Merry Christmas from the KGS Staff Rock Band!

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Disney Introduces New "Duffy the Disney Bear" Character

Disney Parks introduced a new character, Duffy the Disney Bear.

Duffy who has been a fixture at Tokyo DisneySea for more than six years, is a teddy bear belonging to Mickey Mouse. He even resembles his owner. Duffy's face is shaped like Mickey's, he has Mickey heads on his paws and he has a very unique birthmark on his hip.

You can meet Duffy and have your picture taken with him, as well as purchase Duffys dressed up in holiday attire for Christmas, Easter and other special occasions, such as birthdays and graduations.  You can snack on special Duffy-themed treats, and the Kidcot mask program at Epcot will change to a unique Duffy mask that you can take from country to country to color, decorate and receive Duffy stamps.

Happy Halloween From the KGS Staff!

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Discovery Cove adds The Grand Reef in 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 13, 2010) -- Discovery Cove, the ultimate, all-inclusive tropical retreat where guests swim with dolphins, takes immersion to new depths when it opens an all-new area -- The Grand Reef -- in June 2011.

The new reef features multiple levels of exploration, from shallow waters to deeper swimming adventures, from white sandy beaches and hammocks swaying in the breeze, to snorkeling among canyons inspired by reefs from around the world.

“The Grand Reef takes Discovery Cove’s world-class animal encounters to an all new level -- several, actually,” said Stewart Clark, the park’s vice president. “It’s what our guests expect from us, unforgettable connections with the sea and making memories that will last forever.  This could only be created by Discovery Cove.”

Visitors just need to get their feet wet to enjoy The Grand Reef, or they can choose to go deep.  They can step into tranquil, shallow waters to discover a below-the-surface world teeming with sea life, or they can snorkel in deeper waters as thousands of exotic fish and graceful rays swim around them.

Surprises abound. Families can seek discoveries along the water’s edge or cross a bridge to see sharks swimming below. They’ll play hide-and-seek with thousands of beautiful fish, from small colorful wrasses to large spotted eagle rays. Further out in the reef, stunning habitats create the feeling of swimming right alongside venomous lionfish and sharp-toothed reef sharks, each safely behind glass. Guests can take paths and bridges to the reef’s islands and hidden grottos as they delve into the reef from above, around and below.

Those looking for an even more exhilarating adventure can take part in The Grand Reef’s innovative experience, SeaVenture, an underwater walking tour. Wearing dive helmets, guests find up-close excitement around every corner, each step yielding a new discovery. They’ll come across lionfish and sharks (safely behind massive panoramic windows), one-on-one touches with unique animals and schools of fish and gentle rays swimming by. SeaVenture is a once-in-a-lifetime, undersea experience available for a nominal fee.

The Grand Reef is the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation, a fully immersive tropical escape, new to discover in Orlando in 2011.

Discovery Cove is a full-day experience where guests can swim with dolphins, hand-feed exotic birds, snorkel through beautiful fresh and salt water lagoons and relax on pristine, white-sand beaches. In addition to the park’s one-of-a-kind animal interactions and lush natural beauty, Discovery Cove delivers superlative, personalized service, and unlimited access to an unparalleled array of first-class amenities.

Discovery Cove amenities include meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day’s adventures, towels, wet suits and swim gear, plus a pass for unlimited admission* to either SeaWorld or Aquatica in Orlando or Busch Gardens in Tampa to be used surrounding a Discovery Cove visit. Guests can upgrade to the Ultimate package which includes admission to all three sister parks for an additional fee. Advanced reservations are required.

Seasonal rates for Discovery Cove’s Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package start at $199 (rates for Day Resort Package without dolphin swim experience and guests ages 3-5 start at $129).  Prices vary seasonally.

*SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Busch Gardens passes must be used consecutively with the Discovery Cove visit ― either before, after, or a combination of both for a period of 14 days.

A New Roller Coaster at Busch Gardens is Coming Soon!

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Killer Whale Born at SeaWorld Orlando

Saturday night, October 16, 2010, we welcomed the 27th killer whale calf into our family. It was the 16th born at SeaWorld Orlando.


The 7-foot-long, 350-pound baby is the seventh calf for mom Katina, who instinctively assisted the baby whale to the surface for its first breaths moments after birth.

