Holiday rehash 🎄

Thanksgiving week tends to be the time when we are most holiday-motivated: shopping, family gatherings, and festive activities.

Greetings, subscribers. It’s Haley.

For this edition of In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops, I have a mix of the latest Central Florida theme park news and a round-up of timely celebrations to consider, since the holiday season is upon us.

I’ve had a decent number of people inquire about ICE! at Gaylord Palms. Christmas at Gaylord Palms, in general, has a lot to offer, but if you’ve never walked through the frigid tent filled with two million pounds of ice, maybe Rudolph will recruit you?

Our Insider Team also put together some fun footage of the ICE! exhibit, including the popular slide ride.

Aquatica Orlando’s Illuminate has been a “highlight” in my coverage of holiday celebrations at theme parks this season.

The lantern festival is a great night-out option for the family or adults, and the photo ops are endless.

One of EPCOT’s shortest yearly festivals is underway.

From holiday traditions worldwide to the Christmas story told by a celebrity narrator, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is always a Disney World favorite.

Walt Disney World

Gideon’s grab 🎒

If you’re reading this newsletter before Friday morning, you might have the chance to snag what I assume will be a popular bag for Loungefly fans.

To celebrate its 5th anniversary at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse is dropping a limited edition Gargoyle backpack on Black Friday, both online and in stores.

SeaWorld Orlando

Guy Harvey’s back in town 🖼️

SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back marine artist and ocean champion Guy Harvey for a fun weekend of stories, exclusive merch, and meet-and-greets.

The 2-day event starts Friday with an “Evening with Guy Harvey”.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fraggle fun! 🪨

Only a select few TV shows have theme songs that instantly pull you into a sing-along.

“Fraggle Rock” is definitely one of mine.

Turns out, the Fraggles are space fans. They will take the stage next month at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in a new show.

Be sure to post your holiday photos on our PinIt! page. There’s an “In The Loop” channel.

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- Haley