New Jungala Web site launched
Busch Gardens has launched a full Web site for its new Jungala section of the park. You can read all about Jungala in the Feb./March issue. Jungala.com
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Many free concerts upcoming at the local theme parks
There are many concerts ongoing and upcoming at the local theme parks including Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Epcot. All of these concerts are free with park admission. Here’s what’s happening now, and a link to the official pages for the full lists of performers. Already started each Saturday night at Universal…
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See young dolphins blowing, playing with bubbles
If you think the best requirement for creating a great bubble is a piece of gum… SeaWorld Orlando’s dolphins are about to burst your bubble. Young dolphins at SeaWorld have taken bubble-making to the extreme. Two young juveniles have been observed creating underwater bubbles with their blowhole, then using their rostrum to manipulate and play…
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The theme parks are hiring, as usual
As usual, there are quite a few job ads in the newspaper today. Including some interesting ones I haven’t seen before. Universal Orlando has a cute ad in today’s Orlando Sentinel. It features the above picture of The Simpsons and mentions the new ride opening this year. Below it says “Suddenly, calling Universal a family…
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SeaWorld's Wild Weekends begin
Starting this weekend and continuing the next, SeaWorld guests will have a wild weekend as they come see Jack Hanna, Julie Scardina and marine life artist Wyland. During Wild Weekends, guest can participate in new conservation activities, meet new animals and animal experts, and learn all about the environment in a fun, interactive way. Animal…
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Aquatica holding job fair
SeaWorld’s new waterpark, Aquatica, is holding a job fair this Saturday. So if you’re looking for a job where you don’t mind possibly getting wet, this is for you. They’re looking to fill the positions of lifeguards (wet job), food service (not wet job), park attendants (possibly wet job) and more. All employees of Aquatica…
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Busch Gardens animal ambassadors say jambo to guests
Busch Gardens’ Nairobi Field Station is undergoing a transformation to allow greater interaction between guests and the park’s animal ambassadors. The new area is scheduled to reopen in January 2008 as Jambo Junction, a name inspired by a Swahili greeting. Jambo Junction will use the existing field station infrastructure to create a new, interactive attraction….
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Polar Express Experience Opening Video Posted
The new Polar Express Experience recently opened at SeaWorld Orlando as a holiday overlay to SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic attraction, featuring a motion-simulator taking you on a ride on the train from the holiday film, The Polar Express. We were there for the official opening and have posted a video and pictures featuring a brief introduction…
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SeaWorld holiday activities include Polar Express ride, Shamu Christmas show and more
Debuting Nov. 23 and continuing through Jan. 1, 2008, SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic will be transformed into a thrilling, never-before-experienced expedition to the fabled Santa Town. The Polar Express Experience is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment, inspired by the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. “SeaWorld Orlando,…
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Busch parks to be renamed 'Worlds of Discovery'; new ticket options announced
Busch Entertainment Corporation family of adventure parks announced today they will now be known as Worlds of Discovery. “Guests will come to know that through the Worlds of Discovery parks, they will have the opportunity to come closer to the world we share,” says Jim Atchison, incoming president and chief operating officer of Busch Entertainment…