SeaWorld Orlando
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| Slogan | The Voyage Begins... |
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| Location | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 28°24′39″N 81°27′45″W / 28.41083°N 81.46250°W / 28.41083; -81.46250Coordinates: 28°24′39″N 81°27′45″W / 28.41083°N 81.46250°W / 28.41083; -81.46250 |
| Theme | Conservation and the Ocean |
| Owner | SeaWorld Entertainment |
| Opened | December 15, 1973[1] |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Rides | |
| Total | 13 |
| Roller coasters | 5 |
SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, and marine-life based zoological park, in Orlando, Florida. It is owned and operated by SeaWorld Entertainment. When combined with its neighbor Discovery Cove and Aquatica, it forms Seaworld Parks and Resorts Orlando, an entertainment complex consisting of the three parks and many neighboring hotels. In 2013, SeaWorld Orlando hosted an estimated 5.1 million guests, ranking it the tenth most visited amusement park in the United States and nineteenth worldwide.[2]
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Park layout[edit]
As of Summer 2014, Seaworld Orlando has been separated into different areas, called "seas".[3] Each with a unique themed element. Starting at the lower center and continuing clockwise they are:
Port of Entry: The main entrance of the park features a Florida-inspired theme with lush tropical landscaping and a large artificial freshwater marina with a Shamu-themed iconic lighthouse. It is the guests gateway to the many seas of Seaworld.[3]
Sea of Shallows: This area showcases most of the shallow water sea animal exhibits at the park as well as the Dolphin Theater. In addition, the Manta rollercoaster travels through this section and Turtle Trek, a dome theater show also reside here. All of the Key West at SeaWorld area is inside of the Sea of Shallows. It is designed to mimic the appearance of the city of Key West, Florida with architecture and landscaping reminiscent of the area. Animal exhibits in this portion of the park include cownose rays, southern stingrays, green sea turtles, hawksbill sea turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, greater flamingos, West Indian manatees, American alligators, Bottlenose dolphins, and brown pelicans. The stingray and dolphin habitats offer opportunities for guests to feed the animals.[3]
Sea of Legends: The Sea of Legends is dedicated to the mysterious myths and other tales told about the sea. Journey to Atlantis, a boat ride with roller-coaster elements, bases its story from the legend of the lost city of Atlantis. Next to the gift shop there is an aquarium with animals in an environment made to look like Atlantis. Also found here is Kraken, a floorless roller-coaster where the rider plays the part of the Kraken racing through the ocean.[3]
Sea of Ice: Sea of Ice, originally named Antarctica, is themed around the Antarctic continent. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is the sole attraction in this area. It is a dark ride where the guests follow young penguin on a journey home after a harsh storm. The ride exits into the penguin exhibit area.[3]
Sea of Delight
Sea of Delight includes a sub-area named The Waterfront, which resembles a seaside Mediterranean village. The majority of the parks restaurants are here as well as many shops. The park's Sky Tower ride is also here, it was integrated into the theme of The Waterfront village when the area opened in 2003. The only land animal show at the park, Pets Ahoy, is located here inside of the Seaport Theater. Outside of the Waterfront is where the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium viewing area stands.[3]
Sea of Mystery: The Sea of Mystery is a less themed area compared to the others in Seaworld. It houses the shark underwater viewing and the Shark's Underwater Grill. The Nautilus Theater, showing Cirque du Soleil style shows, and Sea Garden, up close animal area, also are located here.<[3]
Sea of Fun: Formerly Shamu's Happy Harbor, Sea of Fun, is a children's area hosted by Shamu, the park's killer whale mascot. The area is located adjacent to Shamu Stadium and features family activities including Shamu Express (a junior rollercoaster), a net climbing structure, and a water play area.[4] Signage here still refers to it as Shamu's Happy Harbor, although management and the map use the updated name.[3]
Sea of Power: Sea of Power is host area of the Seaworld's iconic killer whale shows. The Shamu Stadium is located in the center with the Wild Arctic indoor pavilion nextdoor. Wild Arctic is a combined attraction which includes a motion simulator followed by an indoor animal exhibit hosting Beluga whales, Pacific walrus, harbor seals, and formerly Polar bears. During the Christmas holiday season, Wild Arctic is transformed into the Polar Express Experience based on the Warner Bros. film of the same name. Guests ride the Polar Express to the North Pole where Santa Claus waits to greet them. Shamu Stadium currently hosts one Ocean" as its main show with "Shamu Celebration: Light up the Night" and "Shamu Christmas Miracles" showing seasonally.[3]
Attractions[edit]
SeaWorld Orlando has many live shows and attractions including rides and animal exhibits. one of these attractions actually combine the two, with both a ride component and a separate animal exhibit.
