We have a lengthy park update from SeaWorld San Diego today – developments on the new entrance, a brand new show for the summer, and we’ll take a look around at some developments around the park.
NEW PARK ENTRANCE
However, to keep guests from being completely devastated, they’ve put some interesting photos and text about the history of the park. Next year is the 50th Anniversary of the park.
Here are some of the many photos that tell the history of the park. Take a gander at those logos over the years. Which was your favorite?
We assume that this will be the temporary entrance – which is expected to open when the major work begins on the main entrance.
Madagascar Live, A New Show for summer
SeaWorld announced recently that they will be opening a new show called “Madagascar LIVE! Operation: Vacation”. They posted on their Facebook page: “The 20-minute musical show follows the antics of Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien, Mort and the Penguins during a vacation adventure. The show will feature rock/pop music performed by a live band and include both classic and original songs. The characters also will conduct meet and greets with park guests. Additionally, special co-branded merchandise exclusive to the parks, will be available.” No location has been announced as of yet.
The most likely place we can think that this new attraction would go is the Mission Bay Theater (4D Theater). Speaking of which, all signs for Polar Express 4D and Sesame Street 4D have been removed from the facility.
Madagascar is a popular film franchise and should appeal to families and those who love animated films. Though, we’ve got to wonder why SeaWorld San Diego keeps getting the short end of the stick on new attractions compared to SeaWorld Orlando which is getting the amazing new Antarctica. Does a Madagascar live show motivate you? Will you make a visit to San Diego to see it? If not, what sort of attraction would you like to see at SeaWorld San Diego?
Status on Cirque Stadium
You may be wondering why we didn’t mention Cirque Stadium as a possible location. While nothing has been confirmed or announced, there is – what seems to be like a legitimate casting website looking for acrobats and clowns for “Cirque De La Mer 2013”. You can check out the website here: http://www.world-ent.com/employment/
It seems like they couldn’t find a suitable show to bring to the stadium. It’s not a very easy place to put a show. The area is connected to Mission Bay and that brings a host of complications.
After last year, we’re happy the show is coming back. But it would be nice to see things freshened up a little. What are your thoughts.
A Look Around Fresh Water Aquarium & Garden of Discovery
Let’s look around the Fresh Water Aquarium and Garden of Discovery for the last time before they’re removed.
The place has seen better days. But the fish still look wonderful.
For about five minutes, none of the fish seemed to notice – or care – that there was anything there. All of sudden one fish takes a bite and…
…more fish join the party. But again, nothing like the movies. It wasn’t even a swarm. The majority of fish didn’t care. They must be depressed about having to move.
While it is good that they area is being refreshed we are not too thrilled about the whole thing being turned into a restaurant. We shall see how this plays out.
Here is the Garden of Discovery. Let’s discover it, caption free.
A little of this, and a little of that.
Manta – the ride, not the aquarium – was down for refurbishment.
The lagoon was dried up. Maybe it can get repainted…
Some tests were going on.
Work was also being done on the back half of the ride, you know…the part where the lack of landscaping and theme makes you cry?
The SkyTower lagoon was being drained as well.
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That’s it for this week’s update! How would you like to see the park celebrate its 50th anniversary. I look forward to reading your comments and if you have any questions or anything you want to see in the next update.
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