tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50368547664752580692024-02-19T10:56:09.832-05:00SWONation | SeaWorld Orlando NationAnthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-19009448019615142012012-01-22T17:07:00.000-05:002012-01-22T17:07:52.932-05:00 SeaWorld Orlando's TurtleTrek Webisode #1: Overview <div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">SeaWorld Orlando has released the first of many “webisodes” about the different aspects of TurtleTrek, opening this spring at <a href="http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando?utm_source=Blog&utm_mediu">SeaWorld Orlando</a>. From this overview to dome construction to animation and the animals you'll find here, these videos will give you an insider’s look into how this amazing attraction will come to life. Check out the first webisode here: </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="284" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X1vLCHmSaME" width="500"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Can't wait till it opens this Spring! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-91844158706427563812012-01-04T16:03:00.001-05:002012-01-05T20:23:59.554-05:00SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Offer Preschoolers Free Admission!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa will start offerng free admission to children 5 and under for all of 2012! The pass is good for all of 2012 at both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Kids are welcome to experience all there is to do for the preschool set, along with the chance to enjoy seasonal events including SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular and festive holiday events at both parks. New this year is SeaWorld’s all-new festival that’s “Just for Kids!” featuring concerts by Lazy Town, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo Choo Soul, along with plenty of family-friendly fun and activities on Saturdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 4. And Busch Gardens will delight guests with its biggest ice show ever, Iceploration, premiering this February. </span></b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Parents and older kids can join in on all the excitement with a Fun Card, when they pay for a day and come back all year through Dec. 31, 2012, with no blackout dates.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Free SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass is an exclusive online offer, available at <a href="http://seaworldorlando.com/">SeaWorldOrlando.com</a> or <a href="http://buschgardenstampabay.com/">BuschGardensTampaBay.com</a>. It is exclusively for Florida residents ages 5 and younger and is valid for unlimited admission – with no blackout dates – through Dec. 31, 2012 at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Preschool Pass does not include parking or Premium Passport discounts or benefits. </span></b></div></span></b><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After registering through either park’s website, registrants can pick up the Preschool Pass for their child by bringing a printed confirmation and a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate to any ticket window at SeaWorld’s or Busch Gardens’ front gate.</span></b></div></b></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-40443269156747109632011-12-21T18:07:00.000-05:002011-12-21T18:07:58.728-05:00 Bands, Brew & BBQ 2012 Line-Up <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEESOzRQmsmOMrS-Wz0ospQzLfLnsBAFRBTlZhT1s3vYUMdtk3bzMvQC8lviWTpy5V14GhaVp_hvP0xdgYx6AY8RNFVrG8WocgHjerVlKTmCcHYOCn4HNZU-9tn76sNIfEbf7b7sfui9L/s1600/BandsBrewBBQ.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEESOzRQmsmOMrS-Wz0ospQzLfLnsBAFRBTlZhT1s3vYUMdtk3bzMvQC8lviWTpy5V14GhaVp_hvP0xdgYx6AY8RNFVrG8WocgHjerVlKTmCcHYOCn4HNZU-9tn76sNIfEbf7b7sfui9L/s200/BandsBrewBBQ.png" width="147" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bands, Brew, & BBQ is back for 2012 and bigger than ever! With concerts on Saturdays AND Sundays you won't want to miss a beat of all the fun. SeaWorld partners with favorite local restaurants to bring an even richer variety of BBQ and great grilled food. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There’s a thirst-quenching beer garden featuring nearly 60 craft beers from 21 different domestic and international breweries. This year's line-up is one of the most star-filled yet with last year's American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and rock legends Foreigner.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2012 Line-Up:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Saturday, February 11: Foreigner</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Sunday, February 12: Gary Allan</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Saturday, February 18: Trace Adkins</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Sunday, February 19: Kenny Rogers</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Saturday, February 25: Doobie Brothers</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Sunday, February 26: Ronnie Dunn</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Saturday, March 3: Sarah Evans</b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><b>Sunday, March 4: Scotty McCreery</b></b></span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-46442334007712026532011-12-11T14:05:00.000-05:002011-12-11T14:05:56.042-05:00 SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration 2011 Review <div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9rCdn-UcGdQ_Do1tqEIt-hmXZP-Kia9YAZ-5q_CjVI6a49Kn9y7mxHxswjlJLzlgDSteXj2B2CZkK-NKKBNM2-gAtqFzTVMsNZk-Jwa0iYr5SwA1ihUwGDnuD3qT3tqtRp8s9MpR/s1600/DSC_0518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9rCdn-UcGdQ_Do1tqEIt-hmXZP-Kia9YAZ-5q_CjVI6a49Kn9y7mxHxswjlJLzlgDSteXj2B2CZkK-NKKBNM2-gAtqFzTVMsNZk-Jwa0iYr5SwA1ihUwGDnuD3qT3tqtRp8s9MpR/s400/DSC_0518.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration has become Orlando's best kept secret! It is honestly the best and most Christmas oriented event in town. With the Sea of Trees being expanded to over 100 trees to a new live nativity which may be the best show ever put on by SeaWorld Orlando.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>First off let's talk about the returning favorites to this years Christmas Celebration. The Sea of Trees are back and bigger than ever! They have been expanded to include over 100 massive trees lit up and dancing to your Christmas favorites.</b></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXkI2MUyPiuLe80ZAKjxND-Eb0WQqN9L6CynOEh6ifpdgF4jU01IiA-BWhTzAbI-S1sk1qgAkd2NfyaAxhncmG4gi49vfQLOx7qkTnZR0_TzNSR3TL-Gf-TPuIR2IpgziT2dWyNaS/s1600/DSC_0526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXkI2MUyPiuLe80ZAKjxND-Eb0WQqN9L6CynOEh6ifpdgF4jU01IiA-BWhTzAbI-S1sk1qgAkd2NfyaAxhncmG4gi49vfQLOx7qkTnZR0_TzNSR3TL-Gf-TPuIR2IpgziT2dWyNaS/s320/DSC_0526.