SeaWorld Orlando‘s annual passholders will get their first rides aboard Pipeline roller coaster starting May 12. The “surfing” coaster will open to the public May 27. Also new to SeaWorld are two great hammerhead sharks now living at the Shark Encounter attraction. The young male sharks, named Dutch and Dillon, were transferred from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta in a collaborative effort to protect endangered species. Lastly, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice preview Mess Fest at the Orlando Science Center coming May 13-14. From slime to fizzy paint, guests can get hands-on with the ooiest, gooiest, messiest activities.

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• SeaWorld’s “surfing” coaster (1:00)
• Great hammerhead sharks (8:36)
• OSC Mess Fest (13:11)

 

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SHOW NOTES

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