Guests are invited to take advantage of
limited time promotions on tickets and passes to join the
celebrations, which kick off on March
21 with in-park parties and continue with thrilling new
rides, shows and experiences coming this summer
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ORLANDO,
Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is
turning 60 this year, and to celebrate, the world-class parks are
throwing a party and marking the occasion throughout the year with
all-new themed rides and attractions, exciting new presentations
and shows, and plenty of other exclusive ticket and experience
offers, plus limited-edition food and beverage items, merchandise
and collectibles that will be announced in the coming weeks.
All part of its "So Much More to Sea" 60th
anniversary campaign, SeaWorld is inviting guests to dive deeper
and explore more than ever before, including sharing history and
milestones in park and through digital channels. The party
officially gets started across the parks on Thursday, March 21 – 60 years to the day that
SeaWorld opened its gates for the first time in 1964. The
anniversary kick-off party will be in full swing into the weekend,
continuing through Sunday, March 24,
and anniversary celebrations will continue with more special events
and experiences coming this summer. Guests are invited to share
their favorite SeaWorld memories over the past six decades and
throughout the anniversary celebrations using #SeaWorld60.
"Throughout our history, our SeaWorld parks have offered fun and
enriching experiences, from up-close animal encounters and
educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and
attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. We have
been and continue to be committed to creating exciting and
immersive experiences that help inspire guests of all ages to
protect animals and the wild wonders of our world," said
Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld
Entertainment, Inc. "Now, as we celebrate our 60th
Anniversary, there's truly 'So Much More to Sea' at SeaWorld. We're
inviting our guests to join us on a journey through our past and
all that makes SeaWorld such a special place today, while also
exploring all that's new and exciting this year, including
thrilling new rides and attractions, exciting new
presentations and shows, exclusive experiences offers and
limited-edition food and beverage, merchandise and
collectibles."
SeaWorld's 60th anniversary celebration will
introduce fans to several new things as there's "So Much More to
Sea." They include:
- All-New Thrilling Rides and Attractions: SeaWorld will
open new, highly-anticipated themed rides and attractions in each
of its U.S. parks in Spring 2024, including "Penguin Trek" at
SeaWorld Orlando, "Catapult Falls" at SeaWorld San Antonio and
"Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" at SeaWorld San
Diego.
- All-New Presentations & Shows: New exciting
Cirque-style shows at SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Antonio and
a live performance character show: Shamu and Crew - 'Together
Again' at SeaWorld San Diego, will bring guests more exciting
experiences.
- All-New Character Parades: Making its debut this summer,
guests of all ages will enjoy a new 60th Anniversary
celebration parade featuring fan favorite live costumed
characters.
- All-New 60th Anniversary Food & Beverage,
Merchandise and Collectibles: Guests will be able to celebrate
SeaWorld's milestone 60th Anniversary with special
limited-edition food and beverage offerings, collectables and
exclusive memorabilia throughout the year.
The best way to take in the 60th Anniversary
Celebrations and everything happening at SeaWorld parks this year
is with an Annual Pass. Annual Passholders enjoy 12 months of
visits with special benefits like exclusive access to new events
and attractions, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to
special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Guests are
invited to check out the park's local webpages for special offers
on tickets and passes – SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio and
SeaWorld San Diego.
Since opening for the first time in 1964, SeaWorld has provided
meaningful experiences that educate and inspire guests of all ages
to care about marine life. The "So Much More to Sea"
60th anniversary campaign continues to deliver on this
commitment and promises to provide guests with enriching experience
for years to come.
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo
and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating
and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life.
Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and
enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and
year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed
rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment.
For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of
marine life in and outside its parks through science, education,
and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American
Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and
Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is
one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world,
helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation
Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided
more than $20 million to nearly 1,400
organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A
portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding
conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San
Antonio, San Diego and
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
(UAE). SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS)
portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at
SeaWorld.com.
Contact:
mediarelations@seaworld.com
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