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Strap in for new adventures at Southland theme parks
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThere's a lot more than pixie dust swirling through the air at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure as construction crews, earth-moving excavators and towering cranes work on several theme park rides set to debut this summer and beyond. The...Tags: Superman (fictional character), Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Star Wars (movie), Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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List of attraction discounts and attraction directory
Here's a selection of attractions offering reduced prices: Aquatica: off BeachLine Expressway at Interstate 4 southwest of Orlando; 407-351-3600; Pick Two combined pass for Florida residents to any two "Worlds of Discovery" parks (Aquatica, Busch...Tags: Tito El Bambino, Travel, Condos and Houses, Orange Blossom Trail, Orange County Regional History Center
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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.
"The title itself, 'One Ocean,' says we're all in one world, the world is one ocean and we as a species can make a...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Dawn Brancheau, Nature, SeaWorld, Whale (animal)
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Sea World visitors react to tragedy
FOX 5 San Diego StaffSan Diego Sea World visitors are shocked over the tragedy at the Orlando Park. Most park goers didn't know what had happened, until they left the park and saw it on the news. "I feel sorry for the trainer, they must have been so passionate about it, to...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Fox Broadcasting Company, San Diego (San Diego, California), SeaWorld, Family
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David W. Kenney dies at 77; SeaWorld's first veterinarian
David W. Kenney, SeaWorld's first veterinarian, who played a key role in bringing the original Shamu to the San Diego amusement park as well as a gray whale believed to be the first raised by humans, died Feb. 14 in Montrose, Colo. He was 77.
The cause...Tags: Science, Amusement and Theme Parks, University of California, Davis, Tour Operations Industry, Pneumonia
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Judge to rule on Shamu slave suit
SAN DIEGO -- A judge took under submission Monday a federal lawsuit alleging five performing killer whales at SeaWorld parks in San Diego and Florida are being held as slaves in violation of the 13th Amendment.
PETA, the People for the Ethical...Tags: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Slavery, Judges, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Judge tosses Shamu slave lawsuit
SAN DIEGO - A lawsuit seeking constitutional protection for performing orcas that an animal rights group considered enslaved at SeaWorld was dismissed Wednesday by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller's decision came two days after...Tags: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trials
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SeaWorld Orlando: Additional show for Doodlebops, Choo Choo Soul
Sentinel Staff WriterSeaWorld Orlando has added a third showing of its Just for Kids festival entertainment this Saturday and next Saturday. The children's entertainers now will perform at 11 a.m.., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This Saturday's guest is the Doodlebops, and Choo Choo...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Entertainment, SeaWorld, Arts and Culture
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This week: Chocolate, Choo Choo Soul, Iceploration
Sentinel Staff WriterDid someone say chocolate? Here's a quick look at what's happening this week at Central Florida theme parks and attractions: + There are two servings of chocolate programs this Saturday at the Orange County Regional History Center. Food writer and...Tags: Roberto Clemente Jr., Amusement and Theme Parks, Busch Gardens Orlando, Tony Orlando, Tampa
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This week at attractions: Roberto Clemente exhibit, Aquatica's Polar Plunge, Max & Ruby
Sentinel Staff WriterWhat's hopping this week at Central Florida theme parks and attractions: + "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente," an exhibit about the late Hall of Famer/humanitarian, opens Saturday at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown...Tags: Science, Roberto Clemente Jr., Music, Universal Studios Orlando, Special Olympics
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This week: Otronicon, SeaWorld's Just for Kids, Merle Haggard
Sentinel Staff WriterNow that we're out of Santa season, new events are set at Central Florida theme parks and attractions this week. + Otronicon, a salute to all things tech, begins its annual four-day run at Orlando Science Center beginning Friday. Activities range from...Tags: Science, Music, Universal Studios Orlando, Entertainment, Orange County Regional History Center
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After a shaky start, Orlando Magic — and Dwight Howard — show some signs of progress
Orlando SentinelIt says something about the Orlando Magic’s uncertain future that their final exhibition of the 2011 preseason felt so important. Their franchise player wants a trade, and the entire team looked almost comatose in its preseason opener. On...Tags: Jason Richardson (basketball), Miami Heat, Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu, Basketball
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