What’s new and next at SeaWorld Orlando for 2017

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SeaWorld Orlando has announced eight new ways it plans to take visitors under the sea and inspire them with marine life in 2017. Perhaps the most-talked-about addition is the Virtual Reality experience that will be added to Kraken in time for the summer season. Kraken will be the first roller coaster in Central Florida to have a Virtual Reality overlay.
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What’s it like to volunteer for a SeaWorld beach cleanup?

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For years, SeaWorld has organized beach cleanups in Florida and California, and pass members are invited to join team members at some of these community events. This past weekend, my family and I were able to participate in such an event at Cocoa Beach. Frequent readers of my blog may know that my tween daughter … Continue reading "What’s it like to volunteer for a SeaWorld beach cleanup?"
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Discovery Cove deal gives Florida residents more time at SeaWorld and Aquatica

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This week, Discovery Cove announced the return of one of its best Florida resident deals. My family and I took advantage of this offer several years ago, and we definitely recommend it. Through the end of the year, Florida residents can book the Dolphin Swim for $219 per person. That’s a great deal, considering that … Continue reading "Discovery Cove deal gives Florida residents more time at SeaWorld and Aquatica"
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SeaWorld Orlando Salutes Florida First Responders with Free Admission

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SeaWorld Orlando, Firehouse Subs and Coca-Cola are honoring Florida first responders for their bravery, sacrifice and service with a special opportunity to spend a day at the park with their families. Now through August 31, first responders can register to receive free admission to SeaWorld Orlando through September 30. In addition to complimentary admission, qualified first responders receive up to four discounted tickets for friends and family for just $49.50 per person, a savings of 50 percent off general admission. Qualifying first responders include: Florida Fire Rescue First Responders; Florida EMT/EMS Employees; Florida Law Enforcement Officers; Florida 911 Dispatchers. Qualifying first responders should visit SeaWorld.com/FirehouseSubs for more information on how to register. Tickets must be used by September 30, 2016.
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Island Nights and other new summer offerings at SeaWorld’s Aquatica water park

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Beginning tomorrow (July 8), Aquatica will stay open an extra hour for its Island Nights presented by Coca-Cola on Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 6. SeaWorld Orlando’s water park will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Island Nights. During the summer celebration, guests can experience kick-off parties with a DJ and dancers, … Continue reading "Island Nights and other new summer offerings at SeaWorld’s Aquatica water park"
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Tween reporter’s first impressions of SeaWorld Orlando’s new Mako roller coaster

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My 11-year-old daughter has not yet met a roller coaster she didn’t enjoy, and SeaWorld Orlando’s Mako hypercoaster is no exception. She rode it several times during a media preview day and again the next day with her dad. Here are some of her thoughts about the new attraction, which is Orlando’s tallest, longest and … Continue reading "Tween reporter’s first impressions of SeaWorld Orlando’s new Mako roller coaster"
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What SeaWorld Orlando’s ride designers want you to know about Mako hypercoaster

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SeaWorld’s new Shark Wreck Reef and Mako hypercoaster are designed for high-speed thrills and all-out fun for theme-park guests, but there also are a lot of educational aspects to the realm, as well. Riders can get a firsthand lesson about science concepts such as velocity and G forces while speeding around the track. Plus, visitors … Continue reading "What SeaWorld Orlando’s ride designers want you to know about Mako hypercoaster"
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