{"id":264955,"date":"2026-05-09T17:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T17:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264955\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T17:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T17:16:10","slug":"this-new-experience-is-worth-a-whole-trip-to-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264955\/","title":{"rendered":"This NEW Experience Is Worth a Whole Trip to Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We just met a mermaid in Orlando \u2013 and no, it wasn\u2019t at Disney World.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-10-07-16-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>She\u2019s so pretty!<\/p>\n<p>SEA LIFE Orlando is a massive aquarium located in ICON Park, right in front of The Orlando Eye.\u00a0They have dozens of marine exhibits \u2013 now including mermaids!<\/p>\n<p>Tails of the Ocean is SEA LIFE Orlando\u2019s newest attraction. You\u2019ll discover the ocean\u2019s hidden wonders, dive into a magical mermaid adventure, and complete family-friendly challenges to earn a mermaid treasure at the end!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-9-08-16-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>SEA LIFE Orlando<\/p>\n<p>To see a mermaid swimming, check out their Mermaid Dives. Mermaids swim around the Atlantic Ocean habitat surrounded by sea turtles, stingrays, eels, and sharks! These happen Friday through Sunday, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, 2 PM to 4 PM, and 5 PM to 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-9-48-01-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>We found a mermaid!<\/p>\n<p>You can also meet a real-life mermaid at the Mermaid Meet &amp; Greet! You can get up close with mystical mermaids in the enchanting grotto to hear their captivating tales from the sea! It\u2019s open on Friday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-10-07-06-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>She was so nice!<\/p>\n<p>They also unveiled A Mermaid\u2019s Quest, a new virtual reality experience. You\u2019ll join a young seafarer on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of the sea, all while learning about the importance of ocean conservation!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-9-49-42-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\"  \/>So cool!<\/p>\n<p>All of SEA Life Orlando\u2019s mermaid events are available every Friday through Sunday in May until the final day on Memorial Day. You don\u2019t need a special ticket for this \u2013 every mermaid attraction is included with any aquarium ticket. Stop by on any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday until May 25th to meet them yourself!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEA-LIFE-Orlando-\u2014-Meet-a-Mermaid-Photo-May-08-2026-9-58-49-AM-3672-x-2066-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\"  \/>SEA LIFE Orlando<\/p>\n<p>We had so much fun exploring SEA LIFE Orlando.\u00a0 Stay tuned to AllEars for more magical things to do in Orlando!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/05\/06\/6-events-at-orlando-theme-parks-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">6 Events At Orlando Theme Parks This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      Need a vacation from planning your vacation?<\/p>\n<p>Feeling overwhelmed planning your dream Disney vacation? Our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/?apid=AENN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MouseFanTravel.com<\/a> have got you covered! They\u2019ll wait on hold for HOURS to get discounts you haven&#8217;t even read about yet. Plus, they&#8217;ll help you create an itinerary that&#8217;s absolutely perfect for you, because their agents are Disney pros and know ALL the inside tips. I mean they are friends with us after-all. <\/p>\n<p>The best part? They take all the stress off your shoulders, so you can kick back and truly enjoy your vacation. Their services are 100% free, so what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/?apid=AENN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Get a quote from their amazing team today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #282a2b;\" href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/?apid=AENN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GET MORE INFO!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allears.net\/allears-newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join the AllEars.net Newsletter<\/a> to stay on top of ALL the breaking Disney News! You&#8217;ll also get access to AllEars tips, reviews, trivia, and MORE! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allears.net\/allears-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here to Subscribe!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you been to SEA LIFE Orlando before? Comment below!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Disclosure: We were invited by SEA LIFE Orlando to attend Tails of the Ocean. This did not affect our reporting of the event \u2014 our opinions are our own.<\/p>\n<p> Post a Comment        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We just met a mermaid in Orlando \u2013 and no, it wasn\u2019t at Disney World. 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