SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will turn up the heat with the Viva La Música concert series each weekend in March.
Viva La Música is a Hispanic event that blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with “el sabor” (the flavor) of the heritage. In addition to the music, the event will including authentic Latin cuisine plus [...]

By Chris Ollendorf
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Have you ever wondered how much concentration it takes for someone like Jack Hanna or Julie Scardina to do a television interview while holding a cute but squirmy animal? How do you focus on what you’re saying when you’ve got an owl monkey nuzzling your neck or a bush baby climbing on your head? The [...]

Editor’s Note: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010 – We’ve just been notified that LeeAnn Rimes has canceled. The Zac Brown Band will perform in her place at 3 p.m. at SeaWorld tomorrow.
It’s a musical weekend in Central Florida. You have your choice between three big name musical acts as three different theme parks kick off [...]

By Andy Guinigundo
As I was scouring the Internet for stories for the recently released Winter issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine, I came across a press release announcing the closing of a fan favorite at Bush Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., the Big Bad Wolf. The press release was a few months old, July 24, 2009, but [...]

The Real Music Concert Series continues at Busch Gardens Thursdays through Saturdays with big band, pop and rock ‘n roll from some of music’s most memorable eras.
In January, classic sounds of the ‘30s and ‘40s big-band era were featured. The last of this series runs today through Saturday with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Then, starting [...]

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and its waterpark, Adventure Island, are now featured in Street View on Google Maps.
Virtual visits are now available to all 10 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment locations, including the SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego; Discovery Cove, a swim-with-dolphins resort, and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark, both in Orlando; Busch Gardens [...]

The 2009 Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth visited Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently to test his strength in a tug-of-war with a bengal tiger and hand-feed giraffes on the parks Serengeti Plain.
Kenseth drives the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford for Roush Fenway Racing and is getting ready to defend his victory in NASCARs most [...]

This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will welcome families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed play land. Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be filled with kid-size rides, water fun, shows and adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa.
“This new attraction is going to be unlike anything families have encountered before, with unique African-inspired costumes for [...]

There’s a lot going on for New Year’s Eve, but not all of the parks will be having special events or fireworks at midnight. Here’s a list of the special New Year’s Eve events. But be warned that it’s the busiest day of the year and many of the parks may close when they reach [...]