For the first time in four decades SeaWorld’s star killer whale is communicating in something other than clicks, squeaks, whistles and trills. Shamu has joined Twitter. Twitter.com, a free social networking/micro-blogging community, allows users to communicate in 140-character blog posts, also known as “tweets.” Shamu, who writes under the Twitter handle “RealShamu,” started tweeting at…
Animal Expert Jack Hanna is making his yearly return to Central Florida soon. He’ll be puting on some animal shows at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld and will be a part of a breakfast at both parks. His shows at the parks are free with admission. On May 1 and 2, his shows will take place…
Here are some pictures of SeaWorld’s new coaster, Manta, running on the track. They were doing some testing without passengers as they ran two separate sets of “Mantas” around the twisty track. In the above photo the guests heads will be toward the big manta and they’d be facing out. Some of the construction walls…
Stand-up comedian/actor “Larry the Cable Guy” clowns around at SeaWorld Orlando with Clyde, a California sea lion. Larry spent the day at the park with his family, getting up-close with animals, screaming on thrill rides and enjoying the shows.
Best known for songs like Down with the Sickness and I’m Alive, Disturbed performed in Tampa on April 10 and Orlando on April 11. During the band’s visit to Busch Gardens last Thursday, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bass player John Moyer experienced SheiKra, which sends riders through a breathtaking three-minute journey 200 feet up,…
SeaWorld animal trainers in Orlando have their hands full with four baby Asian small-clawed otters. Born just three weeks ago to parents Simon and Sophie, the pups are nursing and will open their eyes in about a week. Asian small-clawed otters live in the rivers, creeks, estuaries and coastal waters of Southeast Asia, from northern…
Volume 2, Issue 3 (April / May 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-Order. FEATURES: • COVER STORY: Idol Opportunity Visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios get into the act in the new American Idol Experience. • Unleash Your Inner Celebrity VIP tours offer a unique way to see Orlando’s theme…
Manta, SeaWorld’s all-new flying coaster set to open May 22, glides and spins over the Orlando park on a recent round of test flights. More information can be found at Ridetheflyingray.com.
The Viva La Musica Festival is at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens this weekend. First up is Tito El Bambino at SeaWorld on Saturday. Busch Gardens will host RKM and Ken-Y on Sunday. The festivals start at 11 a.m. each day and the concerts are at 4 p.m. Visit vivalamusicafestival.com for more information. Also at Busch…
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…
