Theme Park Attractions at SeaWorld Orlando

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View live alligators.

Notes
Located near the Manatee Rescue.

Tips
Check the feeding times when you arrive and plan to be in the area well in advance of when the feeder booths open.

Description
Theatrical spectacular unites sea and sky with visions of Broadway as it showcases majestic animals, spirited performers and exotic birds. A young girl's vivid imagination sets the stage for an extravaganza of graceful dolphins, ominous false killer whales and a rainbow of exotic birds including blue and gold macaws, blue-throated macaws, a flock of sun conures and an Andean condor.

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"Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island" stars the park's hilarious sea lions, otters and walrus in a swashbuckling adventure and a sensational tale of lost loot, pirate plunder and misadventure on the high seas.

Notes
Located at the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium. There are many seats marked "Soak Zone." Do not sit in this area unless you and your belongings are prepared to get very wet.

Tips
Arrive early (up to 45 minutes) to enjoy the pre-show. Watch as unsuspecting guests are greeted and interact with one of the show's characters.

Description
SeaWorld's prankster-loving pinnipeds Clyde and Seamore put a comical twist on some of their favorite holiday moments in this holiday-themed show.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

Description
At "Dolphin Cove" guests can touch and feed playful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins -- an
unforgettable experience at any age.

Tips
Check the feeding times when you arrive and plan to be in the area well in advance of when the feeder booths open.

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"Dolphin Nursery" is home to dolphin mothers and their newborn calves.

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Guests can test their rock climbing skills or jump on a trampoline.

Notes
Not included in admission. Requires additional fee.

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Be surrounded by marine life in this unique aquarium located in the Golden Seahorse gift shop next to Journey to Atlantis.

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An edge-of-your-seat water-coaster -- part water ride, part roller coaster -- thrill ride that plunges guests into the middle of a clash for the lost city of Atlantis. Riders encounter spine-tingling thrills, including two of the steepest, wettest and fastest drops to be found at any theme park in the world.

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Journey to Atlantis transports guests through a dark, tall building with sharp turns, high speeds, and sudden drops and stops. Riders will get very wet and possibly soaked.

Description
Orlando's tallest and only floorless roller coaster - is themed after a massive, mythological underwater beast unleashed from the depths of the sea. Riders' feet dangle as they travel in open-sided seats, riding on a pedestal above the track at speeds of 65 mph to heights of more than 140 feet.

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Kraken is a floorless roller coaster with a 151 foot tall lift, steep drops, sharp turns, speeds up to 65 miles per hour and seven inversions including two vertical loops, cobra roll, zero gravity roll, a diving loop, and a flat spin. The seats are open-sided and ride on a pedestal high above the track. Riders' feet dangle and no coaster car surrounds them.

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"Manatee Rescue" submerges guests in the beautiful underwater world of the endangered Florida manatee. All of the manatees in this habitat have been rescued by SeaWorld's animal rescue team, and those who become healthy enough will be returned to their natural habitat. The attraction was named best new zoological exhibit in the country by The American Zoological Association (AZA).

Notes
Try out interactive work stations. Kids see how a manatee grinds its food at Manatee Rescue®.

Description
PREVIEW! SeaWorld Orlando's next big attraction, Manta is a flying coaster with riders laying face-down, providing the sensation of gliding through the air. The ride is to be highly themed, equal parts thrill ride and animal attraction.

Manta is the next generation of SeaWorld thrills. Taking you on an extraordinary journey of "seeing to being," this all-new breed of mega-attraction combines the best of the sea and the sky, immersing you in the beautiful and mysterious world of rays, then taking you for a flying roller coaster thrill ride aboard the biggest ray of them all, the manta. You'll glide, speed, soar and spin headfirst like a ray on an experience that only SeaWorld could create.

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Scheduled to open May 22, 2009!

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"Pacific Point Preserve" is home to California sea lions and harbor seals. The 2 1/2 acre naturalistic setting duplicates the rocky Northern Pacific coast.

