SeaWorld Orlando

Dolphin Delight -- Guests experience the wonder of dolphins through hands-on experiences and feeding at Key West at SeaWorld.

This 2.1-acre lagoon is home for a large community of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and features above-water feeding opportunities, as well as underwater viewing.

 

The Monster of All Coasters -- Thrill seekers enjoy a spin on Kraken, SeaWorld Orlando's "floorless" roller coaster. Named after a legendary sea monster, this wickedly fast serpent coaster breaks all Orlando records, including tallest, fastest, longest and wildest.

The new KRAKEN! roller coaster (see Roller Coaster links) at SeaWorld has received rave reviews with thrill seekers from Florida and from around the world.

It's just you and the monster...over 4,000 feet of track, speeds of 65 miles an hour, 7 inversions and extreme g-forces over water and underground. Dare to tame the beast, Kraken!

 

Nice to Meet You -- Seventh-grader Ashley Perez and her father Arnie meet Terry, a 1,600-pound false killer whale, as SeaWorld animal trainer Kristen McMahon-Van Oss assists the introductions.

The Perez family came face-to-face with the immense marine animal in SeaWorld Orlando's new False Killer Whale Interaction Program.

Whale of a Friendship -- Shamu the killer whale spins SeaWorld animal trainer Caroline Gibbs during the Shamu Adventure show.

SeaWorld trainers have worked for years to build a special relationship with these majestic animals.

"Journey To Atlantis" Splash Zone! -- Guests get soaked as they plunge down the first of two 60-foot drops of Journey to Atlantis, SeaWorld Orlando's water-coaster thrill ride. Journey to Atlantis hurtles riders through a breathtaking mythological city amid torrents of water, careering coaster effects and heart-pounding, splashdown drops.

 

It's A Pirate's Tale -- SeaWorld animal trainer Eric Lang and his first mate, Clyde the sea lion, rehearse for the sea lion and otter show "Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island."

SeaWorld's flippered family of sea lions, walrus and sea otters team up for the uproarious swashbuckling adventure.

And so much more...

A day at SeaWorld is long remembered by kids and adults alike. A fascinating and fun place which mixes educational experiences with great entertainment and spectacular thrills.

 

SeaWorld Adventure Park Tickets:

SeaWorld Admission Tickets - Buy online now! - When purchasing tickets to an Anheuser-Busch Theme Park you can select from admission to SeaWorld for singel or multiple days, (single day SeaWorld admission tickets), a Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Combo ticket) and Orlando Flex tickets including Sea World Adventure Park Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Consider the 5 Park Orlando Flex-Ticket which include 14 Consecutive Days of Unlimited Admission to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure Theme Park, SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando, Wet-N-Wild Water Park plus Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The 5-Park Orlando Flex-Ticket also includes free unlimited use of the round-trip shuttle service to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from Orlando.

Makahiki Luau - In The Waterfront at SeaWorld's SeaFire Inn. A bountiful, nightly celebration featuring the ancient customs, rhythmic music and dance, authentic costumes and cuisine of the Pacific Islands. Experience the enchantment of the South Seas at Orlando's hottest night spot, the Makahiki Luau, presented nightly at Sea World! From the moment the Big Kahuna welcomes you, the action is non stop in this festive, fiery display of man's co-existence with the earth and sea. SeaWorld admission and parking are not required for guests attending the Makahiki Luau only. Authentic Polynesian Island-Style Luau Dinner, Refreshing Island Cocktails Reservations Required

Where to Stay?

Official Hotels of SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando

- Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World. Situated adjacent to SeaWorld, and the new Discovery Cove Dolphin encounter park. Impeccable comfort and great service beckon at the Renaissance Sea World Resort. The highlight of this hotel is a dazzling sunlit atrium, standing 10 stories high; it is among the world's largest tropical atrium lobbies. Exuding charm and warmth, the hotel's guestrooms are beautifully appointed and reflect the elegant atmosphere that characterizes this property. Very convenient to SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Airport and the other major attractions in Central Florida.

- Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld International Center - centrally located near area attractions and across from SeaWorld. Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at Sea World Hotel is within walking distance to SeaWorld and only a half a mile from Discovery Cove. Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are conveniently accessible by the hotel's Complimentary Transportation Service. Orange County Convention Center is one mile away

- Courtyard by Marriott - Choose Courtyard by Marriott, and you'll get everything you'd expect from the hotel designed by business travelers. A comfortable place to rest and relax. Room to work, recharge and get ready for the day ahead. At Courtyard by Marriott, we'll surround you with all the conveniences that make business travel easy.

- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando International Drive - Fairfield Inn is Marriott's award winning economy lodging chain featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value. The Fairfield Inn and Suites is located just one block east of world famous International Drive. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando and Wet'n Wild. The Disney parks are eight miles southwest of the hotel. At Fairfield Inn you can always count on a friendly welcome at an affordable price. You can expect more.

- JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes - Visually stunning and within minutes of the area's most popular attractions including SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando, the one thousand room JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes represents the highest level of Marriott luxury. Behind a rich tapestry of Old World Spanish style architecture, a twenty-first century resort emerges to capture the imagination of all who visit. Adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, the JW Marriott Resort is located on five hundred acres of lush, tropical landscaping. Features include an elegant spa, fine restaurants, Greg Norman designed championship golf course and spectacular lagoon-inspired pool - all are magnets for guests seeking the perfect Orlando vacation experience.

- Orlando World Center Marriott - We're surrounded by a stunning 18-hole championship golf course, with a full-service golf shop and pro at your service. Eight-lighted tennis courts and four swimming pools are attractions in their own right. Our landscaped, five-acre activities court also features sand volleyball courts and basketball. A challenging 18-hole miniature golf course puts your putt to the test. And our complimentary health club invites you to re-energize. Or how about unwinding with a pre-dinner massage? With nine restaurants and lounges, your dining choices go beyond expectation...to pure magic.

- Residence Inn by Marriott SeaWorld International Center - At Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining features guests want from a traditional hotel with all the comforts of home. Our spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas plus a fully equipped kitchen. The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld is conveniently located one half mile from Discovery Cove and SeaWorld Orlando with complimentary transportation provided to these attractions, Universal Studios and Wet-n-Wild. Downtown Orlando is nine miles north of the hotel.

Marriott Villas and Vacation Rentals:

- Marriott's Cypress Harbour Resort -Set like a jewel in the heart of Orlando, a short twenty-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport, Marriott Cypress Harbour boasts an ideal location amid peaceful and serene surroundings. On site amenities include a cocktail lounge, concierge services, outdoor pool, a fitness facility, whirlpool, sauna, and tennis.

- Marriott's Grande Vista Resort - Surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping, these villas are beautifully appointed with attention to comfort and convenience. On site amenities include an exercise room, outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, tennis, a nine-hole golf course and several restaurants.

- Horizons Orlando by Marriott Vacation Club - Enjoy the free form swimming pool and sundeck, the fitness center and sauna, hot tubs, two lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and barbecue and picnic areas. With so much to do on site you may not want to leave the property! Guests also can enjoy the amenities at adjacent Orlando World Center Marriott.

- Marriott's Royal Palms Resort - Enjoy the free-form swimming pool and sundeck, the fitness center and sauna, hot tubs, two lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and barbecue and picnic areas. With so much to do on site you may not want to leave the property! Guests also can enjoy the amenities at adjacent Orlando World Center Marriott.

- Marriott's Sabal Palms Resort - The sunshine and blue skies of central Florida offer a perfect backdrop for seeking poolside serenity or nearby golf and tennis recreation. Lush landscape and meandering paths framed by elegant royal palms define the feel of Florida at this majestic resort.

More Accommodation Choices:

• Doubletree Resort by Hilton at Orlando - DoubleTree Resort by Hilton at Orlando is a year-round resort on 28 tropical acres within walking distance of SeaWorld, and a half-mile from Orange County Convention Center. The hotel is 12 miles from Orlando International Airport and just minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort and Universal Studios. DoubleTree's outstanding facilities include three heated outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and 45,000 square feet of meeting space.

Discount Airfare to Orlando:

Discount Airfare to Orlando International Airport (MCO) - Beautiful airport just east of SeaWorld

Orlando Rental Car Reservations - Low rates for rental cars.

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SeaWorld Orlando OVERVIEW:

SeaWorld immerses guests in the mysteries of the sea through up-close animal discoveries, amazing attractions and rides and unforgettable performances. Whether riding a flying manta ray, getting drenched by Shamu, meeting dolphins, braving astounding thrill rides, counting the teeth on a shark or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld.

Visitors find out what it’s like to spin, glide, skim and soar like a giant ray as they experience the only flying roller coaster of its kind in the world on Manta. A seamless blend of up-close animal encounters with a head-first, face-down thrill ride, Manta is an adventure only SeaWorld could create.

LOCATION:

Intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Beachline Expressway), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. PARK HOURS: Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with extended hours during summer and holidays. Allow a full day to see all shows and attractions.

ADMISSION: SeaWorld Admission Tickets - Buy online now!

Ages 10+ $78.95 (plus tax); Ages 3-9 $68.95 (plus tax); Ages two and under are free. Prices are subject to change without notice. Discounts available for guests with disabilities, senior citizens, military personnel and AAA members. SeaWorld is honored to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Throughout 2010, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter any of the SeaWorld parks, Busch Gardens parks or Sesame Place with a single-day complimentary admission.

