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Arctic Rescue Media Day and All New SeaWorld Rescue Jr at SeaWorld San Diego

6/2/2023

 
This past Thursday we were invited out to SeaWorld San Diego to ride the all new Arctic Rescue! We've got a lot of video and pics to get into with this update so as always we're just going to get right into it. 

But a special thank you to SeaWorld San Diego for inviting us out for a fantastic day in the park! 

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Welcome to SeaWorld San Diego! Arctic Rescue is NOW OPEN!!
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Before the media event started we wanted to check out the new Rescue Jr. area. Also, I think it's time for some new flat rides in the park. Maybe a Screamin' Swing right around this area? =)
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Welcome to Rescue Jr!
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It's a retheme of the previous Sesame Street area and since Sesame Place now exists, it makes perfect sense!
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No new rides for now, but a retheme of what was already there.
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Guessing some educational shows in this area
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This looked vaguely new to me, maybe some new paint?
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New show coming this Summer!
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Over in the Penguin Encounter, some new signage and lighting. It's also winter time for the Penguins so they do ask you keep your phones and lights off.
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The Flaming-O's were back in their permanent home. Hope this means good things in relation to the bird flu that was impacting them.
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Also, all summer you can get $0.75 beer in the park! Click the link below to learn more.
SEAWORLD THANKS IT'S GUESTS THIS SUMMER WITH COMPLIMENTARY AND DISCOUNTED BEER IN ALL THREE PARKS COAST-TO-COAST

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Let's move on to Arctic Rescue! The ride is a lot of fun and we've got 4 videos to prove it!
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Some ride regulations and the height requirement and height limit.
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Let's head into the station!
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Really liked the station and lighting.
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Some close ups of the train for those of you who like that kind of thing. You know who you are. =)
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Trainless Station Saturday? Is that a thing?
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You can also skip the coaster and go straight to Wild Arctic. You can also skip Wild Arctic as you exit the coaster.
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There are lockers for your convenience.
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Out in the store, some new 2023 Merch is available!
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These are super cute.
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And of course, all of your Arctic Rescue gear!
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Did you know that Arctic Rescue features the first Hard Selzer created exclusively for a theme park attraction? And it's quite tasty too!
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Arctic Rescue is NOW OPEN!!! As for the ride, I really liked it. It's definitely a family coaster, but that's okay. It's thrilling enough for me, but tame enough for the younger set. They'll love it.

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SeaWorld San Diego Launches the Biggest and Best Summer in Years with New Attractions, New Entertainment, New Fireworks and More

5/24/2023

 
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  • Rescue Jr., the all-new kid-friendly hub of fun and fascination, will open on May 27 for the park’s youngest guests to play, learn and explore
  • San Diego’s newest roller coaster, Arctic Rescue, the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, will open for riders to race to the rescue
  • All-new Summer Spectacular with exciting lineup of live concerts, magical stunt shows, and a fun parade the whole family will love
  • Evening entertainment is hot with Polynesian fire dancers, fireworks, and live music
  • Save on FUN with 20% off tickets, Annual Passes, and Fun Cards during the Memorial Sale
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SAN DIEGO, Ca. (May 24, 2023) – Summer is almost here, and a wave of all-new summer fun is ready to wash over SeaWorld San Diego as guests enjoy fireworks, live music, Polynesian Fire dancers, and more beginning Memorial Day Weekend.  New thrills to explore await and new opportunities to learn about the park’s rescue efforts with the spring openings of Arctic Rescue and Rescue Jr. Guests can enjoy Emperor, voted one of the top 10 best coasters in USA Today’s 10Best 2023.  And starting June 16, the new Summer Spectacular will bring mermaids, pirates, and an exciting concert lineup to the park for a jam-packed summer season of new and fan-favorite family fun.
 
Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President, said: “This is the biggest summer launch our park has had in years and there is no better time to visit. We have new and amazing experiences for park visitors including two new attractions for families to enjoy that teach our guests about rescue efforts and animal conservation in a fun and playful way. SeaWorld is going to have an amazing energy all summer long and we’re really going to wow our guests with a lively entertainment lineup, a new ride, new area for kids, amazing animal presentations, live performances throughout the park, great food and a star-studded concert lineup of amazing artists.”
Summer highlights at SeaWorld San Diego include:

  • Play like a Rescue Team Member at the new kid-friendly play area, Rescue Jr. Opening on Saturday, May 27, Children will become the heroes of the park and learn about animal rescue and rehabilitation in the coolest way possible - through hands-on, active, and engaging experiences. Kids can enjoy exciting play elements, a splash pad, water features, climbing structures and amazing rides. Real rescue vehicles, an obstacle course, fun animal facts, and tips on how to help conservation every day add to the fun. Kids will also be able to meet Rescue team members and rescued animals to learn more about conservation and helping animals in need. Guests will have non-stop fun and adventure with interactive play elements, fun water features, thrilling climbing structures, and engaging rides that will take them on a rescue quest. 
  • All-new family-friendly coaster Arctic Rescue, the fastest and longest straddle coaster on the West Coast with three exhilarating launches. Guests are invited to hop on a snowmobile and launch at up to 40 mph on a chilly adventure as they race through the unpredictable arctic climate to help animals in danger. The snowmobile-style seats create a uniquely immersive coaster experience as riders lean into turns and glide up heights as tall as 30 feet. Following a fun experience on the ride, guests can walk through the Wild Arctic exhibit and witness the wonders of the park’s resident beluga whales, walruses, and ringed seals whose wild populations are being threatened by a loss of Arctic sea ice. According to USA Today’s 10 Best list, Arctic Rescue is one of the most anticipated rides of the year.
  • All-new Family-Fun Entertainment filled with fireworks, fire dance performances, live music and more. The new FantaSEA of Dreams Fireworks Spectacular is a thrilling spectacle with festive colors and brilliant pyrotechnics that will light up the sky on select nights. From Memorial Day weekend through June 18, Guests will feel and experience tropical sounds while Polynesian Fire Dancers tell the stories of the islands and turn up the heat as fire dancers take to the stage. The fun continues with the new SeaWorld Good Vibrations Band performing Beach Boys cover songs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays plus Memorial Day.
  • The new Summer Spectacular will transform SeaWorld into a breathtaking celebration of summer, sea life, and childlike wonder. A new stunt show and an engaging parade await, plus summer goers will meet mythical mermaids, watch pirates battle for treasure on the high seas, and see lifelike manta rays and jellyfish float along the park’s pathways. The Summer Concert Series will also be returning to the park with a star-studded lineup sure to impress and bring guests back week after week for fun live musical performances.
Best Way to Play All Summer Long
From now through May 30, guests can save up to 20% off on Tickets, Fun Cards & Annual Passes during the Memorial Sale. With fun entertainment, amazing animals, delicious food, and thrilling rides, there’s no better way to spend the day and the summer. The offer is available online only. Pass Members can visit any day and every day with NO block out dates, free parking, and discounts on merchandise, food and drinks, and more.
 
For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Seven Seas Food Festival details and information.
 
About SeaWorld 
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date.  The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent.  A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. 


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Busch Gardens Tampa Food And Wine Festival Preview

3/9/2023

 
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We spent the evening at Busch Gardens Tampa for a preview of the upcoming Food & Wine event, happening weekends March 10 - May 21!
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First stop, some delicious Cabernet with the Vegetable Samosas from Trek Through Africa. Quite tasty with a little spiciness from the chutney.
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Next up, the Buffalo Chicken and Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls. We paired these with the Twisted Lemonade and Serengeti Flyer Punch. I think I preferred the steak egg roll but both were good!
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Next up was Morocco and Greece. We tried the Chicken Batbout, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Baklava. Chicken and Baklava were really good, but we weren’t fans of the grape leaves. Just not our thing but we tried something new.
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Final food stop of the night was European Delights, where we had the Pierogies and Tiramisu. This was our favorite of the night! Wanted to try ravioli but unfortunately they were out. Next time!
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Capped off an excellent evening with a four-person, front row night ride on Iron Gwazi. This ride at night is out of control fun! Thanks again Busch Gardens for having us. We’re looking forward to a great event and awesome concerts!
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