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"Penguin Encounter" is home to more than 200 penguins and puffins. Featuring six species of penguins -- king, gentoo, adelie, macaroni, chinstrap and rockhopper -- the animal habitat is kept at a chilly 30 degrees and the water an icy 45 degrees. Six thousand pounds of snow fall daily inside the naturalistic habitat, which is reminiscent of the Antarctic's rocky cliffs and frigid waters. Guests ride a 120-foot-long moving walkway through the frozen wonderland to watch the playful birds cavort both above, and under the water.

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Hundreds of penguins and alcids swim, glide and dive in a chilly naturalistic habitat. A moving walkway moves guests along the window to view
penguins. Light levels inside the Penguin Encounter are adjusted in accordance with the light levels in the Antarctic.

Tips
Check out the question and answer session at the Penguin Encounter®. A penguin expert answers questions while feeding and interacting with the penguins inside the icy habitat. One lucky guest who answers a special question correctly will go behind the scenes. Q & A session may be cancelled without notice.

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"Pets Ahoy!" is a comical show featuring the talents of a menagerie of dogs, cats, birds, rats, skunks, pot-belly pigs, and other animals performing a series of uproarious and amazing skits. Most impressive is the fact that nearly all of the fabulous four-legged celebs were rescued from animal shelters before they found their fame at SeaWorld.

Notes
Located at the Seaport Theatre

Description
SeaWorld's popular sea lion comedy duo takes the laughs into the night as they star in "Clyde and Seamore Present Sea Lions Tonight." Hilarious hijinks ensue in this all-new evening show as park's talented sea lions, otters and walrus parody other favorite SeaWorld shows.

Notes
Located at the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium. Seaonal Showtimes. See guidemap.

Tips
This attraction is part of the SeaWorld at Night event held during the summer season, featuring Shamu Rocks, Bayside Ski Jam, Mistify, and Sea Lions Tonight.

Description
"Shark Encounter" takes guests underwater, surrounding them with the spine-chilling denizens of the deep, including eels, barracuda, venomous fish, and sharks. The 60-foot shark tunnel in SeaWorld's Terrors of the Deep attraction is formed of acrylic panels weighing up to 5,000 pounds, and able to support the pressure of more than 500 tons of water.

Notes
This is a walk-through exhibit with access to all areas. A moving walkway is the designated exit of Shark Encounter. The 60-foot shark tunnel in SeaWorld's Shark Encounter attraction is formed of acrylic panels weighing up to 5,000 pounds each and able to support the pressure of more than 500 tons of water.

Description
Get an up-close view and a chance to hand-feed stingrays.

Tips
Check the feeding times when you arrive and plan to be in the area well in advance of when the feeder booths open.

Description
View endangered and threatened species of turtles.

Notes
Located near the Key West areas of the park.

Description
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.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

Tips
Following the show, families can create wonderful memories with their friends from Sesame Street during character meet-and-greets.

Description
"The Anheuser-Busch Hospitality Center" features free samples of Anheuser-Busch products.

Notes
Available to guests 21 years or older with valid ID.

Description
Try out video and skill games.

Notes
Not included in admission. Requires extra fee.

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An all-new nighttime, lakeside celebration where skiing meets soaring. Imagine walking into Bayside Stadium and being drawn into a concert where the performers are skiers and the water's the stage. Stunt kites towed by fast-moving wave runners perform incredible maneuvers to a backdrop of fireworks in the sky. SeaWorld is throwing a feel good celebration that invites you to put your mind on hold and enjoy the ride.

Notes
Seaonal Showtimes. See guidemap.

Tips
This attraction is part of the SeaWorld at Night event held during the summer season, featuring Shamu Rocks, Bayside Ski Jam, Mistify, and Sea Lions Tonight.

Description
From Hollywood to Broadway, "Believe" is an extraordinary production that will inspire guests to believe in themselves by blending new killer whale behaviors with elaborate set pieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia. "Believe" is a revolutionary production that features SeaWorld's entire family of majestic killer whales performing awe-inspiring choreography to an original musical score. The elaborate 3-story set features an 80-foot-wide whale tail designed exclusively for this show as well as four rotating panoramic LED screens and nearly 100 speakers.

