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SeaWorld Orlando to ring in holiday season with Coasters After Dark, festive favorites
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando to ring in holiday season with Coasters After Dark, festive favoritesThere will be plenty of jolly good thrills and festive fun happening at SeaWorld Orlando this holiday season.
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Read full article: Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdownFlorida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to Helene
Read full article: Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to HeleneHere is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.
SeaWorld Orlando reveals plans for immersive Arctic ‘flying’ experience. Here’s what we know
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando reveals plans for immersive Arctic ‘flying’ experience. Here’s what we knowA new attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will soon offer guests an immersive experience flying over the Arctic landscape.
Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld OrlandoOrange County Animal Services will keep custody of a small dog that was found inside a hot car in the parking lot of SeaWorld Orlando last month.
Explore the bottom of the world on SeaWorld Orlando’s new snowmobile-style coaster Penguin Trek
Read full article: Explore the bottom of the world on SeaWorld Orlando’s new snowmobile-style coaster Penguin TrekThis summer, SeaWorld Orlando is launching thrilling expeditions to the icy wilderness of Antarctica.
‘Best Sale of The Summer:’ SeaWorld offering reduced admission
Read full article: ‘Best Sale of The Summer:’ SeaWorld offering reduced admissionSeaWorld Orlando and its affiliated water park, Aquatica, are celebrating the start of summer with their 4th of July sale, providing guests the opportunity to purchase reduced-price tickets, Fun Cards and annual passes now through June 23.
Stay and chill at new immersive SeaWorld Suite inspired by Antarctica Realm
Read full article: Stay and chill at new immersive SeaWorld Suite inspired by Antarctica RealmClub Wyndham has partnered with SeaWorld during its 60th anniversary to introduce a custom-designed suite at the Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
‘Thor is safe!” Service dog found after being taken in stolen vehicle near SeaWorld
Read full article: ‘Thor is safe!” Service dog found after being taken in stolen vehicle near SeaWorldA service dog that went missing after it was carried away in an SUV that was stolen on Wednesday afternoon has been located, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Coral Rescue Center marks 4 years working toward ‘Herculean goal’
Read full article: Florida Coral Rescue Center marks 4 years working toward ‘Herculean goal’Four years after the Florida Coral Rescue Center opened in Orlando, researchers said they are seeing great progress in their efforts to save the state’s coral reefs from possible extinction.
Your Florida Daily: GOP candidates hit Trump and back Israel, Disney sees rise in park attendance — except in Orlando
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: GOP candidates hit Trump and back Israel, Disney sees rise in park attendance — except in OrlandoRepublican presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage in South Florida.
Traffic shift on I-4 makes way for ‘Beyond the Ultimate’ construction near SeaWorld
Read full article: Traffic shift on I-4 makes way for ‘Beyond the Ultimate’ construction near SeaWorldWestbound traffic will now shift around 12 feet toward the median on a temporary stretch of road between Central Florida and Daryl Carter parkways.
8 rehabilitated manatees flown from Ohio to Florida in preparation for release
Read full article: 8 rehabilitated manatees flown from Ohio to Florida in preparation for releaseEight manatees earned their frequent flier miles after being flown from Ohio to facilities in Florida in preparation for their release back into the wild.
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular serving up treats and under the sea fun
Read full article: SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular serving up treats and under the sea funThe Halloween celebration will offer trick-or-treating in select areas of the park with a purchase of a reusable candy bag, a scavenger hunt and more.
Your Florida Daily: Florida sued over Medicaid coverage, controversial Flagler school assembly
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Florida sued over Medicaid coverage, controversial Flagler school assemblyThree Floridians, including two children, are suing the state of Florida alleging that their Medicaid coverage was taken without proper notice or a chance to appeal.
SeaWorld changes park policy if extreme weather interrupts your visit. Here’s what it means
Read full article: SeaWorld changes park policy if extreme weather interrupts your visit. Here’s what it meansOne week after Central Florida saw record heat, SeaWorld announced Tuesday that it’s introducing a “Weather-or-Not” Assurance policy.
National Roller Coaster Day: Here are the newest coasters in Central Florida to check out
Read full article: National Roller Coaster Day: Here are the newest coasters in Central Florida to check outThis national roller coaster day, we’re taking a look at some new coasters that have and will roll into Central Florida for all thrill-lovers to enjoy.
SeaWorld Orlando launches ‘Ultimate Shark Experience’ for limited time
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando launches ‘Ultimate Shark Experience’ for limited timeSeaWorld is giving shark fin-atics the ultimate encounter in its parks with a brand new ‘Ultimate Shark Experience’ ticket that goes on sale today, just in time for shark week.