Rides and attractions[edit]
| # | Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | Mako | 2016 (Under Construction) | An upcoming hypercoaster named after the fastest species of shark in the oceans. Dubbed the longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster in the Orlando area. |
| 1 | Kraken | 2000 | A floorless roller coaster themed after the legend of the Kraken sea monster. |
| 2 | Manta | 2009 | A flying roller coaster and aquarium exhibit featuring rays, sea dragons and other species. |
| 3 | Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin | 2013 | A themed area headlined by a motion-based trackless dark ride featuring live penguin exhibits. |
| 4 | Journey to Atlantis | 1998 | An indoor boat ride with roller coaster elements themed to the mythical Atlantis. |
| 5 | Shamu Express | 2006[5] | A Zierer family roller coaster with cars themed as Shamu. |
| 6 | Sky Tower | 1973 | 400-foot tall rotating Gyro tower. |
| 7 | Wild Arctic | 1992 | An indoor series of exhibits featuring beluga whales, walruses, harbor seals, and formerly polar bears, that is designed to resemble a research station in the Arctic Ocean. Guests can take a motion-simulated helicopter journey to the exhibit, or may bypass the ride and watch the film without the motion and proceed directly to the exhibit. |
| 8 | Turtle Trek | 2012 | An outdoor/indoor exhibit featuring sea turtles, West Indian manatees, and American alligators. The highlight of the exhibit is a theater dome where a 3D computer-animated film details the average journey of a sea turtle. The theater is a 360° dome with 3D content completely surrounded the audience. The theater and media was developed by Falcon's Treehouse, LLC. |
| 9 | Sea Carousel | 2007[6] | A carousel themed with caricatured marine mammals and fish. |
| 10 | Jazzy Jellies | 2006[5] | A balloon tower style ride that lifts up and spins controlled by riders with a disk. |
| 11 | Swishy Fishies | 2006[5] | A spinning teacup ride themed with fish. |
| 12 | Ocean Commotion | 2007[6] | A Rockin' Tug ride. |
| 13 | The Flying Fiddler | 2007[6] | A kiddie crab-themed Frog Hopper-style freefall attraction. |
| 14 | Paddle Boats | 1978 | Flamingo-themed paddle boats that can travel all around the park's central lake. Additional fee is required. |
| 15 | Net Climb | 2006[7] | A four story net climb play area with tire swings and slides. |
Live entertainment[edit]
| # | Name | Opened | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Shamu Stadium | 1984 | The seven-million gallon home to the park's 7 killer whales. The park's current production is One Ocean, which is joined by the seasonal Shamu's Celebration: Light Up The Night and Shamu Christmas Miracles night shows. |
| 15 | The Whale and Dolphin Stadium | 1984 | Features dolphins, macaws and an Andean condor in Blue Horizons, which also adds human acrobats and divers. False killer whales were once part of the show until the eventual death of the park's two specimens.[8] Four rescued pilot whales are also housed here and can be seen occasionally during the preshow (about 15-20 mins before the show) for Blue Horizons.[9] |
| 16 | The Sea Lion and Otter Theater | 1990 | Hosts "Clyde and Seamore," a pair of California sea lions in the comical presentation Clyde and Seamore's Sea Lion High. Otters and a Pacific walrus also partake in the show. This production is joined by the seasonal show Sea Lions Tonight which is a comedic production that pokes fun at other attractions at the park. The venue formally presented Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island. |
| 17 | Bayside Stadium | 1983 | Formerly hosted water skiing shows on the park's central lagoon. Today, the stage is used for SeaWorld's numerous music concert series and other special events as well as the official viewing area for the seasonal Reflections firework show. |
| 18 | The Nautilus Theatre | 1995 | An acrobatic show similar in style and presentation to the works of Cirque du Soleil. |
| 19 | Seaport Theatre | 1998 | Features dogs, cats, and other animals that have been rescued from local animal shelters in Pets Ahoy!. This venue is also home to Abby's Treasure Hunt. |
| 20 | Seafire Inn | 2001 | Is both a restaurant and a theatre in the style of a dinner theatre. This venue was home to the Makahiki Luau until its closure in 2010.. |
| 21 | Reflections | 2006 | A seasonal firework show on the park's central lagoon featuring fireworks, dancing fountains, and mist screens synchronized and inspired by the musical soundtracks of the park's shows and attractions. The show was formerly called Mistify. During the Holidays, there is a Holiday Reflections. |
Animal exhibits[edit]
- Shark Encounter, which features an underwater tunnel and a wide array of sharks, stingrays, barracuda, and venomous fish. At Sharks Underwater Grill, guests can dine while observing the sea life in the main exhibit tank.
