{"id":363371,"date":"2026-08-05T13:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363371\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:00:08","slug":"sea-life-orlando-aquarium-event-lures-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363371\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Life Orlando Aquarium event lures adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a new adults-only option coming to an Orlando attraction, and it\u2019s kinda fishy \u2013 in a good way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/visitsealife.com\/orlando\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sea Life Orlando Aquarium<\/a> is introducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsealife.com\/orlando\/whats-inside\/events-experiences\/fins-flights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fins &amp; Flights<\/a>, which will feature local craft-beer tastings and after-hours access to the <a href=\"http:\/\/iconparkorlando.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Icon Park<\/a> venue.<\/p>\n<p>The admission includes five 4-ounce samples, one from each participating brewery, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ivanhoeparkbrewing.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ivanhoe Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crookedcan\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crooked Can<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/orangeblossombrewing.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orange Blossom<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbbc.beer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Brewing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/landsharkvodkaseltzer.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Landshark Vodka Seltzer<\/a>. Visitors will receive a Fins &amp; Flights souvenir tasting glass.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will mix and mingle amid the attraction\u2019s aquatic residents, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, starfish, anemones and thousands of fish and travel through Sea Life\u2019s trademark 360-degree ocean tunnel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether guests are discovering sea animals from a new perspective or enjoying a night out with friends, it\u2019s an unforgettable evening unlike any other in Orlando,\u201d Paul Gould, general manager of the aquarium, said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>The event is slated for Sept. 3-5, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for guests 21 years old and older. Visitors select from five entry times each evening, and each time slot is limited to 100 people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/07\/30\/disney-gorilla-0801\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disney: New gorilla leader moves into Animal Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $59.99 per person ($54.99 per person when purchased online in advance). Additional three beer-sample tickets are sold $10 or one full-size can of beer for $10.<\/p>\n<p>A designated-driver ticket sells for $20 for admission to the aquarium only.<\/p>\n<p>For tickets or more information, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/visitsealife.com\/orlando\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">visitsealife.com\/orlando<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More lasers<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Science Center has expanded its laser-light show schedule during its extended-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osc.org\/stellarnights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stellar Nights<\/a> events. Wrapping up the event are Queen shows at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., then Pink Floyd at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday. Then Saturday are encore shows for Taylor Swift at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., followed by Laser Beatles at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. More info: <a href=\"http:\/\/osc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">OSC.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Downtown back then<\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s Lunch &amp; Learn at Orange County Regional History Center is a real throwback. The topic is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehistorycenter.org\/event\/lunch-learn-orlando-in-the-late-1800s\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando in the late 1800s<\/a>. Historian Rachel Williams will use maps from 1884 and 1890 to describe the early editions of the City Beautiful. The session starts at noon. More info: <a href=\"http:\/\/thehistorycenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thehistorycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Filmmaker Jon Favreau ('Iron Man,' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' 'Elf') is seen in the new documentary &quot;Disney Worldbuilders,&quot; directed by Leslie Iwerks ('The Imagineering Story'). The program debuts on Disney+ streaming service on Aug. 20. (Walt Disney Co.)\" width=\"6000\" height=\"402\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-worldbuilders-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"15243673\" \/>Filmmaker Jon Favreau (&#8220;Iron Man,&#8221; &#8220;The Mandalorian,&#8221; &#8220;Grogu&#8221; and &#8220;Elf&#8221;) is seen in the new documentary &#8220;Disney Worldbuilders,&#8221; directed by Leslie Iwerks (&#8220;The Imagineering Story&#8221;). The program debuts on Disney+ streaming service on Aug. 20. (Courtesy Walt Disney Co.)<br \/>\nNew Disney doc<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/news\/disney-worldbuilders-teaser-trailer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cDisney Worldbuilders,\u201d<\/a> a feature-length documentary, begins streaming on Disney+ on Aug. 20. The show, directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leslie.iwerks\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leslie Iwerks<\/a>, features filmmakers and related theme park projects worldwide. Among the <a href=\"http:\/\/disneyworld.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walt Disney World<\/a> attractions featured in the film trailer are Toy Story Land, Remy\u2019s Ratatouille Adventure, Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge and Avatar: The World of Pandora. The preview ends with a quote from <a href=\"https:\/\/d23.com\/ultimatefanevent2026\/disneylegends\/bobiger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bob Iger<\/a>, former CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walt Disney Co<\/a>. \u201cYou have to dream big. You have to have a wild imagination.\u201d More info: <a href=\"http:\/\/disneyplus.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">disneyplus.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zoo\u2019s next Sunset set<\/p>\n<p>Central Florida Zoo &amp; Botanical Gardens\u2019 next Sunset at the Zoo will feature the traditions and cultures of Native American and Alaska Native communities. The event, set for 5 p.m. on Aug. 28, offers after-hours activities including cultural vendors, educational tables, food trucks, keeper chats, animal enrichments, giraffe feeding and more. Tickets are $8 ($6 online and in advance). More info: <a href=\"http:\/\/centralfloridazoo.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">centralfloridazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discovery discount<\/p>\n<p>Florida residents can save 20% on the price of admission to <a href=\"http:\/\/discoverycove.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Discovery Cove<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/seaworld.com\/orlando\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SeaWorld Orlando\u2019s<\/a> nature-driven day resort, through Aug. 23 for visits through March 7. In addition, a $50 gift card is granted to each guest. It\u2019s valid for Discovery Cove purchases or other <a href=\"http:\/\/unitedparks.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Parks<\/a> properties, including SeaWorld and Aquatica water park. More info: <a href=\"http:\/\/discoverycove.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discoverycove.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email me at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/08\/05\/sea-life-adult-0807\/mailto:dbevil@orlandosentinel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dbevil@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. 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