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http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/tribute-dawn-brancheau Tribute to SeaWorld killer whale trainer, Dawn Brancheau, prior to Believe Show in Orlando, Florida. Killer whale trainers enter stadium Believe Show SeaWorld trainer, Brian McFadden with killer whale SeaWorld trainer, Jenny Mairot with killer whale in Believe Show SeaWorld trainers performing with killer whales in Believe Believe Show in Orlando, Florida

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2010/02/seaworld-tribute-for-whale-trainer-dawn-brancheau-set-for-saturday-before-first-believe-show-at-shamu-stadium.html

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/todays-press-conference

^It seems we posted these just seconds after each other. http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/26/florida.seaworld.death/index.html?hpt=T1

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has sent us a new press release about an extended schedule for their successful holiday event, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration.

http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2010/02/22/daily34.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2520674820100226

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-disney-fantasyland-contractors-20100225,0,3992160.story

http://www.lakewalesnews.com/articles/2010/02/24/news/local/doc4b843cdf33eff183631314.txt

Hersheypark has sent us a new press release about their special discounts created solely for the month of March.

http://www.thebluebanner.net/maggie-valley-mudslide-causes-resident-evacuation-1.1174344

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/seaworld-updates

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/statement-family-dawn-brancheau

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-seaworld-orlando-shamu-injury-20100224,0,6076530.story

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/seaworld-updates

^You are more than welcome to contribute to this thread! I've gone ahead and converted this into a discussion thread for the island so that news and updates can be posted in a single location from here on out.

^The other coaster, called "Emotion Coaster" is made by Maurer-Sohne. http://www.rcdb.com/4245.htm

^Arguments aside, nothing has been announced as to what will happen with Tilly. Let's save the "why he should have been put away" fight until after a statement is made saying he will stay with SeaWorld as a part of the show. For all we know, Tilly could be leaving the park, or at least retired from the active "cast." If that is the case, then your argument has no further point, which is why I say that we let this debate sit until we hear more official words as to what will happen to the killer whale.

Hansa Park has sent us an exciting new press release about the 2010 additions to the park's already-strong lineup.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has added a special event to its calendar in honor of the 10th Anniversary of Superman Krypton Coaster, taking place on March 6th, 2010. http://www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas/events/CalendarEvents.aspx

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/02/disney-monorail-crash/

^Nope... But you get lots of fancy construction walls, if that makes you feel any better!

It is being reported that San Diego's Shamu Show has been suspended for the day in light of Orlando's incident.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-seaworld-orlando-shamu-injury-20100224,0,942688.story This is certainly sad news... Our condolences go out to the trainer's family and to the SeaWorld team for their loss. If anyone sees video or photos of this incident surface, please post and let us know.

SeaWorld Orlando has sent out another press release promoting their last weekend of the Bands, Brew & BBQ concert series for this year.