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Overall, SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration is the premier Christmas event in Orlando. With a more intimate experience than other parks you can see all the shows and still have time to take in the attractions and other Christmas offerings throughout the night! It is truly a Christmas Celebration! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-38781631118689771872011-12-09T18:45:00.003-05:002012-01-06T19:06:02.652-05:00 SeaWorld Orlando Hosts An All-New Festival That's "Just For Kids" <div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8NHGUEF0kzPMhnjdTMESgvTzTJGe7O2bLH40TLh5fi2VZttN9MoNyP7Oj72F2h2CVPvz5yXVBBxnBiTsYrU-WxXwb9dM0230odpudOjtB55gXylH8KDMJIgi3R0zmoX2cwlMlVXH/s1600/just_for_kids_0-300x184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8NHGUEF0kzPMhnjdTMESgvTzTJGe7O2bLH40TLh5fi2VZttN9MoNyP7Oj72F2h2CVPvz5yXVBBxnBiTsYrU-WxXwb9dM0230odpudOjtB55gXylH8KDMJIgi3R0zmoX2cwlMlVXH/s1600/just_for_kids_0-300x184.jpg" /></a></div><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Events/Just-for-Kids?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Social&utm_term=SWO&utm_campaign=JustforKids_12_8">Just For Kids</a> features awesome concerts by the most popular children’s musical acts -- LazyTown, Max & Ruby, the Doodlebops and Choo-Choo Soul. Concerts are included with park admission, and there will be even more fun in store at Just For Kids. Details about all of the activities, music, treats, and more will be released very soon – so stay tuned and mark your calendars! The event will take place on Saturdays from January 14th through February 4th.</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>For more information and for the best deals, visit <a href="http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Social&utm_term=SWO&utm_campaign=JustforKids_12_8">SeaWorldOrlando.com</a>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-4399208050359022692011-11-15T16:08:00.003-05:002011-12-11T15:27:40.870-05:00Pilot Whale Rehab Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>To treat the whale’s curvature of the spine, SeaWorld Orlando animal experts and veterinarians worked with Orlando-based Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic to develop a custom-fitted brace that could be adjusted slowly over time, during daily physical therapy sessions. Vets and animal care experts hope the brace will help straighten the whale’s spine and tail, allowing it to regain use of its tail and allowing it to swim normally. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>This is the first time a custom-fitted orthopedic device of this kind has been used on a large whale.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>According to Jon Peterson, a senior member of SeaWorld Orlando’s animal rescue team, it’s too soon to know if the brace will work but staff remain committed to doing anything possible to help care for the recuperating animal. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tEp4Se799Zw" width="500"></iframe></span></b> </span></div></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-11801680340556800842011-11-02T15:44:00.001-04:002011-12-09T20:44:29.411-05:00SeaWorld Orlando Fun Cards for 2012 Now Available<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px;">SeaWorld has just announced that they will start selling their 2012 Fun Card today, and has a list of upcoming events, just read on:</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It’s SeaWorld’s best value, just for Florida residents: Pay for a day’s admission and come back again and again – with no blackout dates -- to experience all of SeaWorld’s remarkable 2012 events, plus this year’s Christmas Celebration. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">SeaWorld’s 2012 event line-up includes:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">NEW! Just for Kids!</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Spend super-fun Saturdays at this all-new kid festival for ages 2-9. Performances by kid-favorite entertainers, such as Choo Choo Soul and Max and Ruby, as well as fun, family activities will take place Saturdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bands, Brew & BBQ</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">2012’s Bands, Brew & BBQ will be twice as fun when the park hosts rockin’ concerts Saturdays AND Sundays this year, on Feb. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and March 3-4. That’s four weekends of smokin’ hot concerts, sizzling BBQ and a thirst-quenching beer garden to wash it all down.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Jack Hanna Weekend</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Join celebrity animal expert Jungle Jack Hanna for a fantastic weekend on the wild side, March 24-25, featuring amazing animals from all over the world. </span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Viva La Música </span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">This Hispanic festival spices up SeaWorld Saturdays in April and early May while showcasing traditional Latin food, specialty drinks, and Grammy and Latin-Grammy-award winning performances. Join the fiery fiesta on April 14, 21, 28, and May 5.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Summer Nights </span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The after-dark excitement at SeaWorld continues all summer, June through August. When the sun sets, waves of fun wash over the park with fantastic nighttime shows, thrilling coasters under the stars, and a nightly fireworks and fountain finale.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Halloween Spooktacular </span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Orlando’s favorite family-friendly Halloween event is back and better than ever, as an underwater “fantasea” takes over SeaWorld weekends in October. Children (and adults, too) can trick-or-treat, encounter whimsical sea creatures, and catch silly and spooky shows on Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration </span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">From elves to Elmo, and Santa to Shamu, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration inspires lifelong family memories as waves of holiday spirit splash over the park in a watery, wintery wonderland. This heart-warming holiday event takes place select nights from Nov. 23 – Dec. 31.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld </span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Celebrate our connection to the sea, sea life and the world we share as we ring in the New Year, SeaWorld style. Kick off the New Year on Dec. 31, with a spectacular musical celebration and bold fireworks that create an unforgettable evening.