The theme for the 2016 IAAPA conference in Orlando, Florida was every experience matters. During the conference’s kickoff event, IAAPA announced the winner of the biannual Applause Award. Biannually, since 1980, the Applause Award is presented by an international committee of theme park and amusement industry professionals. The prestigeous award honors an amusement park whose management,…
Brighten up this year’s holiday season during Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando, where guests can experience the joys of Christmas with all new festivities and returning classic favorites. Christmas Celebration takes place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays November 25 to December 11, and daily December 16 to 31. Christmas Celebration returns with two new events: Rudolph’s…
We predicted this back when Adventure Island released their pass member all season dining earlier this year. SeaWorld has finally announced its 2017 pass member dining plan for its parks, where you can pay one price and enjoy meals all year long! So far, the 2017 pass member dining plan is availble at Sea World Orlando and SeaWorld &…
World renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey will be doing special meet and greets with guests at SeaWorld Orlando November 19 and 20! There will be opportunities for guests to purchase artwork and have it signed by Guy, along with several meet and greet opportunities. Chances to hear uplifting stories and experiences from Guy Harvey himself…
2017 is shaping up to be a big year for Busch Gardens Tampa! With the addition of Cobra’s Curse in 2016, 2017 will mostly be an off year as far as major attraction additions, but there are some new events, and even a temporary annual pass special being offered! From now until January 3, 2017,…
Hurricane Matthew is upon the Central Florida area, and for the first time in a very long time, ALL Central Florida theme parks remain closed on Friday, October 7. Most closed early Thursday, October 6. Here is everything we know so far: All four Walt Disney World parks closed at 5 PM on Thursday and…
This past weekend, SeaWorld transformed into a Halloween Spooktacular! Spooktacular is a family friendly event filled with trick or treating, candy, animal encounters, sea-themed arts and crafts, and Halloween shows. Spooktacular kicked off this past weekend and takes place every Saturday and Sunday, from 12 PM to park close. The event takes place on the Bayside Pathway….
SeaWorld Orlando has officially announced its 2017 attractions! 2017 will be an off year for the park, but several great additions will take place, from ride updates to event updates to animal habitats! Kraken, the only floorless coaster in Orlando, will become the first coaster in Florida to introduce the virtual reality concept that has…
After ten years since a major ride opened, SeaWorld San Antonio has officially announced the addition of Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster for 2017! After months of speculation on our previous articles, SeaWorld finally confirmed the new Jet Ski Coaster! Race into action on a new generation of coaster that combines the thrill of the sea…
SeaWorld San Antonio is looking to boost profits and attendance following years of public blackfish backlash. SeaWorld Entertainment plans to open a new $18 million attraction called Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster at its San Antonio Park for 2017. Where is this rumor/leak coming from? Lets roll through a quick timeline of events. Back in November of 2015, SeaWorld…
Children’s musical sensation Choo Choo Soul will perform live concerts at SeaWorld Orlando on September 10 and 11. Genevieve and DC will perform soulful and imaginative renditions of the ABC’s and 1-2-3’s children and adults can enjoy together. Concerts are included with park admission and take place inside the Nautilus Theater at 11:30 a.m. and…
A new baby spotted hyena has just been introduced to the hyena clan at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Edge of Africa habitat! The 20-week-old male cub was born at the park on April 3, 2016, and is named “Mandazi” for his sweet personality after a traditional pastry found on the Swahili coast. The cub is healthy and…