Since Kerry Washington is expecting and Shonda Rhimes decided a pregnant Olivia Pope is probably not the best direction to take the show in (especially with all the red wine she drinks…), Scandal will be having its finale earlier than expected this April. Instead of… Read More »ABC Mid-Season Preview: The Black Box
Disney Theatrical, working with director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw, has brought Disney’s animated hit Aladdin to the great white way of New York, New York – Broadway. Tony Award winner Alan Menken composed the music and Howard Ashman and Tim Rice’s original lyrics are augmented… Read More »Disney’s Aladdin Musical Finds Magic on Broadway
It seems most of the people I’ve talked to did enjoy Castle’s fight with Ninjas last week. While I thought it might be funnier, I got a kick out of it. I guess we’ll see how people react this week. It’s time for Captain Gates… Read More »Castle 6-19 Preview: The Greater Good
It’s been a busy week for famous people visiting Walt Disney World. In addition to the Tina Fey and Katie Holmes photos posted earlier this week, I’ve heard about a half dozen other celebrities in the parks with their families. One of them was tennis… Read More »Roger Federer Meets Mickey and Minnie at Walt Disney World
If you’ve ever met me while at at Disney theme park, then you know my attire tends toward the Aloha Shirt style. Find an aloha shirt with a Disney theme and you’ve made my day. Related to this obsession is the Tiki Room and related… Read More »Merchandise Find of the Week – The Orange Bird
Once Upon a Time has cast themselves a bit of controversy this week when they cast Alexandra Metz as Rapunzelle. People were upset by the fact that they didn’t cast a blonde in the part. I’m going to come out and say it, that’s just… Read More »Once Upon a Time 3-14 Preview: The Tower
This morning at SeaWorld Parks across the united states, ceremonies were held to commemorate a key event in the company’s history: the opening of the original SeaWorld in March 1964 on Mission Bay in San Diego. This morning I attended the Orlando ceremony where the company marked its 50 years of caring for animals as part of its conservation minded mission.
Starting today SeaWorld is kicking off an 18-month “Sea of Surprises” highlighting the most memorable SeaWorld experiences in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio. During SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration visitors will be invited to take part in the excitement through new interactive experiences, shows and pathway performances, even more up-close animal encounters throughout the park and “The SeaWorld Surprise Squad” treating guests with prizes every day.
At this morning’s event, I was able to meet Steve Welch, Creative Director for Entertainment Productions at all three parks in Orlando, and Corey Oxman, Senior Animal Trainer and Animal Ambassador, who talked about what a guest coming to SeaWorld Orlando can expect as part of the celebration:
Below the cut are highlights from the Sea of Surprises and another video focused on the rich 50+ year history behind SeaWorld and its missions. It captures just a small slice of the great work they’ve accomplished over the years:
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I’m a sucker for a good time-lapse video, plus I think that ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is one of the under-praised destinations at Walt Disney World resort. Athletes and guests are both celebrated in a gorgeous setting. Champion Stadium, the baseball park, may… Read More »ESPN WWOS Spring Training Time-Lapse