Santa’s New Sleigh at SeaWorld
Santa and his helpers were caught having some fun at SeaWorld on the new Manta Roller Coaster. Looks Mr. Claus has a new sleigh for 2009.
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New Name for SeaWorld’s Operations Company & a new View too
With the sale of Busch Entertainment Corp. to The Blackstone Group, comes a new name for the company that operates some of the nation’s best known and popular theme parks. “SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment” will replace “Busch Entertainment Corporation”. However even company insiders don’t know… Read More »New Name for SeaWorld’s Operations Company & a new View too
Meet Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando
Remember when Jack Hanna used to open each Shamu show in his Kayak? Okay, so it was on film. Even though the parks have changed owners a couple of times, Hanna continues his connection with SeaWorld and occasionally makes personal visits. This month you can… Read More »Meet Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens officially sold to Blackstone
After months of rumors and behind the scenes negotiations the Blackstone Private Equity group has completed a deal to purchase Busch Entertainment Corporation from AB-InBev. This move places the second largest Orlando attraction, Universal Orlando, which is 50% owned by Blackstone, under the same ownership… Read More »SeaWorld, Busch Gardens officially sold to Blackstone
Disney World signs on to High Speed Rail
When the Obama administration announced there was $8 billion in the stimulus package for funding High Speed Rail projects, there was good reason to hope that Central Florida would be receive part of that funding. Now that hope has been given a shot in the… Read More »Disney World signs on to High Speed Rail
SeaWorld and Universal Studios to be owned by Same Company?
Reports are growing that The Blackstone Group has put the final touches on its acquisition of Busch Entertainment Company (BEC), the division of AB-Bev that owns SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks. The Blackstone Group already owns about half of the Universal Orlando resort and… Read More »SeaWorld and Universal Studios to be owned by Same Company?
SeaWorld Orlando Cares For Turtle Hatchlings
Brace yourself for the cutest Caretta caretta you’ve ever seen. Aquarists at SeaWorld Orlando are providing round-the-clock care for three endangered loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings (aka the Caretta caretta) this week. Park rangers in Cape Canaveral, FL transported the reptilian refugees to SeaWorld after rough… Read More »SeaWorld Orlando Cares For Turtle Hatchlings
Check Out that Lucky Girl?
Who says that dreams don’t come true? Brooke Shields took a break from her busy schedule to get up close and personal with SeaWorld’s biggest star, Shamu. Shields was on vacation with her husband and two young daughters. The family took a VIP tour of SeaWorld which included… Read More »Check Out that Lucky Girl?