Christmas arrives, new theme-park details, Universal’s nighttime spectaculars return: Your weekly recap
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SeaWorld Orlando’s Inside Look weekends return this November
Get a behind-the-scenes look – and some talks by the animal trainers – at how SeaWorld cares for its various animal residents.
Halloween happenings around the Central Florida theme parks
2020 has been an odd year, but that hasn’t stopped your favorite parks from offering SOME fall fun. Here’s your guide to everything.
7 items to take to the Orlando theme parks
From the obvious to the obscure, I’ve compiled seven of my must-have items for visiting an Orlando theme park.
25 top water parks in the United States
No matter the season, a water park is a fantastic way to spend the day. This is partially because they come in all shapes and … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando: How the reopening works
With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, SeaWorld announced that it would be closing all three of its Orlando parks – SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery … Read more
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND close due to COVID-19
FINAL UPDATE (6:09 pm, 05.07): Disney has just announced the very beginning of a slow, phased reopening of its Walt Disney World Resort, starting specifically … Read more
Realistic expectations while visiting Orlando’s theme parks with a child who has special needs
Our 10 best tips for having a fantastic time at Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld with a special-needs family member.
The most intense coaster in Florida is coming to Busch Gardens Tampa
Just in case this morning’s big SeaWorld Orlando news – revolving around the family-friendly Ice Breaker roller coaster – wasn’t enough for you, the company … Read more
REVEALED: SeaWorld’s thrilling new coaster, Ice Breaker
SeaWorld is currently celebrating its “best year ever,” starting at the end of 2018 and continuing up until this fall, with the opening of such … Read more
Hurricanes and your Orlando vacation: 4 things to know
Given the fact that we’re now in hurricane season, it’s a good idea to keep the following points in mind as the Central Florida theme and … Read more
SeaWorld: Your questions answered
For Orlando locals, theme-park days are almost second nature. Park map? No, thanks – we know the layout like the back of our hand. For our … Read more
6 top tips for making the most of Discovery Cove
Consistently considered the highest-rated park in Orlando, Discovery Cove is a hidden, tropical oasis within the hustle and bustle of the City Beautiful. Owned and … Read more
SeaWorld: What’s coming in 2019
SeaWorld feels like, just maybe, it’s standing on the precipice of a full-fledged revival, rising up from a years-long period of controversy and economic difficulties … Read more
Infinity Falls’s complete ride experience at SeaWorld Orlando
Ever since SeaWorld first announced its revolutionary Infinity Falls river-rapids ride a little over a year ago, interest has been sky-high, and it’s easy to … Read more
Everything coming to Orlando in 2018 and 2019
Last October, we brought you a listing of all the new experiences that were being lined up at Orlando for the end of that year … Read more
Preview: SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival 2018
February 17 through April 15, 2018, guests visiting SeaWorld Orlando can take part in the returning Seven Seas Food Festival. The festival, in its sophomore … Read more
14 Orlando attractions coming from now through 2018
2017, it’s safe to say, was an absolutely mammoth year for Orlando. From Volcano Bay to Pandora: The World of Avatar, Kraken Unleashed to Lego … Read more
Celebrate Halloween with SeaWorld and Sesame Street
The Halloween season in Orlando starts earlier than ever before this year, with Disney firing up Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party a week early, on the … Read more
SeaWorld unleashes Kraken Unleashed
Back in April, SeaWorld formally unveiled Kraken Unleashed, the virtual-reality upgrade to its popular, 17-year-old Kraken roller coaster. Today, the company invited media to try … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando getting Sesame Street expansion
After announcing a revolutionary new water ride for 2018 and its intent to eventually make as many as five on-site hotels, SeaWorld Entertainment today added … Read more
SeaWorld’s plans for the future include taking over China
This morning on its first quarter 2017 earnings call, SeaWorld Entertainment delivered some bad news for the present but an extremely exciting and optimistic view … Read more
The 8 must-read stories for April 2017
When covering Orlando and all of its many splendid attractions – including, of course, our particular focus, Universal Orlando Resort – it can be easy … Read more
SeaWorld’s 2017 attractions are intriguing
This morning, SeaWorld held a press event to unveil for the very first time Infinity Falls, a first-of-its-kind rapids raft ride that will anchor a … Read more
SeaWorld announces a revolutionary new water ride
This is the summer of the water park. Universal is, of course, leading the charge with Volcano Bay, which is being billed as a “water … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando extends Seven Seas Food Festival to daily operation
SeaWorld Orlando announced today that their new Seven Seas Food Festival is so popular that they’ve moved it from Saturday’s only to daily operation through … Read more
SeaWorld’s next frontier: Virtual reality
SeaWorld hasn’t been doing well recently, with most of its troubles originating from the 2013 documentary Blackfish and all the controversies emanating from it. But … Read more
SeaWorld is looking down – but not out
SeaWorld’s revenue and attendance numbers for 2016 were released this week, and the situation – as one might expect – isn’t particularly good. The company … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando announces new “Dolphin Days” show
SeaWorld Orlando announced today that a new dolphin show is coming to their park called “Dolphin Days.” This new show will be replacing the Blue … Read more
What are the best shoes to wear (and not to wear) at a theme park?
