Posts tagged with: "seaworld orlando"

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SeaWorld trainer felled by killer whale

A trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was fatally injured by a killer whale in her care. The 40-year-old trainer, Dawn Brancheau, is described as being one of SeaWorld's most experience trainers. Later reports point to Brancheau's ponytail as being the primary cause for the attack,... [More]

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 to offload amusement parks to Blackstone?

Suits from Blackstone and Busch Entertainment have been seen touring Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando. There has been speculation of a possible purchase of the parks and it may happen sooner rather than later. Considering the parks have been the one sore spot... [More]

SeaWorld San Diego to add Blue Horizons show

SeaWorld San Diego is set to open a Blue Horizons show, identical to the one currently running at SeaWorld Orlando, in May 2010. Blue Horizons features a mix of acrobats — similar to those found at Cirque du Soliel shows around the world —... [More]

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens get iPhone game

Busch Entertainment, a subsidiary of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parent company Anehuser-Busch InBev, has released SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Photo Adventure for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game gives players a set amount of time to find the five differences between two otherwise... [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]

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]

SeaWorld San Antonio welcomes new sea lions

SeaWorld San Antonio has received three new male California sea lions moved from a near the Washington-Oregon border, according to a Express-News report. The sea lions were causing problems in the area by eating too many salmon, which drew the ire of local fishermen.... [More]

Dolphin dies in Discovery Cove accident

Sharky, a 30-year-old female dolphin died at SeaWorld Orlando's Discovery Cove park after colliding with another dolphin during an aerial stunt. Park spokesperson Becca Bides said the dolphin was performing a jump for park visitors when she struck the other animal and died. Visitors... [More]

Busch parks intro 'green' food containers

SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens and other Busch theme parks will soon convert their food-service containers and tableware supplies to eco friendly, biodegradable versions. The new tableware will be made from farm-raised organic materials such as corn and bamboo, as opposed to the... [More]

SeaWorld Orlando intros hydrogen powered buses

SeaWorld Orlando has added two new hydrogen-powered shuttle buses to its fleet, which join similar buses running to Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center. The new buses are 12-passenger Ford E-450s powered by internal combustion V-10 engines modified to run on... [More]