1 hospitalized after chlorine exposure at Aquatica Orlando, fire officials say
Read full article: 1 hospitalized after chlorine exposure at Aquatica Orlando, fire officials sayFive patients were treated due to “chlorine exposure” at the Aquatica Orlando water park on Saturday, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Insider extra: Read OSHA report after killer whale bites SeaWorld Orlando trainer
Read full article: Insider extra: Read OSHA report after killer whale bites SeaWorld Orlando trainerA trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was severely injured last year when one of the park’s killer whale’s bit her arm, breaking several bones.
A decade after outcry, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE, its first venture outside the US
Read full article: A decade after outcry, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE, its first venture outside the USU.S. theme park chain SeaWorld, which has been mired in controversy in recent years over its treatment of killer whales and other marine mammals, has opened a massive new aquatic life park in the United Arab Emirates.
‘Testing fireworks on the premises:’ 5th lawsuit filed after fatal Orange County warehouse fire
Read full article: ‘Testing fireworks on the premises:’ 5th lawsuit filed after fatal Orange County warehouse fireThe landlord of a warehouse that burned down during deadly a fireworks-sparked fire in Orange County is now filing suit against Magic In The Sky, LLC — the company storing the explosives inside the building.
2 more lawsuits filed after fatal Orange County fireworks warehouse fire
Read full article: 2 more lawsuits filed after fatal Orange County fireworks warehouse fireTwo more lawsuits have been filed against several companies, including SeaWorld Entertainment, for a December explosion and fire at an Orange County fireworks company’s warehouse that lead to the deaths of four people and one person being severely burned.
Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coral
Read full article: Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coralAfter four years of trying, lawmakers hope new federal money will be used to fuel efforts to save Florida’s coral reef, which some fear is on the brink of extinction.
SeaWorld and Aquatica offering free admission for Florida preschoolers in 2023
Read full article: SeaWorld and Aquatica offering free admission for Florida preschoolers in 2023SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando officials announced they are offering free year-round admission for Florida preschoolers with the 2023 Preschool Card.
Dozens of Florida manatees in rehab amid ongoing starvation
Read full article: Dozens of Florida manatees in rehab amid ongoing starvationMore than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution.
Pilot, 2 British visitors among 4 killed in Australia crash
Read full article: Pilot, 2 British visitors among 4 killed in Australia crashA pilot, two British visitors and a Sydney woman have been identified as the four people killed in a collision of two helicopters over the waterfront on Australia’s Gold Coast.
After months of rehab at SeaWorld Orlando, 3 manatees return to Florida Keys
Read full article: After months of rehab at SeaWorld Orlando, 3 manatees return to Florida KeysThree manatees who spent months in the care of specialists at SeaWorld Orlando after being rescued are back home in the Florida Keys.
‘Industry of fun:’ IAAPA expo opens in Orlando, showcases newest attractions
Read full article: ‘Industry of fun:’ IAAPA expo opens in Orlando, showcases newest attractionsThe annual IAAPA Expo opened at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando to showcase the latest innovations in an industry that has to deliver on thrills, chills and spills.
Holiday celebrations return to SeaWorld. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Holiday celebrations return to SeaWorld. Here’s what to expectSeaWorld will be once again transformed into a winter wonderland complete with over 3 million lights, new decorations, food offerings and activities for the holiday season.
Bugging out: theme parks serving up some creepy critters for Halloween
Read full article: Bugging out: theme parks serving up some creepy critters for HalloweenChefs at Central Florida’s theme parks are known for serving up some fun and interesting food and beverage offerings for guests to try during popular events.
SeaWorld Orlando dives into spooky family fun with Halloween celebration
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando dives into spooky family fun with Halloween celebrationThe Halloween celebration will offer trick-or-treating in select areas of the park with a purchase of a reusable candy bag, a scavenger hunt and more.
National Roller Coaster Day: What’s your favorite in Central Florida?
Read full article: National Roller Coaster Day: What’s your favorite in Central Florida?Aug. 16 commemorates the day the first looping coaster got its patent all the way back in 1898. But coasters have been around longer than that.
SeaWorld issues Roller Coaster Day challenge, with gift for participating guests
Read full article: SeaWorld issues Roller Coaster Day challenge, with gift for participating guestsNational Roller Coaster Day is Tuesday, Aug. 16, and SeaWorld Orlando is challenging guests to ride all of the park’s roller coasters in one day.
Veterans and their guests get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited time
Read full article: Veterans and their guests get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited timeSeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.