Posted on Sun, Jun 20, 2010 @ 09:46 AM
4th of July Fireworks Shows at All The Orlando Theme Parks!
The following article courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine!
Many of Orlando's Theme Parks have announced their fireworks shows for July 4, 2010. It's one of the busiest days of the year for the theme parks so be prepared to join a crowd.
Magic Kingdom
"Celebrate America Fireworks" will fill the sky at 9 p.m. July 4. (Guests who'd like to begin the celebratory weekend a day early can enjoy the special fireworks on July 3 at 9 p.m.) After the fireworks, guests can enjoy Disney's "Main Street Electrical Parade" of lights, music and magic at 10 p.m. and midnight on July 4 (on July 3, the parade will be at 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Special fireworks set to a rock ‘n' roll soundtrack will be presented at 9:50 p.m. on July 4, providing guests with a bonus nighttime entertainment extravaganza to complement "Fantasmic!" (which will be at 9 and 10:30 p.m.). Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Epcot
"IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," which features special effects, colorful lasers, fireworks, and fiery torches all choreographed to a musical score, becomes even more dynamic on July 4 as the normal show is supplemented with a patriotic finale. The performance begins at 10 p.m. Earlier in the day, guests will be treated to the Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert - featuring an expanded cast of singers plus the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps and Disney characters - at 12:30, 1:45 and 3 p.m. on the America Gardens Theatre stage. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
SeaWorld
In addition to the SeaWorld After Dark events going on all summer, the 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard will perform at Bayside Stadium prior to the fireworks finale. This 40-piece band, known as the Governor's Own Band, will entertain the audience with classic and current tunes, gearing them up for the special Fourth of July Reflections show featuring additional fireworks timed to patriotic music. Performance begins at 9:45 p.m. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Universal Studios
Starting on July 4 and running most nights through Aug. 8, Universal will present their Universal 360 - A Cinesphere Spectacular. This cinematic show combines projection technology with lasers and pyrotechnics to bring the movies to life. Park hours on July 4 are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Posted on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 @ 07:42 AM
Have a Dolphin say "I love You" at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove for Valentines Day
As the annual search for memorable Valentine's Day gifts heats up, couples will fall in love with three Valentine's packages at Discovery Cove in Orlando.
Enhancing an amazing day of swimming with dolphins, snorkeling with rays and tropical fish, relaxing on pristine beaches and drifting along a crystal clear tropical river, these packages add a spectacular sizzle and splash found only at Discovery Cove. From chocolate and roses, to champagne and private cabanas, the exclusive, reservations-only retreat covers all the bases for an unforgettable Valentine's occasion.
These three Valentine's packages are available for the entire month of February:
Valentine's Honey Package
This sweet treat includes a souvenir 6 x 8 photo and frame, boxed chocolates, and a keepsake buoy with a personalized message delivered to your honey by one of Discovery Cove's lovable Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Package starts at $74.95.
Valentine's Sweetheart Package
Upgrade to the Sweetheart Package and enjoy the souvenir photo and frame, chocolates, and dolphin "love note" on a personalized buoy, plus a dozen red roses, a private cabana, a bottle of champagne, boxed chocolates and two souvenir toasting flutes. Package is $215.95.
Valentine's Romance Package
The Romance Package gives guests the ultimate experience, combining the Honey and Sweetheart package amenities with a champagne chiller, one dozen red roses, and a souvenir DVD of their Discovery Cove experience. Package is $295.95
Package prices are in addition to park admission and require the purchase of at least one dolphin-swim package. Guests can enjoy a full day of adventure, including swimming with dolphins, starting at $199 per person, plus tax.
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Discovery Cove Valentine's Day Package
Located in the heart of Orlando, Discovery Cove provides a secluded, tropical retreat where couples can enjoy extraordinary adventures through up-close encounters with exotic marine life and other animals. In the sparkling Tropical Reef, couples have unlimited time to snorkel, swim and wade hand-in-hand among hundreds of velvety, graceful Cownose and southern rays. The Tropical Reef also provides an incredible underwater playground full of thousands of colorful, tropical fish and other marine life. In the massive Explorer's Aviary, shady walkways lead through a lush jungle where guests can observe and hand-feed more than 250 exotic birds. A winding river, sandy beaches and resort pool add to the paradise, but the centerpiece of the park, and the highlight of the Discovery Cove experience, is the dolphin interaction. Here, guests learn about, play with and ride alongside a beautiful Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Each visitor enjoys up-close interactions, such as kissing, petting and feeding the gentle dolphins - for most guests, a dream come true. With each of the Valentine's packages, a dolphin will help you make a lasting impression by personally delivering a "love note" buoy to your sweetheart.
