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What in the World? - What if Disney purchased SeaWorld
By BriMan

What’s this? Yes, I have returned after a long absence. It’s been a good while since I’ve written anything so please allow me to refresh your minds. I’m BriMan.

Now since that’s all taken care of, what does the good ol’ Casa de BriMan have in store for its readers today? Well as most of you know, InBev and Anheuser Busch have recently reached an agreement for InBev, a Belgium brewing company, to buy A.B. (That’s Anheuser Busch for you slow folk). But BriMan, what does beer companies have to do with Orlando? Well seeing as how A.B. (Anheuser Busch..) owns a couple theme parks that happen to be located in the great city of Orlando, it could affect those parks.

Now I could write a simple, articulate look as to possible suitors and what does this buyout hold in store for SeaWorld Orlando. But I don’t want to. So we are going to skip all the mess and go with a “What If?” So as I sat and pondered about my article; I stumbled upon a really outlandish rumor that, and I quote, “Disney could buy SeaWorld.”

But as I sat and laughed at the ridiculousness of the rumor, I actually thought “What if Mickey did buy Shamu?” So alas, I present to you a look into an alternate world; a world where the Walt Disney Company has added SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove to its theme park arsenal. * Keep in mind now, this is all make-believe. So don't go running rampant spreading this "What in the World?" article as a validity to the rumor.

*Disclaimer – What about Busch Gardens Africa? Last time I checked, this isn’t Tampa United.

So what better way for Disney to intergrate some of its famous properties but with Nemo and his friends in SeaWorld, a theme park/aquarium. Couldn't see that one coming could you? Here, "Journey into Atlantis" is now a voyage to find the lost city with guests, Nemo and Dory. The best part of it all, the "Beetlejuice" theme song has been replaced with "Big Blue World". What a great layover.

The Penguin/Puffin Encounter is now hosted by Crush and Squirt. So yes, that means we have been graced by video screens.

Now this wouldn't be a Disney ride if it wasn't sponsored, or presented by some sort of corporation. "Wild Arctic" is now fittingly sponsored by Icee.

Mama's Kitchen, Exit Stage Left. Please enter the mouse.

A hidden mickey is now on top of the "Odyssea Theatre". Of course this is only viewable if you hop aboard the "Sky Tower".

Disney has branded the "Aquatica" entrance with its mark.

Pirate-mania! Here we have the famous exposed leg of a pirate dangling over the end of the slide.
Smell those corns.

Commerson's Dolphins are now joined by a familiar icon, the 20K sub (That's the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Submarine...). Awe, they're kissing.

A short glimpse at reality? Hardly. However one cannot help but think if SeaWorld would be better with the Disney name. I personally don't believe that to be the case. SeaWorld has found it's niche as the 3rd place park, and I think it works better that way. Enjoyed the horror? Maybe we'll get to see Discovery Cove's new layover with "The Little Mermaid". In the mean time, buy a shirt.

Until Next Time BriManites...

brian@orlandounited.com