SeaWorld Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations

SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and to celebrate, the world-class parks are throwing a party and marking the occasion throughout the year with all-new themed rides and attractions, exciting new presentations and shows, plus limited-edition food and beverage items, merchandise and collectibles that will be announced in the coming weeks. 
 
 
All part of its “So Much More to Sea” 60th anniversary campaign, SeaWorld is inviting guests to dive deeper and explore more than ever before, including sharing history and milestones in park and through digital channels. The party officially gets started across the parks on Thursday, March 21, 60 years to the day that SeaWorld opened its gates for the first time in 1964. The anniversary kick-off party will be in full swing into the weekend, continuing through Sunday, March 24, and anniversary celebrations will continue with more special events and experiences coming this summer. Guests are invited to share their favourite SeaWorld memories over the past six decades and throughout the anniversary celebrations using #SeaWorld60. 

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Universal Orlando Release Details of Epic Universe

The creative team behind Universal Epic Universe introduces details about this amazing new theme park, opening 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experiences that will forever redefine theme park entertainment. Guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the destination. The new location will feature over 50 unique compelling experiences with a theme park, an entertainment centre, hotels, shops, restaurants and more.

The first instalment of a new video series presents an overview of Epic Universe along with the reveal of each of the five astonishing worlds which make up the park.

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park, built on 750 acres of land, just a few miles from Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. This new offering will transport guests to expansive, vivid worlds filled with awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, hotels, dining and more. Continue reading →

SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns 2nd February

SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2024 with the return of the popular Seven Seas Food Festival, and it’s bringing an array of ALL-NEW flavours to this incredible seasonal event. Orlando’s largest theme park food festival runs select dates from 2 February – 19 May, where guests will be able to taste flavours from around the world while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations.
 
With over 200 food and drink options inspired by diverse cultures worldwide, food enthusiasts and families will discover a gastronomic journey at international marketplaces scattered throughout the park, highlighting delicacies from Italy, Ireland, Brazil, Germany, Asia, and beyond.
 
Some of the ALL-NEW food items guests can taste this year include:
  • NEW Fried Pickles: Served with a Texas Petal Sauce
  • NEW Whisky Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll: Soft Sweet Cinnamon Roll, Crispy Crumbled Bacon, Topped with Whiskey Maple Glaze 
  • NEW Bangers and Mash: Guinness Sausage, Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Gravy
  • NEW St. Patrick’s Day Nachos: Crispy Potato Chips, Corned Beef, Cheese & Red Cabbage
  • NEW Tempura Battered Sushi: California Roll, Deep Fried and topped with Masago, Eel Sauce
  • NEW Deep-Fried Dumpling: Asian Vegetable Medley, Ponzu Sauce
  • NEW Boudin Balls with Remoulade Sauce: Cajun Rice Balls with ground Pork & Chicken, topped with Remoulade Sauce 

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Theme Park Timeline

Do you want to know what has changed since your last visit to the Florida Theme Parks, or are you curious when something opened or closed at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando or SeaWorld Parks and Resorts? If so, the DIBB has you covered.

If you would like to see what has changed since the last time you visited Florida, simply click the link below  to see a timeline of the Florida theme parks. Scroll down to the time of your last visit and work your way back up to the top of the page. You can also narrow it down to specific parks such as ‘Magic Kingdom’,  ‘Universal Studios’, ‘SeaWorld’, etc.

Theme Park Timeline – Click HERE https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/timeline.php

 

Orlando, Florida, Theme Park and Attraction Closures

To keep theme park rides and attractions up to date and operating safely, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and refurbishments take place all year round.

You can find the latest updates and closures for the Orlando, Florida theme parks Here:- https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/Theme-Park-Refurbishments-Attraction-Closures-p-571.html