Category: Sea World

  • A Day In Paradise: Discovery Cove

    We’ve wanted to visit Discovery Cove ever since we first heard about it, and it was everything we were looking for while on vacation – intimate, uncrowded, and relaxing.  Continue after the break to learn more about our day in paradise snorkeling with tropical fishes and rays, swimming with dolphins, and drifting down the laziest…

  • Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando

    Last week we went to the 2010 opening of Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando.  Halloween Spooktacular is held October 9. 10, 16. 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2010 and begins at 12 pm.  This is a great way for families to trick or treat without the added cost of a special ticket for the…

  • Discovery Cove Opening Grand Reef for June 2011

    Discovery Cove, the all-inclusive boutique park across the street from SeaWorld Orlando, celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year.  On Wednesday, October 13th, the park announced the building of a new area behind the Dolphin Encounter called the Grand Reef.  This new area will supplement the popular tropical reef where guests can snorkel with over 10,000…

  • Video: New Killer Whale Born At SeaWorld Orlando

    SeaWorld Orlando had a new family member join them on Saturday, October 9 when the 34-year old killer whale named Katina gave birth to a 7-foot long, 350-pound calf.  Continue after the break for SeaWorld’s video of the birth. Image: 34-year old killer whale Katina swims with her new calf as it takes one of…

  • SeaWorld Orlando Up Close

    Have you ever wished to see behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida? Last month I was able to do just that – I went backstage and experienced several different areas of the park. SeaWorld offers six different tours and 3 animal connection programs. I am sure you could find one the entire family would enjoy. I know…

  • Video: Reality TV Survivors Visit Discovery Cove

    Last weekend, July 23-25, 2010, contestants from the reality shows Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother were in Celebration, FL at the Celebration Town Center for a reunion.  The event was part of a fundraiser for Give Kids The World.  During the weekend, some of the celebrities took time out to visit SeaWorld’s Discovery…

  • Selling Orlando: U.S. Travel’s International Pow Wow

    You would think a city like Orlando or the greater Central Florida area would have no trouble getting people to come, right?  I mean there are 7 theme parks at Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal combined.  However, tourism is vital to Florida’s economy and big business for the area in general.  Therefore, when the…