More SeaWorld Orlando coverage
5:21 PM EDT, June 18, 2013
SeaWorld-owned killer whale calf dies in Europe
A killer-whale calf owned by SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. died this week at Loro Parque, a marine park in Tenerife, Spain.
June 17, 2013
Tourism & Travel
SeaWorld pays its 1st shareholder dividend
As promised in the lead-up to its initial public offering, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. declared its first quarterly dividend last week, paying stockholders 20 cents for every share they own.
1:52 PM EDT, June 14, 2013
SeaWorld Orlando returns rescued manatee to waters
SeaWorld Orlando rescue workers have had a busy week saving a dolphin and returning a manatee to the wild.
12:15 PM EDT, June 12, 2013
Woman suffers medical issue at SeaWorld's water park
Orange County Fire Rescue officials this afternoon responded to SeaWorld Orlando's water park to help a woman in the water suffering from a medical issue.
June 7, 2013
SeaWorld raises ticket prices for 3rd time in year
SeaWorld Orlando is raising ticket prices for the third time in a year.
8:47 PM EDT, June 14, 2013
SeaWorld Orlando rescues dolphin, releases rehabilitated sea cow
SeaWorld Orlando's animal-rescue team kept busy this week.
4:54 PM EDT, June 11, 2013
SeaWorld's next big campaign to celebrate 50 years
With its new Antarctica-themed land open, SeaWorld is turning its attention to 2014.
1:10 PM EDT, June 9, 2013
Talking With …
Building SeaWorld's souvenir empire, one plush penguin at a time
Jane Tebbe-Shemelya is vice president of merchandise for SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., in charge of strategic direction, planning and merchandise operations for 11 theme parks and more than 200 retail locations. She led the development of new product lines for sale inside SeaWorld Orlando's new Antarctica land. Tebbe-Shemelya spoke recently with Orlando Sentinel staffer writer Jason Garcia.
5:03 PM EDT, May 24, 2013
SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opens
The hottest attraction in Central Florida theme parks this week is also the coldest.
3:43 PM EDT, May 23, 2013
SeaWorld hopes new ride ready for the spotlight
After more than a year of construction and two years of hype, SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin formally opens Friday to what the marine park expects will be a sea of excited guests.
3:54 PM EDT, June 4, 2013
SeaWorld Orlando returns rehabilitated sea turtles to Canaveral National Seashore
SeaWorld Orlando today returned three rehabilitated sea turtles to the Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville.
11:28 AM EDT, May 23, 2013
Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: SeaWorld's Antarctica: Cool location designed for warm welcome
Antarctica ¿ Empire of the Penguin is the largest expansion in SeaWorld Orlando's 39-year history
6:56 PM EDT, May 22, 2013
SeaWorld: Rising sales on higher prices in 1st earnings report
Reporting financial results for the first time as a publicly traded company, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter sales jumped 12 percent, powered in large part by higher prices.
10:31 AM EDT, May 26, 2013
Tourism & Travel
SeaWorld: Income tax unlikely until 2018
The Orlando Sentinel reported last month that SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. doesn't expect to pay any cash income taxes for several years.
6:39 PM EDT, April 30, 2013
Scott Maxwell: SeaWorld tax breaks shift burden to you
Things are awfully good at SeaWorld nowadays.
7:31 PM EDT, May 18, 2013
SeaWorld's Antarctica could further tilt Orlando's tourism market
Three years ago, Harry Potter loosened Mickey Mouse's grip on Orlando's theme-park market.
9:01 PM EDT, May 22, 2013
Little Puck steals show in SeaWorld's new wild ride to Antarctica
A young black-and-white bird soon will take SeaWorld Orlando guests for a spin on the theme park's new ride, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.
5:35 PM EST, February 19, 2013
SeaWorld's Antarctica to open May 24
Antarctica, the biggest expansion project in the history of SeaWorld Orlando, will open to the public on May 24, creative director Brian Morrow said during a hard-hat tour for members of the media Tuesday afternoon.
3:08 PM EST, January 15, 2013
Laurie Berkner gives kids a musical outlet at SeaWorld Orlando's Just for Kids
When singer-songwriter Laurie Berkner taught music to preschoolers, they were a tough crowd. Sometimes, kids would pooh-pooh her song selections with this powerful critique: "That's for babies."
6:25 PM EST, December 1, 2012
SeaWorld attack: Video captures dolphin biting little girl
Eight-year-old Jillian Thomas is so obsessed with dolphins that when her parents brought her to SeaWorld Orlando last week, she made sure to visit the dolphin cove twice.
August 2, 2012
Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: SeaWorld's Summer Nights a splash of happiness
Throughout my theme-park adventures, the most consistently upbeat crowds are the ones at Summer Nights at SeaWorld
6:13 PM EST, November 8, 2011
SeaWorld Orlando announces details for massive expansion including themed land Antarctica | Video
Part of the biggest expansion in SeaWorld Orlando's history is designed to make theme-park guests feel as if they're not in Florida anymore. Instead, they will head south via an immersive "land" known as Antarctica — Empire of the Penguin, set to open in 2013.
6:22 PM EDT, October 31, 2012
With Antarctica on the horizon, SeaWorld raises prices
SeaWorld Orlando is raising ticket prices for the second time in four months, boosting its base prices to match those of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando while dramatically increasing the cost of annual passes.
3:36 PM EDT, September 17, 2012
SeaWorld video shows Antarctica scenes
SeaWorld Orlando has released a preview of its under-construction attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.
July 3, 2012
SeaWorld Orlando raises some ticket prices
Following in the footsteps of its larger rivals, SeaWorld Orlando said Monday it will raise ticket prices, though the marine park will keep its base prices slightly below those charged by Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
March 7, 2008
Fun . . . you'll be soaking in it at Aquatica. Here are tips to make a visit a watery success.
Before dipping your toe into Aquatica, check out these hints and tips about SeaWorld Orlando's water park, which began its "soft opening" last weekend. It's all wet, but in a good way.
9:55 AM EDT, May 14, 2012
Taking the Kids -- to SeaWorld Orlando
I can't stop thinking about Grandma.
10:23 PM EDT, September 6, 2011
Some ex-trainers say SeaWorld downplays risks of working with killer whales
The February 2010 death of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau, who was pulled underwater and killed by the 12,000-pound killer whale Tilikum, triggered the most exhaustive safety review in SeaWorld history and changes that are still being implemented across the company's three namesake marine parks.
8:19 PM EDT, April 21, 2011
Preview
SeaWorld's new killer-whale show 'One Ocean' awash with inspiration
SeaWorld Orlando's new killer-whale show includes old favorites, new maneuvers on display and a message designed to inspire landlubbers.
10:40 PM EDT, September 16, 2011
SeaWorld fights for future of killer-whale shows
Nineteen months after an animal trainer was killed by one of its killer whales, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment heads to court next week to fight for the future of its iconic Shamu shows.
July 3, 2009
Dewayne Bevil on Attractions: SeaWorld's mimes — silent but silly fun
SeaWorld Orlando features whales, dolphins, stingrays, penguins, sharks, Clydesdales and more.
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