6. Sesame Street Land to open later this month at SeaWorld Orlando
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It was announced this week that Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando, will officially open on March 27. Guests who visit this new land will be able to explore the street, including Hooper's Store and Big Bird's Nest, all while enjoying special rides just for kids as well as character experiences. Daily parades will also be held in this new area, and there will also be splash pad areas where kids can cool off.
7. SeaWorld attendance continues to grow year over year
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Though attendance at SeaWorld parks have been on a downward slump since 2013, it looks like SeaWorld is starting to recover. After positive gains in the second and third quarter, attendance once again increased year over year, hitting 4.6 million visitors (across all parks) up about 300,000 from 2017’s fourth quarter. For the entire 2018 year, 22.6 million guests visited SeaWorld parks, up 9 percent year-over-year.You can read more about SeaWorld's growing attendance (and revenue!) here.
8. Busch Gardens Tampa Food and Wine festival kicks off next week
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Every weekend from March 16 through April 28 Busch Gardens Tampa will host its fifth annual Food & Wine Festival. This year's festival features more new and exciting dishes than ever, plus a large selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails. Some of the biggest acts in musical entertainment will take the stage every weekend on Gwazi Field, including Daughtry and Three Doors Down.
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