“It’s a terrific day for all of us,” said Kelly Flaherty-Clark, curator of animal training. “Katina is an experienced mom and she appears to be bonding quickly with her baby.”

Our Newest Team Member!

Kissimmee Guest Services would like to you to meet Ken Waterhouse.  He is our new Client Services Manager.  Ken is originally from Massachusetts, but has lived in Kissimmee for over 20 years.  If you see him out and about, please be sure to say hello.  As you can see from the picture above, he fits in well with our other employees!

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween - themed special event held on select dates in the Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a seperate ticket to attend. During Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. Even better, you can collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom theme park.

In addition to many favorite Disney attractions, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is filled with special entertainment, including:

• Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade-including Disney Characters and the stars of the Haunted Mansion attraction. The parade begins with a spook-tacular ride by the Headless Horseman.
• Happy HalloWishes-a spectacular fireworks show where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky.
• Many favorite Disney Characters and Disney Villians in special Halloween costumes.
• Special lighting, music and theming effects transforms special areas of Magic Kingdom theme park into happy haunted hollows.

 

The tone of the event is, well, "Not-So-Scary", and is appropriate for children of all ages.To purchase your Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets, please visit our website.

 

KGS Welcomes Newest Employees

We would like to give grand welcome to our newest employees.

  Their job is to keep the kids company while Mom and Dad take care of all of their ticket needs. 

SeaWorld's New Twilight Ticket

With SeaWorld's New Twilight Ticket (after 3PM) you can still experience the thrilling rides, up-close animal encounters and  awesome shows plus stay for the fun at night with SeaWorld AfterDark.

The fun doesn't stop when the sun sets...

What could be better than spending your day at SeaWorld?  Staying late for the encore!  Enjoy SeaWorld AfterDark, our nighttime rock and roll extravaganza featuring Shamu Rocks, Sea Lions Tonight and Reflections - a dazzling finale with fireworks, water and lights.  You can even take an incredible nighttime ride on Manta, our one-of-a-kind flying coaster.

To purchase SeaWorld Twilight tickets or any other tickets please visit kgstickets.com.

NOW OPEN! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE OF 2010

CAPTURES IMAGINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 18, 2010) - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort celebrates its grand opening today with help from Harry Potter film actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, Michael Gambon, Warwick Davis and thousands of excited fans - officially becoming the only place in the world where the adventures of Harry Potter come to life.

More than five years in the making, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has become the most highly anticipated entertainment experience of 2010. The Harry Potter books and films have captured the hearts and minds of millions - and now, guests can experience the adventure first-hand at Universal Orlando Resort. The spectacularly themed area, inspired by J.K. Rowling's compelling stories and characters, features multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant - all faithful to the books and films.

Visitors to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be swept into the adventures of Harry Potter. They will tour Hogwarts castle, shop in Hogsmeade and dine in the Three Broomsticks. Other adventures will allow them to fly with Harry, ride on a dragon, sample Butterbeer, eat exploding sweets - and experience all the magic and adventure of the Harry Potter books and films.

"We have created a special place unlike anywhere else in the world," said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO for Universal Parks and Resorts. "The adventures of Harry Potter are among the most popular of our time - and we are bringing them to life. We will put our guests in the middle of a Harry Potter adventure. They will feel as if they are in the movies with Harry and his friends."

"I said right at the beginning, either we do it right or we don't do it at all," said J.K. Rowling, author of the widely successful Harry Potter series. "The teams at Universal and Warner Bros. have done it right, so I am so happy."

The heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is Hogwarts castle - visible from everywhere within Islands of Adventure. And within the castle is what may be the most exhilarating theme park attraction ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. This all-new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively guests will be completely immersed in the experience. The ride will take guests on a journey where they will travel by Floo Network, soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.

AND, guests can experience the mischief of Zonko's, the magic of Ollivanders, the scrumptious delights of the Three Broomsticks and Hog's Head pub or buy their very own Marauder's Map at Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods. They can mail letters from Hogsmeade at the Owl Post, buy Hogwarts school robes at Dervish and Banges or rest under the rafters of the Owlery. Visitors can brave a Hungarian Horntail or a Chinese Fireball on the dueling roller coasters of Dragon Challenge or learn a few tips from Hagrid before taking a training flight on Flight of the Hippogriff.

