SeaWorld Orlando's Underwater "Fantasea"

[robbalvey]

SEAWORLD'S UNDERWATER "FANTASEA” COMES TO LIFE

FOR FOUR WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER

 

 

ORLANDO, Fla. – (August 2008) – From pumpkin fishes to friendly sea witches, Halloween meets the sea this October during SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular, carving an underwater "fantasea” where children can dance with an ice DJ, learn from a school of fish, and play with a sea fairy. Offering more than 2 million pieces of trick-or-treat sweets, SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular uniquely brings children's "fantaseas” to life with enchanted pathways and charming sea creatures, providing the utmost in family-friendly trick-or-treating.

 

One of Sesame Street's favorite residents, The Count, along with his friends from Sesame Street even gets into the Halloween spirit, with Count Von Count's Spooktacular character breakfast. Little ones will sing, groove and mingle side-by-side with Sesame Street characters, while listening to Halloween-themed music and enjoying a special breakfast "boo”-ffet.*

 

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular takes place October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 24-26 and 31, and is included in a single day's park admission. The event begins each day at 11 a.m., leaving the littlest of trick-or-treaters wide-eyed for the day's activities ahead.

 

Spooktacular Highlights Include:

 

Trick-or-Treat Sea Sweets – Using their Spooktacular maps, costumed youngsters can search for hidden "fantasea” treasures at more than a dozen different stations, all featuring an array of sweet treats. New for this year is a healthy choice: Chiquita® Mini's - a sweeter tasting banana that's just the right size!

 

Frozen Fun Zone – An ice DJ will melt the ice during a Spooktacular celebration sure to heat up the area with interactive games and activities.

 

Strolling Entertainment – Gummy Worm Wanda, Salt Water Taffy, and Swedish Fish Suzy are among the 35 fanciful sea creatures that will once again join the "Spook-tastic” fun, welcoming trick-or-treaters as they stroll through colorful, playful schools of pumpkin fish.

 

Wild Things at Seafire Inn – In this show, guest will gain a new appreciation for nature's most misunderstood creepy creatures as they take center stage at Seafire Inn.

 

More SeaWorld Halloween Fun:

SeaWorld's Spooky Spectacular Sleepover (Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, from 7 p.m. – 9 a.m.)

Family members and their trick-or-treaters can end their night coming face-to-face with predatory polar bears and stealthy stingrays, before snuggling into a spooky slumber at Shark Encounter - just sleeping bags away from those terrors of the deep, sharks. An evening snack and breakfast also are included. Cost is $78 per person or $113 to include park admission; program is for children in grades K-5 and their families. For more info, visit www.seaworld.org.

 

SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Millions of visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating experiences. State-of-the-art rides give guests unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and more.

 

*Count Von Count's Spooktacular Character Breakfast /© 2008 Sesame Workshop

[Jumboshrmp]

Wow, this will be on the day that I'm going there (OCtober 25th).

 

Hopefully this won't make the lines for Kraken really long, I've heard that they are usually very short.

 

I also need to go on Journey to Atlantis, I've never been on it before, and I've heard good things.

 

Might as well ride Shamu Express while I'm there (not for the coaster count, I swear!)

 

On topic with the thread, what exactly is an Ice DJ?

 

Maybe I can go dressed up as a dorky college student on a school trip and still get some candy?

 

This seems very odd though. I never thought I'd hear Sea World and Halloween Event in the same sentence.

[justint87]

Wow, this will be on the day that I'm going there (OCtober 25th).

 

Hopefully this won't make the lines for Kraken really long, I've heard that they are usually very short.

 

I also need to go on Journey to Atlantis, I've never been on it before, and I've heard good things.

 

Might as well ride Shamu Express while I'm there (not for the coaster count, I swear!)

 

On topic with the thread, what exactly is an Ice DJ?

 

Maybe I can go dressed up as a dorky college student on a school trip and still get some candy?

 

This seems very odd though. I never thought I'd hear Sea World and Halloween Event in the same sentence.

 

Don't worry, even during this event, the lines for Kraken are still shorter compare to other theme parks, should be no longer than 20 minutes.

 

An Ice DJ is basically the same thing as a regular DJ, just a name they use instead of calling it a regular DJ.

 

SeaWorld has had this event for a few years now. Previous years it was called Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular. One section of the park, usually the pathway behind Bayside Stadium is transform for this event. Oh and don't worry, the candies and treats are for people of all ages. Not just kids.

[Jumboshrmp]

Don't worry, even during this event, the lines for Kraken are still shorter compare to other theme parks, should be no longer than 20 minutes.

 

An Ice DJ is basically the same thing as a regular DJ, just a name they use instead of calling it a regular DJ.

 

SeaWorld has had this event for a few years now. Previous years it was called Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular. One section of the park, usually the pathway behind Bayside Stadium is transform for this event. Oh and don't worry, the candies and treats are for people of all ages. Not just kids.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Glad to hear about the Kraken line.

 

My comment about the candy wasn't about whether they would give it to to teens, it was about this:

 

costumed youngsters can search for hidden "fantasea” treasures at more than a dozen different stations

 

I was just joking about that. Obviously, if you aren't in costume you don't get candy. And an 18 year old in costume trick or treating at a theme park full of little kids is just creepy.

[justint87]

I was just joking about that. Obviously, if you aren't in costume you don't get candy. And an 18 year old in costume trick or treating at a theme park full of little kids is just creepy.

 

Actually anybody can get candy, you don't have to have a costume, on another note... you'll be surprised. I have personally seen grown men and women all decked out in costumes during this event in previous years. Pirates seem to be quite popular! I would not doubt it if you see some adults in pirates costumes, however you might possibly even see adults in other costumes... some I rather not think of... creepy... I'll let you use your imagination...

[mash80]

Damn, when I saw the topic title I had visions of myself swimming around in a huge lake full of sticky orange pop - maybe a sign I should get to bed

 

Sounds like fun, would love to get over to the states one year to try some of the many awesome halloween events your parks have.

[kraken613]

Hmm Interesting

 

I dont think Kraken ever has a line though!

[sam06pr]

This is one of the reasons SWO is the flagship park

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New for this year is a healthy choice: Chiquita® Mini's - a sweeter tasting banana that's just the right size!

 

How dare they.