Twenty episodes of the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” are currently being taped at SeaWorld Orlando. Five episodes were taped each night on December 11 and 12, 2008 leaving ten more episodes to be taped on December 13 and 14. In attending the first night’s tapings, we chatted with host Pat Sajak, co-host Vanna…
SeaWorld construction crews put the last piece of track (adorned with balloons) into place today, finishing the structure of Manta, their new flying roller coaster. Manta will bring riders through underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down, in a horizontal position, aboard a manta-inspired steel coaster. Manta is slated to open summer 2009.
Volume 2, Issue 1 of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for pre-order! You can flip through and preview the entire issue here before you buy it. Features included in this fun new issue are: • Chill out in Orlando with ICE! Holiday fun at the Gaylord Palms Resort. • 21st Century Christmas How Disney…
The Polar Express Experience has rolled into SeaWorld this holiday season and will continuing through Jan. 4, 2009. SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic has been transformed into the fabled Santa Town taking guests on a magical trip to the North Pole. The Polar Express Experience is based on the Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment film, inspired…
In honor of Veteran’s Day here are a couple of photos from SeaWorld and the Flag Retreat Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom. Clyde the sea lion looks on as Sgt. Matthew Kreisler from The United States Marine Corps left SeaWorld team member, Christine Ly, speechless after proposing in front of a crowd of thousands at…
This weekend (Nov. 8 and 9) is Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld. Recognized world over for his deep knowledge of, and boundless enthusiasm for wild animals, “Jungle Jack” introduces guests to his feathered and furry friends in his own inimitable way. Hanna will introduce unique and exotic animals and share amazing animal stories.
At SeaWorld, Opie, an Asian small-clawed otter, takes voting seriously. Casting a ballot for his favorite meal, he encourages everyone to go out and vote today on election day.
SeaWorld Orlando recently introduced a new theatrical performance, A’Lure, The Call of the Ocean, an aquatic tapestry combining athleticism, acrobats, and electronic visuals. Set to a musical score recorded by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, the 30-minute production takes guests on an journey through the ocean’s depths and mysteries, telling the tale of Sea Sirens, whose…
Happy Halloween to all our readers. To help kick off your Halloween, we’ve uploaded a new picture gallery from this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and we present a cute, funny video of kids eating sour candy at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. For those who like the scarier part of Halloween, be sure to…
It was a banner day yesterday for SeaWorld’s upcoming flying coaster, Manta. The highest piece of track was hoisted and secured in place. Upon fitting the piece into place 140 feet above ground, a ceremonial evergreen, a symbol of good luck in the high-steel trade, was placed atop the track segment, along with the America…