"I remember when I was shooting the films when I was younger and I absolutely wished this world could be real and that I could be a part of it," said Daniel Radcliffe, who portrays Harry Potter in the film series. "It's amazing that people will finally get to do that and realize everything they've seen on screen."

"Today's grand opening is the culmination of our firm commitment to create the most authentic Harry Potter experience possible," said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We've enlisted the best possible partner in Universal Orlando Resort and we are proud to say that the result has fully captured the magical worlds detailed in both the books and the films."
Universal Orlando Resort

There are many ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation - but there is only one Universal Orlando Resort. It is a completely separate destination featuring two theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex. It's the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained - you are part of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created. You can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, battle aliens alongside Agent J, and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D. You can be courageous, be outrageous - and be extraordinary.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

Harry Potter continues to be a global phenomenon. The series of books by author J.K. Rowling has been translated into 69 languages with more than 400 million copies sold in over 200 territories around the world. The films, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, have grossed more than $5.4 billion at the box office worldwide, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history.

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Busch Garden's - Walkabout Way

Busch Gardens Tampa recently announced that a new area dedicated to Australian animals will is now open. Walkabout Way features kangaroos and wallabies and you’ll have the chance to pet and feed them, too!

The new area is located in the park’s Bird Gardens. There, you’ll meander down a sidewalk with kangaroos on either side of you behind a wooden fence, and wallabies potentially hopping right along your pathway.

Throughout the day, you can also hand-feed the animals. There will be scheduled feedings a few times each day. For $5, you get a cup of food and can have the animals feeding right out of your hand. But note, the area is for ages 5 and older. In addition to the roos and wallabies, Walkabout Way will also include other Australian species, including magpie geese and Australian black swans. There’s also the Kookaburra’s Nest, a free-flight aviary in Walkabout Way that will feature -- what else --kookaburras!

An education station there offers up-close encounters with the park’s animal ambassadors, ranging from Australian parrots, a tawny frogmouth, cockatoos, among other exotic animals that share an important message of conservation.

Walkabout Way is included in park admission, and expands the array of animal encounters Busch Gardens offers.

SUMMER AT SEAWORLD ROCKS … DAY OR NIGHT

This summer at SeaWorld, the nights are cooler and the atmosphere is hotter! SeaWorld AfterDark transforms daytime favorites into nighttime spectacles.

SeaWorld AfterDark showcases the park in a whole new light, with a nighttime rock n' roll extravaganza, a high-energy Shamu show, a hilarious sea lion show and a mystifying fireworks finale. That's in addition to being able to experience all that's awesome day and night, like Manta, up-close animal encounters and spectacular shows. SeaWorld AfterDark begins May 29 and continues through August 15.

Whether day or night, SeaWorld is the place to be this summer for a one-of-a-kind experience, including:

MANTA

Experience what it’s like to spin, glide, skim and fly with the largest of rays when riding Manta – by moonlight, an even more extraordinary sensation. A seamless blend of up-close animal encounters with a head-first, face-down flying roller coaster thrill ride, Manta is an adventure only SeaWorld could create.

SHAMU ROCKS

Shamu Rocks is a spectacular rock ’n roll killer whale show that wows audiences of all ages. This show is a high-energy concert of unprecedented proportions, combining awe-inspiring killer whales with a stunning light show and music from some of the hottest rock stars in the industry.

SEA LIONS TONITE
SeaWorld’s popular sea lion comedic duo takes the laughs into the night. Hilarious hijinks ensue in this evening show as the park’s talented sea lions, otters and walrus parody other favorite SeaWorld shows and attractions.

REFLECTIONS: FIREWORKS AND FOUNTAIN SHOW FINALE

SeaWorld comes to life in a spectacular celebration of soaring fountains and dazzling fireworks. Through the thrilling and inspirational music of SeaWorld’s most popular shows, families and friends will experience a wondrous connection that lights the night like never before.

Tickets are available at http://www.kgstickets.com/ or by calling 321 939 2057

SUMMER NIGHTS ARE MORE INTENSE AT BUSCH GARDENS IN 2010

Ride Coasters in the Dark, Stay for an Awesome Night-Time Finale

Busch Gardens amps up the fun in 2010 during Summer Nights with MORE contemporary entertainment, MORE special effects and MORE reasons to stay and play each night from June 11 through Aug. 15. This year, the rides are even wilder and, each night, Busch Gardens goes out with a big, rock-style bang when Kinetix explodes onto the stage in Gwazi Park at 9 p.m.

