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Anheuser Busch was the long
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Just behind the flagpole and trees
was the Tropical Reef building which was removed for Manta. |
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The Tropical Reef's aquariums were
simple in comparison to the naturalistic environments of the Manta
Aquarium. |
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Exotic animals like seahorses
were moved from the Tropical Reef to the new Manta Aquarium
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The creation of the Waterfront area of the park changed the look and
feel of the park's central hub.
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Before Voyagers, Smoky Creek Grill was the park's smokehouse. Today it
is Seaport Pizza.
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Blue Horizons show
construction |
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The old Gulliver's shop |
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The Clydesdale Hamlet was
home to the famous Budweiser Clydesdale Team which made appearances in
the park and at special events throughout the area. |
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The Hospitality Center was
the location for sampling of Anheuser Busch beer products as well as a
restaurant and gift shop. This was converted into a buffet when SeaWorld
Parks and Entertainment was sold off. |
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In 2008-2009 Manta was taking shape
in the middle of the park, replacing the old Tropical Reef with its new
aquarium integrated into the new coaster's queue area. |
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In fall of 1999 Kraken was
rising up above the skyline as SeaWorld's first roller coaster. |
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The long running Believe show was
a favorite at Shamu Stadium. |
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The Manatee Rescue was
remodeled and expanded for Turtle Trek in 2011 |
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The Penguin Encounter, home
to penguins and puffins closed in January 2012 as the area began
transitioning into Antarctica for 2014. |
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