</span></div></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Regular, single-day SeaWorld admission is $81.99 for adults/$73.99 for children ages 3-9. The Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase and good throughout all of 2012 with no blackout dates. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;">Fun Cards are available at the park’s front gate, at <a href="http://www.seaworldorlando.com/">SeaWorldOrlando.com</a> or by calling (888) 800-5447. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-88894994219775836832011-09-12T18:56:00.003-04:002011-12-09T20:44:44.433-05:00Exclusive Deal for FL Residents at Discovery Cove<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDd9iJdk3t5tuXL6qJ9UhU9O97Q1_nadjQ-SYakOYEEtF8ApaooEh4OLoBr_jGGQeHycoW7jCl0e2jMfwSoPyHfCujBwJM6xuRVUiGW6NWhTjjzQyK__8oRgwtJAhKZq4MQTjbmTm_dc/s1600/dc.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651612878702044066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDd9iJdk3t5tuXL6qJ9UhU9O97Q1_nadjQ-SYakOYEEtF8ApaooEh4OLoBr_jGGQeHycoW7jCl0e2jMfwSoPyHfCujBwJM6xuRVUiGW6NWhTjjzQyK__8oRgwtJAhKZq4MQTjbmTm_dc/s320/dc.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 219px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>SeaWorld has just announced a new deal for all those wanting to go to Discovery Cove living in the state of Florida! Purchase a day at Discovery Cove for a discounted price, get unlimited access to SeaWorld until January 2012! Florida residents can enjoy a perfect day for $199 plus tax per person for Dolphin Swim Day Resort admission and $129 plus tax for Day Resort admission. Offer includes an unlimited admission pass (no 14-day restriction) to SeaWorld Orlando valid through January 31, 2012 (pass is only valid after Discovery Cove visit).</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Admission includes a freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, snacks and beverages throughout the day, (including alcoholic beverages for those at least 21 years of age), dolphin-safe sunscreen, snorkel equipment, locker rental, wetsuits and towels.<br />
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Proof of valid Florida residency for reach adult is required upon check-in at guest reception.<br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>If you want to take advantage of this amazing deal, go to www.DiscoveryCove.com or call 1-877-434-7268. </b></span></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-67262600584733325172011-07-29T07:37:00.004-04:002011-12-09T20:45:03.577-05:00Pilot Whale at SeaWorld Doing Great<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Looks like SeaWorld's new rescue and rehabilitation facility is being put to great use already! Here is SeaWorld's statement on how 301 is doing:<br />
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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Vice President of Veterinary Services, Dr. Chris Dold, checks in on pilot whale 301 with SeaWorld animal care specialist Lori xx at SeaWorld Orlando’s new Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. The 2-year-old, once-stranded, female whale is eating well and swimming around the pool – both great indicators of her progress and easy transition to her new surroundings. </span></b><br />
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</span></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-43167258760096677132011-07-29T06:44:00.004-04:002011-07-29T07:26:08.542-04:00"When will Waterwork come back?"<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Normally the articles we post deal with strictly news and updates about SeaWorld, but after seeing so many tweets by our followers and my personal interest in this topic, I took the time to write an editorial. I'd love to hear your suggestions.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">SeaWorld has been known for the education, interaction, entertainment, and care of marine mammals, and considered one of the best marine mammal parks in the world. After the incident with Tilikum, the killer whale, back in February 2010, as many of us know, some major changes in the park has changed, most noticeably, the "waterwork" aspect with killer whales. Waterwork is the interaction between killer whale and a trainer in the water. The killer whale trainers at SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego have not fully entered the water with the whales since this time, and left many guests wondering, "When will the trainers go back in the water?"</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First off, working with killer whales in the water takes a large amount of time; for new trainers, they spend 2-4 years interacting with the whales prior to entering the water. The process is slow, yet gradual before the trainers start performing many of the high flying behaviors one would see in the show.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Second off, the trainers cannot instantly jump into the water now after over a year of staying out. Right now, SeaWorld states that the trainers are working with the whales in the medical pool (this pool includes a false bottom that can be raised to a higher level as needed) to start having the whale accustomed to being in the water with the trainers again.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;" font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One issue that may prevent One Ocean to include waterwork for some time is the building of a false bottom in the main stage area. This process will take quite a bit of time, as we have seen with how much time construction on Dine with Shamu has taken. If the Entertainment Department decides to hold off on waterwork performances, it could be up to two years before we see those behaviors integrated into the show.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, what does this all mean? Will it be tomorrow, or will it be in 2 years? Honestly, no one can put an exact date on when this will happen. With the One Ocean show originally designed with the trainers out of the water, the trainers must then go through rehearsals with the whales and the show director, the corporate side of SeaWorld, specifically zoological operations, the entertainment department, and the CEO, must together decide if waterwork to resume. My prediction is within the next year, either late 2011, or early 2012. Once the Dine with Shamu pool is open with the new false bottoms (it looks like it will be open late August), the trainers can safely work on the amazing behaviors that we all love. Hopefully then, we will all see waterworks back to the way it was.