An alligator wearing a patriotic top hat, glaring and pointing at me on a poster, will easily recruit me for a Gatorland visit.
Naturally, I had to get AI to help me out with that image.
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Hello, subscribers. It’s Haley, the voice of “In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops.”
My favorite theme park-related story this week is about the latest Gatorland rescue. A nuisance alligator was causing problems in The Villages, so a trapper brought Uncle Sam to Gatorland.
If an Independence Day gator rescue happens next year, I propose the name “Yankee Doodle.”
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
A new KSC tour stop 🚀
Rocket launches are one of life’s simplest pleasures in Florida and now, a one-of-a-kind experience at the Kennedy Space Center replicates the thrill of a real rocket engine test.
The Gantry at LC-39 has been added to the popular bus tour and it’s an up-close opportunity with science and nature.
Universal Orlando
Epic numbers 💰
We’re in the midst of an epic summer, and new numbers spotlight the economic surge that Universal’s new theme park is fueling in Orange County.
The grand opening of Epic Universe allowed for a record-breaking May in terms of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections.
We should get an idea of what kind of bankroll Epic Universe is supplying for Comcast when the company hosts its earnings call at the end of the month.
A new ‘Art’ exhibit 🔪
The kickoff to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is around the corner, and I had a strong suspicion going into this week that an IP house announcement was coming.
Based on the slasher film series, “Terrifier” is making its debut this year. Guests will step into Art the Clown’s “gruesome” Funhouse and try to escape from becoming his next victim.
This week also marked the launch of Fear Pass sales.
SeaWorld Orlando
5 years of screams 😱
If you’re looking to get your fill of Halloween in Central Florida, don’t sleep on Howl-O-Scream.
SeaWorld Orlando’s separate ticket event kicks off in September and will have houses, scare zones and themed bars.
For ticket information, click here.
Walt Disney World
Christmas news in July 🎄
If you’re dreaming of a Walt Disney World Christmas, how about making plans for one?
This week, Disney dropped details for a bunch of Christmastime events, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
I put together a holiday roundup that includes important dates.
When snapping photos at the parks, be sure to post them on our PinIt! page.
I took this photo below while checking out the emperor penguins at SeaWorld.
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Saying “hi” to emperor penguins and friends at SeaWorld.
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See you next week.