SeaWorld Orlando introduces a new breed of animal show -- the likes of which have never before been seen – with the opening of Blue Horizons. Now showing, this breakthrough theatrical spectacular unites sea and sky with visions of Broadway as it showcases majestic animals, spirited performers and exotic birds.

To create this dynamic show, SeaWorld collaborated with the entertainment mecca's most inventive and artistic experts, marrying great theatrical extravagance -- seen in the larger-than-life set, dramatic costuming and intriguing show development -- with the awe-inspiring feats of SeaWorld's renowned animals and trainers.

A young girl's vivid imagination sets the stage for an extravaganza of graceful dolphins, ominous false killer whales and a rainbow of exotic birds including blue and gold macaws, blue-throated macaws, a flock of sun conures and an Andean condor. In a show filled with action both above, and below, the water, a cast of Olympic-caliber divers and aerialists – dressed in elaborate costumes and symbolizing sea and sky – plunge off the elaborate set with amazing aerial artistry.

"Blue Horizons is truly unique as it seamlessly blends the amazing power and grace of SeaWorld's dolphins and false killer whales with the lavish splendor of Broadway," said Stanley Meyer, Blue Horizons set designer and show consultant. Meyer is best known for his work designing the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, "Beauty and the Beast."

"Only SeaWorld could create such a revolutionary concept -- a type of show that can be seen nowhere else in the world," said Meyer. "It creates a completely new benchmark of awe-inspiring entertainment."

Meyer was responsible for creating the theatrical set design for Blue Horizons. Using elements of the sea and sky -- and a young girl's vivid imagination --- as his inspiration. Meyer designed the whimsical, yet dramatic, atmosphere with an immense rising sun and hundreds of iridescent bubbles. An elaborate, 40-foot-high framework envelops the pool and balances divers and aerialists as they plunge from bungees and soar on "cloud swings."

Relying on the brilliant colors of the macaws and sun conures, renowned costume designer Tracy Christensen developed an elaborate wardrobe to transform the aerialists and divers into bird-like characters with breathtaking plumage. Christensen has an extensive Broadway background, with well-known credits to her name such "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Beauty and the Beast." She drew on those experiences to incorporate a variety of textures and fabrics never before seen in a SeaWorld show.

While these characters sway from "cloud swings" and dive off the elaborate set, the true stars of the show grace the waters below. SeaWorld's dolphins and false killer whales leap their way into this dreamy adventure with no apparent direction from trainers. Colorful macaws, a flock of sun conures and an Andean condor will soar over the audience as they ascend toward the horizon.

Blue Horizons is timed to a stirring, original musical score performed by members of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.

SeaWorld Orlando is the world's premier marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Millions of visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating experiences. State-of-the-art rides give guests unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and more.