</div><div><br /></div></span>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-87029466032950658302011-07-23T18:47:00.012-04:002011-12-09T20:48:20.589-05:00Summer Nights 2011 at SeaWorld<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>SeaWorld Orlando's lineup of nighttime festivities are truly something you cannot miss! SeaWorld's Summer Nights is a special event the will run through August 14th. Here are some of my insider tips after spending a few nights at the park:</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>-Make sure to try to have two nights to spend at SeaWorld Summer Nights! There's so much to do, it is quite difficult to cram it all into one night!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>-Sea Lions Tonight is beyond funny, and The Mime from the daytime show returns, not only during the preshow, but makes several cameos in the show!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>-Shamu Rocks will get the headbanger buried inside you and make you get up and cheer for all that Shamu and Crew has in store! The two best spots to be in the show is center higher up for the Eruption guitar solo; the second being next to the fountains! SeaWorld integrated the fountains made for One Ocean into the new show, so be sure to get SOAKED!!! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xae3aGw-QWo" width="500"></iframe><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>-After you had your Shamu Soaking for the night, this is where the two nights come in handy: SeaWorld set up Summer Nights perfectly so you have at least one hour between the end of Shamu Rocks and the park's firework spectacle, Reflections (and the park's closing). If you want a late night rush, head over to Manta, Kraken, and Journey to Atlantis across the park, or if you want to relax and enjoy the night wwith some great music and entertainment, check out Summer Nights Central, located next to Bayside Stadium!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>-There's two ways to experience Reflections, now with music from One Ocean! You can get a seat at Bayside Stadium where they do a great preshow as well! You can also check it out from The Waterfront, a good idea if you decide to ride the rides or check out the animals sleeping ;-)</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>And for the summer, SeaWorld has a new ticket called "Summer Nights After 3PM Ticket!" for only $49.99! Head over to SeaWorldParks.com for more info! And if you have any other tips, make sure to tweet us @SWONation, at twitter.com/swonation</b></span></div>Sameer Islamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947539703175889086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-75927050698698547682011-07-23T13:54:00.001-04:002011-12-09T20:48:59.076-05:00 Stranded Pilot Whale Now in SeaWorld Orlando’s Care <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Early Saturday morning, SeaWorld Orlando’s animal experts and rescue team transported a young pilot whale to the park’s new Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. The 9-foot, nearly 600-pound whale was being cared for in Key Largo, Fla., by SeaWorld staff and other volunteers after it and 20 other pilot whales beached themselves in the lower Keys in early May.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The National Marine Fisheries Service and other animal experts considered the two-year-old female whale to be a “dependent calf” that could not be returned to the wild and was in dire need of extensive hands-on treatment. For the five-hour trip to Orlando, the whale was carefully placed in a stretcher and then into a large, water-filled transport unit in a cooled truck. The whale was continually monitored by park animal experts and chief veterinarian, Dr. Chris Dold, during the trip. According to Dold, “It’s still too early to tell her long-term prognosis, but she traveled well, she’s getting settled into her new surroundings, and we’re cautiously optimistic about her future.”</span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>This pilot whale calf is the first resident of SeaWorld's new, 40,000-gallon rehabilitation pool, a facility designed specifically to rehabilitate whales and dolphins rescued from the wild. At the facility, the park’s animal experts will monitor the whale round the clock, performing physical examinations and additional testing. SeaWorld’s goal is to have her join the company’s other pilot whales in the near term.</b></span></div></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-53428352065791942242011-06-22T18:11:00.000-04:002011-06-22T18:11:37.488-04:00 SeaWorld Orlando Releases Three Green Sea Turtles Back into Their Native Waters <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5xgv62Iknw/TgJn5WZXYrI/AAAAAAAAEAY/6hrePC9QGFE/s1600/June22turtlerelease1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5xgv62Iknw/TgJn5WZXYrI/AAAAAAAAEAY/6hrePC9QGFE/s400/June22turtlerelease1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Today three green sea turtles were released back into waters of Florida’s east coast. All three turtles were rehabilitated by SeaWorld Orlando’s animal rescue team. </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>The first turtle to be released --a quite large, 20-inch turtle-- was brought to SeaWorld’s rehabilitation facility in January of this year with pneumonia. Considered a sub-adult, this female green sea turtle was given around-the-clock care by the Park’s turtle specialists. She was released today in Eddy Creek, and the aquarium team has confidence she will do just fine back in the wild.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GOwft0H3PtQ/TgJn6sMqrDI/AAAAAAAAEAc/d0F_OaRwUD0/s1600/June22turtlerelease2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GOwft0H3PtQ/TgJn6sMqrDI/AAAAAAAAEAc/d0F_OaRwUD0/s400/June22turtlerelease2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>A turtle that was recently brought to SeaWorld for a shell infection and barnacles also was released today. Barnacles can cause stress and disable the flippers of the turtle. After carefully removing the barnacles, the aquarium team nursed the young turtle’s shell back to health. Turtle specialists are optimistic about the turtles release back into Cape Canaveral. </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>The day of turtle releases ended with the third green sea turtle which was rescued in December of 2010 for fishing line ingestion, which is a common injury for sea turtles. SeaWorld’s care team aided this turtle back to health by removing the line and monitoring the turtle’s weight until it reached a healthy benchmark. The fastest of the three turtles took off into the waves, which aquarists say is a good sign.