Tilikum, the killer whale at the center of the 2013 documentary “Blackfish” passed away at the age of 36 this past weekend. The 544 kilogram (12,000-pound) whale was at one time a huge favourite of SeaWorld guests. Many have strong opinions about SeaWorld and the animals being kept there. This post is not about that […]
SeaWorld Summer Soak Party
Great news for those of you planning to visit SeaWorld Orlando this summer! SeaWorld will be hosting a daily Summer Soak Party July 22nd – August 14th from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Bayside Stadium. Guests can enjoy “playful sprinklers and rain curtains”, DJs, dancers, and food discounts. They will be offering $3 bottled beers and $3 Shamu ice cream bars, […]
Time to Get Aquatic at Aquatica Orlando!
We all know Florida has numerous theme parks with thrilling rides and character meet and greets. What happens if you wake up one morning and think “I really would love to have a chill out day but still have entertainment for my group/kids.” Well fear not, Aquatica Orlando is here! Aquatica is one of the newer additions […]
The Curse Is Coming!
The Curse is getting closer! Busch Gardens’ Cobra’s Curse is well on its way to being completed. An official opening date for this ride has not been announced but its debut will be sometime in 2016, and it has been advised that the work is right on schedule. Could we possibly see a summer debut of […]
SeaWorld Orlando Partners with Guy Harvey
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a new partnership with conservationist Guy Harvey in an effort to promote shark conservation. The prime focus will be SeaWorld’s new roller coaster the Mako, named after one of the ocean’s fastest known sharks. The Mako is scheduled to open in SeaWorld Orlando on June 10th. The goal of the partnership is to further SeaWorld’s mission […]
Magical DIStractions Weekly Recap
It was a fairly hopping week at Magical DIStractions and we’d hate for you to miss any of the action! To make sure you are in the know when it comes to all things Disney, check out all the articles and breaking news stories our DIStracted authors cooked up for you this week. We started […]
Mako is Soaring at SeaWorld!
Magical DIStractions readers, I’m here to share some updates on SeaWorld’s newest ride Mako. Set to open this summer, Mako is now up and running! Hold your horses! Although the ride is in full working order, it is still in testing mode and the park is making sure that the cars go round smoothly and is testing all emergency features […]
Buy SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass and Get Aquatica FREE!
That’s right, for a limited time SeaWorld Orlando annual passes will include unlimited admission to Aquatica Orlando for FREE! The SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando annual pass allows Guests unlimited visits for 12 months with no blackout dates! It also includes free general parking, discounts on shopping, dining, single-day guest tickets and so much more! This […]
What’s Kraken? Our Reader Survey Results!
We asked and you answered … here are the survey results of the best thrill rides at SeaWorld Orlando! The ride that tops the poll is … KRAKEN! What can I say? SeaWorld may not be what one would think of as a typical theme park, but they do have some awesome rides and attractions. It was […]
SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival Returns February 13
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the return of its Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival for 2016. The Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival is a partnership between SeaWorld Orlando and USO Central Florida, and it honors America’s heroes. The Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday from February 13 – March 6, and is included with regular […]