Freezin’ For A Reason 2016

Saturday February 13, the Special Olympics Florida’s Polar Plunge® will be held at Aquatica. During this statewide fundraiser, individuals and teams, alongside Special Olympics athletes raise money for the privilege of Plunging into the chilled down wave pool.

Aquatica is usually warm and tropical (as we all know!), but once each year they chill down the wave pool so plungers can experience the “thrill of the chill” all while supporting a great cause.

I remember my first Polar Plunge. It was exciting to be part of such a huge joint adventure, with people from all over in crazy costumes, all “fired up” to get really “chilled down!” Each time it’s a heck of a lot of fun, but more importantly it’s an opportunity to make a difference. Every dollar raised helps the athletes of Special Olympics Florida by transforming their lives through the joy of sports.

It’s loads of fun watching the firemen! The Florida Professional Firefighters are Presenting sponsors.

If you haven’t signed up for the Plunge, and would like to, click this link or if you’d like to leave the “freezing” to me, please support here. (Team members wanted! Join me here.)

There is no cost for plunging but Plungers are asked to fundraise a minimum of $100. Plungers create their own personal Plunge webpage so friends, family and co-workers can donate online. It’s quick, easy and secure.

Spectators are welcome to join in, cheer on, and join the party. Only the wave pool will be chilled down, the rest of the rides are heated. Come for the Plunge, then enjoy Aquatica all day!

If you don’t want to Plunge, but still participate, you can become a Virtual Plunger.  Raise pledges and receive incentives just like a regular Plunger, but without going into the chilly water.

Plungers who raise the minimum of $100 in donations, automatically get entry into Aquatica, the official Polar Plunge® T-shirt, two spectator passes and bragging rights over everyone who just couldn’t bear it!

Please join me in supporting Special Olympics Florida.

 

Photo Key at SeaWorld and Aquatica

This weekend we’re doing a “two-for.” SeaWorld Spooktacular today, and Aquatica on Sunday. What with the gorgeous Orlando weather and all, indications point to a perfect weekend! One thing though: I’m usually taking pictures. Lots of ’em. I take them to chronicle wonderful memories with my friends and family. I take them to share on social media. I take them so relatives out of state can vicariously enjoy our visits. But… I take them. I’m not in a lot, because I’m behind the camera. Enter “The Photo Key.”

On my last visit I bought the new Photo Key, which replaces the Photo Pass of old (which I really enjoyed and doubted could be topped…) For a $99.99 you can buy an Annual PhotoKey pass for BOTH SeaWorld and Aquatica! (Single day passes are $59.99.) For a year from purchase, you get unlimited access to all of your digital photos (you can print them out anywhere from a drug store kiosk, at home, or use them on social media to your heart’s content).

Photos are taken by the staff photographers at key locations throughout the parks, including most roller coasters, Shark Encounter, Sky Tower, and more. I’m especially thrilled to have the Aquatica option, since it’s a bit tricky to take your own photo in the water, LOL. (And who wants to lug around a camera all day in your bathing suit?!)

Today I plan on stopping by many a photo photographer. My husband and I are dressed as Longshoremen, and our son is a police officer. Good times. And now, good times remembered digitally.

Here’s some more info from SeaWorld:

PhotoKey is available for purchase at several stations inside the park or you can purchase PhotoKey prior to arriving at the park at seaworldorlando.com. Take advantage of PhotoKey opportunities during your next family vacation and unlock a world of memories.

PhotoKey benefits:

• Unlimited Access – All photos can be viewed, shared and downloaded at any park PhotoKey location, on the PhotoKey mobile app or on the PhotoKey website.
• Save on Purchases – Receive discounts on in-park photo products that are available at any photo location.
• Professional Photographers – Take advantage of professional photographers roaming the park to capture your family memories.
• Keepsakes – Photos can be customized into various keepsakes through exclusive access to the PhotoKey website  Receive a free $10 online credit toward any customized PhotoKey product and unlimited $5 individual prints while PhotoKey pass is valid.

 

Breakaway Falls is Coming Soon to Aquatica Orlando

The Final Slide Section is Installed at Ihu’s Breakaway Falls at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™

Most summers (and, well, it’s Florida… so most DAYS, LOL) you can find us at Aquatica, Orlando. I’m normally a Roa’s Rapids kind of girl, but I’ve gotta admit the Ihu’s Breakaway Falls sounds pretty amazing!

Riders will step into clear “breakaway boxes” to watch each other… drop first, drop second?! You don’t know! There are four 360-degree spirals on the way down from the tallest ride around (80 feet!).

I need to find out the height requirement on this (I have a feeling my son is too small), but I’m pretty sure I’d make the cut. (OK, I’d be allowed. That’s a totally different thing from whether or not I’ll really DO it.) Who’s got odds on my taking the plunge?!

SeaWorld Mommy Will Be Freezin’ for a Reason at SeaWorld’s Aquatica

Saturday, January 21 Aquatica Florida is hosting the “Polar Plunge.” Participants will be Freezin’ for a Reason to raise money for Florida Special Olympics.
I, for one, can’t wait to enter that frigid water… my feet and legs numb from the chill…. No, wait! I AM a little hesitant. But, hey, it’s for an awesome cause!

If you’d like to support my “plunge,” either join my team and plunge, too, (we need a few more plungers) or donate here on my FirstGiving page.

Or help out my teammate, Them Park Mom,  here.

It’s going to be fun! And, yes, FRIGID!

Join Us to Support Florida Special Olympics