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New unique water slide coming to Aquatica next spring

A new family water slide is coming to Aquatica in spring 2010. Omaka Rocka will feature high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll have guests splashing and sliding frontward and backward and climbing the walls. This is the first water slide of its kind in the world. Riders will speed down flumes into massive funnels, sliding…

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Photos and videos from SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld is featuring some brand new shows for their holiday celebration this year, as well as some old favorites. Here’s a highlight video telling you a bit about each holiday attraction. SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration in Orlando 2009Watch this video on YouTube “Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas” offers a similar plot with some comedy. Clyde…

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Musical lineup announced for Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens

Now that SeaWorld and Busch Gardens aren’t associated with Budweiser anymore, the former Bud & BBQ event for 2010 will be renamed Bands, Brew & BBQ. Bands, Brew & BBQ will be held each Saturday at SeaWorld and Sunday in Busch Gardens during February 2010. Just like the new name says, the parks will feature…

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Orlando's many holiday events make it easy to get in the Christmas spirit

December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there’s no real snow, you’re sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events…

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Google Street View now available for SeaWorld

We previously told you about being able to virtually walk through the streets of the Universal Orlando Resort via Google Maps. Now SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego have also been captured by Google and are navigable via their Street View technology. From worldsofdiscoveryblog.com: Working with Google’s Street View team, nearly every inch of…

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Busch Entertainment changes name to SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

It was nearly two months ago that the sale of Busch Entertainment Corp. and its theme parks to The Blackstone Group was made public. Now a new name for the company has been revealed. “SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment” replaces “Busch Entertainment Corporation” with the closing of the sale announced jointly today by Anheuser-Busch InBev and…

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New holiday shows at SeaWorld for 2009 including ice-skating and Sesame Street

This holiday season, in addition to the return of SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Polar Express Experience make over of their Wild Arctic siulator ride, they’re adding three all-new shows: Winter Wonderland on Ice An all-new holiday-themed ice-skating show, Winter Wonderland on Ice, debuts on Nov. 27 at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium and will be performed on select…

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Shows and more with Jack Hanna at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld

Celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna will be appearing at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, each for a weekend on the wild side. Jungle Jack will be appearing at Busch Gardens this weekend, Nov. 14 and 15 and at SeaWorld on Nov. 21 and 22. He’ll will be putting on two shows per day featuring animals from…

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Ticket price changes at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

It’s become an annual tradition around Central Florida’s theme parks to raise ticket prices by a few dollars. However, SeaWorld is now making an enticing offer for Florida residents to keep them coming back all year. Florida residents can now purchase SeaWorld or Busch Gardens 2010 Fun Cards for $69.95, which is $5 less than their most…