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SeaWorld Orlando, Manta

Key Information

Location
Orlando, Florida
Operator
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Opening Date
Dec 15,1973
Official Website
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Located in Florida's theme park hotspot, SeaWorld Orlando combines marine life exhibits and shows with a selection of major theme park rides. In recent years, the park has sought to compete with nearby Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando by installing multi-million dollar roller coasters Kraken and Manta, as well as the Journey to Atlantis water coaster. However, its main draw is still its killer whale shows, which continue to cause controversy but consistently pull in massive crowds. In 2019 SeaWorld opened a new land - Sesame Street Land - aimed at younger guests with new rides and their first street parade.

Park History

SeaWorld Orlando was the third park in the chain to open, after SeaWorld San Diego and the now-defunct SeaWorld Ohio. It was expanded considerably following a takeover by Anheuser Busch in 1989, with the company investing in adding thrill rides similar to those found at its Busch Gardens parks. In 2009, SeaWorld Orlando and its sister parks were purchased by the Blackstone Group, who undertook a major expansion of the park by 2013, including the addition of the "world's coldest theme park ride", Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.

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Top Rides and Shows

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Orca Underwater Viewing

24 Votes
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Sea Lion and Otter Spotlight

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TurtleTrek

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Flamingo Cove

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Shark Encounter

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Top Places To Eat

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Edy's Ice Cream Parlor

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Sharks Underwater Grill

33 Votes
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Dine with Orcas

28 Votes
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Captain Pete's Island Hot Dogs

73 Votes
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Lakeside Grill

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