With approximately 1,000 guests per day, couples can spread out to enjoy the all-inclusive benefits of a light continental breakfast, freshly-prepared lunch, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Admission includes the use of all park amenities such as snorkel gear, towels, lockers and parking, as well as a 14-day, unlimited-use pass to SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Aquatica.
For those set to impress this Valentine's Day, visit DiscoveryCove.com or call 1-877-434-7234 to make a reservation.
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Posted on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 @ 07:24 AM
Get Into The Spirit Of Christmas at Any Of The Orlando Theme Parks
The following article courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine...
December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there's no real snow, you're sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events we've rounded up.
Universal Studios:
Holiday Concert Series: This season brings a new Holiday Concert Series in the new Music Plaza. Enjoy some of your all time holiday favorites as performed by Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 5), Chris Isaak (Dec. 12) and Natalie Cole (Dec. 19).
Macy's Holiday Parade This seasonal favorite features authentic floats and balloons (including several brand new ones this year) direct from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. You'll also enjoy festive street performers and talented marching bands from around the country, and of course Santa Claus himself. Afterwards stay for a spectacular tree lighting ceremony with music and a dazzling display of lights.
KidZone Holiday Show: Join your character friends as they dance to holiday hits in this live show.
Barney's Christmas Show: Join Barney and his friends for a magical sing-along, clap-along show at A Day In The Park With Barney.
Blues Brothers Christmas Show: Add some rock and roll to your Christmas with the Blues Brothers! Catch them live, performing holiday favorites like "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" and "Blue Christmas" with snow on Delancey Street at the end of each show.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Grinchmas: Seuss Landing is transformed into the wintry wonderland of Grinchmas featuring a live musical performance of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." Then stroll around the Whoville Wonky Tree Lot and take in the whimsical Wholiday decorations.
SeaWorld
Polar Express: The Wild Arctic simulator ride is transformed into the Polar Express Experience. When the ride is done, you'll be at the North Pole and can visit Santa and his northern animal friends.
Winter Wonderland on Ice: This all-new holiday-themed ice-skating show can be seen at Bayside Stadium and will be performed on select nights through Jan. 3. The show includes water fountains, fireworks, and, of course, ice skaters.
Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas: Sea lions Clyde and Seamore, along with a few mischievous otters and a walrus or two, offer up comedy in this new Christmas show that runs on select nights from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3.
A Sesame Street Christmas: This new musical show features Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Big Bird, and other popular Sesame Street characters. Abby has never heard of Christmas and her friends help explain the holiday spirit to her. Sesame Street character meet-and-greets are available after each show.
Shamu Christmas ... Miracles - A choir, holiday music and sights help Shamu tell the story of peace and friendship.
Magic Kingdom
Castle Dreamlights! - Guests can behold twinkling lights of one of Disney's newest holiday traditions - Castle Dreamlights! Donning their holiday finest, Cinderella and friends take to the Cinderella Castle stage daily for a dream-come-true, light-the-night moment. With 200,000 sparkling, jewel-like crystals adorning the iconic castle, the glistening light-show spectacular signals the beginning of Disney's seasonal merriment.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - The theme park hosts the long-running Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights. During this special-ticket event, guests are treated to the new stage show "A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!," "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade," "Holiday Wishes-Celebrate the Spirit of the Season" fireworks spectacular, plus special shows featuring Disney characters decked out in their holiday finest, carolers, festive tree lightings and more. And while forecasters predict the first snowfall of the season will swirl a winter-like effect down Main Street, U.S.A, guests can take heart: there's hot cocoa and cookies to add a warm spirit, plus apple slices and apple juice. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates are: Dec. 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18.
