Disney World parks, SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove pass county COVID-19 inspections
Each Disney World theme park has now passed at least two COVID-19 inspections from Orange County "strike teams."
Reservations required when SeaWorld, Busch Gardens reopen on June 11
You can make reservations on the SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay websites beginning at 10 a.m. eastern time on June 8.
Park notes: Volcano Bay records withheld / Cirque tickets / Discovery Cove flamingos
When the Orlando Sentinel asked for documents about electrical shocks felt by guests to Universal’s Volcano Bay, the Orlando Utilities Commission’s first move was to check with Universal.
Another UK travel company won’t sell tickets to SeaWorld
“It is disappointing to see Virgin Holidays succumb to pressure from animal activists who mislead and manipulate marine mammal science to advance their agendas,” said Chris Dold, chief zoological officer for SeaWorld.
2018 was SeaWorld’s comeback year
SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company reported another strong quarter of attendance, revenue and income growth to wrap up 2018, making the year one of the company’s best in the post-”Blackfish” era.
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SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove becomes a certified autism center
SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove animal interaction park in Orlando has earned certification for being friendly for autistic guests, the park announced Tuesday.
Awarded by the Jacksonville-based International Board o... Read More
SeaWorld raises starting pay, but doesn’t match Disney, Universal
Following the lead of Disney and Universal, SeaWorld announced it will raise its starting hourly wage to $11, which is less than what the other theme parks will pay their workers beginning in 2019.
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SeaWorld introduces an up-close killer whale tour
SeaWorld Orlando announced Tuesday that guests can pay extra to take a Killer Whale Up-Close Tour.
The new 60-minute tour includes an educational spiel from killer whale trainers, meeting the whales and a pers... Read More
Discovery Cove to add shark swim and ray feeding
Beginning Friday, SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove will add two new upcharge experiences that allow guests to swim with sharks and feed stingrays.
The $85 Shark Swim includes a shallow water training session with Dis... Read More