Kinetix brings together live musicians, singers, dancers and artists from around the world for an original, non-stop 30-minute contemporary rock experience that delivers awesome lighting effects, modern music and high-energy performances.

Also in 2010, Busch Gardens’ world-class rides are amplified with pulsating sights and sounds to intensify each experience. Thrill rides, such as SheiKra, incorporate strobe lights, black lights, music and other special effects for an even bigger thrill. Even the carousel is amped up with a disco ball, and the Serengeti Express is aglow as it chugs around the park.

Jeff Civillico returns to Marrakesh Theater with his amazing blend of comedy, juggling, balancing, athleticism and audience participation. On July 3 and 4, catch an illuminating fireworks display at Busch Gardens.

DJ's up the energy each night throughout the park, playing party songs and inviting families to dance and play along. Every Friday and Saturday night, guests can bust their most impressive moves in the Dance Challenge. The best dancers will be selected throughout Friday and Saturday nights to compete in a dance off at 7 p.m. in Desert Grill – three rounds that challenge them to a variety of dance styles. First place winners each night receive 4 tickets to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island or SeaWorld.

Park hours for Summer Nights are extended until 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Summer Nights is included with a day’s paid admission or any annual pass.

While you’re at Busch Gardens, discover all that the park has to offer this summer – day and night. That includes Sesame Street Safari of Fun, a new sunny, funny play land filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures. Dip and dive through the desert on Air Grover junior coaster. Climb and play in Elmo’s Treehouse Trek. Splash and refresh in Bert and Ernie’s fun-filled water play area. Watch your Sesame Street friends in African-inspired shows. In Sesame Street Safari of Fun, imaginations run wild, and there’s fun or everyone.

Also new is Walkabout Way, where guests can encounter unique animals indigenous to the Land Down Under. Hand feed kangaroos and free-roaming wallabies in Kangaloom during scheduled feedings throughout the day. Laugh along with a kookaburra and other Australian birds in the free-flight aviary, The Kookaburra’s Nest.

For more information on Summer Nights and Busch Gardens, visit KGSTickets.com or call 321 939 2057.

SeaWorld Rescues 16th Manatee in 2010

On Monday (5/17/2010), SeaWorld's Animal Rescue Team successfully rescued from a canal in Satellite Beach, FL an 8-foot manatee which had most likely been struck by a boat.

Currently, she is resting in our Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation where animal care specialists are treating her with antibiotics and provided fluids for nourishment.

This year alone, SeaWordl's team has rescued 16 manatees and have returned 10 back to the wild.

Baby Lemurs Born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed two endangered baby red-ruffed lemurs on April 21. The babies can be viewed by guests in Jambo Junction, where they reside with their mother and father, Maditra and Bozeny.

The babies are the first lemurs to be born at Jambo Junction, home to the parks’ animal ambassadors, since Maditra and Bozeny arrived as babies three years ago. Lemurs are a species of primate, and reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years old.

The sex of the babies has yet to be determined, but they are developing well overall, according to trainers. They are getting braver each day, and exploring their habitat under the watchful eye of Mom and Dad. They currently weigh about 300 grams or a little more than half a pound; lemurs average about 80 grams, or .17 of a pound, at birth. They grow to be about 8 to 10 pounds.

All species of lemurs are native to the island of Madagascar. Red-ruffed lemurs are one of nearly about 50 lemur species. Busch Gardens is home to five lemur species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers all lemurs endangered. Lemurs are endangered largely due to habitat destruction. Their forests are destroyed for their wood and to grow agricultural crops.

Lemurs play an important role in the ecology of Madagascar as seed dispersers. The seeds can then grow into new plants, which is important since the forests of Madagascar are being destroyed at a very high rate. However, they cannot disperse enough seeds to match the rate of forest destruction.

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SeaWorld/Aquatica News!

SeaWorld After Dark May 29 - August 15, 2010

This summer, stick around for SeaWorld's evening rock and roll extravaganza featuring special attractions like Shamu Rocks, and a mystifying fireworks finale plus Manta, a fly-face-first roller coaster experience that only SeaWorld could create.