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wPRsLc4Za5I/TgJn7XwGhKI/AAAAAAAAEAg/4PTFHtd-jSA/s1600/June22turtlerelease3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wPRsLc4Za5I/TgJn7XwGhKI/AAAAAAAAEAg/4PTFHtd-jSA/s400/June22turtlerelease3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Today’s release went well, and we’re happy that the turtle’s are fully recovered and are safely back into their natural habitats,” said Dan Conklin, SeaWorld Orlando’s Supervisor of Aquarium.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XncPBoLUYO0/TgJn8TvQT-I/AAAAAAAAEAk/cLvCOTz4Ono/s1600/June22turtlerelease4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XncPBoLUYO0/TgJn8TvQT-I/AAAAAAAAEAk/cLvCOTz4Ono/s400/June22turtlerelease4.jpg" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> </b></span></span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Coinciding with today’s release is this Friday’s, June 24, launch of "Turtle: The Incredible Journey", the first movie from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s newly formed SeaWorld Pictures division, in theaters across the country and at Pointe Orlando and Oviedo Marketplace in Central Florida. </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>It's a stunning family documentary and award-winning film that follows the life and migration of a loggerhead turtle from hatchling to maturity on a two-year adventure of more than 9,000 miles guided only by instinct. The film is a remarkable example of wildlife documentary filmmaking and is narrated by Academy Award nominee Miranda Richardson.</b></span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-21543561026916747702011-06-18T11:44:00.000-04:002011-06-18T11:44:34.977-04:00 Summer Nights at SeaWorld Starts Tonight! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-txfiFRnBhmc/TfzHplB1HAI/AAAAAAAAD6g/bGRuv1rHsg8/s1600/Shamu-Rocks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-txfiFRnBhmc/TfzHplB1HAI/AAAAAAAAD6g/bGRuv1rHsg8/s400/Shamu-Rocks1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt;">There’s no better place to be w</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">hen the sun sets in Orlando than at Summer Nights at SeaWorld when waves of fun wash over the park with fantastic shows, thrilling coasters under the stars, and a nightly fireworks and fountain finale. <u></u><u></u></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Summer Nights runs June 18 through August 14 – and SeaWorld is open until 10 p.m. .<u></u><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Headlining Summer Nights is <span>Shamu Rocks</span>, a larger-than-life experience where guests jam to a rock-n-roll beat;<span>Sea Lions Tonite</span>, an uproarious show featuring Clyde and Seamore that will have everyone in stitches; and<span>Reflections</span>, the sky-filling fireworks and fountains finale that ends the night with a bang. <u></u><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>New this year, Summer Nights Central, located on Bayside pathway, comes alive every night at 6 p.m. Guests dance the night away at this family-friendly, nightly party as a DJ spins the latest tunes and rockin’, live bands perform each weekend. In addition, beer, wine, frozen drinks and plenty of delicious snacks such as soft pretzels, melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy and tasty Blue Bunny® ice cream will be available.<u></u><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>There are many ways to experience The Grand Reef. By taking the normal route and swimming with a complimentary mask and snorkel, wading through the shallow waters, taking a SeaVenture into the deep waters, crossing bridges above the water, and just relaxing and taking it all in from the shore. Throughout the reef there is a ton of man-made coral which is very colorful and striking against the brown and tan colors of the rocks and sand. The eels and sharks are separated from guests by huge slanted glass enclousres. The sharks are very easy to view but the eels are a bit hidden. </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Overall, The Grand Reef is a great addition to an already great park. The interactions with sea life is something you can't experience elsewhere and the theming of the area is superb! The beautiful water walls, rock work, and greenery make this reef even better. With only around 1,000 guests per day, guests can relax and enjoy everything Discovery Cove has to offer at their own pace. Keep checking back for more information on Discovery Cove and their future expansion which will open in 2012! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The website for Turtle: The Incredible Journey is now live. It includes the poster, a trailer and event a nice description of the film. Remember, it is being released in select theaters on July 24th, 2011! This is sure to be a great film and a great start of SeaWorld Pictures. We can't wait to see what else is to come from SeaWorld Pictures in the coming years and we will be keeping you updated on everything SeaWorld Pictures! Check out the poster above and the trailer below. To visit the website click here: <a href="http://turtle-film.com/">turtle-film.com</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>New at SeaWorld Orlando:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Summer Nights at SeaWorld is a nighttime spectacular and the only place to celebrate when the sun sets over Central Florida’s theme parks. Summer Nights features three amazing shows –- showcasing all-new elements from One Ocean -- Shamu Rocks, a Shamu show driven by a larger-than-life, rock-n-roll beat; Sea Lions Tonite, our uproarious show featuring Clyde and Seamore; and Reflections, a sky-filling fireworks and fountains finale. And, hottest of all, Manta, Orlando’s most unique roller coaster, under the stars. Catch “Summer Nights at SeaWorld” every evening, June 25 – August 14.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>New at Discovery Cove:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The new Grand Reef takes a day at Discovery Cove – an all-inclusive tropical retreat in the heart of Orlando where guests swim with dolphins, hand-feed exotic birds in a free-flight aviary and relax on pristine beaches - to another level. The all-new saltwater reef is filled with thousands of tropical fish in shallow and deeper waters leaving guests to explore where they feel most comfortable. Snorkeling takes place among canyons inspired by reefs from around the world and guarantees sights of amazing exotic sea life ranging from spotted eagle rays and zebra sharks to lionfish and eels. For the daring, SeaVenture is an innovative, underwater walking tour where guests – wearing dive helmets – will feel right at home under the sea, getting up close to sharks and lionfish (safely behind glass), velvety rays and even star fish or sea urchins. