Thanksgiving week tends to be the time when we are most holiday-motivated: shopping, family gatherings, and festive activities. <\/p>\n
Greetings, subscribers. It\u2019s Haley.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Bumble, the Abominable Snow Monster of the North at ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve had a decent number of people inquire about ICE! at Gaylord Palms. Christmas at Gaylord Palms<\/a>, in general, has a lot to offer, but if you\u2019ve never walked through the frigid tent filled with two million pounds of ice, maybe Rudolph will recruit you<\/a>? <\/p>\n Our Insider Team also put together some fun footage of the ICE! exhibit<\/a>, including the popular slide ride. <\/p>\n Candy Cascade Falls photo op at Illuminate. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n Aquatica Orlando\u2019s Illuminate has been a \u201chighlight\u201d in my coverage of holiday celebrations at theme parks this season. <\/p>\n The lantern festival is a great night-out option<\/a> for the family or adults, and the photo ops are endless. <\/p>\n Candlelight Processional (Disney)<\/p>\n One of EPCOT\u2019s shortest yearly festivals is underway.<\/p>\n From holiday traditions worldwide to the Christmas story told by a celebrity narrator<\/a>, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays<\/a> is always a Disney World favorite.<\/p>\n Walt Disney World<\/a><\/p>\n Gideon\u2019s grab \ud83c\udf92<\/p>\n Gideon’s x Loungefly Gargoyle Backpack (Gideon’s Bakehouse)<\/p>\n If you\u2019re reading this newsletter before Friday morning, you might have the chance to snag what I assume will be a popular bag for Loungefly fans. <\/p>\n To celebrate its 5th anniversary at Disney Springs, Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse is dropping a limited edition Gargoyle backpack<\/a> on Black Friday, both online and in stores. <\/p>\n SeaWorld Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n Guy Harvey\u2019s back in town \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f<\/p>\n Renowned artist and conservationist Guy Harvey will visit SeaWorld Orlando May 17 & 18 for a weekend filled with inspiration and oceanic wonder. (SeaWorld Orlando)<\/p>\n SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back marine artist and ocean champion Guy Harvey for a fun weekend of stories, exclusive merch, and meet-and-greets. <\/p>\n The 2-day event<\/a> starts Friday with an \u201cEvening with Guy Harvey\u201d.<\/p>\n Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<\/a>Fraggle fun! \ud83e\udea8Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure arrives Dec. 22. (Kennedy Space Center)<\/p>\n Only a select few TV shows have theme songs that instantly pull you into a sing-along. <\/p>\n \u201cFraggle Rock\u201d is definitely one of mine.<\/p>\n Turns out, the Fraggles are space fans. They will take the stage next month at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in a new show<\/a>. <\/p>\n Be sure to post your holiday photos on our PinIt! page<\/a>. There\u2019s an \u201cIn The Loop\u201d channel. <\/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 – Haley<\/p>\n Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n