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Universal Orlando added The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Disney’s Magic Kingdom is busy creating a new expanded Fantasyland. And now SeaWorld Orlando has joined the fun by announcing plans to create two new attractions in 2012 and an entire new “land” with an Antarctic theme in 2013. The additions will be among the biggest expansion plan in SeaWorld history.

The first new attraction, TurtleTrek, will take guests on the life journey of a sea turtle. The attraction will include a pair or aquariums, one filled with manatees and the other filled with sea turtles. After passing through the aquariums, guests will enter a domed, 3-D theater where images of sea turtles will appear to swim around and above those guests.

A second new attraction will be Freshwater Oasis, an exciting new environment to be built at SeaWorld’s sister park, Discovery Cove. Guests can wade through a rainforest spring while small marmoset monkeys play in the surrounding canopy. Guests will then enter a faux sinkhole where they’ll have an opportunity to swim along with Asian river otters.

Each of the new attractions should be open by spring 2012. Meanwhile, SeaWorld also plans to open a completely new area of the park based on the continent of Antarctica. This area will replace the existing Penguin Plaza and allow guests to experience Antarctica through the eyes of a penguin.

SeaWorld Orlando is ready to put a little more flare into its Independence Day events.

The theme park will add more live music to its SeaWorld AfterDark events in honor of America’s birthday celebration. Prior to the July 4 showing of “Reflections,” a fireworks-and-fountains presentation, the 13th Army Band of the Florida National Guard will perform on the stage at Bayside Stadium. The 40-piece band is expected to provide both classic and contemporary musical selections.

After the music, the park’s traditional fireworks show will be extended for the evening and include a patriotic stretch.

In addition to fireworks, SeaWorld offers lots of other “AfterDark” fun, including the “Shamu Rocks” killer whale show and the comedic “Sea Lions Tonite” show. It’s all part of SeaWorld’s summer fun and it’s all included with regular SeaWorld admission. For more park details, please visit www.seaworldorlando.com.

SeaWorld’s sister park, Tampa’s Busch Gardens, also offers up some Independence Day extras. Fireworks will go up on both July 3 and July 4, and the park will remain open until 10 p.m. See www.buschgardens.com for more information.

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There will be plenty of music, food, beverages and fun across Central Florida when SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents their annual Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 - weekends throughout February.

This feel-good music festival and live concert series offers fabulous concerts, great BBQ food and ice-cold beer. It’s your chance to kick back, enjoy the music of your favorite bands, and experience the fun-filled attractions of the theme parks.

Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 kicks off at SeaWorld on Feb. 6 with special guest performer LeAnn Rimes. The fun moves to Busch Gardens on Feb. 7 with a concert starring Dennis DeYoung featuring the music of STYX.

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The Muppets are coming. The Muppets are coming.

Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, FL is preparing to open a new Sesame Street Safari of Fun area, featuring a kid-sized roller coaster, water playelements, a playground and lots of opportunities to take your photo with the ever popular Muppets!

Schedule to open in March, 2010, the new theme park area will boast Air Grover - a new family friendly roller coaster. Geared for children, the coaster will offer big thrills for the little ones, with a 23-foot high hill and hitting speeds up to 23 miles per hour.

Another key attraction to the Sesame Street area includes Bert & Ernie’s Water Hole where kids will enjoy a variety of water jets, dumping buckets and geysers designed for some cool, “splash zone” fun on a hot Central Florida day.

Of course, no Sesame Street attraction would be complete without the Muppets and there will be plenty of potential for meeting and greeting your favorite characters from Big Bird and Elmo to The Count, Bert & Ernie, Cookie Monster and more.

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Ready to escape the winter chill? There’s no better time than now to visit Orlando, FL where sunshine and family fun awaits you.

From world class theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Resort to a wide variety of fast paced water parks and other attractions, Orlando offers fun for the entire family, regardless of age.

You’ll also find championship golf, nearby beaches, lots of amazing shopping and dining options and much more.  Why wait? Now’s the time to book your Orlando fun vacation. Check out the discounts today at www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com.

The New Year has arrived and much of the nation finds itself in the midst of yet another winter’s chill. Snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures can quickly cause “cabin fever” to set in throughout the Midwest and Northeast.

