Welcome to episode 17 of the Unofficial SeaWorld Podcast! This episode we’re going to talk about the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics, heartwarming Manatee Rescues, the SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Conservation spotlight and much more!

Erin brings us a special Superfan interview, and Eric sits down with Cathy Valeriano to talk about the amazing food coming to Bands Brews and BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando. We are also going to recap Wild Days, hear from the amazing Kyle Kittleson with the latest Marine Mammal Trainer Minute, talk about some record crowds at SeaWorld and we share an interesting rumor or two of what is coming. So put on your wetsuit and let’s dive in!

We are back with a big episode, which is our Halloween episode, where we will tak you to SeaWorld San Antonio, and Orlando to look at HowlOScream and Spooktacular.

SeaWorld News & Rumors

General SeaWorld News and Rumors discussed in this episode:

• We talk about the rumor of a killer whale treadmill
• We talk about the rumor of a new Shamu Rock Shows
• We talk about the legal hurdles left before Killer Whale trainers can get back in the water with the Orcas
• We talk about the float announced for the Macy's Holiday Parade that will tease the Sea of Surprises for SeaWorld's 50th Anniversary

SeaWorld Orlando News and Rumors discussed in this episode:

• We walk you through the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular event 
• We discuss the new waterslide that was announced for Aquatica Orlando
• And we have a special review of Antarctica by Lee and Tracey from the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast

SeaWorld San Digeo News and Rumors discussed in this episode:

• We review the Family walk that raised money for the Children's hospital in San Diego.
• We also discuss the progress of the new entrance plaza

SeaWorld San Antonio News and Rumors discussed in this episode:

• We discuss the Run for the Fund that just happened that supports the SeaWorld Conservation fund
• We also look at Howl-O-Scream 
• We have a special interview with Brian Knowlton from SeaWorld San Antonio, about what it takes to put on Howl-O-Scream every year, and what it is like being lost in the woods, and what you do at a Vampire Bar!

All About Animals

• We talk to SeaWorld Super Fan Hal aka @SomethinFarNATER 
• Erin aka @SpacedOutShamu is back with a extra special spooky animal spotlight, on Octopuses
• We talk about coast to coast animal rescues happening and the amazing amount of animals now returned to the wild.

Explore A Park

• We take you to SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular as we meet up with our favorite friends from Sessame Street, as they Count Down to Halloween

Please feel free to contact us at UnofficialSeaWorld@Gmail.com or 530-289-6722