Dinosaurs Are Coming To Cape Coral

Maybe you've watched the Jurassic Park movies and thought it would be fun to be there among the dinosaurs, well now you'll have your chance as they're coming to Cape Coral.

Now, not actual dinosaurs of course, and we won't have to worry about anyone getting eaten, but rather they're coming in the form of a new attraction at Gator Mike's Family Fun Park. Dinosaur Falls Mini Golf will be a course full of animatronic dinosaurs and a 25 foot tall volcano.

I expect this to be pretty amazing. Harris Miniature Golf, a company that designs courses all over the world is building Dinosaur Falls. Chris Scuderi, the owner of Gator Mike’s told the News Press that the T-Rex is 16 feet tall and 32 feet long and the volcano will make noise, smoke and actually erupt, making it the first of its kind in Cape Coral.

Construction on the mini golf course may start next month, with the goal of opening December 1. The mini golf course that is there now will remain open until Dinosaur Falls makes its debut.

Living in Florida, we're always looking for ways to cool down on a hot day and there's nothing better and more tastier than to do that with some ice cream and one Cape Coral ice cream shop made Yelp's list of the Best in Florida.

When it comes to desserts, my absolutely favorite is ice cream. Asking if I have a favorite flavor is an almost impossible question to answer because with so many stand alone and great combinations, I can't possibly choose just one. And let's also not forget to mention all the varieties from true ice cream, gelato, custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, mochi...it's all delicious to me!

Yelp put together this list of Florida's best by looking at the total number and ratings of reviews from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

One review mentioned the owners being the kindest people they'd ever met. Another raved about the cookie dough ice cream saying "The cookie dough isn't the hard chunky stuff you might be used to, it's a softer texture and spreads out nice in the ice cream."

Sweet Aloha Ice Cream is a family-owned and veteran-owned ice cream parlor and shave ice shop. One reviewer was impressed with the service saying "My favorite thing about this place is the service. They are always helpful and always smiling which if you've ever worked with the public, you know that's not easy to do."

Unfortunately Joey's Custard was destroyed in Hurricane Ian. But their Instagram page offers a message of hope that they will rebuild!

Regulars rave about Matty's with one mentioning their favorite flavors of stracciatella, cookie butter, cannoli and the chocolate fudge. Another reviewer mentioned the generous portions.

Pecan Jacks describes themselves as an Ice Creamery and Candy Kitchen on the forefront of flavor, committed to crafting
delicious mouth-watering and unique ice cream, southern pralines, brittles, and chocolates. The top Yelp review rates it a 10/10.

At Ice Dreammm Shop, they make all of their ice cream in house themselves in small batches. Some favorite flavors include black raspberry, strawberry shortcake and brownie coffee swirl.

With almost 800 reviews, Cherry Smash is a definite favorite. Reviews mention the look of the place with stuff, including nostalgic items, everywhere you look.

One review calls Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream an absolute gem. Another says "10/10 100000% my FAVORITE ice cream!!!"

Dinosaurs Coming Cape Coral