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CMA opens Dolphin Tale Adventure in downtown Clearwater
| Article published on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 |
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| CMA’s newest attraction Dolphin Tale Adventure in downtown Clearwater features re-built scenes, movie images, behind the scenes videos and a variety of actual props used and filmed in Dolphin Tale - all donated by Alcon Entertainment. |
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CLEARWATER - Clearwater Marine Aquarium opens Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure, noon, Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the former Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., in downtown Clearwater.
The area's newest attraction highlights Dolphin Tale, a 3-D major motion picture, starring none other than local favorite Winter.
Dolphin Tale Adventure includes re-built scenes, movie images, behind the scenes videos and a variety of actual props used and filmed in Dolphin Tale - all donated by Alcon Entertainment.
The movie, produced by Warner Bros.-based Alcon Entertainment, tells Winter's story of how she lost her tail and the work by so many to fit her with a prostheic tale that saved her life. The movie also stars Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd.
The attraction includes two mini-theaters, an interactive kid’s area, Winter’s true tail history, a new and expanded retail store and more.
Guests may purchase tickets on location or at CMA where combo packages to both attractions will be sold, with free Jolley Trolley transportation from one location to the other. Admission for kids 12 and under admission is $9.95, with a combo ticket to both CMA and Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure only $19.95.
About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a Florida non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to restoring and preserving our marine life and environment through leadership in education, research and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life. Visit www.SeeWinter.com to see speaker series lectures planned for the entire year. CMA is home to dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, nurse sharks and more. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival and inspiration has touched millions of people around the world. A movie produced by Warner Bros.-based Alcon Entertainment, Dolphin Tale, about her life story is currently in theaters, starring Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick, Jr., and Ashley Judd. Her documentary, “Winter: The Dolphin that Could,” is available at www.SeeWinter.com. The documentary takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through her rescue, fight to stay alive and extensive rehabilitation. Scholastic published Winter’s Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again in October 2009.
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Article published on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011
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