Travel Reference
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Note:
On summer nights, when the park is open late, the last Shamu show of the day
is
Shamu Rocks
instead of
Believe.
You don't need to see both, as the acrobatics and tricks
aren't that different, though the music most definitely is.
Blue Horizons
Frommer's Rating:
A
Recommended Ages:
All ages
At the partially covered, open-air Key West Dolphin Stadium, Blue Horizons combines
elements of the sea and sky with a storyline that follows the dream of a young girl in this
dolphin spectacular. Though it starts off a bit slowly as the little girl's dream begins,
it's not long before the action begins. Everything from high dives to incredible aerial
acrobatics take place above the water, while dolphins and whales show off their talents
below in this action-packed production filled with colorful costumes and an upbeat
musical score.
Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island
Frommer's Rating:
A
Recommended Ages:
All ages
A lovable sea lion and otter, with a supporting cast of walruses and harbor seals, and a
few quick-witted trainers appear in this fish-breath comedy with a swashbuckling con-
servation theme. It's corny, but don't hold it against the animal stars. With all those
high-tech rides at the other parks, you need a break, and this one delivers some laughs.
Watch out if you enter late—the mime entertaining the audience may make you part of
the preshow.
Clydesdale Hamlet
Frommer's Rating:
C+
Recommended Ages:
All
Here is where you will find all of the famous Clydesdale horses. Guests can walk through
and see the grand beasts and in some instances watch them being hitched up for the
occasional parade through the park. You can even have a photo taken with them (if you
choose to keep the photo, there is a charge, of course).
Note:
The popular
Anheuser-
Busch Hospitality Center
(located next door to the Hamlet) has been transformed into
the Terrace Café, a new casual eatery—free samples of beer are no longer available.
Journey to Atlantis
Frommer's Rating:
A
Recommended Ages:
8-adult
Taking a cue from Disney Imagineers, SeaWorld has created a storyline to go with this
$30-million water coaster. It's pretty thin and has to do with a Greek fisherman and
ancient Sirens in a battle between good and evil. But what really matters is the drop—a
wild plunge from an altitude of 60 feet, in addition to lugelike curves and a shorter drop.
Journey to Atlantis breaks from SeaWorld's edutainment formula and offers good old-
fashioned fun. There's no hidden lesson, just a splashy thrill when you least expect it. It's
nearly as good as Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure (p. 288)—the
thrills are equal (or maybe just a wee bit more exciting) at SeaWorld, but the thematic
detailing on the Universal ride is better.
Note:
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
Expectant moms, as well as folks with heart, neck, or back problems, should find some
other way to pass the time.
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