tidal Wave Bear Week
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Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free theme park shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 742 shared rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet,
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 poolside bars. Free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 2200 rooms offer free WiFi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs
A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All rooms provide a refrigerators & microwaves
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and free breakfast are onsite. Rooms offer free WiFi.