What is black and white and makes a splash all over? It’s Shamu of course, and this whale is once again the star of the show at SeaWorld Orlando in the brand new show “One Ocean,” which replaces the “Believe” show that had been performed daily at the park since 2006.

The 22-minute One Ocean show, with multiple show times each day, combines the pageantry of its former show with the conservation-first attitude of SeaWorld, encouraging guests to go out and make a difference in the world while also entertaining them with the signature moves that they have become accustomed to seeing from these mighty creatures throughout the years.

“This new show brings to life SeaWorld’s mission in the most powerful way yet,” said Jim Atchison, President and Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “This show is what guests love about our parks – thrilling entertainment that educates and inspires you to celebrate, connect and care for the world we share.”

Creators of the show set out on a mission to make everyone in the audience feel as though they were watching the whales interact with one another, so if one animal goes off the “script” for the performance, it actually adds to the experience for the guest and not vice versa. In One Ocean, the animals serve as the ambassadors of the sea, but the message is simple – both animals and humans coexist together in this world which has one ocean that is meant for both to enjoy, nurture and protect.   

SeaWorld fans who have followed the Shamu shows throughout the years will certainly not be disappointed in the spectacle that is One Ocean. Everything at Shamu Stadium has been taken up a notch, from the original, contemporary musical score to the brightly colored lights to the new imagery that reflects from both above and below the water. The giant LED screens are still a fixture in the show, but guests will enjoy something new – fountains that have been installed at the base of the seating areas, making the “splash zone” bigger and better than ever and adding a new soaring water effect into different parts of the show with 35-foot-tall spouts. 

 “There is an unprecedented level of energy, excitement and passion in this show,” said SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s Curator of Animal Training, Julie Scardina. “It is the ultimate SeaWorld experience: world-class entertainment that educates and inspires action. Trainers, producers and educators are collaborating on new ways to connect with the audience and show how closely the human and animal worlds are connected.”