Notes
Located at Shamu® Stadium. Avoid seating marked "soak zone" if you do not want to get wet or have expensive camera equipment, eletronic devices, or jewelry. Level of wetness varies from getting splashed to getting soaked. Experienced "soak zoners" often have ponchos handy.

Tips
Bring a waterproof camera to capture great action shots of kids in the "Shamu Soak Zone"!

Description
Learn how the finest ingredients are used to brew Budweiser, the top selling beer in the world! Taste a variety of Anheuser-Busch beers.

Notes
Available to guests 21 years or older with valid ID.

Tips
Courses can fill up quickly during peak seasons. Sign up in advance at the Anheuser-Busch Hospitality Center.

Description
"Clydesdale Hamlet" is home to SeaWorld's world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Guests can enjoy the majestic eight-horse hitch as it is meticulously prepared for parades through the park. During daily posing and petting sessions, guests can have their photos taken with a Clydesdale.

Description
NEW SHOW! This new pirate-themed show featuring your favorite Sesame Street characters adds yet another option to SeaWorld's child-friendly options.

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Presented at the Bayside Stadium through Lsbor Day.

Description
"Shamu's Happy Harbor" is an expansive 5-acre play area that kids can explore. Four stories of nets, tunnels, splashy water maze and slippery slides! Also includes the "Shamu Express," SeaWorld's first kid-friendly roller coaster. Two other pint-sized additions include "Jazzy Jellies" and "Swishy Fishies".

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SeaWorld invites you to experience the power and beauty of our Shamu family in an all new holiday celebration... Shamu Christmas - Miracles. You'll be immersed in a festive atmosphere of sight and sound, where thrilling holiday music soars throughout the night as Shamu helps us tell a story of reflection and understanding... of peace and friendship... of the everyday miracles that surround us. From the sweeping vocal majesty of our choir to the heart-pounding excitement you've come to expect, Shamu Christmas - Miracles takes you and your family on a wonderful new voyage into the heart of the holidays.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

Tips
Located at Shamu® Stadium. Avoid seating marked "soak zone" if you do not want to get wet or have expensive camera equipment, eletronic devices, or jewelry. Level of wetness varies from getting splashed to getting soaked. Experienced "soak zoners" often have ponchos handy.

Description
New for the summer! Combine the raw energy and technical glitz of a rock concert with the majesty of a live animal show at SeaWorld! Shamu Rocks is a multi-dimensional show unlike any you've seen before. Inspired by the hit songs of Savage Garden, KISS, Jennifer Lopez and Van Halen, Shamu and a team of skilled trainers will wow you with creative and dramatic behaviors that blend flash with splash. Add a colossal three-story tail fluke set flanked by four 20-foot wide rotating LED screens, special effect lighting and nearly 100 massive speakers... and you've set the stage for one whale of a show!

Notes
Seaonal Showtimes. See guidemap. Located at Shamu® Stadium. Avoid seating marked "soak zone" if you do not want to get wet or have expensive camera equipment, eletronic devices, or jewelry. Level of wetness varies from getting splashed to getting soaked. Experienced "soak zoners" often have ponchos handy.

Tips
This attraction is part of the SeaWorld at Night event held during the summer season, featuring Shamu Rocks, Bayside Ski Jam, Mistify, and Sea Lions Tonight.

Description
After the show, view killer whales from the underwater viewing tank.

Notes
Located at Shamu® Stadium.

Description
As the train's whistle blows, guest embark on an adventure as they board The Polar Express Experience to the North Pole. Classic scenes from the movie are recreated in a multi-sensory experience immersing passengers in special lighting, scent, sound and motion effects. Upon arrival guests find themselves within a winter wonderland surrounded by holiday cheer, graceful beluga whales, powerful polar bears and giant walruses. they will delight in the smell of Christmas cookies filling the air and bright lights glistening on a festive towering tree as families greet Santa and share in a magical moment.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

Tips
Don't miss this makeover of the Wild Arctic, as it's only available during the holiday season and only until January 3rd!

Description
Guests are taken on a thrilling, motion-based flight over the frozen North where they are enveloped in the beauty, exhilaration and danger of Arctic exploration. Stepping from the simulated jetcopter experience they enter a frozen wonderland with live beluga whales, walruses, harbor seals and polar bears.

