ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld parks in
Orlando, San Antonio and San
Diego are welcoming guests back with extended operating
schedules, exciting experiences, open air events, inspiring animal
presentations and exhibits, thrilling attractions, and fan-favorite
events that have made SeaWorld a leading destination for friends
and families from coast to coast. Come and experience each of our
parks' magnificent animal interactions, presentations and exhibits
while soaring to new heights on state-of-the-art roller coasters
and ride attractions.* Guests can explore each of our SeaWorld
parks 100 plus acres of outdoor grounds with enhanced health and
safety measures in place. As part of those measures, reservations
are required to manage capacity, so guests are encouraged to
purchase their date-specific tickets in advance of their visit to
secure admission.
"We are excited to be able to continue to add remarkable new
offerings to our in-park experiences this season, creating even
more memorable experiences for our guests," said Marc Swanson, interim chief executive officer at
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. "Our Ambassadors have done an
excellent job evolving our operations to allow our guests to enjoy
the amazing experiences they expect from SeaWorld, in a safe
environment. And we're just getting started."
Additional details about initiatives that will be implemented at
SeaWorld Parks this Spring are outlined below:
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
SeaWorld is committed to the health and safety of its guests,
employees, and the animals in its care. The parks have worked
diligently with state and local health officials, outside
consultants, and attraction industry leaders to enhance already
strict health, safety, and cleanliness standards. These protocols
and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry
standards and methodologies, public health, and governmental
directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the
transmissibility of COVID-19.
TICKETS AND ANNUAL PASSES
Guests can purchase annual passes at all parks which provide
admission for 12 months including admission to popular events. All
single or multi-day tickets must be purchased online and guests can
also add on a dining bundle, varied by park, that allows guests to
dine all day during their visit. Guests interested in visiting
SeaWorld Orlando or San Diego
again and again through 2021 can purchase a Fun Card for the
regular price of a single-day ticket or explore a Bronze, Silver,
Gold or Platinum Annual Pass to maximize the in-park
experience.
At SeaWorld San Diego and SeaWorld Orlando, guests at the Seven
Seas Food Festivals can purchase a 10-sample lanyard starting at
only $60 or a 15-sample
lanyard for the best savings. SeaWorld San Diego and SeaWorld
Orlando Annual Pass Members can enjoy even more flavor and savings
with 3 free samples included in the purchase of an 18-sample
lanyard. SeaWorld San Antonio's Seven Seas Food Festival ticket and
food lanyard details will be announced soon.
PARK EVENTS
SeaWorld Orlando
- SeaWorld Orlando is hosting its annual Seven Seas
Food Festival every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through
May 9 featuring 50 different global
cuisine choices, 75 wine and cocktail selections plus 75 craft beer
options. For even more fun, the park will also host live music
shows during the event featuring the following acts:
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- Saturday, Feb. 27: Luis Enrique
- Sunday, Feb. 28: Tribute Artists
including The Wildflowers - Tom Petty Tribute, Mr. Mojo Risin' –
The Doors tribute, and In the Light of Led Zeppelin
- Sunday, Mar. 7: Easton Corbin
- Saturday, Mar. 13: Vanilla
Ice
- Sunday, Mar. 14: Jeremy Camp
- Sunday, Mar. 21: Scotty McCreery
- Saturday, Mar. 27: Night
Ranger
- Sunday, Mar. 28: Blue Öyster
Cult
- Saturday, April 3: Tribute
Artists including Almost ABBA, Donna Summer Tribute, and Bee Gees
Now
- Sunday, April 4: Tribune Artists
including Depeche Mode, INXS, and U2
- Saturday, April 10: Tribute
Artists including Hotter Than July Stevie Wonder Tribute,
Turnstiles Billy Joel Tribute, and Greggie and the Jets Elton John
Tribute
- Sunday, April 11: Craig Morgan
- Saturday, April 17: Iconic
American Bands including Southern Cross a Tribute to CSNY, Bad Moon
Rising a Tribute to CCR, and Alter
Eagles a Tribute to The Eagles
- Sunday, April 18: Joe Nichols
- Sunday, April 25: Tribune Artists
including Jaded - Aerosmith, Never Stop Believin' - Journey, and
Livin' on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
- Saturday, May 1: Edwin McCain
- Saturday, May 8: Jesse McCartney
- Sunday, May 9: Kansas
- Additional 2021 events at SeaWorld Orlando include the
following:
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- Electric Ocean at SeaWorld for select dates during May 28-Sept. 5
- Guy Harvey Weekend from July
19-20 and Nov. 27-28
- Craft Beer Festival on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from
Aug. 13 – Sept. 12
- SeaWorld Spooktacular on weekends from Sept. 18-Oct. 31
- Sesame Street Kids' Weekend from Nov.
6-7
- SeaWorld Holiday Celebration Nov. 21-
Jan. 2, 2022
SeaWorld San Diego
- On the West Coast, SeaWorld San Diego is hosting its
Seven Seas Food Festival every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from
March 5 through May 2. With more than
125 exotic flavors—from indulgent desserts to savory Vegan bites,
craft beers to fine wines to specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic
cocktails—guests will get to sip and sample an 'around the world'
inspired menu. While sipping and sampling, guests can also enjoy
unique entertainment options like SeaWorld San Diego's Polynesia
Dance Presentation, complete with traditional Hawaiian music, hula
dancers, and live musicians; the relaxing sounds of acoustic
guitarists; or the upbeat rhythms of jazz trios on live music
stages throughout the park.
In 2021, SeaWorld San Diego will
also host:
- Sesame Street Kids' Weekends this May-June
- Electric Ocean at SeaWorld San Diego from June-Sept,
- SeaWorld BBQ & Brews, Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream
throughout Sept.-Oct.
- SeaWorld Red, White & Blue Salute in November
- SeaWorld Holiday Celebration from Nov.-Dec.
SeaWorld San Antonio
- Beginning March 6 and through
March 21, SeaWorld San Antonio
will expand its operating schedule, opening daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. SeaWorld San Antonio will
also be joining Orlando and
San Diego as it hosts its annual
Seven Seas Food Festival beginning Friday,
April 2 through May 31. Guests will taste and toast
their way around the world, from the Pacific Rim to the sun-kissed Mediterranean.
Explore dishes from the exotic to the classics at specially themed
festival locations throughout the park, along with a global
collection of unique wines, craft cocktails and imported beers.
Plus, enjoy other foodie events, live music and more, all in a
festival-style atmosphere. Additional events at SeaWorld San
Antonio this year include:
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- Electric Ocean June 4-Aug. 8
- Fiesta del Mar Aug. 13-Sept.
6
- Bier Fest Sept. 10-Nov. 7
- Howl-O-Scream and SeaWorld Spooktacular from Sept. 17-Oct. 31
- SeaWorld Holiday Celebration from Nov.
13-Jan. 2
About SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme
park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter,
and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our
world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological
organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training,
husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for
one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has
helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also
rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are
ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning
them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped
more than 38,000 animals in need over the Company's history.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of
recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch
Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place®
and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the
Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and
regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across
the United States, many of which
showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's
theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other
attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable
experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional
information about SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. can be obtained
online at www.seaworldentertainment.com. Shareholders and
prospective investors can also register to automatically receive
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e-mail by registering at that website.
*SeaWorld San Diego is operating in compliance with state safety
guidelines for zoos. Rides, rollercoasters and indoor animal
exhibits are temporarily closed at this time due to current State
of California COVID-19 guidelines.
Contact:
Lori Cherry
lori.cherry@seaworld.com
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