One of the single most important wardrobe decisions you can make when visiting any theme park is what kind of shoes you’re going to wear … Read more
SeaWorld releases Seven Seas Food Festival full menu
SeaWorld Orlando has released the full menu for their new Seven Seas Food Festival. The event will features over 60 unique dishes from 11 global … Read more
Magical Dining Month at Orlando Theme Parks
We’re right in the middle of Orlando’s Magical Dining Month and if you’re visiting the Orlando area before October 3, you should consider indulging. What … Read more
Complimentary Mosquito Repellent Available at Universal, Disney, and SeaWorld
Universal Orlando, Disney World, and SeaWorld Entertainment will begin providing complimentary mosquito repellent beginning Sunday, August 28, 2016. This is a direct response to the … Read more
6 reasons you must visit SeaWorld’s Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Note from the editor – February 26, 5:18pm: SeaWorld just announced now through March 6, guests who purchase in advance receive a $20 discount off SeaWorld’s … Read more
Mako ride vehicles unveiled at SeaWorld Orlando
Yesterday, in the active construction site of SeaWorld’s forthcoming thrillmaker, the theme park revealed the front car of Mako, in preparation of their Summer of Thrills. … Read more
Enhanced security screening at Universal, Disney, and SeaWorld
All US Universal, Disney, and SeaWorld parks have added additional security measures for the holiday season, in what appears to be a coordinated decision. The security … Read more
SeaWorld’s 2015 Black Friday deals
SeaWorld Orlando released details today on the return of its highly anticipated “Blue Friday” deals providing shoppers with special pricing on exclusive park experiences and … Read more
4 ways SeaWorld is trying to reinvent itself
You might have heard about a little film called Blackfish, a documentary which purported to expose SeaWorld’s animal abuses (we say “purported” because, well, there’s … Read more
Remembering September 11th and its impact on Orlando’s theme parks
Security at Universal Orlando’s main entrance. Today is the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that many of us remember with great sadness. … Read more
Military mom reunites with son at SeaWorld
This weekend at SeaWorld a military mom returning from service overseas surprised her 6-year-old son in a reunion right before his favorite show, One Ocean. … Read more
SeaWorld’s roller coaster mysterious closure
SeaWorld Orlando’s Kraken roller coaster failed to open for the sixth consecutive day, with no reasoning provided by SeaWorld. Image courtesy planmyorlandoholiday.com On July 31, … Read more
Top 3 theme park pet peeves
Ever wonder if you’re the only one upset by the rude behaviors of others when you visit a theme park? It seems “Zombie Chris” thought … Read more
Orlando’s Tallest, Fastest, and Longest Coaster
Surfacing summer 2016 at SeaWorld Orlando will be Mako, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster that will reach 73 mph along 4,760 feet of steel track — nearly … Read more
Comparing disability policies at Universal, Disney, and Busch Gardens
Welcome to the next edition of our Special Needs Are Universal column, featuring questions and answers to help those with disabilities plan their day at … Read more
Best water park in Orlando
Aquatica was recently voted Orlando’s number-one water park by Orlando Sentinel readers. Featuring family-friendly waterslides partnered with one-of-a-kind thrills, Aquatica has something for everyone. Where … Read more