by Marley, age 8 from Orlando, Florida, asks Santa about character-themed hats, the city’s inland location, and its busy theme park tourism.
Dear Santa, my name is Marley, and I am eight years old. I live in Orlando, Florida, where my mom says it is warm enough for the theme parks to stay busy with visitors even in December.
Dear Marley, a city full of visitors year round makes for one of the busiest, most cheerful stops on my entire route, your mom picked a truly lively hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a SpongeBob Santa? My little brother wants a Santa hat shaped like his favorite cartoon character.
Character themed Santa hats and decorations are popular this time of year, Marley, plenty of favorite cartoon friends get a festive makeover each December. Your little brother sounds like he has a fun, creative sense of holiday style.
My mom says Orlando is inland, not right on the ocean like a lot of other Florida cities. Is that true?
It is true, Marley, Orlando sits inland, surrounded by lakes rather than directly on the coast. I always enjoy that warm, sunny landscape on my way to your rooftop.
My mom says millions of visitors come to Orlando every single year for the theme parks. Is that true?
It is true, Marley, Orlando welcomes an enormous number of visitors annually, drawn by its many theme parks and attractions. That kind of shared joy, so many families making happy memories together, is really something worth celebrating.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Marley Sanders
Orlando, Florida
P.S. Will you visit a theme park yourself this year, just for fun?
Only briefly, Marley, my December schedule leaves little room for roller coasters.
