Posts tagged with: "sea world orlando"

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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]

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld raise ticket prices

Continuing the trend, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando have raised the price of entry. Busch Gardens has raised ticket prices for adults from $69.95 to $74.95. Tickets for children between the ages of 3 and 9 have increased from $59.95 to $64.95.... [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]

SeaWorld Manta POV

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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]

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]

Aquatica water park to open March 1

Aquatica, the new Busch Entertainment Group water park located across the street from Sea World Orlando, is set to open March 1. Considered a soft opening, the park's grand opening celebration is set for April 4. The company announced that multi-park tickets are now... [More]

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens raise ticket prices

In a late response to recent price hikes from area competitors Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, the Busch-owned SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay saw $3 price increases take effect Friday, raising a single-day ticket for each park to $67.95 and $64.95,... [More]

SeaWorld learning lessons from Discovery Cove

SeaWorld Orlando is seeing record attendance and record customer service marks this summer, a trend that park officials reflects lessons learned from the park's sister attraction, Discovery Cove. According to an Orlando Sentinel report, SeaWorld officials claim... [More]