Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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FALL 2017 DREAMSCAPES 39 the legendary Kraken rollercoaster into a virtual reality (VR) rollercoaster experience and creating Kraken Unleashed: Virtual Reality Experience. Guests embark on a deep- sea mission alongside sea creatures inspired by extinct and legendary animals of the past and race through underwater canyons and the deep, dark hunting grounds of the legendary sea monster, Kraken. A custom digital overlay with uniquely designed VR headsets deliver a new one-of-a-kind adventure to this 46- metre-tall, 105 km/h coaster. The addition of VR to this fan favourite brings a new level of excitement and interest to Kraken, giving guests the opportunity to experience this epic ride in a completely new way. DOLPHIN NURSERY SeaWorld's Dolphin Nursery is now more interactive, giving guests the opportunity to see mother and baby dolphins up close like never before. Large-scale acrylic windows offer better guest viewing, including mul- tiple levels to provide children a face-to-face perspective with baby dolphins. A next-gen- eration, multi-purpose digital display permits SeaWorld educators to share infor- mation about dolphin behaviour, biology and conservation with guests. The Dolphin Nursery is a great place to introduce kids to the beauty of life in the animal world from its first chapters. Watch as dolphin calves practise jumping, playing and communicating with their moms and other young dolphins through clicks and vocalizations. UP-CLOSE ANIMAL TOURS Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando now have the opportunity to experience the park's majestic killer whales in a brand-new way. The Killer Whale Up-Close Tour gives guests the opportunity to meet the park's killer whales in ways never before offered at the park. During the 45-minute tour SeaWorld's trainers share stories and information about PHOTOS: Kraken Unleashed, a first-of-its-kind virtual reality rollercoaster in the U.S., takes guests on an exploratory journey under the sea past gigantic sea monsters and an unexpected, unforgettable encounter with the legendary Kraken sea monster. 2017 © SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment the killer whales, demonstrate how the whales take part in voluntary husbandry sessions and discuss their health care, feeding habits and more. The Killer Whale Up-Close Tour is the latest in SeaWorld's collection of memo- rable, educational and inspirational tours. Popular guest experiences, including the Dolphin Up-Close Tour and Penguin Up-Close Tour, provide hands-on interactions with some of the park's most popular animals while encouraging guests to care about all of the animals found in the oceans. The Behind-the-Scenes Tour, a guest favourite, provides an inside look at the park's amazing animal rescue operation and ends with the opportunity to touch a shark and meet a Magellanic penguin. Nearby, Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort, offering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays,