Posts tagged with: "sea world"

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SeaWorld Orlando to debut new winter shows

SeaWorld Orlando may be under new management, but winter festivities this year will be business as usual. In addition to the Polar Express Experience theming of the Wild Arctic ride, the park is adding three new shows to the mix. Perhaps the most widely... [More]

It's Official: Blackstone to buy Busch parks

After much speculation and posturing, Blackstone Group LP has agreed to buy Anheuser-Busch Inbev's amusement parks for $2.3 billion in cash and up to another $400 million in extra payments. The extra $400 billion payout depends on Blackstone's return on the investment. The purchase... [More]

Busch, Blackstone theme park deal imminent

The Wall Street Journal reports that Anheuser-Busch InBev has nearly completed a deal whereby the private-equity firm Blackstone Group LP would purchase the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks. According to "people familiar with the situation," the deal would have Blackstone paying $2.5 to $3... [More]

SeaWorld Orlando announces new 4-day deal

The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld/ International Center is celebrating the opening of SeaWorld's newest ride with a SeaWorld Vacation Package that gives families four SeaWorld tickets and deluxe accommodations for four nights for as low as $436. Manta will show riders underwater animal habitats... [More]

Manta coaster POV video, opening early

SeaWorld Orlando released information via the park's official Twitter spokesperson, @RealShamu, stating, "I have decided to open Manta early. Tuesday, May 5 at noon. Yes, I have that kind of pull. When you speak of me, speak well." So there you have it. The... [More]

Video: Behind the scenes of SeaWorld's Manta

SeaWorld Orlando has released a new behind the scenes video of their soon-to-open new roller coaster, Manta. It seems that the video was shot about a month ago, but gives some insight into the making of this impressive attraction. See the full video below:... [More]

2008 Attraction Attendance Report released

The 2008 Attraction Attendance Report has been released. The report details the attendance numbers of all the major theme and water parks across the world and attempts to break down what it all means. The report, prepared by TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) in partnership... [More]

SeaWorld adds baby otters to the family

SeaWorld Orlando just saw the introduction four new baby Asian small-clawed otters to the SeaWorld family of threatened and endangered. The pups were born just three weeks ago to parents Simon and Sophie. They are currently nursing and will open their eyes in about... [More]

Video: SeaWorld's Manta test run

SeaWorld's upcoming roller coaster, Manta, was tested this week at SeaWorld outside of Orlando, Florida. SeaWorld expects to have the roller coaster open by May 22 of this year. Brian Morrow, director of design and engineering at SeaWorld, tells Orlando Sentinel, "It's like the... [More]

Musical weekend at Orlando parks

This weekend will see Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens play host to a bevy musical entertainment. Margi Gras is at Universal Studios again this year and will feature the country-music duo Montgomery Gentry this Saturday. The Mardi Gras parade starts at 8 p.m.... [More]

SeaWorld Orlando: 'buy three nights, get two free'

SeaWorld Orlando has announced a promotion whereby guests who book three nights in any of the nineteen nearby hotels will receive another two nights free. This announcement comes in the wake of relatively low attendance rates and is the first of its kind for... [More]

Dubai Busch Gardens, SeaWorld plans canceled

Busch Entertainment Corp. today announced plans to officially end the four amusement park project slated to be built in Dubai. This announcement comes on the heels of the international credit freeze enacted as a result of the global recession, seemingly affecting all major financial... [More]

Budweiser Military Tribute Extended

A tribute program that has provided free admission to Worlds of Discovery for more than 3.2 million members of U.S. and coalition armed forces and their families has been extended through 2009. Budweiser's "Here's to the Heroes" was launched in February 2005 to acknowledge... [More]

Disney, SeaWorld pressured to allow Segways in parks

Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are being pressured to allow visitors with disabilities to ride their Segway Transporters inside the companies' parks. Much of the pressure is coming from Disability Rights Advocates for Technology, ... [More]