ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with Aquatica, a new SeaWorld waterpark set to open March 1. Aquatica is across the street from SeaWorld Orlando.
To commemorate Aquatica's opening, Planet Smoothie's culinary team created three customized flavored smoothies to celebrate the park's South Seas inspiration. "Papa" the spoonbill, "Roa" the Kiwi bird and "Ihu" the gecko symbolize the playful, carefree nature of Aquatica. The animal characters — derivative patterns from New Zealand's Maori culture — adorn carved totem poles and interactive fountains throughout Aquatica.
- Papa's Peach Beach Delight is a combination of peach, strawberry, yogurt and sherbet. Distinctive for its smooth blend of sherbet and yogurt, Papa's Peach Beach Delight embodies a leisurely beach-combing attitude, represented by Aquatica's Spoonbill icon "Papa."
- Roa's Refreshing Pineapple Breeze is a tangy pineapple, orange juice and strawberry mixture. It exudes a go-with-the-flow appeal, symbolized by Aquatica's Kiwi bird character "Roa."
- Ihu's Invigorating Strawberry Splash combines the sweet flavor of strawberries with the tart taste of lemons. It is a tribute to "Ihu," Aquatica's gecko icon and an adventure-filled spirit.
All three creations will be available from March 15 to May 15, 2008, at Planet Smoothie's participating Florida stores. For a limited time, guests to Aquatica will be able to enjoy in-park samples of the three flavors.
