Aquatica Orlando- Ihu's Breakaway Falls Complete

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 Aquatica Orlando- Ihu's Breakaway Falls Completed.

 Yesterday at Aquatica Orlando, the final slide section of Ihu's Breakaway Falls, the newest ride opening soon at the water park, was put into place.

 As you can see from the image, the last slide section after your "drop" has been put into place. The other two slides of Ihu's are already complete and in place. This new waterslide attraction is set to open on May 9th to the general public.

Seaworld Parks- Stand for Truth

Seaworld Parks- Stand for Truth.

 For months, Seaworld Parks have been trying to teach the world at large that what they saw in "Blackfish" was nearly all false. Yet people are still wearing blinders and refusing to do their own investigation into the claims the film made.

 Many people stand with Seaworld, including this blog and it's staff. We know the truth, we've done research and some of us have even worked for Seaworld before- we support them.

 Now is your change to "Stand with Seaworld" for Truth.  You can join "The Seaworld Truth Team" online to help support the good works and care the company gives and help dispel the hate, bias and ignorance as well as receive email notices and information about the parks.

 Join Seaworld's Truth Team

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Seaworld Orlando- Shamu Stadium Construction

Construction at Shamu Stadium Nearly Complete.

 Good news for fans of Shamu and Seaworld Orlando, the construction that's been taking place at Shamu Stadium is nearly complete.

 Seaworld said today to the Orlando Sentinel, that testing of the new shows will begin on April 4th and guests are invited to view the training sessions but asks guests to be aware that they likely won't see complete a run-through of the show (it is training after all).  The two shows in question are the popular "One Ocean" as well as a brand new nighttime show called "Shamu's Celebration: Light Up the Night".  The stadium and One Ocean show will completely open to normal operations on April 14th. The new nighttime show will open for "Seaworld's Summer Nights" celebration on June 21st.

 Dine with Shamu will also be returning on April 14th. Season Passholders have a chance to preview the new Dine with Shamu on April 12th and April 13th for a 10% discount with kids eating free.

Park Review- Seaworld San Diego

Park Review- Seaworld San Diego

Day: Wednesday
Date: March 12, 2014
Overall Rating: Very Good
Exhibit Rating: Excellent
Opinion: Beautiful Park.
Staff: Carrie, Kitsune and Alex


  During our "Grand California Tour" we simply had to visit Seaworld San Diego. Not only had we heard it's one of the prettiest of the many Seaworld Parks but also their newest addition, Explorers Reef, was set to open very close to our visit.

History:
  Seaworld San Diego is located in San Diego California, in the Mission Park area. It's about an hour and a half south of Anaheim in the far southern reaches of California. It's far enough out to be separate from other area theme parks but fully stands on it's own as one of the loveliest parks we've had the pleasure of visiting. Seaworld San Diego is the original "SeaWorld" park, founded in 1964 by four UCLA graduates. The park opened originally with only Sealions and Dolphins as their marine mammal attractions, the parks iconic"Shamu" Killer Whales didn't come to the park until 1965. "Shamu" wasn't originally captured for Seaworld but was purchased from a Seattle Aquarium.

  Seaworld later added additional parks in Ohio, Florida and Texas over the coming years. They changed ownership several times over it's 50 year history, the most noted and longest owner being Anheuser-Busch who grew Seaworld into a household name.

  2014 will celebrate Seaworld's 50th Anniversary which will be celebrated in all the current Seaworld parks, called "A Sea of Surprises".

(Keep reading for Full Review)

Photo Review- Seaworld San Diego

 Photo Review of Seaworld San Diego.

WARNING: This post is very photo heavy and many take time to load. All photos can be viewed under the page break.

 A full and complete photo review of our day at Seaworld San Diego, including many photos which we didn't have room for during our full review of the park.

To read our review of Seaworld San Diego, please visit this link:  Park Review- Seaworld San Diego

Seaworld San Diego- First Look at Explorers Reef

Seaworld San Diego- A Frist Look at Explorers Reef.

 As part of Seaworld's 50th Anniversary, "A Sea of Surprises" the park in San Diego made some massive changes to their entrance plaza. While the Grand Opening of Explorers Reef isn't until March 21st, Seaworld San Diego has been opening the area slowly to guests. We where lucky enough to be invited to visit Seaworld San Diego but even more to our surprise the new area of Explorers Reef has just soft opened, much to our delight.