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>New for 2011:</b></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>For the first time ever, staying at one of SeaWorld’s official hotels includes incredible benefits for free.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>· Complimentary transportation to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Universal Orlando</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>· Complimentary front-of-the-line access to SeaWorld’s thrill rides</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>· Early entry to SeaWorld and Aquatica and exclusive access to the SeaWorld Rescue Tour on select days during peak seasons.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><a href="http://www.seaworldvacations.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">SeaWorldGetaways.com</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;"> </span></a></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>is the one-stop getaway shop to find out what’s new, book hotel rooms and purchase theme park tickets. For a limited time only, each trip booked through SeaWorldGetaways.com with any of 25 hotel partners includes free all-day dining deals atSeaWorld and an opportunity to buy admission to Aquatica and/or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for only $39 each. And, guests buying admission to those parks eat free all-day, too. Guests also can find more information on the special benefits and the entire collection of SeaWorld Hotel Partners.</b></span></div></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-80375663545996023562011-05-10T11:00:00.000-04:002011-05-10T11:00:05.203-04:00Chilly Fun With Beluga Whales On The Beluga Interaction Program! <div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OexMEx8pfWA/TbeagjfBL3I/AAAAAAAADRI/1GsZJXuXduQ/s1600/36020_10150230042565193_535185192_13296161_829627_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OexMEx8pfWA/TbeagjfBL3I/AAAAAAAADRI/1GsZJXuXduQ/s400/36020_10150230042565193_535185192_13296161_829627_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>During the summer of 2010, I turned 21. Instead of asking for birthday money to use on drinking </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>adventures with my 21+ friends, I decided to save all of my gift funds to participate in the Beluga </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Interaction Program. As a frequent visitor to SeaWorld Orlando, I had fallen in love with the belugas and </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>always enjoyed watching the interaction in Wild Arctic. So, sometime in June 2010, I signed up for a slot </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>of the interaction and prepared myself for an icy afternoon with my favorite white whales!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eUir_fUBbw8/TbeagGo2hdI/AAAAAAAADRE/0S7mg9Qmm6Q/s1600/35646_10150230042260193_535185192_13296151_490442_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eUir_fUBbw8/TbeagGo2hdI/AAAAAAAADRE/0S7mg9Qmm6Q/s400/35646_10150230042260193_535185192_13296151_490442_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The Beluga Interaction Program is definitely my favorite behind-the-scenes tour at any park, SeaWorld </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>or otherwise. The tour began when we met a SeaWorld educator who took us behind-the-scenes at </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Wild Arctic, where we donned a wet suit and boots and settled in to discuss the rules and protocol of</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>interacting with the animals. Once everyone understood the dos and do nots of beluga interacting, we </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>were led to the back entrance of Wild Arctic. There, we met three seals who were lounging in a back </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>pool area. We also got a look at the back pool for the belugas, which is shielded from the public view </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and is open to sunlight for when the beluga want to do a little sunbathing.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9rxP9scxzUw/TbeafCIl0kI/AAAAAAAADQ8/3JUUmFFKfdw/s1600/34460_10150230042695193_535185192_13296173_2190039_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9rxP9scxzUw/TbeafCIl0kI/AAAAAAAADQ8/3JUUmFFKfdw/s400/34460_10150230042695193_535185192_13296173_2190039_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Once we entered the building, we met with a trainer who welcomed us and gave us background </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>information on the belugas. The beluga is one of only two species of the family Monodontidae and its </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>closest relative is actually the narwhal! The trainer described the training techniques used, all of which</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>were based on the concept of positive reinforcement. She also showed us the toys the belugas most </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>enjoyed, including a number of large plastic balls and one giant stuffed Shamu that they liked to follow </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>around when it was waved in front of the glass of the tank. Next, the trainer led us to a room where </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>they prepared the food for all of the animals in Wild Arctic. Each animal had a specific diet based upon </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>their nutritional needs, and each diet was diverse and included a number of different items.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wIJ2hTQxvdY/TbeafnCntpI/AAAAAAAADRA/3SWq2iTy4sI/s1600/35646_10150230042220193_535185192_13296143_6642853_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wIJ2hTQxvdY/TbeafnCntpI/AAAAAAAADRA/3SWq2iTy4sI/s400/35646_10150230042220193_535185192_13296143_6642853_n.jpg" width="265" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Finally, it was time to meet with the belugas. We were led out into the beluga exhibit where SeaWorld </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>guests could watch us from the other side of the tank. We knelt down on the icy surface and were </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>instantly splashed with chilly water! When the belugas came up to meet us, I was surprised by how </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>large they were up close. During the interaction I met with Maple, Aurek and Klondike, SeaWorld’s three </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>whales. The trainer led us in a number of training exercises that included teaching the whales how to </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>blow their “foghorn,” squeak, and wave hello to spectators. We even got to touch the whales, giving </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>them hugs and kisses and rubbing their bellies. It was an absolutely magical experience!