The Wandering Disciple

The massive Shamu Stadium as viewed from the air aboard the Sky Tower. Shamu Stadium is home to the popular Shamu shows. Opened in 1984, the stadium can seat over 5,500 spectators as they watch the park’s iconic killer whale perform in an 7 million gallon pool. The current production at Sea World Orlando is One Ocean. (Photo: May 21, 2006)

The lush landscape and colorful buildings of Sheraton Vistana Village reflect in the lake.  Vistana Village is a vacation resort community located in Orlando just minutes from Sea World, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.  (Photo: May 20, 2006)

An elephant enjoys his home at Busch Gardens Tampa. The wilds of Africa come to life in the theme park where wild animals meet wild rides. (Photo: March 19, 2006)

A wild iguana basks in the Florida sunshine at Gasparilla Island State Park on the island of Boca Grande. The iguana is not a native species of Florida and is damaging to the ecosystem on the island. During the peak of the invasion in mid 2000’s, there were as many as 12,000 wild iguanas inhabiting the island. But trapping efforts by the locals have help reduce the population to a more manageable number. (Photo: March 5, 2006)

The stars of Woody Woodpecker’s Kid Zone take a break from the crowds at Universal Orlando. Here guests can meet Woody and Winnie Woodpecker while enjoying great children’s rides. (Photo: January 28, 2006)

A bell tower at Portofino Bay Hotel helps make the Central Florida resort feel like the heart of Italy. No detail is spared in making you feel like you are strolling along the Italian waterfront, not in the heart of Universal Orlando. (Photo: January 28, 2006)

Located in Central Florida, Universal Orlando is one of the countries premier theme park destinations. Comprised of two theme parks, three hotels and an entertainment district, Universal Orlando provides visitors an opportunity to ride the movies. (Photo: December 25, 2005)