Seaworld Orlando- Bands, Brews and BBQ Concert Update

 Seaworld Orlando's "Bands, Brews and BBQ" Concert Artist Update

 Seaworld Orlando has again released the names of this weekends artists from their seasonal event- Bands, Brews and BBQ.  Both parks having this event are slowly announcing their artists by the week, avoiding additional problems from overzealous advocates.

 This week they've really gotten some BIG NAME artists.

 Saturday February 8th, 2014- Gretchen Williams
 Sunday February 9th, 2014- Bill Engvall

Seaworld Follows the Law, PETA Doesn't Like It.

Seaworld Follows the Law, PETA Doesn't Like It. 

 Now I fully admit, I'm NOT a fan of PETA. Any organization which willingly kills animals rather than adopting them to loving homes should be beaten without mercy.

 However, Stupid knows no bounds and PETA has just proven how stupid they really are in their latest move against Seaworld Parks.

 1. PETA bought 80 shares of Seaworld Stock when the company went public on April 19th, 2013.
Why would PETA spend money on stocks for a company their trying (and failing) to shut down? What a complete waste of resources, I wonder if their supporters know about that? They currently own around $2,500 worth of stock in Seaworld Parks, not much when you think about it.

2. Seaworld is holding it's annual stockholders meeting on April 17th.
At this meeting PETA wants to propose that shareholders vote to retire all the Killer Whales to "Coastal Sanctuaries".  It's unlikely they'd even get a portion of the vote for this insane proposition, most people purchase stocks because they like the company and hope to make money on it. Removing the Killer Whales from Seaworld would loose money. Now, don't get your knickers in a twist about "animal rights" and "captivity". Simply look at this from the perspective of the people who own that stock. Not going to happen PETA.

3. Federal Regulation requires stockholders to have stock in a company at least One Year before they can propose proxy votes for the board.
PETA, being the idiots they are, have filed against Seaworld with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for following Federal Regulation. Yes, you read that correctly. Seaworld is following the law and PETA is mad about it. Their complaint will be ignored.

You can read more from Orlando Sentinel


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Seaworld Orlando's "Bands, Brews and BBQ" First Weekend Concerts

 Seaworld's Orlando's "Bands, Brews and BBQ" Event Goes Forward- First Weekend Artists Announced.

 Not to be stopped, even in in light of the media blitz that the "Bands, Brews and BBQ" event has created, Seaworld Orlando announced this weekends concert artists.

 Regardless of what "Blackfish" supported may want, the traditional special event featuring food, concerts and craft beers is moving forward into it's opening weekend. The park is keeping the full artist list closed for now, announcing the week before who will be playing during the weekend. This is likely to avoid the previous media and online harassment of both the artists AND the park.

 This weekend the event beings and we know just who is playing!

Saturday 1/1- Alan Jackson at 5pm
Sunday 1/2- Kid Rock at 4pm

For more information and speical packages for the weekend, Please visit- Seaworld "Bands, Brews and BBQ" Event Page

Seaworld Parks- New Shamu Night Show

Image from Orlando Sentinel

 New Shamu Night Show coming to All Seaworld Parks.

 Today Seaworld Parks announced that in Summer of 2014, they will be launching an all new "Nighttime Shamu Show" to replace the seven year old "Shamu Rocks" show.

 This new orca show works with Seaworlds big "Sea of Surprises" 50th anniversary projects. Along with the new shamu show, the parks will be adding in other fun surprises for visiting guests. Including expanded animal encounters and art installations (made from washed up ocean debris).  Along with this, Seaworld San Diego is getting a new entrance plaza called "Explorers Reef" which will feature touch pools and learning stations.

 None of these moves have been a response to the sad phenomena of "Blackfish" (which isn't getting that Oscar they so wanted- HA!). The parks have reported record earnings and states these anniversary programs have been on the list since they decided to make a project of the event.

Waves of Honor- Seaworld and Busch Gardens Salute our Military

 Seaworld Parks and Entertainment once again say a big "Thank You" with offering their "Waves of Honor" program.

 This program is open to Active Military, Activated or Drilling Reservists and National Guardsman. You can receive one free admission to any of the Seaworld/Busch Gardens Parks, this offer is also open to the dependent families of those fine people so long as they have proper ID.

 To save time, you can register online for the tickets. Please visit their website for full details and information on collecting your 'Waves of Honor' tickets.

Direct Link: Waves of Honor

Always Love it when the Parks give something back to the amazing and brave folks who keep us free!