Black Friday is known to be the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, and there's no better time to purchase tickets to theme parks.

There will be plenty of jolly good thrills and festive fun happening at SeaWorld Orlando this holiday season.

Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.

Move over Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, there’s another adorable aquatic mammal that has a face worth gushing over.

Here 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.

A new attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will soon offer guests an immersive experience flying over the Arctic landscape.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular is included with park admission.

Orange 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.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween night at SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run on Friday, September 13, 2024.

But before we can get to November, we’ve got a state election coming up in 16 days, Florida. In fact, voting in some counties starts MONDAY!

The lawsuit states that the woman was assaulted by another guest at SeaWorld last year while watching the park’s dolphin show.

A man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove.

A new ride at SeaWorld Orlando is stirring up a lot of hype.

Shark Week kicks off on July 7 and Central Florida theme parks offer limited and year-round experiences fit for the shark fin-atics.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew and BBQ festival is set to return to the theme park this month for Florida summer celebration like no other.

National HIV testing day is June 27 but the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is hoping to get results before that.

This summer, SeaWorld Orlando is launching thrilling expeditions to the icy wilderness of Antarctica.

The newest Caribbean flamingo chick hatched on June 7 to mom Abbie and dad LJ.

SeaWorld 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.

Club Wyndham has partnered with SeaWorld during its 60th anniversary to introduce a custom-designed suite at the Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort

News 6 found Old Town has a long history in the area, according to Old Town's General Manager Thearon Scurlock.

Voting runs June 4-9

Discovery Cove's all-inclusive day resort has added a new experience getting visitors face-to-face with big birds.

A 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.

Flamingo Point opens at an all-inclusive day resort.

SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival is hosting a 3-mile Fun Run. This inaugural event takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

After 60 years as a company, SeaWorld is celebrating a landmark anniversary with its “So Much More to Sea” campaign.

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.

SeaWorld is putting a new twist on waterslides.

SeaWorld Entertainment announced Tuesday that it was changing its name to United Parks and Resorts. The change is effective Feb. 12.

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SeaWorld Orlando submitted plans this week to Orange County to build its second hotel, a month after applying for its first one.

SeaWorld Orlando is set to ring in the New Year with its vibrant Three Kings Celebration, a special festival dedicated to Three Kings’ Day.

SeaWorld Orlando is inviting guests to ring in the new year with a special celebration.

Aquatica is ready to take guests on an all-new immersive water slide experience.

Republican presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage in South Florida.

SeaWorld Orlando's beloved Christmas Celebration is back this year, promising more holiday magic than ever before.

An Arab-American group says an Orlando resort canceled its convention due to security concerns.

Westbound traffic will now shift around 12 feet toward the median on a temporary stretch of road between Central Florida and Daryl Carter parkways.

Eight manatees earned their frequent flier miles after being flown from Ohio to facilities in Florida in preparation for their release back into the wild.

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The 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.

A major change is on the way the next time you visit SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica or Busch Gardens.

Three 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.

One week after Central Florida saw record heat, SeaWorld announced Tuesday that it’s introducing a “Weather-or-Not” Assurance policy.

This 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.

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SeaWorld 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.

SeaWorld Orlando is heading west to attend SharkCon, a convention devoted entirely to shark knowledge and conservation.

Five patients were treated due to “chlorine exposure” at the Aquatica Orlando water park on Saturday, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

A trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was severely injured last year when one of the park’s killer whale’s bit her arm, breaking several bones.

U.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.

SeaWorld Orlando will be hosting a Father’s Day Pub Crawl at spots around the park for dad to indulge in delights this weekend.

After months of rescue and rehabilitation attempts by SeaWorld, Apollo was sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium as his final home.

A new state-of-the-art rescue center is working to repopulate Florida's coral reef.

Summer events are coming to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld parks in Florida this year, according to the park officials.

SeaWorld’s global mission of marine animal conservation, education and inspiration is now reaching countries outside of the United States.

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The 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.

SeaWorld Orlando’s newest roller coaster will officially open at the end of May, but annual passholders will get chances to ride throughout the month.

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SeaWorld Orlando is adding more artists to its concert lineup at the Seven Seas Food Festival.

New children’s area opening in May

Two 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.

SeaWorld Orlando is one step closer to opening its new attraction.

SeaWorld Orlando has made some big adjustments to its Ice Breaker roller-coaster.

SeaWorld Orlando hosts their Seven Seas Food Festival in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

After 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 Orlando offers limited-time BOGO sale for SeaWorld, Aquatica for the price of one.

SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando officials announced they are offering free year-round admission for Florida preschoolers with the 2023 Preschool Card.

More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution.

A 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.

Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot, killing four people and critically injuring three others.

SeaWorld Orlando is set to delay its opening over the Christmas weekend due to "unseasonably cold" weather.

If you’re looking to save on park tickets or annual passes to SeaWorld Orlando, now’s your chance.

Three manatees who spent months in the care of specialists at SeaWorld Orlando after being rescued are back home in the Florida Keys.

The 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.

SeaWorld Orlando is once again offering Black Friday deals with discounts on entry to the park, food, tours and more.

SeaWorld 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.

Chefs 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 is reopening its parks in Florida on Saturday after closing for Hurricane Ian this week.

SeaWorld Orlando’s new surfing-style roller coaster attraction is beginning to go vertical.

SeaWorld Orlando is preparing to scare up some Halloween fun during its 2nd annual Howl-O-Scream event.

The 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.

Animal care workers helped transport a manatee back to the wild on Thursday after six months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando.

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.

National 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.

A nearly 20-year-old killer whale born at SeaWorld San Diego has died of an infection, the park announced Friday.

Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate the end of the summer season at SeaWorld Orlando with the return of the Craft Beer Festival.

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating Shark Awareness Day by offering shark interactions to guests of all ages, according to the theme park.

SeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens is offering a limited-time sale on park tickets.

The glowing and energetic energy of Electric Ocean is coming back to SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld’s first few months of the fiscal year beat expectations for revenue, while attendance levels beat pre-pandemic years.

SeaWorld reaches a historic milestone in its rescue and rehabilitation operations.

After 20-something years, I am now able to tell you how to get to Sesame Street -- and let me tell you, it's not just for kids.

A massive great white shark, being tracked by OCEARCH, pinged off the Gulf Coast of Florida on Thursday.

SeaWorld is doubling the size of its Manatee Critical Care space.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.