SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration 2011 Review

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.

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.

Also returning are the fantastic shows: Shamu's Christmas Miracle, Clyde and Seamore's Count Down To Christmas, Winter Wonderland On Ice, and Holiday Reflections! 

New for 2011 is my personal favorite part of the event, O Wondrous Night: The Greatest  Story Never Told. It takes place in the Nautilus Theater and is a very religious live nativity. It takes a spin on the classic nativity from the point of view of the animals. It is one of the best shows I have seen yet to date in a theme park and THE best show I have seen at SeaWorld Orlando. It will leave you feeling that the true meaning of Christmas is still alive. 

Also new for 2011 are various street performers. From a Latin band to a quartet of a capella singers. It really brings the Christmas feel to the streets. 

Lastly, The Polar Express Experience returns where you can literally take a ride on The Polar Express!

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!  

SeaWorld Orlando Hosts An All-New Festival That's "Just For Kids"

Just For Kids 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.

The 2012 Lineup:

For more information and for the best deals, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.

Pilot Whale Rehab Update

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. 

This is the first time a custom-fitted orthopedic device of this kind has been used on a large whale.

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.