Epcot
Candlelight Processional - Held daily at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m., the Candlelight Processional is a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Upcoming presenters are:
Dec. 2 John O'Hurley
Dec. 3 - 5 Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 6 - 8 Anika Noni Rose
Dec. 9 - 11 Andy Garcia
Dec. 12 - 13 To be announced
Dec. 14 - 17 Abigail Breslin
Dec. 18 - 20 Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 21 - 23 Brian Dennehy
Dec. 24 -26 Edward James Olmos
Dec. 27 - 30 Angela Bassett / Courtney B. Vance
Gospel Choir - Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D'Vine Voices will appear through Dec. 26 on the Fountain Stage at 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m.
Holiday storytellers - International holiday traditions unfold throughout World Showcase Nov. 27-Dec. 30 when storytellers such as Pere Noel in France, La Befana in Italy and Santa Claus in The American Adventure share the traditions of the season and spread the message of goodwill. As a "nightcap" to each day, "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" - a kaleidoscope of lasers, lights, fireworks and music - takes on a spirited holiday finale.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights - Bathed in bulbs of brilliance, the Streets of America glow with millions of dancing lights and animated displays through Jan. 4, 2010. Amid gently falling snow, guests will bask in the glow as twirling carousels, melodic angels, colorful wreaths, marching toy soldiers and Santa and his reindeer move to high-energy music and 3-D effects, creating a dazzling symphony for the senses.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade - This whimsical spectacle is a theatrical showcase of characters, floats and puppetry with a holiday world-beat twist. Guests can meet Disney characters decked out in their holiday best at Camp Minnie-Mickey, which also features live seasonal entertainment, holiday photo opportunities and decorative Christmas trees.
Outside the Orlando Theme Parks
Busch Gardens - Christmas on Ice at the Stanleyville Theater.
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ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort - It's rooms full of hand carved Ice. Tag along on Santa's journey, beginning with an encounter with Old Man Winter, through an arctic forest, and into the middle of a Christmas Carnival, complete with a life-size carousel. Next, chill-seekers will explore Santa's ornament room, climb onto his oversized knee, and watch as he and reindeer take flight (yes, the ice slides are back) Then view the Nativity finale, hand carved from crystal clear ice.
Now Snowing in Celebration, Fla. - This "Snowing" event, offers an all new ice rink this year. Now Snowing is a month long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, the Celebration Express train, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
Bok Tower Gardens Christmas at Pinewood - Designers will deck the halls of the 20-room, 1930s Pinewood Estate with elegant and elaborate decorations.
Holiday Lights Zipline Safari - Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida has announced their new Holiday Lights Zipline Safari that takes guests through the Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area fifty‐five feet off the ground amid dancing colorful lights and music.
Wild Wonderland at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo - Millions of twinkling lights and glimmering holiday displays light up the night. Meet Santa and his real reindeer. See a Frozen Forest with crystal animals, trees and dancing fountains set to the sounds of festive music. Hear the jingle bells ring on a special holiday horse-drawn carriage ride.
Silver Spring's Festival of Lights - More than a million twinkling lights and neon displays will be on display throughout the park from dusk until 8:30 p.m. Nightly activities will include Miss Molly's Storytelling (Except Dec. 24) in the Silver River Theater, local choirs on the weekends singing songs of the season, strolling carolers, the famous lighted boat parade, shopping in the Silver Springs specialty stores, and of course don't forget to visit with Santa Clause (through Dec. 24).
Holy Land Experience Festive musicals and engaging presentations unfold throughout the day and help tell the tender story of the birth of the Christ child. All new for 2009 "Eyewitness to His Glory" is the Christmas story as you've never seen it before. Other shows include Come To The Manger, The True Story of St. Nicholas, Ye Olde Christmas Carols and Glorious Impossible.
Light Up UCF - The area's biggest free holiday light show, free outdoor Holiday Film Festival and Orlando's largest outdoor skating rink. For 2009, Light Up UCF is offering all-new rides and attractions including Santa's Village, the Arctic Glide Ice Slide, Kris Kringle's Carousel and McDonald's Ferris Wheel.