- Pacific Point Preserve, home to the park's sea lions and seals.
- Dolphin Cove, an outdoor exhibit where guests can touch Bottlenose Dolphins.
- Stingray Lagoon, a covered exhibit where guests can touch stingrays.
- Dolphin Nursery, a covered exhibit where new-born Bottlenose Dolphins reside.
- Flamingo Point, an outdoor exhibit where flamingos are exhibited.
- Pelican Preserve, an outdoor exhibit where brown pelicans are exhibited.
- Shamu Underwater Viewing, a covered, outdoor exhibit that gives guests and up close, below the surface look at SeaWorld's killer whales.
Animal Inventory[edit]
Bottlenose dolphins[edit]
Please note that the dolphins rotate around the park between the nursery, cove, and stadium
- Dolphin Cove: Lily (F), Jenever (F), Calla (F), Oscar (M), Tiger (M), Jag (M), Neo (M), Alpha (M), Nate (M), Scott (M), Potter (M), Jackson (M), Schooner (M), Liko (M), Nueces (F), Turk (M), Soleil (F), Roka (M), Gus (M), Haley (F), and Aurora (F).
- Dolphin Nursery: Tasha (F), Ariel (F), Griffith (F), Naia (F), Yar (F), Starla (F), Gertrude (F), Sparrow (F), Tinker (F), NIgel (M), and Archer (M).
- Dolphin Stadium: Starbuck (M), Phil (M), Clyde (M), Bubba (M), Baretta (M), Alejandro (M), Marble (M), Frankie (F), Damara (F), Gala (F).
Short-Finned Pilot Whales[edit]
Please note that the pilot whales are only on display before some Blue Horizons shows about 15–20 minutes before and during the Majesty of the sea segment of Blue Horizons.
- Whale and Dolphin Stadium: Fredi (F), Ace (M), Ava (F), and Piper (F)
Belugas[edit]
- Wild Arctic: Aurek (M), Maple (F), and Whisper (F).
Orcas[edit]
Controversies[edit]
In February 2010, during a training session, one of the Orca whales Tilikum pulled trainer Dawn Brancheau into the water and ultimately killed her.[10] An autopsy determined that Brancheau's death was attributed to blunt force trauma and drowning; injuries included her scalp being removed and her left arm being severed below the shoulder.[11] In August 2010, The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited SeaWorld of Florida LLC for three safety violations, following the death of an animal trainer in February. The total penalty was $75,000 and SeaWorld was required to keep a barrier between its trainers and the whales during shows.[12][13] This animal was one of the three killer whales responsible for an earlier 1991 trainer death at Sealand Vancouver.[14][15]
Attendance[edit]
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | Worldwide rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,926,000 [16] | 5,800,000 [17] | 5,100,000 [18] | 5,202,000 [18] | 5,358,000 [2] | 5,090,000 [2] | 4,683,000[19] | 22 |
Aquatica[edit]
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