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Ice Breaker to Open at SeaWorld Orlando Next Month

SeaWorld Orlando has confirmed that its long-awaited Ice Breaker roller coaster will be opening in just a few weeks on February 18, 2022

Kraken At SeaWorld Orlando is Turning Green

Check out the beginnings of Kraken's new paint job at SeaWorld Orlando...

SeaWorld Attendance Continues to Grow in 2021

SeaWorld continues to see surges in guest levels and in-park spending in 2021

SeaWorld Orlando To Close Manta and Kraken On Select Low Attendance Days Over Holiday Period

An update to the original rumor says SeaWorld Orlando only now plans to close Manta and Kraken on select low attendance days to repaint parts of the track...

SeaWorld Orlando Announces February 2022 Opening for Ice Breaker

SeaWorld Orlando has confirmed that its long-awaited Ice Breaker roller coaster will also be opening early next year, and is now targeting February of 2022 for its own grand opening. 

The Big Debate - Universal Vs Disney Mask Policy, Which is Better?

Let us know whether you will choose to visit Universal Orlando Resort rather than Walt Disney World now that masks are now required for all guests regardless of vaccination status...

SeaWorld Orlando Announces First Ever Howl-O-Scream to Debut in 2021

This year's inaugural event will feature haunted houses, scarezones and roaming haunts across the entire park, spooky shows, and even some scary twists on some of the park's thrill rides.

CEO Marc Swanson Says New Rides And Hotels Are Planned For SeaWorld Parks

Things seem to be looking up for SeaWorld parks with new rides and hotels promised for the future...

New Hotel Opening 10 Minutes Drive From Walt Disney World

A new hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott is opening in July, just 10 minutes drive from Walt Disney World...

SeaWorld Orlando Becomes Final Major Central Florida Park to Lift Mask Requirement

Mere moments after Walt Disney World lifted their outdoor mask requirement, SeaWorld Orlando became the final major theme park in Orlando to lift outdoor mask requirements.

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