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fds6MKG2AcY/Tbeah3W5sdI/AAAAAAAADRM/ZnX_hrORq2M/s1600/36020_10150230042620193_535185192_13296171_1426165_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fds6MKG2AcY/Tbeah3W5sdI/AAAAAAAADRM/ZnX_hrORq2M/s400/36020_10150230042620193_535185192_13296171_1426165_n.jpg" width="265" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Though the Beluga Interaction Tour is a tad bit expensive, it is certainly worth every penny. I cannot wait</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>to return and be reunited with my new Beluga friends! Thanks so much for Ashley Nicholas for the review and pictures! </b></span></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-6724405640652469842011-05-06T15:47:00.000-04:002011-05-06T15:47:20.191-04:00SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Announce Turtle Movie “Turtle: The Incredible Journey”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCbLZ7qaqWE/TcRQBFEGFRI/AAAAAAAADYI/4sXLi30hsBE/s1600/SeaWorldRescue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCbLZ7qaqWE/TcRQBFEGFRI/AAAAAAAADYI/4sXLi30hsBE/s400/SeaWorldRescue.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment today announced the launch of “Turtle: The Incredible Journey,” a family documentary directed by National Geographic Explorer’s Nick Stringer. The film will be distributed in partnership with Hannover House by SeaWorld’s newly formed SeaWorld Pictures division. Hannover House is the entertainment unit of Target Development Group (Pinksheets: TDGI).</b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Turtle: The Incredible Journey is an award-winning film that follows the life and migration of a loggerhead turtle from hatching to maturity and a return to its original Florida nesting grounds. The loggerhead turtle, a threatened species, has one of the longest and most difficult migratory patterns of any marine animal: Sea turtles newly hatched on the East Coast of the United States (usually in Florida) make their way from the sand into the ocean, and then begin a voyage that can span the entire Atlantic Ocean, only to return decades later to that same beach.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>“This is a remarkable story crafted by one of the world’s most gifted documentary filmmakers,” said Scott Helmstedter, Chief Creative Officer for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “Turtle: The Incredible Journey" does what our parks have been doing for more than five decades: inspire, enrich and entertain. Helping bring this film and its powerful message of the fragility and beauty of our oceans to the public is what SeaWorld is and what we have always been about.”</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Miranda Richardson, and will be released to theaters in both standard theatrical formats as well as 3D in selected locations. Turtle: The Incredible Journey opens the same week as SeaWorld San Diego’s Turtle Reef, a new attraction that showcases this extraordinary species in a 300,000-gallon aquarium with a massive underwater viewing gallery. The attraction also features thousands of tropical fish, a touch-screen interactive tracking map where guests can learn about sea turtles and SeaWorld’s rescue efforts. Turtle Reef also includes a new ride that takes guests on a thrilling rescue mission of their own.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Initial theatrical markets set for June 24 include New York, Los Angeles and theaters near three primary SeaWorld locations: San Diego, San Antonio and Orlando. The film’s official premiere is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 at the large-format 3D theater at SeaWorld in San Diego. Expansion plans call for the release of the film to additional theaters and cities throughout July and August, with a target of more than 200 locations.</b></span></div></b></span>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-4623271277973132292011-05-06T14:01:00.004-04:002011-05-06T14:06:42.579-04:00Discovery Cove Features Mother's Day Packages Throughout the Month of May<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Discovery Cove Orlando provides the perfect solution to the </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">search for a memorable Mother’s Day gift with a day that is sure to show moms how much they </span></b></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">are appreciated.</span></b></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UUTpSWrgoAk/TcQ2e9ho6WI/AAAAAAAADYE/UA30v_4W6kc/s1600/discovery_cove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UUTpSWrgoAk/TcQ2e9ho6WI/AAAAAAAADYE/UA30v_4W6kc/s400/discovery_cove.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mother’s Day Escape Package:</span></b></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This Mother’s Day package features a Crabtree & Evelyn® La Source® spa essentials gift basket,6x8 photo frame, a private cabana, and a bottle of champagne. Mothers will feel especially special when a bottlenose dolphin delivers a personalized message on a keepsake buoy, creating a fantastic finale to an already memorable dolphin experience. Package is $329.</span></b></span></span></span></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mother’s Day packages are available throughout the entire month of May 2011. Package prices </span></b></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">are in addition to park admission and require the purchase of at least one Dolphin Swim Day </span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Resort package, which start at $259 per person, plus tax. </span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For those looking to “wow” Mom this Mother’s Day month, visit <a href="http://discoverycove.com/">DiscoveryCove.com</a> or call </span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1-877-434-7234 to make a reservation.</span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-89620834895655533252011-04-28T17:19:00.000-04:002011-04-28T17:19:28.131-04:00SeaWorld Orlando’s Aviculture Team Pair Orphaned Chick with Rescued Sandhill Crane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaaNfXaFtgQ/TbnZcJywXII/AAAAAAAADSE/aErD2AfQzMQ/s1600/Chick+pulling+on+feather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaaNfXaFtgQ/TbnZcJywXII/AAAAAAAADSE/aErD2AfQzMQ/s400/Chick+pulling+on+feather.