I live for holiday decorations at theme parks — and this year, Central Florida’s giants are delivering earlier than ever.
Greetings, In the Loop subscribers, it’s Haley.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off Friday, bringing the earliest start in the event’s history — running select nights through Oct. 31.
Click here for a roundup of the highlights.
Not to be outdone, Universal Orlando Resort announced this week it’s launching its destination-wide holiday celebration earlier than years past, bringing Christmas to Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure.
Parks pop 💸
Walt Disney World’s summer promotions and new attractions paid off, drawing in crowds and cash.
Overall, domestic Disney parks delivered big this quarter, drawing more American visitors and passholders even as overseas tourism to the U.S. continued to cool.
Click here for a full report on the earnings.
SeaWorld Orlando
Familiar promotion 🐬
SeaWorld Orlando has a new leader — Brad Gilmour, a familiar face who was already serving as the president of Discovery Cove and Aquatica, is taking the helm as president of all three Orlando parks.
Previous conversations with Gilmour at past events left a strong impression. He appears engaged, attentive and genuinely invested in guest feedback.
ICON Park
Fins & Flights 🍺
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is taking date night to the deep end.
Fins & Flights is an adults-only evening of craft beer tastings and up-close encounters with some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures.
Click here for tickets and more information.
If you’re taking in fall theme park decorations around Central Florida, don’t forget our PinIt! page. There is an In The Loop channel.
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See you next week!
- Haley