SeaWorld Orlando
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| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | December 15, 1973 |
| Owner | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment |
| Area | 200 acres |
| Website | http://www.seaworld.com/orlando/ |
SeaWorld Orlando is an amusement park and marine-life based zoological park located in Orlando, Florida, USA. It is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
History
On September 11, 2001, SeaWorld Orlando and other major amusement parks were forced to close when the terrorist attacks occurred.[1]
Attendance
In 2014 the park hosted an estimated 4,683,000 guests, down from 5,090,000 guests the year before following a series of animal welfare controversies affecting all three SeaWorld parks. However, the park's attendance increased again to 4,777,000 guests in 2015, making SeaWorld Orlando the most visited SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment theme park. In 2016, the park's attendance decreased by 7.9% to a new low of 4,402,000. In 2017, park attendance hit another new low of 3,962,000 following a 10% attendance decrease. However, the park's attendance increased by 16% in 2018 back up to 4,594,000.
Present roller coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Breaker | Premier Rides | Launched | February 18, 2022 | Operating |
| Journey to Atlantis | Mack Rides | Water | April 17, 1998 | Operating |
| Kraken | Bolliger & Mabillard | Floorless | June 1, 2000 | Operating |
| Mako | Bolliger & Mabillard | Hyper | June 10, 2016 | Operating |
| Manta | Bolliger & Mabillard | Flying | May 22, 2009 | Operating |
| Super Grover's Box Car Derby | Zierer | Family | May 7, 2006 | Operating |
| Surf Coaster | Bolliger & Mabillard | Stand-Up | 2023 | Under construction |
Present rides
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby's Flower Tower | Zamperla | Balloon Tower | 2006 |
| Antarctica: Empire of The Penguin | Oceaneering Entertainment Systems | Trackless Dark Ride | 2013 |
| Big Bird's Twirl 'N' Whirl | Zamperla | Junior Teacups | 2006 |
| Cookie Drop! | Zamperla | Junior Drop Tower | 2007 |
| Elmo's Choo Choo Train | Zamperla | Junior Railway | 2012 |
| Infinity Falls | Intamin | River Rapids | 2018 |
| Sky Tower | Waagner-Biro | Observation Tower | 1974 |
| Slimey's Slider | Zamperla | Rockin' Tug | 2007 |
| Sunny Day Carousel | Chance Rides | Carousel | 2007 |
References
- ↑ "Theme parks shut down as precaution", The Star Press (September 11, 2001), pp. 34. Retrieved on December 22, 2021.
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