SeaWorld Orlando released a statement this morning that Tilikum the killer whale has died. Tilikum had a recent history of bacterial lung infection which had prevented the orca from performing for the past several months. Read the full statement from SeaWorld on Tilikum's passing: The SeaWorld family is deeply saddened to announce that one of its most well-known orcas, … [Read more...]
Mako at SeaWorld Orlando to Open June 10, 2016
SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction, Mako, will open to the public June 10, 2016. Set in the new area called Shark Wreck Reef, Mako will be the fastest, longest, and tallest roller coaster in Orlando. Mako, Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster will surface at SeaWorld on June 10 and will be the centerpiece of Shark Wreck Reef - a newly designed realm … [Read more...]
Create Awe Inspiring Memories at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
It’s the most wonderful time of the year with waves of holiday spirit, seas of trees and twinkling lights during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration™. Select dates starting November 21, guests will enjoy this wintery, watery wonderland and entertainment inspired by the natural world and holiday cheer. Guests can journey to the North Pole on THE POLAR EXPRESS Experience … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day?
* Click here for the 2015 version of How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is again the most visited theme park in the world averaging almost 53,000 guests per day. As per the newly released TEA/AECOM Theme Park Attendance Report for 2014, Magic Kingdom saw an 4% increase in attendance from year 2013. Disney parks globally took … [Read more...]
SeaWorld Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Killer Whale Environment
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2014) – SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it plans to build new, first-of-its-kind killer whale environments and that it will fund new programs to protect ocean health and killer whales in the wild. The new projects will build on SeaWorld’s legacy of providing state-of-the-art, innovative homes for its animals, and will offer park guests … [Read more...]
SeaWorld Orlando’s All New Shamu’s Celebration, Light Up The Night Show
Last night we got to see the final dress rehearsal of the all new Shamu's Celebration; Light up the Night show at SeaWorld Orlando. This new orca, dancing and fireworks show brings extended park hours and nighttime only shows June 21 through August 10. The show was lively and full of music. Courtney squealed and clapped and danced through the entire show. Carson was also … [Read more...]
SeaWorld Orlando Caring for 500th Rescued Manatee, Found Near Cape Canaveral, Fla.
(May 13, 2014) Orlando, Fla. – An orphaned male manatee was rescued on Sunday from the Banana River, near Cape Canaveral, Fla. A local citizen contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) when they noticed the manatee swimming aloneand was experiencing buoyancy problems. The FWC rescued the manatee from the shallow waters and transported him to SeaWorld … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld Orlando
If you are wanting to try something new for New Year's Eve this year, I suggest checking out SeaWorld's festivities. As I shared previously, the Christmas Time celebrations at SeaWorld are incredible and celebrating the New Year there would be awesome! The Details: Ring in 2014 SeaWorld style by celebrating our connection to the sea, sea life and the world we share! A … [Read more...]
Rescued Manatee at SeaWorld
So I have been getting updates on the Manatee that SeaWorld rescued 12/26/13 and this is the update from today: This morning, the male manatee that was rescued by SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue Team yesterday in Jacksonville was tube fed water to help with dehydration. He was given a complete visual assessment and blood analysis by one of the park’s senior veterinarians. … [Read more...]