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SeaWorld Orlando is a marine-themed park in south-central Orange County, Fla., owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Corp., a division of Anheuser-Busch Cos. The 200+ acre park opened in 1973 and last year had had a reported attendance of 5.7 million visitors and a total employment of approximately 5,000. SeaWorld features shows, hands-on exhibits, aquariums, rides, restaurants and stores.The signature show stars a killer whale known as Shamu. Rides range from several designed for small children to Central Florida's tallest and fastest roller coaster, Kraken. SeaWorld and its animal care specialists also are known for their marine animal rescue and conservation efforts, most notably to save manatees an...
SeaWorld Orlando is a marine-themed park in south-central Orange County, Fla., owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Corp., a division of Anheuser-Busch Cos. The 200+ acre park opened in 1973 and last year had had a reported attendance of 5.7 million visitors and a total employment of approximately 5,000. SeaWorld features shows, hands-on exhibits, aquariums, rides, restaurants and stores.The signature show stars a killer whale known as Shamu. Rides range from several designed for small children to Central Florida's tallest and fastest roller coaster, Kraken. SeaWorld and its animal care specialists also are known for their marine animal rescue and conservation efforts, most notably to save manatees and dolphins.
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If you go: Central Florida theme park deals
If you go Here's a selection of Central Florida attractions offering reduced prices: Aquatica: Off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; Pick Two combined pass for Florida residents to any two "Worlds of Discovery"...Tags: Florida, Adults, Tourism and Leisure, Interstate 4, State Budgets
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Theme Park Rangers: Palm-sized GPS holds secrets to navigating through SeaWorld
Orlando SentinelI'm traveling solo at SeaWorld Orlando when a little voice beckons, "In 100 feet, turn right." Communication from the great beyond? Too close to a Nextel customer? Nope, it's a woman's voice coming from Shamu's Smartguide, the park's hand-held GPS...Tags: Key West, Labor Day, Nature
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Rescued days-old manatee calf being reared at SeaWorld
Sentinel Staff WriterA female manatee calf rescued near Ormond Beach on Wednesday is being reared at SeaWorld Orlando. State wildlife officials rescued the 21-pound orphan, thought to be a few days old and one of the smallest ever rescued. SeaWorld rescued two orphaned...Tags: Nature
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Less money, all of the fun: Families try 'stay-cations'
Sentinel Staff WriterThis summer could have been an instruction booklet on how to kill vacations. Take record-high fuel prices, tack on airport hassles, surround with economic angst and you've built the season of "stay-cation," a travel-industry buzzword that means...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, California, Kissimmee, Gaylord Palms Resort, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Eat all day for one price at Busch Parks
Sentinel Staff WriterSeaWorld Orlando and other Busch Entertainment Corp. theme parks are introducing dining plans that allow patrons to eat all day for one price. Introduced with little fanfare this month, Busch's "All-Day Dining Deal allows visitors to SeaWorld, Busch...Tags: Aquatica
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Lost at SeaWorld? Shamu GPS can help
Sentinel ColumnistI'm traveling solo at SeaWorld Orlando when a little voice beckons "In 100 feet, turn right." Communication from the great beyond? Too close to a Nextel customer? Nope, it's a woman's voice coming from Shamu's Smartguide, the park's hand-held GPS unit...Tags: Key West, Labor Day
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Celebrities join fight against Type 1 diabetes
Sentinel Medical WriterNearly 3,000 family members and children with Type 1 diabetes will be in town starting today to learn how to better manage the blood-sugar condition. A former Miss America, a renowned ballerina, an Ironman triathlete and a former NBA player are among...Tags: National Basketball Association, Diseases
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Taking the kids – When they have Autism
A marketing publication of the Sun-Sentinel CompanyWherever six-year-old Lennon Gunn goes -- even to Germany to visit his dad -- he's got his wooden-handled spatula in hand. His mom doesn't mind a bit and even carries spares. "It starts the dialog," says Shannon Gunn, who tells everyone she meets who...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Family, Walt Disney World Resort, New York University
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Cosmetology Educators meet in Orlando
Sentinel Staff WriterBeauty experts are convening in Orlando this weekend. The Cosmetology Educators Association begins its annual conference Saturday at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld. The event, which is expected to attract authors, stylists, bloggers and...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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Devoted theme-park goers visit attractions hundreds or thousands of times
Sentinel Staff WriterAcross Central Florida's theme parks are hundreds of rides, shows and attractions -- and the people who love them. A lot. We're talking hundreds and even thousands of visits or viewings. Five Central Floridians share their tales of unusual attraction...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Gardens and Parks, Nature, Tourism and Leisure, Theme Park Vacations
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