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>While caring for two rescued sandhill cranes – an injured adult and an orphaned chick – SeaWorld’s aviculture team put their problem-solving skills to work to create a successful surrogacy. A few weeks ago, an adult sandhill crane was brought to SeaWorld with a rubber gasket around his bill. Not only was the crane incapable of eating, but the proper growth of its bill was also in jeopardy.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Once SeaWorld’s veterinarians removed the gasket, the aviculture team spent weeks giving the sandhill around-the-clock care. Thankfully, the adult sandhill crane has had a right-on-schedule recovery, and he just so happened to make a friend while doing so. While caring for the adult crane, SeaWorld’s team rescued a newly hatched sandhill crane chick. Years of experience told the team that if a chick isn’t around other cranes during its early months, the possibility of imprinting on a human increases, making it difficult to return the chick to the wild when ready. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PvSx4HDpa3k/TbnZhiQ79lI/AAAAAAAADSI/2OalXmZYYS4/s1600/Chick+alone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PvSx4HDpa3k/TbnZhiQ79lI/AAAAAAAADSI/2OalXmZYYS4/s400/Chick+alone.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The team came up with a unique solution: Pair the two birds together. It is sometimes difficult for orphaned chicks to be tolerated by older cranes that are not familiar with them, but when the adult crane was placed with the orphaned chick, they took an instant liking to each other. The adult sandhill is currently acting as a surrogate, and the fuzzy chick is mimicking and learning crane behaviors, just like it would in the wild.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Eric Reece, SeaWorld’s Supervisor of Aviculture, adds, “The fact that the adult crane took to the chick bodes well for the development of the chick. It is now growing and doing well.” So what does the future hold for these two pals? SeaWorld Orlando’s Aviculture Team plans to release the adult and chick together, once the chick learns to fly and the adult is fully recovered.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzoTHT22Vpk/TbnZnP46wlI/AAAAAAAADSM/q-cYZOCaFBg/s1600/Adult+and+Chick+standing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzoTHT22Vpk/TbnZnP46wlI/AAAAAAAADSM/q-cYZOCaFBg/s400/Adult+and+Chick+standing.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-6880808312516083312011-04-26T23:05:00.002-04:002011-05-02T05:03:30.723-04:00 One Ocean Review with Pictures & Video! <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>"One Ocean" debuted last Friday the 22nd, Earth Day 2011. It replaced "Believe", another killer whale show which had a five year run at all SeaWorld Parks. It features a ton of Seaworld's killer whales who interact with the trainers throughout the show. While they don't swim with the trainers like the original version of "Believe" they do get up-close and personal with the trainers. They are currently working on new ways to incorporate the trainers getting back into the water.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>New effects have also been added to the already awesome Shamu Stadium. In addition to the panoramic, moving LCD screens, they have added high-power fountains and lots of new lighting which make the show even more visually appealing. The fountains are synchronized with the great new musical score featuring "One Song" which is sure to be a crowd favorite. The set is beyond breathtaking. It has more colors than ever and a ton of cutouts of different sea creatures all around it. It is our personal favorite set of any Shamu show, pictures can not even start to show its vivid design.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Like all Shamu shows it also features some very touching moments. "One Ocean's" most touching moment is the scene with Makaio, Seaworld's newly born killer whale. "One Ocean" is performed several times a day and will debut at SeaWorld San Antonio and SeaWorld San Diego over the Summer.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Check out pictures of the show below along with highlights of the inaugural show. Also check out the video of the full show along with interviews with park officials. Thanks for viewing.</b></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="314" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sazdhhriygU" width="500"></iframe></div>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5036854766475258069.post-34583844635796688732011-04-22T16:17:00.001-04:002011-04-22T17:19:58.256-04:00 SeaWorld Orlando Debuts One Ocean! <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>This Earth Day SeaWorld Orlando celebrates the world we share with the debut of the all-new killer whale show, “One Ocean.” The presentation of these extraordinary animals connects guests to the sea with a new level of energy and excitement, all while educating and inspiring guests to make a difference in this world.</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eZjrh-pBJyE/TbHiBvgECDI/AAAAAAAADOs/Ixe6jzAohXk/s1600/OneOcean1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eZjrh-pBJyE/TbHiBvgECDI/AAAAAAAADOs/Ixe6jzAohXk/s400/OneOcean1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>The new Shamu show – along with other all-new experiences and adventures at both SeaWorld and Discovery Cove - tops Orlando’s must-see list for families on summer getaways. “One Ocean” features SeaWorld’s majestic killer whales as ambassadors of the sea, and the ocean as the center of our natural world. At the core of the show is the inspiring and educational message that both animals and humans are part of one world, with one ocean, and its future is in our hands to cherish and protect.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; "><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lX5a_4ZnWQI/TbHiFMt90rI/AAAAAAAADOw/7lAvACi6SbE/s1600/OneOcean2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lX5a_4ZnWQI/TbHiFMt90rI/AAAAAAAADOw/7lAvACi6SbE/s400/OneOcean2.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>“One Ocean” brings to life SeaWorld’s mission in the most powerful way yet,” said Jim Atchison, president and chief executive officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “This show is what guests love about our parks: thrilling entertainment that educates and inspires you to celebrate, connect and care for the world we share.” Look for our coverage of the debut of One Ocean in a bit along with interviews, highlights and more!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zBXVvv_s7G8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></span></div></b></span>Anthony Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745437499534483384noreply@blogger.com0