SEA
WORLD
Aquatica
- NOW OPEN!
© Sea World Orlando
Coming soon to Orlando, Florida is a truly innovative
attraction that only Sea World could create. Aquatica
Water Park by Sea World is scheduled to open in March
2008.
Aquatica will cover over
60 acres of lush landscapes that closely resemble the
Southern Island Seas of New Zealand, Australia and New
Guinea. From Crystal-blue rivers to hidden grottos and
larger than life waterfalls, Aquatica will offer the most
unique water park experience in the world.
Aquatica
will have the first of it's kind 15,000 sq ft Duel Wave
Pools that can operate independently or send out towering
waves at the same time. Visitors can enjoy relaxing at
the 80,000 sq ft beach or enjoy many of the 36 thrilling
water slides, six rivers and lagoons and much more.
Aquatica
by Sea World will have the first ever duel water slides
that will plunge riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue
lagoon featuring black and white Commerson's dolphins.
Aquatica is setting out to be the most interactive and
exhilarating water park in the world.
Aquatica
was designed to be one of the biggest and most interactive
water park in the world. With it's sheer size, guests
won't have to wait very long in lines or in restaurants,
and for those who want to relax in the beach area can
enjoy beachside waiter service.
Aquatica
will have rides for kids of all ages including colorful
eight-lane racing slides, triple-drop raft rides, and
a 6 story family ride that the entire group can enjoy.
You'll also find the rivers of Aquatica that offer pure
thrill, jetting riders through rolling rapids, racing
waters and rushing geysers.
Aquatica
even offers the biggest and wildest experience for kids.
You'll find one of the world's largest interactive water
play area that includes a colorful rain fortress that
towers 60 feet above a 15,000 square foot pool.
If
you're looking for an out of this world water park experience
full of lush environments, wild sea animals, and a relaxing
beach area. Then the New Aquatica by Sea World water park
in Orlando, FL is a must visit.
BUSCH
GARDENS
Jungala
- NOW OPEN!
© Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Set in a 4-acre village, guests
will see Bengal Tigers, Orangutans, Gibbons and Flying
Foxes. The Bengal Tiger habitat has been upgraded from
its former area. Unlike before, visitors will be able
to get up close and personal with the tigers through a
multi-level viewing area. The underwater window will allow
for viewing of the eleven tigers through high impact glass.
There will also be an air conditioned cave-like area for
watching and a suspension bridge which will also provide
more viewing vantage points. A special feature of this
area will be the “tiger tug-of-war.” Guests
will be invited to hang on to one end of a rope on one
side of a glass partition while a tiger demonstrates its
strength on the other end.
Another feature of Jungala
is the return of the orangutans. Three 30-foot-tall tree
top viewing platforms will allow for the six orangutans
to caravan high above guests heads while traversing from
one area of the habitat to the other. There will even
be orangutans engaging in painting sessions complete with
canvas and colorful paint, which will surely be an interesting
sight.
A few new animal species
will be incorporated into Jungala. White-cheeked crested
gibbons, flying foxes and tomistomas (of the crocodile
family) will all be permanent residents at Busch Gardens.
With any new addition to
the park, there are always new rides and play areas. Jungala
has some of both. Jungle Flyers is a tree top zip line
ride which offers three separate flight paths. Riders
will enjoy an out and back ride across the path in a hang
glider-like seat. The Wild Surge is a 4-story tower ride
which will launch fourteen riders out of a 35 foot tall
mountainside waterfall. Tree Top Trails will be a new
3-story play area with bridges, climbing nets, crawl tubes
and a maze.
For dining options, Jungla
is offering two new restaurants. The old Vivi Restaurant
will be completely refurbished and opened under the new
name of Bengal Bistro. A new restaurant area is also planned
called Orang Café. Also, stilt-walkers and costumed
village animals will routinely be out and about on the
village pathways providing entertainment.
