SeaWorld Orlando: Aerial Update (February 2012)

Hello, and welcome to this special SeaWorld Orlando update! This is a special update because we will take a look at the park from a special angle, thanks to the Sky Tower. Let's see:

First of all, it is great to see that the Sky Tower is finally free for all guests:

Since the park is "losing" revenue by allowing every guests to ride for free, they have decided to put up a special photo-opportunity just before boarding the ride:

But let's hop on the ride:

The park is even nicer seen from the Sky Tower:

The highlight of this update: the demolition of the former Penguin Plaza is well underway:

The new Antarctica area will be incredibly big in size:

Here are two high-resolution images of the area, for those (like us) who like to study things more carefully!:

Now, let's get back to the normal-sized photos:

The Puffin area is already gone:

The old fountain is still there:

The area's gift shop will soon be demolished soon:

The new Antarctica area will also extend to a former backstage area, as you can see here:

More photos of the area:

Back to the "Friends of the Wild" gift shop (notice the word "DEMO" on the side):

Now let's move on to other areas of the park:

Work continues in the "Dine with Shamu" area:

The park is still installing the new double floor:

A closer look:

The Bands, Brew, & BBQ area:

A look at the park's entrance:

Manta:

Wild Arctic:

And, as an added bonus, take a look at the new Walgreens Pharmacy being built just next to the park (the other structure on the right-hand size will be a new Wawa):

And, what are those structure I see over there (I'm not referring to the school in the foreground)?:

Hmmm... That looks familiar too:

Oh, one more thing. At the exit of the Sky Tower you are now able to purchase the photo you have taken before riding the attraction:

And this is all for now. Thank you for viewing, and have a great rest of your day!