Notes
Try out interactive work stations. Kids can test their lung power against a walrus in Wild Arctic®.

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SeaWorld paints the night in jewels of water, ice, and light during an all-new ice skating spectacular. Bayside Stadium, the five-thousand seat lakefront venue, is transformed into a holiday wonderland select evenings during the season. Christmas comes to life on a stage of ice as some of the most talented skaters in the world dazzle and delight. With towering fountains of water dancing on the lake and fireworks lighting up the night sky, SeaWorld's Christmas ice skating show is a don't miss experience for the holidays.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

Description
An inflatable structure that allows guests to jump and play.

Notes
Guests must be at least 35" but less than 54" to enter the Air Bounce.

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An inflatable structure that allows guests to jump and play.

Notes
Guests must be 42" or under to participate. No hand-held infants.

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An interactive play area designed as a ship.

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No hand-held infants.

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Jellyfish-themed samba tower ride. "Jazzy Jellies" will lift and spin families in jellyfish-themed seats.

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A small net climb play area.

Notes
Guests must be 42" or under to participate. No hand-held infants.

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Three levels of nets, platforms, tubes, and slides for guests to climb and interact.

Notes
No hand-held infants.

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NEW! Now open, this new attraction features a 19-foot tugboat that will take you on a swinging ride, gently rocking back-and-forth and whirling side-to-side.

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An interactive water play area.

Notes
No hand-held infants.

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A sand-filled play area.

Notes
Guests must be 42" or under to participate. No hand-held infants.

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NEW! Now open, this new attraction features 65 colorful sea creatures on a marine-themed carousel, topped by a 45-foot wide pink octupus, that "floats" up and down as you revolve to the sounds of the sea.

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Family-oriented roller coaster. Themed after SeaWorld's famous killer whale, the "Shamu Express" will gently thrill 28 children and parents in killer whale-themed cars down more than 850 feet of track at 26 mph.

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A waterspout-themed tea cup ride. "Swishy Fishies" lets adventurous youngsters sit in themed seats while they spin around a giant waterspout.

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NEW! Now open, this new attraction features a giant fiddler crab that lifts you over 20 feet in the air before bringing you down in a series of surprising drops.

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A four-sided vinyl structure which guests climb via a rope.

Notes
Guests must be 48" or under to participate. No hand-held infants.

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The Christmastide holiday fountain show features dancing water fountains and light set to Christmas music.

Notes
Only presented on select days during the holiday season.

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"Fusion" is a high-energy celebration of surf, sand and sky. This show features stunt kites, bird flights and championship-caliber water sports all set to an exhilarating world music beat.

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Located at Bayside Stadium

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Located at Voyagers and Seafire Inn

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"Mistify" is a nighttime finale on SeaWorld's center lake and features larger-than-life marine creatures on 60-foot mist screens, 100-foot fountains, flames on water and dazzling fireworks.

Notes
Seaonal Showtimes. See guidemap.

Tips
This attraction is part of the SeaWorld at Night event held during the summer season, featuring Shamu Rocks, Mistify, Sea Lions Tonight and Blue Horizons at Night.

Description
"Odyssea" is a 30-minute spectacle combining gravity-defying acrobatic feats, lively music and dazzling special effects within a set that transports guests into an underwater world filled with wonder and fantasy.

Notes
Acrobatic circus-like show located at the Nautilus Theater

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Pearl Diving

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The Paddle Boats attraction consists of individual, free floating, flamingo-shaped, boats. The attraction is available for an additional charge, for a thirty (30) minute period. The boats are paddled with foot pedals similar to a bicycle and guided individually with a tiller.

Notes
Not included in admission price. One rider
must be able to reach the pedals and pedal the
boat sufficiently (56"). All riders must wear a
properly fitted and secured life jacket.

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Sky Tower is a slow moving, rotating, elevator capsule that provides guests with a scenic overview of SeaWorld Orlando and the surrounding area. Guests entering the 58 seat cabin are asked to stay seated at all times.

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The ride is six minutes long and requires an additional charge.