A. Mario Rios Jr.
City Brights Blogger
Believe. Seven letters, one word. Believe has to be one of the most powerful words in the English language.
History has shown that when people believe sometimes great things happen. Case in point: John F. Kennedy believed man could land on the moon. The U.S. Hockey team believed they could win it all in 1980. Victims from Hurricane Katrina believed they could rebuild their lives. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger believed he could save 155 lives by safely landing an air passenger plane in the middle of the Hudson River this year.
You just gotta believe.
Believe comes in all shapes, forms and sizes. Just ask Shamu over at Sea World. Who would have ever thought that an 8,000 pound killer whale could jump 25 feet out of the water? Or how about a whale that lifts, hugs and surfs with his personal trainer in front of millions of people each year?
You just gotta believe.
Sea World of San Antonio offers a number of shows, events and rides to entertain the masses. But Sea World's signature attraction is Believe, a high-energy show that features music, video and killer whales in a theater-like setting.
"Believe tells the story of animals and people coming together in a way that is very unique in the world," said Don Minerd, vice president of Sea World San Antonio. "I am the luckiest show producer in the world because everything in our show is real. I don't have to invent magic or make anything up. It's just about the animals and the world around us."
The show even offers a mobile splash zone, my favorite part. Here, audience members in the first 20 rows get wet thanks to the big water splashes provided by Shamu and friends. It is one great way to cool off in San Antonio's 100-degree summertime weather.
"We have multiple ways of getting people wet," Minerd said. "We are always looking for more ways to get people wet. It certainly feels good on a day like today.
"I think part of the broader Sea World message is just simply celebrating being here," he continued. "You know that this is a celebration of life. We see families every day just enjoying life together here at the park. The thrill that we get every day is to come out and watch people enjoying what we do."
The next time you face a challenge, just remember one word, seven letters. Believe. Anything is possible.
You just gotta "believe." Just ask Shamu.
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