SeaWorld Operating Hours:
May 1 thru 28 - 9 a.m until 7 p.m

May 29 thru 31 - 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Purchase your tickets at a LOW PRICE GUARANTEE here: http://www.kgstickets.com/

Omaka Rocka - NOW OPEN

The all-new water slide, Omaka Rocka, thrills you with high-speed tubes and half-pipe tunnels that will have you splashing and sliding frontward and backward and climbing the walls! It's all-new and only at Aquatica!

Aquatica Operating Hours:

May 1 thru May 28 - 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

May 29 thru May 31 - 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Purchase your tickets at a LOW PRICE GUARANTEE here: http://www.kgstickets.com/

Captain EO is returning to Epcot!

It’s official: Captain EO is returning to Disney World. The 17-minute 3-D film featuring Michael Jackson will re-debut July 2 at Epcot, where it played from 1986 to 1994.

Captain EO will play in the Honey, I Shrunk the Audience building in Epcot’s Future World for an indefinite amount of time, although Disney officials said Tuesday that Honey is expected to return eventually.

There has been a movement for the revival since Jackson died unexpectedly last year. The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppolla, already has been brought back to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. , and has start dates in Disney parks in Paris (June 12) and Toyko (June 30).

Public demand played a role in the comeback.

“It’s certainly rooted in guest feedback,” says Disney World spokesman Rick Sylvain. Response at Disneyland, where EO has been playing since February, has been “overwhelmingly positive,” he says.

The film as a futuristic, Epcot-y feel with its space warrior theme. Jackson plays the title character. Other recognizable actors include Anjelica Huston as “the Supreme Leader” and Dick Shawn as “Commander Bog.” (Shawn died in 1987.) One of the captain’s alien crew is a flying sidekick called Fuzzball.

It features two songs by Jackson: “We Are Here to Change the World” and “Another Part of Me.”

Tickets for Walt Disney World and other great area attractions are available at http://www.kgstickets.com/

SeaWorld To The Rescue!

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Offers Free Admission For Stranded Travelers

With continued disruptions in return air travel to Europe, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is extending its free one-day admission to any United Kingdom, Irish or Continental European tourists stranded in Florida due to Icelandic volcanic ash affecting European airline schedules.

The offer is valid through Sunday, April 25, 2010, at SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica in Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Stranded tourists must present to the parks' front gate Guest Services window a valid ticket from a cancelled flight from Wednesday, April 14, 2010 through this Sunday, April 25, 2010, and a photo identification card.

One ticket will be offered at each park for each return flight ticket presented. Children under age 3 are free.

Further information is available by calling 1-888-800-5447.

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Wet 'n Wild Lends a Hand...

Wet ‘n Wild is reaching out to stranded travelers who have been affected by the closed European air space. Wet ‘n Wild will assist these European travelers, by offering free admission to any United Kingdom, Irish, Continental European or other International tourist stranded in Florida due to the interruption in international air travel caused by Icelandic volcanic ash. If the guest shows proof of their unused return flight ticket showing an original return date of April 14 through “today”, we will admit them to Wet ‘n Wild for free. (Note: Definition of “Today” will continue to change until flights resume. Currently expected to resume 4/21.) Limit one free ticket per unused flight coupon. Parking charge applies. Wet ‘n Wild reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time.

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Disney to assist stranded traveler's this week.

Walt Disney World said this afternoon that it has decided to offer free admission to travelers stuck in Orlando, as flights to and from Europe continue to be canceled because of an erupting volcano in Iceland.

Disney said it will offer one-day park hoppers on both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The complimentary passes will also include admission to Disney’s two water parks.

Guests seeking the ticket will have to show a canceled plane ticket or expired boarding pass and a photo ID. Disney says it will also waive its $14-per-day parking charge.

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Offers Free Admission For Stranded Travelers

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Offers Free Admission For Stranded Travelers

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free one-day admission to any United Kingdom, Irish or Continental European tourists stranded in Florida due to the interruption in international air travel caused by Icelandic volcanic ash.

The offer is valid starting Saturday, April 17, 2010 at SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica in Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Stranded tourists must present to the parks' front gate Guest Services window a valid return airline ticket from Wednesday, April 14, 2010 through Wednesday, April 21, 2010 or until normal flight schedules resume.

One ticket will be offered at each park for each return flight ticket presented. Children under age 3 are free.

Further information is available by calling 1-888-800-5447.