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Posted on Tue, Dec 01, 2009 @ 01:16 PM
Busch Entertainment Corp.'s decades-long affiliation with Anheuser-Busch is officially over
The Blackstone Group this morning formally closed on its $2.7 billion purchase of the Orlando-based theme-park company from beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev and immediately renamed the company SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, after its flagship resorts in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio.
"It is one of the world's most widely recognized and respected family travel brands," Jim Atchison, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's president, said in a prepared statement. "SeaWorld has been a brand associated with quality family entertainment since SeaWorld San Diego opened its gates for the first time in March 1964."
Blackstone paid $2.3 billion cash for the company. AB InBev will also get up to $400 million in future returns.
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Posted on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 @ 07:36 AM
Disney World, Universal Studios & SeaWorld Orlando Holiday Season Events
We've recovered from the Halloween sugar rush just in time for the visions of sugar plums to kick in at our theme parks. Some events are under way already, some favorites are coming up, and there are even new offerings out there this year. There's plenty of time to pace yourself. No need to OD on pixie dust and poinsettias right away.
Walt Disney World
Some of the Disney yuletide events already are in place. At Magic Kingdom, guests can see Cinderella Castle undergo a nightly transformation into Castle Dreamlights! (now with exclamation point) mode, a white-light immersion. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is back with its annual full-on assault of choreographed twinkling.
Also underway is the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party series of after-hours, separate ticket events at Magic Kingdom. New to the party this year is A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas! (again with the exclamation point!) featuring Stitch, Buzz Lightyear and Mike Wazowski. Very Merry includes a special holiday parade (toy soldier alert), themed fireworks, free hot cocoa and other shows. Remaining dates are today, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Nov. 20 and 29, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18.
Disney's Animal Kingdom shifts its afternoon parade to a holiday version on Nov. 27 when Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade kicks off. It appears daily through Jan. 3.
Epcot goes into holiday mode Nov. 27 with its Holidays Around the World presentation at World Showcase, which sports an international flair plus a special ending to the IllumiNations display. Candlelight Processional, a mass choir and orchestra backing a narration of the Christmas story, begins that night as well. The first celebrity speaker is scheduled to be Isabella Rossellini.
All Disney holiday events - with the exception of Very Merry - are included in regular park admission.
Universal Orlando
The bulk of Universal's holiday celebration takes place at Universal Studios theme park. New to the lineup this year is a three-weekend concert series at Music Plaza, which will kick off with a performance by holiday megagroup Mannheim Steamroller on Dec. 5. Other artists will be Chris Isaak (Wicked Game) on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole ("Unforgettable") on Dec. 19.
Isaak and Cole will mix holiday songs into their usual playlist. Show times are 7 p.m.
Each concert is preceded by the Macy's Holiday Parade, a collection of balloons and floats imported from the famed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. There should be a Santa Claus sighting as well. The parades are daily from Dec. 5 to Jan. 1.
Three Universal shows get a holiday overlay: Blues Brothers Christmas Show (with snow on Delaney Street), Kidzone Holiday Show and Barney's Christmas Show. The Universal Cinesphere 360 show returns for a six-day stint beginning Dec. 26.
Next door at Islands of Adventure is the park's musical version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which is performed several times a day, beginning Dec. 5. All of these Universal offerings are included in regular park admission.
SeaWorld Orlando
The Polar Express Experience, a pine-scented overlay of the park's Wild Arctic simulator, returns today for its third holiday season, and " Shamu Christmas ... Miracles," starring a killer whale and gospel music, comes back Nov. 27.
But SeaWorld also has three new holiday productions that will debut Nov. 27.
An ice rink will be built at Bayside Stadium, the location for Winter Wonderland on Ice, an ice-skating show. A Muppet-driven show called A Sesame Street Christmas, featuring Elmo and Big Bird, will be at Seaport Theater, and sea lions will continue their comedy antics in Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas. That duo has performed a holiday show before but this will be an all-new production, SeaWorld says.
These attractions are included in regular SeaWorld admission.
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Posted on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @ 06:44 AM
SeaWorld Orlando New & Returning Holiday Christmas Shows
This holiday season, families and friends can celebrate the holidays like never before at SeaWorld Orlando.
