By Kevin Yee Like every other theme park in Central Florida, SeaWorld has to contend with excesses of heat and humidity in the summer. There’s no escaping the fact that sub-tropical Florida has tropical temperatures that could turn your trip into less of a vacation and more of a death march. But that doesn’t mean…
To amusement park lovers, Orlando may be the mecca for dark attractions. In a recent survey of the Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE) (Yes, there’s a club just for fans of indoor attractions), members chose Magic Kingdom as their “Favorite Dark Attraction Park”. Members were also asked for their favorite dark attractions in the Orlando…
SeaWorld is rolling out an offer that comes at the perfect time for vacations and allows families to make a difference for wildlife conservation. Now through December 31, 2010, with each full-paid, SeaWorld single-day, adult admission purchased online, any child age 12 and under gets a $5 admission, all of which goes to fund non-profit…
By Jackie Roseboom A new TV channel called Nat Geo Wild is celebrating its launch today. National Geographic has teamed up with SeaWorld to promote the new channel and you can be a part of it. You have a chance to meet Nat Geo Wild’s animal experts, primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor and wildlife naturalist Casey…
Overseas guests stuck in the area because of the Icelandic volcanic ash don’t have to just sit at the airport. They can take a ride on the new Omaka Rocka slide in Aquatica, fly on Manta at SeaWorld or check out the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun area at Busch Gardens for free. SeaWorld…
Animal Expert Jack Hanna is making his yearly return to SeaWorld this weekend. He’ll be holding animal talks and will be a part of a special breakfast. He’ll also be appearing at Busch Gardens from April 22 to 25. His shows at the parks are free with admission. On April 16, 17 and 18, his…
Orlando’s newest water park has another new slide. Aquatica recently opened Omaka Rocka – a waterslide with high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll have guests splashing and sliding frontward, backward and climbing the walls. Omaka Rocka is a water slide version of a half-pipe. Guests brave enough will experience near-vertical thrills previously experienced only by…
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…
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…
After a couple of days of canceled shows because of the tragedy with SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau, SeaWorld’s Believe shows returned this morning with the trainers not performing in the water. On the way in, some flowers and balloons could be seen across from SeaWorld’s entrance. No protestors were in sight. Shamu Stadium was about…
