http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:00 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12507 Within the next year, the 10 theme parks of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will be going green by eliminating plastic shopping bags and replacing them with paper shopping bags. Park gift shops will offer paper bags made from 100 percent recycled paper or guests can choose to purchase reusable bags. This move will keep an estimated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:11:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10565 SeaWorld Orlando have announced their plans for two new attractions at SeaWorld and one for Discovery Cove. Look for a 3D/360 experience called TurtleTrek and Freshwater Oasis at Discovery Cove next spring, and a new Antarctic area with a new ride at SeaWorld in spring 2013. The new attractions represent the biggest expansions in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/08/seaworld-announces-three-new-attractions-antarctic-ride-3d-turtle-theater-plus-freshwater-oasis-at-discovery-cove/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:50:47 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9874 Discovery Cove is offering a Florida resident rate now through Dec. 31, 2011. Florida residents can enjoy a day for $199 plus tax per person for Dolphin Swim Day Resort admission or $129 plus tax for Day Resort admission. Offer includes an unlimited admission pass to SeaWorld Orlando valid through Jan. 31, 2012 (pass is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/11/discovery-cove-offering-florida-residents-special-rate-with-unlimited-admission-to-seaworld/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:03:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9308 June 16, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Audrey Brown as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH6sa8KBFtY In this week’s episode on location at Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction • Interviews and more from Discovery Cove’s Grand Reef opening • A look at [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/16/the-show-episode-29/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9288 The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove is now open for all guests. The new area features multiple levels of exploration, from shallow waters to deeper swimming adventures and white sandy beaches, to snorkeling among artificial reefs and a helmet dive adventure. Here’s a video swim around the new reef: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny71U2vXLkw Families can seek discoveries along [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-is-now-open-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:03:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8220 Column by Derek Burgan Here’s a brief look at several of the Valentine’s Day-related offers available at Orlando attractions. SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove has three Valentine’s Day packages including: Valentine’s Celebration Package ($129) - Package includes a buoy with personalized message delivered by a dolphin, 6×8 photo, souvenir frame, t-shirt, gift bag and boxed chocolates plus 25% [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/parksaver-valentine%e2%80%99s-day-specials-at-some-orlando-attractions/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/photo-update-a-relaxing-day-at-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/photo-update-a-relaxing-day-at-discovery-cove/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:02:07 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7625 We were recently invited to spend a day at Discovery Cove and readily took them up on the offer. I’d been to the park once before to cover it for our Spring 2010 issue, but I’d never been there as a guest. It was a great day of swimming, relaxing, eating and animal interactions. A [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/18/photo-update-a-relaxing-day-at-discovery-cove/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/stars-in-the-parks-mark-wahlberg-swims-with-dolphins-at-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/stars-in-the-parks-mark-wahlberg-swims-with-dolphins-at-discovery-cove/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:44:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7556 Actor/Producer Mark Wahlberg recently enjoyed a day at Discovery Cove where he swam with dolphins, snorkeled with rays and hand-fed exotic birds at the all-inclusive park.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/stars-in-the-parks-mark-wahlberg-swims-with-dolphins-at-discovery-cove/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/seaworlds-new-blog-brings-all-their-brands-social-media-together/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/seaworlds-new-blog-brings-all-their-brands-social-media-together/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:02:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7525 Fans of SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens can now follow all their latest offical news via the new SeaWorldParksBlog.com. Redesigned with social media in mind, the blog features the company’s Tweets, Facebook posts, Flickr photos, YouTube videos and more. “SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has a rapidly growing following of engaged, social media-savvy fans,” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/28/seaworlds-new-blog-brings-all-their-brands-social-media-together/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/13/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-to-offer-snorkeling-helmet-dive-and-more-photosvideo/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/13/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-to-offer-snorkeling-helmet-dive-and-more-photosvideo/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:41:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7432 Discovery Cove has started a new large expansion that will be completed in June 2011. The Grand Reef will feature multiple levels of exploration. Guests can roam shallow waters, or swim, snorkel or helmet dive among canyons inspired by reefs from around the world. Or they can just relax in one of the hammocks on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/13/the-grand-reef-at-discovery-cove-to-offer-snorkeling-helmet-dive-and-more-photosvideo/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:20:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6953 Dozens of winners, heroes and villains from TV’s Survivor, Big Brother and The Amazing Race got together at Discovery Cove this past Saturday for a day of outwitting, outplaying, outlasting and outrelaxing. The players swam with dolphins and rays and got up-close to the park's exotic animals.