Guests can take an exciting trip to the North Pole aboard The Polar Express Experience. Plus, enjoy three all-new shows:
- Winter Wonderland on Ice, an ice-skating spectacular
- Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas, a holiday-themed comedy
- A Sesame Street Christmas, even the little ones can celebrate the spirit of the season with Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street friends
The Polar Express Experience:
November 13 through January 3, SeaWorld's Wild Arctic transforms into the North Pole -- and getting there is half the fun. The Polar Express Experience is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment, inspired by the beloved Caldecott Medal children's book by Chris Van Allsburg about a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
As guests embark on The Polar Express Experience, classic scenes from the movie are recreated in a multi-sensory experience immersing passengers in special lighting, scent, sound and motion effects. Upon arrival at the North Pole, guests will discover a winter wonderland surrounded by holiday cheer and amazing animal encounters.
Winter Wonderland on Ice:
An all-new holiday-themed ice-skating spectacular, Winter Wonderland on Ice, debuts November 27 at SeaWorld's Bayside Stadium and continues select nights through January 3. Christmas comes to life with towering water fountains, magnificent fireworks and some of the most talented skaters in the world as they dazzle and delight families this holiday season.
Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas:
Families can enjoy this all-new Christmas comedy with their favorite loveable sea lions Clyde and Seamore, along with a few mischievous otters and a jolly walrus or two. Clyde and Seamore's Countdown to Christmas runs on select nights November 27 through January 3.
A Sesame Street Christmas:
Celebrate the holidays with friends from Sesame Street at SeaWorld - it's an all-new festive and fun musical celebration, A Sesame Street Christmas. The holidays have arrived, but Abby Cadabby doesn't understand what all the fuss is about ... she's never heard of Christmas. Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street friends gather together to share with her the true spirit of the holiday. Following the show, families can create wonderful memories with their friends from Sesame Street during character meet-and-greets. Families can also enjoy a unique dining experience for the whole family: Elmo and Friends Christmas Breakfast.
Shamu Christmas ... Miracles:
As the winter air cools and the evening stars appear, families can join Shamu for a magnificent holiday show: Shamu Christmas ... Miracles. Shamu Stadium comes alive with bright lights and glowing candles as Christmas carols abound and Shamu splashes to celebrate the holiday season. This very special showing runs on select nights November 27 through January 3.
Makahiki Christmas Luau:
Igniting the spirit of the season is the Makahiki Christmas Luau, a South Seas-style festive celebration including tasty island cuisine keeping with the ancient holiday traditions of the Pacific Islands. Joyful songs of the season are reinterpreted with Polynesian rhythms, music and dance. Makahiki Christmas Luau begins November 13 and continues through January 3 (except December 25). Park admission is not required.
New Year's Eve at SeaWorld:
Families can ring in the New Year at SeaWorld on December 31 with a musical extravaganza including the best in pop, Latin and swing music. At the stroke of midnight, the evening sky will shine even brighter with a vibrant fireworks show to celebrate the festivities.
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Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 @ 07:31 AM
Jungle Jack Hanna at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
The following courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
Celebrity animal expert Jungle Jack Hanna will be appearing at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa, each for a weekend on the wild side. Jungle Jack will be appearing at Busch Gardens this weekend, Nov. 14 and 15 and at SeaWorld on Nov. 21 and 22. He'll will be putting on two shows per day featuring animals from all over the world. His shows at Busch Gardens will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. at SeaWorld.
In addition to the shows, you can get more personal with Hanna during these special events:
Jack Hanna Family Sleepover at Busch Gardens:
Join Jack for a night of family experiences by going behind the scenes and spend the evening enjoying interactive activities while encountering animal nightlife, including an animal encounter hosted by Jack Hanna. Then sleep overnight at an onsite venue and with a continental breakfast the next morning. The sleepover runs 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. each night.
Jack Hanna Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens
Explore the nighttime mysteries of hippos, lions and hyenas under the moon's light. Then, continue on a guided safari expedition, complete with night vision monoculars, on the 65-acre Serengeti Plain. End with a gathering around the bonfire with Jack for tales of African lore.
Breakfast With Jack Hanna at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld
An opportunity to get up close with Jack's furry friends.
To book your reservation for any of the special events, call 888-800-5447. The daily shows are included with park admission.
