[wdwspider]

SeaWorld has confirmed a third park scheduled to open 2007! They will not comment on what type of park, but it is widely anticipated that it will be a 58 acre Water Park.

According to Screamscape it "...will rival Wet ‘N Wild who’s own existence may be coming to a close as the terms of their lease start to change in 2007 and the price is expected to rise through the roof by 2012."

[Erin]

That's a GIANT waterpark! I love waterparks!! :c)

I wonder if they are going to have the toilet bowl slide like Wet N WIld....

[wdwspider]

It is rather big, I hope they put some theming to it. I don't expect a Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, but something a little nicer than Wet n' Wild could go a long ways.

[Erin]

So, what kind of theming are you thinking? The winter type thing is taken already....

[roxie]

I really enjoy SeaWorld. We are going back in October...I'll have to look and see if there is any signage.

[Kippage]

Love it!!! Maybe they could do a tropical theme. Overdone yes, but we have a place called Big Kahuna's nearby, and it's done all tiki-ish with pirate ships and all. Love that place. Big Kahuna's

But I bet they'll use Shamu.

[Laneysdad]

Being Disney Freaks is Seaworld worth a trip these days for DW and 2yr Old DD? I get scared leaving the Happiest Place on Earth for fear of being unhappy.

[wdwspider]

Originally Posted by Laneysdad

Being Disney Freaks is Seaworld worth a trip these days for DW and 2yr Old DD? I get scared leaving the Happiest Place on Earth for fear of being unhappy.

SeaWorld constantly gets rave reviews. I love this park. Luckily it is such a different experience from Disney that you don't have much to compare. Which is a plus for sure.

[sandanv1]

According to todays paper, they are on hold for now.

SeaWorld park on hold for specifics
Nearby Williamsburg residents, who don't want more noise and traffic, are thrilled

By Rich McKay | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted June 23, 2005


In a victory for neighbors who don't want another attraction built on the doorstep of their neighborhood of close-trimmed lawns and cul-de-sacs, Orange County officials stalled SeaWorld Orlando's plans Wednesday for a new attraction.

County planners complained about the lack of detail in SeaWorld's plans, calling some parts "amoebas" where presumably rides and attractions would be built on the 58-acre site off International Drive.

The main ride is said by industry insiders to be a water slide that would compete with those at the Universal Orlando-owned Wet 'n Wild, which opened in 1977, as well as Disney's water parks.

But SeaWorld is keeping mum on its plans for its property along the east side of International Drive, south of Sea Harbor Drive. And that irked county planners.

"I have to go out and show this to the community, and if I show them this, they'll shoot me," said John Smogor, assistant manager of the county's planning division.

Residents of the huge Williamsburg community, who complain a new attraction will bring more noise and traffic, were thrilled with the delay.

"This is a victory -- and a major one," said Jerry Pastore, an architect who lives in the Williamsburg neighborhood.

The Development Review Committee wants a long list of specifics, including how tall the structures would be, what they would look like and how much land would be paved over.

That information, in turn, would tell them what kind of lighting, noise and other factors might affect the surrounding area and which county codes should be followed to protect the neighbors.

"I have a county code to enforce, but I don't have enough information here to know what this is," Smogor complained.

County planners estimated it would be late September at the earliest before SeaWorld could come back before the committee.

While the rejection by the committee delays the process by about three months, planners say that in the big picture of building an attraction slated to open in 2007, it's not a serious delay.

Becca Bides, a SeaWorld spokeswoman, could not confirm any information about the attraction but said she expected SeaWorld designers to appear before the county soon.

"Today's meeting will not delay the process," she said.

While nothing specific about SeaWorld's intentions were made clear, the plans filed with the county call for no structure higher than 140 feet tall. Four representatives for SeaWorld and its contractors at the Development Review Committee meeting declined comment to the Sentinel, including giving their names.

Chris Testerman, manager of Orange County's planning division, pointed out that SeaWorld already has the zoning required to build an attraction on the property. The questions are just over how to make that attraction comply with county codes -- not whether it could be built.

Residents Morris and Selma Barocas, who moved here from New York about 25 years ago, said they don't expect to stop SeaWorld.

"I doubt we can do much," Morris Barocas said. "They're turning our neighborhood into Coney Island. We can't stop it. There's too much money to be made."

[queensmama]

Originally Posted by Laneysdad

Being Disney Freaks is Seaworld worth a trip these days for DW and 2yr Old DD?

If you love ocean life.........then it is a do not miss. We go every trip!

[Cavey]

Originally Posted by Laneysdad

Being Disney Freaks is Seaworld worth a trip these days for DW and 2yr Old DD? I get scared leaving the Happiest Place on Earth for fear of being unhappy.

While we enjoyed it, my yungun's were bored with it. In the end we wish we had stayed an extra day at WDW.

On the other hand, it's my brother's favorite Orlando theme park.

[Kippage]

Originally Posted by Laneysdad

Being Disney Freaks is Seaworld worth a trip these days for DW and 2yr Old DD? I get scared leaving the Happiest Place on Earth for fear of being unhappy.

Sea World is one of my absolute favorites. But then again, I'm obsessed with Sea Turtles and marine life in general. The thing about Sea World is that it's not only a marine zoo, it's educational and a marine conservatory. They have an amazing Rescue and Rehabilition program. I believe 2 of the Sea Turtles they had had injuries - both had damage to or was missing a fin.

I say try it. There's no harm in spending a day there. After that, if you don't like it, you'll know for future reference. Personally, I have no problem leaving Disney for a day to go to Sea World. WDW isn't the only great park in the world.

[jenbarnwell]

My dd 4 loved sea world. She is a big animal fan though. ds 1 had fun too. We have pictures if you want to see them.

[downsouthtigger]

sea world is great, I'm glad they are expanding! Even though they'd rpob just add more rides...I don't understand the waterpark idea though..
The best thing I liked about them was their 2nd day play, in which you got a second day free.
So if you did enjoy it, you'd get a 2nd day to go, if you didn't hmm I don't know. The 2nd day is also great to have if you get hit with a rainy day, as most attractions are outdoors at seaworld.

[dznygrl]

A new WATERPARK?!?!? I LOVE waterparks! Yay!