CONSUMER INFORMATION:

Consumers can always find the best ticket deals, hotel packages and park information by exploring www.SeaWorldOrlando.com. For information about marine animals, visit SeaWorld’s award-winning educational Web site at www.SeaWorld.org.

FLORIDA RESIDENTS:

SeaWorld Fun Card: New!!! For less than a day’s admission, Florida residents can revisit their favorite theme park again and again throughout all of 2010.

TICKET OFFERS AND BENEFITS:

When purchased online, tickets to SeaWorld Orlando can be printed at home for fast and easy entry. To lean more about other special benefits, go to www.SeaWorldOrlando.com. SeaWorld Admission Tickets - Buy online now!

SERVICES:

Strollers, wheelchairs, two-way radios, lockers and indoor, climate-controlled pet kennels are available for rental. Wheelchair seating is available at all facilities. Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas, first aid, foreign currency exchange, automated teller machine, taxi and bus parking are all found on site.

AQUATICA & DISCOVERY COVE, ALSO IN ORLANDO:

Aquatica is a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that could only come from SeaWorld. Rivers range from relaxing to racing and slides spin and soak including two through a lagoon of playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. It’s where serene-to-extreme waters fill double wave pools, sun and shade cover the beach and fun is as endless as the sea.

At Discovery Cove, dolphin dreams come true. A day at this secluded getaway is an all-inclusive tropical adventure with one-of-a-kind opportunities to swim one-on-one with dolphins, kick back on pristine white sand beaches, snorkel in crystal waters teeming with rays and tropical fish, and hand-feed exotic birds — the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer. Discovery Cove is a hideaway of adventure, where guests can choose between adventure and relaxation at every turn.

DINING ADVENTURES:

“Backstage at Believe…Dine With Shamu” offers park guests a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience to eat alongside killer whales, dine with Shamu trainers, ask questions and observe training sessions in an exclusive themed area. This buffet-style meal is located poolside and requires reservations by calling (888) 800-5447 or by visiting the park’s Information Counter at the front gate.

“Sharks Underwater Grill” is a full-service, upscale restaurant that immerses guests in an underwater world to dine with the denizens of the deep. The “Floribbean-style” menu blends Caribbean and Florida fare with an emphasis on seafood. Priority seating can be arranged by calling (888) 800-5447 or by visiting the host stand at the restaurant.

"Makahiki Luau" is a nightly celebration at The Waterfront’s Seafire Inn filled with ancient customs, rhythmic music and dance, authentic costumes and the delectable cuisine of the Pacific Islands. Reservations are required.

RIDES:

“Manta” is a seamless blend of up-close animal encounters with a head-first, face-down thrill ride. The only flying roller coaster of its kind in the world, Manta already is topping the list of don’t-miss 2010 theme park attractions.

“Kraken” – Orlando’s only floorless roller coaster – is themed after a massive, mythological underwater beast unleashed from the depths of the sea. Riders’ feet dangle as they travel in open-sided seats, riding on a pedestal above the track at speeds of 65 mph to heights of more than 140 feet.

“Journey to Atlantis” is an edge-of-your-seat water-coaster -- part water ride, part roller coaster -- thrill ride that plunges guests into the middle of a clash for the lost city of Atlantis. Riders encounter spine-tingling thrills, including two of the steepest, wettest and fastest drops to be found at any theme park in the world.

"Wild Arctic" takes guests on a thrilling, motion-based flight over the frozen North where they are enveloped in the beauty, exhilaration and danger of Arctic exploration. Stepping from the simulated jetcopter experience they enter a frozen wonderland with live beluga whales, walruses, harbor seals and polar bears.

SHOWS:

“Believe” is a revolutionary production that features SeaWorld’s entire family of majestic killer whales performing awe-inspiring choreography with an original musical score performed by Prague National Symphony Orchestra. The elaborate 3-story set features an 80-foot-wide whale tail designed exclusively for this show as well as four rotating panoramic LED screens and nearly 100 speakers.

“Blue Horizons” is a breakthrough theatrical spectacular that showcases graceful dolphins and false killer whales, a rainbow of exotic birds and an entire cast of world-class divers and aerialists draped in elaborate costumes. The vivid imagination of a young girl sets the stage for an emotional adventure to experience the power of the sea and the elegance of flight.

“Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island” stars the park's hilarious sea lions, otters and walrus in a swashbuckling adventure and a sensational tale of lost loot, pirate plunder and misadventure on the high seas.