Now, with the holidays past and spring break still just a blip on the future horizon, is a great time to visit Florida – the Sunshine State. And what better place to start your winter thaw than in the centerpiece of Central Florida otherwise known as Orlando, the city beautiful. There’s nothing else quite like a discount Orlando vacation package.

Home to world famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and dozens of other popular attractions, Orlando is truly the theme park capital of the world and a renowned destination any time of year.

Whether you have been to Central Florida a number of times or are simply looking to go for the first time, Orlando is always full of new adventures and surprises. And 2010 is already teeming with big fun and even bigger adventures.

Universal Studios Resort offers up its newest roller coaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. And at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the world is already gearing up for the park’s upcoming grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Meanwhile, Orlando’s newest water park, Aquatica by SeaWorld, recently announced the March opening of an all new ride - Omaka Rocka.

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Tis the season to be jolly in Orlando. Central Florida’s fun-filled theme parks are a popular destination throughout the holiday season and this year is no different. And the parks are sure to provide plenty of opportunity to put you in the holiday spirit!

 SeaWorld Orlando has created a winter wonderland throughout its park with holiday decorations and festive holiday music, not to mention a wide variety of holiday entertainment.

 Youngsters will be delighted with the newest SeaWorld show: A Sesame Street Christmas, a 25-minute funfest featuring favorite characters like Cookie Monster, the Count, Bert & Ernie, Elmo and Big Bird.

 The show celebrates the holiday season as Big Bird and friends teach Abby Cadabby about the joys of Christmas while creating a feeling of good will the year ‘round.

Another new show at SeaWorld is the sea lion comedy adventure: Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas. Those visitors who arrive for the show early will be treated by a short performance by a SeaWorld mime.

There may not be any snow in Orlando, but you will find some ice at SeaWorld as the park’s Winter Wonderland on Ice offers up a real outdoor ice rink complete with a graceful ice skating show. Immediately following the show, SeaWorld lights up the night sky with a fireworks spectacular.

Of course, even Shamu gets in on the Christmas fun with the killer whale show: Shamu Christmas…Miracles. Last but not least, SeaWorld Orlando also brings back its highly popular ride: The Polar Express Experience, based on the best-selling children’s book.

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Looking for a new vacation idea or already planning a trip to Florida for your next vacation?  You can’t visit central Florida without exploring the adventurous attractions of Orlando – the theme park capital of the world.  Between Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, the whole family will be entertained.  Let your vacation get magical at Disney, meet Mickey and take a tour of the Magic Kingdom. Explore the marine life at SeaWorld where you can also meet Shamu and ride the epic new Manta coaster. Or jump into the action of a movie production set at Universal Studios and ride the all-new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster.  Florida vacation packages ensure non-stop fun at an affordable price.

If you’re looking for a new experience visit SeaWorld Orlando, the world’s leading marine adventure park. Manta is an all-new thrill ride that just premiered at SeaWorld. The exciting new coaster hits speeds up to 60 mph while sending riders gliding over sea and thru the sky. Inspired by the park’s rays, guests ride face down with their back to the belly of the giant ray-shaped coaster train. Waiting in line gets you pumped up for the ride as the Manta queue features a tropical exhibit featuring hundreds of rays and other ocean creatures, enhancing the underwater feel of the ride. Get the perfect mix of entertainment with Orlando theme park packages, offered at affordable prices to ensure that your Orlando trip is everything you dreamed of and more.

Vacationing at SeaWorld Orlando is ideal for both children and adults alike. Animal lovers can enjoy the world’s premiere marine adventure park featuring 200 acres of attractions. Get up close to these animals for an unforgettable experience through SeaWorld Orlando’s many shows, rides and exhibits. Touch the stingrays, get splashed by Shamu, laugh at SeaWorld’s popular Sea Lion comedy show, glide like a giant ray on SeaWorld’s new Manta coaster ride, and experience a fabulous penguin exhibit. Orlando Theme Park Vacations offers discount vacation packages that can include discount SeaWorld tickets. See what other parks have to offer with an all day admission combo ticket for SeaWorld with either Busch Gardens or Aquatica – at equally affordable prices.