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SeaWorld Orlando is the
twelfth most visited theme park in the world, and ranked
seventh most visited in the United States. It’s owned
and operated by a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch, the
Busch Entertainment Corporation. Once a single theme
park, it’s been expanded by Discovery Cove and the new
Aquatica water park. All three parks are themed after
the world’s oceans and sea animals.
There are several areas of SeaWorld, but unlike Disney
World and Universal Orlando Resort, the park is not
divided into these areas. These areas are Key West,
designed to appear like Florida’s Key West area; Shamu’s
Happy Harbor, which contains numerous children’s rides;
The Waterfront, which appears to be a seaside
Mediterranean village; and the Hospitality House, where
adults can sample Anheuser-Busch products and learn a
bit about how beer is made.
There are many live
shows, including the ever-popular killer whale shows,
seal shows, dolphin shows, and many others. The Orlando Vacation Store has many deals on SeaWorld tickets which best suit your trip duration and budget.
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Kraken
Floorless rollercoaster; must be 54” or taller
to ride.
Orlando’s only floorless coaster. It hits speeds
up to 65mph and goes up as high as 15 stories. |
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Journey to
Atlantis
Boat ride, must be 42” or taller to ride.
An Atlantis-themed ride with sharp turns and a
60-foot drop. |
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Penguin Encounter
Family; live animals
An indoor exhibit with several different penguin
species.
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Shark Encounter
Family; live animals
An underwater tunnel featuring sharks, venomous
fish, rays, and more. |
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Pacific Point
Preserve
Family; live animals
A chance to see sea lions and seals. |
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Wild Arctic
Motion simulator; live animals
Take a “helicopter” to an Arctic research
facility. You can also decline the motion
simulated ride and head straight for the
exhibit. |
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