Discovery Cove Adventures

At Discovery Cove, guests can experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a 30-acre tropical oasis. Discovery Cove is a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, coral reefs, tropical rivers, a resort-style pool complete with waterfalls and pristine white-sand beaches.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable, luxurious, all-inclusive day experiencing the many wonders of Discovery Cove. We offer packages with and without our signature dolphin swim.

Book yours today by calling 877 273 5636

Busch Gardens welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for an Earth Day celebration. "Jungle Jack" - recognized for his deep knowledge of and boundless enthusiasm for wild animals and wildlife conservation - introduces guests to exotic and endangered animals in his own unique way during special shows and exclusive up-close encounters.

Jack Hanna Weekend at Busch Gardens is April 22-25, 2010.

Get you tickets at: http://bit.ly/11uQsb

Omaka Rocka - Now Open at Aquatica

Now open! The all-new water slide, Omaka Rocka, thrillsyou with high-speed tubes and half-pipe tunnels that will have you splashing and sliding frontward and backward and climbing the walls. It's all-new and only at Aquatica!

Get your Aquatica tickets at: http://bit.ly/11uQsb

Jack Hanna Weekend - SeaWorld

SeaWorld welcomes celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna for an Earth Day celebration. "Jungle Jack" - recognized for his deep knowledge of and boundless enthusiasm for wild animals and wildlife conservation - introduces guests to exotic and endangered animals in his own unique way during special shows and exclusive up-close encounters.

Jack Hanna Weekend at SeaWorld is April 16-18, 2010.

Get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/11uQsb

2010 Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival

The Flowers are blooming, the Bands are jamming and the Bugs are buzzing!

They are ready for the 2010 Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival taking place

March 3 – May 16, 2010…

…Are you?

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Viva La Musica

 Join the celebration at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay each weekend in March as both parks turn up the heat during Viva La Música.

Viva La Música is a red-hot Hispanic event that blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with “el sabor” (the flavor) of the heritage—including savory authentic Latin cuisine, arts and crafts—and all of SeaWorld’s and Busch Gardens’ thrilling attractions, rides and shows

Saturdays at SeaWorld
March 6 Victor Manuelle
March 13 Oscar D’León
March 20 Sergio Vargas
March 27 Grupomanía

Sundays at Busch Gardens
March 7 Luis Enrique
March 14 Zion & Lennox
March 21 India
March 28 Milly Quezada

Bands, Brew and BBQ

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have announced the country and classic rock stars performing at the parks during Bands, Brew & BBQ, Saturdays and Sundays in February.

Bands, Brew & BBQ is four weekends of mouth-watering food, fun and music. Rockin' concerts and all the rides, shows and attractiosn at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens are included with each park's admission.

Saturdays at SeaWorld

2/27 - LeAnn Rimes

2/13 - Montgomery Gentry

2/20 - John Rich of Big & Rick

2/27 - Yes

Sundays at Busch Gardens

2/7 - Dennis De:Young: The Msuic of Styx

2/14 - Willie Nelson

2/21 - Huey Lewis and the News

2/28 - Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Seperate charges apply to all food and beverage items. Event times and talent subject to change or cancellation without notice. Seating capacity is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Must be 21 years or older to purchase alcohol.

Universal Studios Mardi Gras

15 Years of Beads, Bands and Good Times!

Saturdays and Select Nights ~ February 6th - April 17th, 2010

Bring on the music! Bring on the parade! Bring on the party! Celebrate 15 years of Mardi Gras with the most amazing concert line-up ever, featuring some of the biggest names in pop, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop and more. You're right in the middle of the celebration with outrageous street performers and our most spectacular parade ever, featuring colorful costumes, dazzling floats and beads by the handful. Plus, the air will be filled with the spicy aroma of authentic Cajun food* and the sweetest sounds of real New Orleans musicians playing in the French Quarter Courtyard. Join in 15 years of the biggest party this side of the bayou with Mardi Gras at Universal Studios - and let the good times roll!

February:

6 - KC & Sunshine Band

13 - Heart

14 - Kool & The Gang

20 - Blondie

27 - Dierks Bentley

March:

6 - Akon

13 - Aretha Franklin

20 - Miranda Lambert

27 - 3 Doors Down

April:

3 - Beach Boys

9 - Sheryl Crow

10 - Flo Rida

17 - Chicago

*Available for purchase