“Pets Ahoy!” is a comical show featuring the talents of a menagerie of dogs, cats, birds, rats, skunks, pot-belly pigs, and other animals performing a series of uproarious and amazing skits. Most impressive is the fact that nearly all of the fabulous four-legged celebs were rescued from animal shelters before they found their fame at SeaWorld.

“A'Lure…The Call of the Ocean” tells the spectacular tale of the Sea Sirens, whose hypnotic calls have lured fisherman into their underwater lairs for centuries. It's a mariner’s story that comes to life with flying athletic performers, gravity-defying aerial tumblers and amazing silk yo-yo artists.

ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS:

“Key West at SeaWorld” spans five acres and celebrates the legendary mystique and animals of the Florida Keys while it immerses guests in the quirky, carefree ambiance of America's southernmost city. Guests may feed and touch dolphins in a tropical lagoon with rolling waves, a sandy beach, underwater viewing and naturalistic coral reef -- as well as feed stingrays and see endangered sea turtles up-close.

“Manatee Rescue” submerges guests in the beautiful underwater world of the endangered Florida manatee. All of the manatees in this habitat have been rescued by SeaWorld’s animal rescue team, and those who become healthy enough will be returned to their natural habitat. The attraction was named best new zoological exhibit in the country by The American Zoological Association (AZA).

“Pacific Point Preserve” is home to California sea lions and harbor seals. The 2½-acre naturalistic setting duplicates the rocky Northern Pacific coast.

“Shark Encounter” takes guests underwater, surrounding them with the spine-chilling denizens of the deep, including eels, barracuda, venomous fish, and sharks. The 60-foot shark tunnel in SeaWorld's Shark Encounter attraction is formed of acrylic panels weighing up to 5,000 pounds, and able to support the pressure of more than 500 tons of water.

“Dolphin Nursery” is home to dolphin mothers and their newborn calves.

“Penguin Encounter” is home to more than 200 penguins and puffins. Featuring six species of penguins -- king, gentoo, adelie, macaroni, chinstrap and rockhopper -- the animal habitat is kept at a chilly 30 degrees and the water an icy 45 degrees. Six thousand pounds of snow fall daily inside the naturalistic habitat, which is reminiscent of the Antarctic’s rocky cliffs and frigid waters. Guests ride a 120-foot-long moving walkway through the frozen wonderland to watch the playful birds cavort both above, and under the water.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:

Shamu’s Happy Harbor - “Shamu’s Happy Harbor,” a children’s play area at SeaWorld, features fun for the entire family.

“Shamu Express” is the park’s first family-oriented roller coaster. Themed after SeaWorld’s famous killer whale, the “Shamu Express” thrills children and parents alike while traveling down more than 850 feet of track at 26 mph.

“Jazzy Jellies” lifts and spins families in over- sized seats, while “Swishy Fishies” enables adventurous youngsters to spin around a giant waterspout.

Shamu’s Happy Harbor also features the “Sea Carousel,” the “Flying Fiddler,” a giant fiddler crab that descends vertically in a quick series of short drops and “Ocean Commotion,” a fanta-sea themed tug boat that swings passengers side to side. SeaWorld’s littlest guests can explore four stories of colorful climbing nets and tunnels, nine slippery slides and a splashy water maze.

IMMERSIVE ANIMAL CONNECTION EXPERIENCES:

VIP moments bring to life an array of opportunities to interact with amazing animals, and experience up-close tours and educational programs. Available year-round, these wild adventures offer a one-of-a-kind gift that creates a lifetime of memories. Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com for more information.

Beluga Interaction Program

The Beluga Interaction Program is one of the few programs in the world where guests can experience up-close, hands-on interactions with majestic beluga whales. Participants suit up and enter the chilly 55 degree water for a shallow-water encounter in the whales’ habitat at Wild Arctic. Cost is $149 per person, is limited to four guests per session, and includes an educational DVD on whales. Participants must be at least 10 years of age older.

Sharks Deep Dive SeaWorld

Sharks Deep Dive SeaWorld plunges guests into the realm of the shark as part of the park’s most daring animal interaction program, Sharks Deep Dive. Participants don wetsuits and a Sea Trek helmet – which allows participants to breathe and communicate underwater without scuba equipment- during their close encounter with more than 30 sharks and an array of fish. Cost is $149 per person, is limited to two guests for the two-hour program, and includes a “Sharks Deep Dive” T-shirt and a shark information booklet. Participants must be 10 or older.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates 10 parks across the U.S. including SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg.

The 10 parks play host to 25 million guests each year and employ 26,000 people nationwide. To learn more, visit SeaWorldParksandEntertainment.com or call toll-free 1-888-800-5447. Additionally, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment created the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a non-profit, private charitable foundation committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education and animal rescue programs worldwide. Learn more at SWBG-ConservationFund.org.

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