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KC, LeAnn or Dennis – Three top musical acts to choose from this weekend
By February 5, 2010

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…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning | Video

Out of the Loop: One man's video tribute to The Big Bad Wolf coaster
By February 1, 2010

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,…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Music | Video

Real Music Concert Series continues at Busch Gardens with early rock 'n roll artists
By January 27, 2010

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,…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Water Parks

Virtually tour Busch Gardens through Google's Street View
By January 26, 2010

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…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Sports

Stars in the Parks: Daytona 500 champion takes on a tiger at Busch Gardens
By January 18, 2010

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…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Television

Detailed look at the upcoming Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens
By January 15, 2010

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…

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SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld helping to warm up 'cold-stunned' sea turtles
By January 14, 2010

The Arctic blast that has most of the country in a frigid vice grip is also taking its toll on endangered sea turtles. Since Jan. 6, nearly 100 “cold-stunned” sea turtles from Florida to North Carolina have taken shelter at SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Cold stun is a condition that causes sea turtles…

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American Idol stars dominate Top 10 Theme Park Photos of 2009
By December 30, 2009

Everyone can give a thumbs up or down to any photo in our gallery. As you’ll see below, our American Idol pictures were very popular by visitors to our online gallery. Here are the top 10 photos from 2009 that received the most thumbs up (and least thumbs down). Click on any of the photos…

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Disney | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Epcot | Holiday | Magic Kingdom Park | Movies | Music | SeaWorld Orlando | Television | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida

Top 10 theme park videos of 2009
By December 30, 2009

Our YouTube channel was a popular place in 2009. We reached more than a million views for a couple of our older videos, while others lay dormant for reasons unknown to us. Sometimes we think a video is going to be a huge hit and it flops, and sometimes we wonder why we’re bothering to…

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What's happening in the theme parks for New Year's Eve
By December 29, 2009

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…

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