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There\u2019s watching Shark Week \u2014 and then there\u2019s living it at SeaWorld Orlando<\/a>\u2019s legendary Shark Encounter.<\/p>\n

Hiya, friends. It\u2019s Haley. <\/p>\n

Brett Kieslich has spent 22 years as part of SeaWorld\u2019s animal care team \u2014 more than half of it alongside sharks. During my behind-the-scenes visit, he told me about how sharks are the ocean\u2019s most vital cleanup crew, keeping marine ecosystems healthy and balanced.<\/p>\n

Inside the park\u2019s massive 700,000-gallon tank, Kieslich introduced me to Dutch and Dillon, SeaWorld Orlando\u2019s resident hammerhead sharks. The dynamic duo requires some extra attention and dedicated feeding time.<\/p>\n

Warning sign at SeaWorld Orlando’s Shark Encounter featured in “Jaws 3” (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n

An unexpected encounter was spotting a vintage warning sign backstage that shark fans will immediately recognize from \u201cJaws 3\u2033 which was filmed at SeaWorld. The grammar enthusiast in me can\u2019t unsee the typo in the text. <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to see my video recap of the encounter as well as more shark highlights at the theme park. <\/p>\n

Discovery Cove<\/a><\/p>\n

Shark snorkel \ud83e\udd7d<\/p>\n

Calypso is a 19-year-old nurse shark at Discovery Cove. (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Across the street from SeaWorld at Discovery Cove, there\u2019s a one-of-a-kind shark experience.<\/p>\n

The News 6 Daytrippers checked out the Shark Interaction Program<\/a>, where participants wade into a shallow-water habitat alongside more than 20 sharks for a trainer-led experience focused on marine education and conservation. <\/p>\n

I dove into the habitat two years ago<\/a>. This one is an easy must-do for any shark fan.<\/p>\n

Walt Disney World<\/a><\/p>\n

Turtle power \ud83d\udc22<\/p>\n

Tour de Turtles (Disney\u2019s Animals, Science, and Environment)<\/p>\n

Sea turtle season<\/a> is here, and Disney is bringing the \u201cshell\u201d-ebration to Vero Beach. <\/p>\n

Tour de Turtles \u2014 an annual conservation \u201cmigration marathon\u201d hosted by Sea Turtle Conservancy \u2014 is back, with scientists safely attaching satellite trackers to nesting sea turtles before sending them off into the Atlantic so you can follow their journey online. <\/p>\n

Disney has been part of this event for years. In fact, two years ago, their sponsored turtle, Ebb, became the first Disney turtle ever to take the gold<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The News 6 Insiders spotlighted Tour de Turtles this week. Click here<\/a> to watch the interview.<\/p>\n

MLP \ud83e\udd52<\/p>\n

Orlando Squeeze (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n

Pickleball has gotten so popular, it now has its own major league \u2014 and this weekend, the pros are bringing the action to Disney World for one of the season\u2019s biggest tournaments. <\/p>\n

Hear from the Orlando Squeeze<\/a>, the host team bringing pro pickleball to Disney.<\/p>\n

The woods await \ud83c\udfad<\/p>\n

Jodi Benson (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n

With Broadway roots and a Disney Legend title to her name, Jodi Benson knows a thing or two about bringing iconic characters to life. <\/p>\n

The voice of Ariel will star as the Witch in Stephen Sondheim\u2019s \u201cInto the Woods\u201d this weekend at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando \u2014 watch her interview by clicking here<\/a> and get ticket information.<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n

All aboard (ay, ay, ay) \ud83e\udd87<\/p>\n

Universal Studios\u2019 Halloween Horror Nights pays tribute to pioneer heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the all-original haunted houses, \u201cOzzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,\u201d inspired by his prolific solo career. (credit: Universal Studios)<\/p>\n

The Halloween Horror Nights haunted house lineup is complete, and the Prince of Darkness himself is the final addition<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Universal Orlando is sending fans on a 45-year journey through Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s legendary solo career \u2014 Crazy Train and all.<\/p>\n

Passholder perks return \ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days 2026 runs Aug. 15 through Sept. 30. (Universal Orlando)<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Resort\u2019s Passholder Appreciation Days is back with weeks of exclusive discounts, freebies and special experiences for Annual and Seasonal Passholders.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to see everything Universal Orlando has in store for passholders this summer.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a wrap for July! Fall events are just around the corner. <\/p>\n

As always, keep me in the loop through my email<\/a> or reach out to me on X<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n

See you next week!<\/p>\n

– Haley<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n