This week has been a rough one for Orlando. We’ve been dealing with the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and two other events that by themselves would have sent shockwaves across the community, but instead ended up as loud echoes to the larger… Read More »Disney to honor child killed by Alligator on property last year
Last month a toddler was attacked and drowned by an alligator in the shallow water of the Grand Floridian Resort. The parents fought back, but were unable to save their son. Today, the parents announced that they will honor the memory of their son with… Read More »Parents of toddler killed by Gator at Walt Disney World won’t sue company
6/18 Update: This has been a week of horrible tragedies and out of respect for the family who lost a child, I’ve refrained from making any remarks directed at or about the family. However, this today the family issued a statement and I wanted to… Read More »Update: Family in tragic gator attack Disney World issues statement
We are sad to report a disturbing incident of a two-year old child who was dragged into the water of the Seven Seas Lagoon and to his death by an alligator. Sheriff Deputies and members of Florida Fish and Wildlife conducted a search and recovery… Read More »Gator drags toddler into lake at Disney’s Grand Floridian
Fun Spot America and Gatorland, two of Central Florida’s most beloved attractions, are teaming up to open Gator Spot, a new attraction that will bring some of Gatorland’s world famous animals to the International Drive tourism district in Orlando.
Here are highlights from the ground breaking ceremony
Gator Spot will be 15,000 square feet of unique central Florida fun. It will features the rarest of white alligators, the leucistic gator (not albino), along with pools of Florida Alligators and Crocodiles. As at the original Gatorland, there will be up-close encounters and photo opportunities as well.
“The Gator Spot at Fun Spot America Theme Parks is estimated to cost more than $1 million and will be the only location on I-Drive to showcase alligators up to 12 feet,” said a statement. Those are some of Gatorland’s largest gators.Read More »Fun Spot America welcomes Gatorland Attraction to International Drive Location
Last weekend I was taking some friends from out of town to Gatorland. There was a film crew walking around the park all day picking up shots. They filmed baby gators, gator wrestling, and even went on the otherside of the gates for a close… Read More »Great Moments in TV Host Jobs at Gatorland
How much would someone have to pay you to get in the same enclosure as a 13 foot Alligator? I don’t know how much this worker at Gatorland is getting an hour, but I’m sure it’s not enough. Crikey! Talk about a dangerous job. The… Read More »Gatorland Question