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/26/reality-tv-winners-heroes-and-villains-visit-discovery-cove-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/23/spring-2010-issue-available-tours-pin-collecting-discovery-cove-legoland-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/23/spring-2010-issue-available-tours-pin-collecting-discovery-cove-legoland-and-more/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:09:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5593 The Spring 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is available now. Subscribers should receive their copies within in the next few weeks. It’s another 64-page issue packed with all the latest news and information about Orlando. The photo packed large feature stories include: • Helicopter tours offer a unique view of Orlando. • Celebrating 10 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/23/spring-2010-issue-available-tours-pin-collecting-discovery-cove-legoland-and-more/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/11/parksaver-welcome-to-your-ticket-to-a-great-deal-for-valentines-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/11/parksaver-welcome-to-your-ticket-to-a-great-deal-for-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:45:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5249 Editor’s Note: We’re starting a new regular column today with PARKsaver. Writer Christopher Ollendorf will be bringing you regular news about many of the special offers for Central Florida attractions. By Christopher Ollendorf Looking for something special yet different for this Valentines Day? Well I found a few events that might just work out for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/11/parksaver-welcome-to-your-ticket-to-a-great-deal-for-valentines-day/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/blackstone-to-buy-buschinbev-theme-parks-for-up-to-27-billion/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/blackstone-to-buy-buschinbev-theme-parks-for-up-to-27-billion/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:58:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3835 Anheuser-Busch InBev and The Blackstone Group announced today that Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell its entertainment business to Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. for up to $2.7 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone will acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s wholly owned subsidiary, Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), the second largest entertainment park operator in the United States with approximately 25 million annual visitors The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/07/blackstone-to-buy-buschinbev-theme-parks-for-up-to-27-billion/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/24/video-dolphin-baby-boom-at-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/24/video-dolphin-baby-boom-at-discovery-cove/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:35:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2748 A dolphin baby boom is happening at Discovery Cove, with four dolphins giving birth in the past month. The name and gender of the calves will be determined shortly, usually within a month after birth. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive park where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel with rays and tropical fish, hand-feed exotic [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/24/video-dolphin-baby-boom-at-discovery-cove/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/10/last-day-to-enter-mystery-photo-contest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/10/last-day-to-enter-mystery-photo-contest/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:31:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1376 Today is the last day to enter the Mystery Photo contest in our current (Feb./March 2009) issue. The picture in the magazine must have been a bit too hard to figure out, so we’ve expanded the photo here. The clue is: To find this hanging decoration, you must travel halfway around the world, yet remain [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/03/10/last-day-to-enter-mystery-photo-contest/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/04/seaworld-and-other-busch-parks-in-dubai-postponed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/04/seaworld-and-other-busch-parks-in-dubai-postponed/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:42:37 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1292 The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica parks to be built in Dubai have been indefinitely postponed. They’re saying a scaled back version isn’t being considered and they will resume with their plans when the economic conditions allow them to. The parks were first announced at the end [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/02/04/seaworld-and-other-busch-parks-in-dubai-postponed/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/18/free-wet-n-wild-tickets-for-six/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/18/free-wet-n-wild-tickets-for-six/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:07:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1203 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/18/free-wet-n-wild-tickets-for-six/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/16/discovery-cove-offering-prize-package-special-rate-for-florida-residents/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/16/discovery-cove-offering-prize-package-special-rate-for-florida-residents/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:44:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1193 If you’re a Florida resident, you have just a few more days to take advantage of a special price to Discovery Cove. But even if you’re not a resident, keep reading to find out how you can win one of two prize packages. Now through Saturday, Dec. 20, Florida residents can receive a special $219 [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/12/16/discovery-cove-offering-prize-package-special-rate-for-florida-residents/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/10/02/very-cute-picture-from-discovery-cove/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/10/02/very-cute-picture-from-discovery-cove/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:54:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1010 The first baby lesser anteater born at Discovery Cove receives her daily check-up by animal trainer Higinio Covarrubias at the park. Born Tuesday, Sept. 16, via c-section, the baby needed critical care from the training staff as the mom showed little interest in her newborn. Trainers provided supplemental bottle feedings (every four hours) while successfully [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/10/02/very-cute-picture-from-discovery-cove/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/28/aquatica-seaworld-discovery-cove-and-busch-gardens-all-coming-to-dubai/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/28/aquatica-seaworld-discovery-cove-and-busch-gardens-all-coming-to-dubai/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:14:36 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=299 Busch President and COO Jim Atchison announces the new parks to be built in Dubai. The screen behind him shows how the parks will be layed out on the island shaped like Shamu. The big announcement today at SeaWorld didn’t bring any news for Orlando, but it is big news for Busch and Dubai. Worlds [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/28/aquatica-seaworld-discovery-cove-and-busch-gardens-all-coming-to-dubai/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/26/most-significant-news-coming-from-busch-entertainment-this-thursday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/26/most-significant-news-coming-from-busch-entertainment-this-thursday/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:22:52 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=295 SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove and Aquatica are holding a ceremony at 11 a.m. this Thursday at SeaWorld to announce “the most significant news in our history”. We’ll be there to capture the announcement, but you won’t have to wait on us to report on it here or in our next issue. The event will [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2008/02/26/most-significant-news-coming-from-busch-entertainment-this-thursday/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2007/11/09/busch-parks-to-be-renamed-worlds-of-discovery-new-ticket-options-announced/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2007/11/09/busch-parks-to-be-renamed-worlds-of-discovery-new-ticket-options-announced/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:20:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=87 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2007/11/09/busch-parks-to-be-renamed-worlds-of-discovery-new-ticket-options-announced/feed/ 1