Gatorland Announces the Opening of Sweet Tooth’s Candy Shop

- Michelle Snow

Gatorland Sweet Tooth's Candy Shop

Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is chomping at the bit to announce their brand new Sweet Tooth’s Candy Shop is now open.

Located near the middle of the park’s main walkway, the 1.8-million-dollar specialty candy store features more than 60 varieties of specially crafted chocolates, confections and specialty candies, hand-scooped Hershey’s brand churned ice cream, chocolate dipped fruits, giant lollipops, and bottled drinks.

Designed by Anthony Lepore Architect and built by Bison Construction of Orlando, the 1,700-square-foot Sweet Tooth’s Candy Shop at Gatorland takes a step back in time as it replicates a country storefront with nostalgic displays that bring back warm memories of childhood trips to farmland candy stores.

It’s also the location of Gatorland’s brand-new family restrooms in the park.

Gatorland Sweet Tooth’s Candy Shop

Gatorland has carefully selected family-run chocolate and candy businesses to partner with, including Virginia-based Nancy’s Candy Company (since 1987), Atlanta’s Macaron Queen owned by mother-daughter team Finia Jahangard and Nina Chteoui, and featured on CNBC’s The Profit, and Minnesota-based Abdallah Candies (since 1909) that is now run by the fourth generation of a long lineage of candy makers.

Plus, the delicious and popular Hershey’s® Ice Cream served inside Sweet Tooth’s has been made by Hershey since 1894.

“This shop has been three years in planning and development as we traveled back through our 75-year history to recreate those special memories of family vacations through the country,” explained Mark McHugh, Gatorland’s President and CEO. “I’m especially excited to see children with wide eyes as they explore our delicious selection of chocolates, candies, and ice cream. Bubba and Skunk Ape have already chosen Caramel Twist Ice Cream, Strawberry Shortcake Macaron Cookies, and Cookies and Cream Truffles as their personal favorites.”

Be sure to stop by on your next visit. For more Gatorland information, visit gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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