SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[BarryH]

Hmmm...it looks like Barenaked Ladies is set to perform at Universal's Mardi Gras on February 15. If I'm not mistaken, they were set to play Sea World that day before they cancelled. I guess they had a non-refundable deposit on the LaQuinta Inn rooms.

[triggernel]

Hmmm...it looks like Barenaked Ladies is set to perform at Universal's Mardi Gras on February 15. If I'm not mistaken, they were set to play Sea World that day before they cancelled. I guess they had a non-refundable deposit on the LaQuinta Inn rooms.

 

I'd love to be front row with a "Suck Orcas Dick" sign at their show, but no way I'm standing around for 8 hours to hold a spot, lol.

[Garet]

I know this article is old but I couldn't find a mention of it: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-blackfish-seaworld-finding-dory-pixar-20130808,0,7662071.story#axzz2qY6NchqS

[KBrylczyk]

Hmmm...it looks like Barenaked Ladies is set to perform at Universal's Mardi Gras on February 15. If I'm not mistaken, they were set to play Sea World that day before they cancelled. I guess they had a non-refundable deposit on the LaQuinta Inn rooms.

 

But Universal harshly imprisons dragons, hippogriffs, aliens, dinosaurs, and all kinds of other animals for entertainment purposes! Shame on them!

[Chroniq]

So Blackfish didn't get the Oscar nomination.

[coasterbill]

I thought this was worth sharing as another former trainer responds to Blackfish. It's worth a watch as I believe he makes some really good points as he responds to some of the criticism SeaWorld has taken.

 

 

This is a little long but it's really worth watching. It's very informative and is coming from someone who no longer has any ties to SeaWorld yet is still firmly on their side.

 

Edit: By the way Trace Adkins just checked into rehab so that may be the true reason he's missing the concert and he took it as an opportunity to pacify the whale huggers.

[megametal]

For once, I applaud the Academy. Without a nomination, the movie will not have the impact it would have. People will forget it faster this way.

[robbalvey]

Show your support for SeaWorld! Please go share and rewteet what I just posted about Blackfish not getting the Oscar Nom on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr!

[gerstlaueringvar]

Done. Instagram and Facebook posted.

[bert425]

For once, I applaud the Academy. Without a nomination, the movie will not have the impact it would have. People will forget it faster this way.

 

yep. . really pleased that they overlooked it.

 

and I was correct in 3 of the five that DID get noms (THRILLED that "20 Feet from Stardom" got the "entertainment" Doc spot over B-fish)

[Chroniq]

Bert- off topic completely, but because of your post yesterday I watched 3 of those docs. (half of them aren't on netflix yet)... Just wanted to say thank you for that.. Enjoyed them except for the "act of killing".. Couldn't get into it.. So thanks again for that post of possible nominees. Made for some great movie watching lat night.

[bbomser]

So Blackfish didn't get the Oscar nomination.

 

Woohoo!

 

Glad the Acadamy saw it for what it was, and expose on SeaWorld. Now I hope that someone catches the director eating a cheeseburger, or bringing her kids to a Zoo haha!

[bert425]

Bert- off topic completely, but because of your post yesterday I watched 3 of those docs. (half of them aren't on netflix yet)... Just wanted to say thank you for that.. Enjoyed them except for the "act of killing".. Couldn't get into it.. So thanks again for that post of possible nominees. Made for some great movie watching lat night.

 

you are very welcome.

 

that truly *was* the Oscar short list.

 

if you haven't seen "20 feet from stardom". . it's an AWESOME doc about the backup singers for major stars, it's incredible (if you hadn't guessed by my gushing over it).

 

and if you have seen it, and liked it, go see "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" -- an incredible documentary about the Motown session players who did the music for most of Motown's biggest hits/stars.

 

 

oh, and to keep this on topic, we are going to buy Season Passes to SeaWorld San Antonio this season to show our support for the parks (first time we've ever done a Sea World pass)

[robbalvey]

We have had 2,606 shares for pro-SeaWorld updates on our Facebook page in the last week. That's AMAZING!!! Please go share our current SeaWorld support posts on our social media pages to help out! Links in my signature!

[Invertalon]

I really hope Sea World as a whole benefits from all this "negative publicity"... It makes those who can actual read through the B.S. want to go out and visit these parks, spend money and support them. So hopefully, there are MANY more of us than those who are ignorant to life, and Sea World has a fantastic 2014!

 

When I visit those parks, I always am impressed at the bond between these animals and their trainers... I really hope one day they can actually interact with the orcas again in the water. These trainers know the risk, much like any other animal... Big or small.

 

Kudos to Sea World all around... I hope all those so against them open their eyes one day.

[better_by_design]

megametal wrote:

For once, I applaud the Academy. Without a nomination, the movie will not have the impact it would have. People will forget it faster this way.

 

 

yep. . really pleased that they overlooked it.

 

and I was correct in 3 of the five that DID get noms (THRILLED that "20 Feet from Stardom" got the "entertainment" Doc spot over B-fish)

 

Totally agree on both points - some great docs, well deserving of their nominations - "20 Feet From Stardom" is a great movie.

 

Glad to see these choices over an editorial film that is being refuted and disputed by people deceived by the director.

[Cyrbuzz]

Awesome news! Blackfish is about to end its 15 minutes of fame YAHOO!

[Jonathan15]

So I finally heard the good news!

 

Blackfish didn't get the nomination! HOORAY! At least some people have their senses left....

 

It's really sad though that SeaWorld had to deal with sh*t activists, books, documentaries, protests, and PETA all at once.

 

*Sigh* Some people will never learn though...... but who cares now, because Blackfish was a failure!!!

 

PARTY AT MY HOUSE!!! (jk)

[thrillrider]

You guys should check out Busch garden Tampas facebook page right now. All the blackfish cult people are on there knocking bush gardens. I guess the beach boys backed out of doing a concert there.

[Jonathan15]

Oh great -_- Not more drama!

 

It shouldn't last long though, 'cause BGT is awesome like that and didn't do anything wrong.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

You guys should check out Busch garden Tampas facebook page right now. All the blackfish cult people are on there knocking bush gardens. I guess the beach boys backed out of doing a concert there.

 

 

Oh no! Not the Beach Boys! Not in the amazing concert venue that is Busch Gardens Tampa!

[Jonathan15]

Lol, Matt.

 

Anyway, for SWO, I'm still thinking they'll add a good-sized hypercoaster to bring more guests in.

 

I think it should be a B&M, but we'll see what SWO has in store.

 

Thoughts?

[tarheel1231]

I'm not one of the people who think this, but you're going to have a mile long of complaints saying "B&M's aren't forceful enough, blah blah blah.....". I think a launch coaster like Manta in San Diego would be better. Just saying.

[thrillrider]

I love B&M.

 

The ride does not have to have crazy wild forces to be fun.

[StarTrekGeek]

Lol, Matt.

 

Anyway, for SWO, I'm still thinking they'll add a good-sized hypercoaster to bring more guests in.

 

I think it should be a B&M, but we'll see what SWO has in store.

 

Thoughts?

 

I also think it should be in the south end of the park, around Bayside Stadium. That area needs some attention!

 

I love B&M.

 

The ride does not have to have crazy wild forces to be fun.

 

Couldn't agree more!