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Posted on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 @ 07:24 AM
Blackstone Group to Purchase SeaWorld Orlando for up to $2.7 Billion
The Following Article courtesy of
Orlando Attractions MagazineAnheuser-Busch InBev and The Blackstone Group announced today that Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell its entertainment business to Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. for up to $2.7 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone will acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev's wholly owned subsidiary, Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), the second largest entertainment park operator in the United States with approximately 25 million annual visitors
The purchase includes:
* SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida
* Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay, Florida
* Two more SeaWorld parks in San Antonio, Texas and San Diego, California
* Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia
* Other Busch/InBev-owned family entertainment attractions in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
In addition to the new purchase, Blackstone also currently owns 50 percent of the Universal Orlando theme parks. The firm also owns Merlin Entertainments Group, which owns Legoland theme parks, Madame Tussauds Wax Museums, The London Eye and more.
Worlds of Discovery President Jim Atchison made this statement:
"A short time ago, Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P., an investor fund advised by The Blackstone Group, announced that it had reached agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase the company's entertainment park division, Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC). While you may have never heard of BEC, if you are reading these words you know who we are.
"BEC operates 10 Worlds of Discovery - SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Sesame Place, Adventure Island and Water Country USA - some of the best-known and most-loved entertainment parks in the world today. More than 25,000 men and women make up our team. Each is dedicated to providing you the very finest family entertainment experiences and service anywhere.
"For all of us at Worlds of Discovery, this is an exciting development. This new phase in our history is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the principles that have guided us for the last 50 years. This is also our opportunity to make a promise to you. We pledge to deliver an experience that exceeds your expectations; an experience that brings you closer to those you love; an experience that is as enriching as it is thrilling and fun.
"Visit a Worlds of Discovery park. If it isn't everything you hoped it would be, contact us. We'll refund your admission. On behalf of the Worlds of Discovery team, thank you for your interest in our great parks. We hope to see you soon in one of our Worlds of Discovery."
Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev, said:
"Busch Entertainment Corporation is a high performing asset with a world-class management team, but not a core business for Anheuser-Busch InBev. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with a buyer who understands the industry and has a strategic vision for the business. The sale of BEC represents another important milestone in our commitment to de-leverage the company and will also allow us to continue to focus on our core brewing business. "The Blackstone Group is a preeminent private equity firm and we are very happy to have reached an agreement with Blackstone. We have great respect for BEC's management and employees and know they will continue to prosper under Blackstone's ownership."
Joseph Baratta, Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group, said:
"We have long admired the Busch Entertainment Corporation parks. They are the premier collection of entertainment parks in the United States and offer a unique family experience. We are pleased to have the opportunity to acquire this business. We have deep sector experience and look forward to working with the excellent BEC management team to continue to invest in and grow the company."
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Posted on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 @ 06:41 AM
Vacation Packages for Halloween Horror Nights-Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party-SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular
Well the time is almost here in Orland, Florida where all the Theme Parks get geared up for their annual Halloween Events...
Disney World has Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party & SeaWorld Orlando gives you Halloween Spooktacular. Both of these Theme Park attractions are geared for the little ones with costume dress up, trick-or-treating, shows, parades...There is just so much for kids to do that you can't go wrong picking one..
But if you are the fear, gory, want to get the jeepers scared out of you, then Universal Studios annual event Halloween Horror Nights is the mega of all Halloween Spectacles..
Thats why Orlando Discount Tickets USA has put together a few Orlando Vacation Packages for you to choose from when you want to come to Orlando during Halloween...We have some that are just one day and some that are combo and multi-day for the real thrill seekers...
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Posted on Wed, Jul 15, 2009 @ 06:34 AM
Baby Dolphins at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove at SeaWorld is booming with baby Dolphins - just this month, four Atlantic bottlenose Dolphins were born. Above, twelve year-old Clipper, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin at Discovery Cove, swims together with her newborn male calf. The calf will get a name shortly, usually about a month after birth.
Discovery Cove is a family adventure where guests enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel with rays and tropical fish, hand-feed exotic birds and relax on pristine beaches.
Below is a short video of the mom and her calf at SeaWorld Discovery Cove:
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