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No Tricks, Just Treats as SeaWorld Dares Employees of Select Theme Parks and Zoos to Experience USA TODAY's #1 Theme Park Halloween Event SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream with a Half-Price Ticket

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN DIEGO and SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is introducing a new offer that is especially scary this Halloween, daring employees of select theme parks and zoos to experience USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in 2023, SeaWorld Howl-o-Scream, with a tempting half-price ticket.  The offer to face new frights and take thrills to new heights at SeaWorld is valid for employees of Universal parks in Florida and California, Six Flags parks in Texas and California, the San Antonio Zoo, Knott's Berry Farm theme park in California, and the San Diego Zoo. Howl-O-Scream is underway now in every SeaWorld park coast to coast, located in Orlando, San Antionio, and San Diego.

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  • Howl-O-Scream is underway now in every SeaWorld park coast to coast, located in Orlando, San Antionio, and San Diego.
  • "Like Howl-O-Scream, this offer is designed to shock, bring out the screams, and ultimately thrill," said Chris Finazzo, Chief Commercial Officer of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.
  • "We eagerly await our competitors to come and experience what the #1 Halloween event for theme parks is all about.
  • For the brave employees at other parks that accept our dare to scare, there is no turning back from the terror that awaits.

SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Friday, September 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN DIEGO and SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinister scares are everywhere at SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream, recently named the #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream was voted to the top by theme park enthusiasts and fans of fear across the country. Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout the three SeaWorld parks. Howl-O-Scream takes place on select dates now through October 31. For a limited-time, guests can save on tickets during a Howl-O-Scream Slash Sale.

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  • SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream was voted to the top by theme park enthusiasts and fans of fear across the country.
  • Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout the three SeaWorld parks.
  • At SeaWorld San Antonio, Howl-O-Scream has transformed the peaceful park guests once knew into something sinister.
  • During Texas' biggest and scariest Halloween event, nightfall has awakened hundreds of creatures roaming terror-tories and lurking the halls of haunted houses (all free with park admission).

This Week in Travel News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "Not only are San Diego and Atlanta popular destinations for leisure travelers, but both are also major business hubs.
  • We're excited to connect the cities, especially since Atlanta is our largest unserved transcontinental market from San Diego," said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines.
  • Marking a fresh new direction for The Ritz-Carlton, the multi-million dollar marketing campaign captures how travel across the brand's hotels and resorts can become a catalyst for personal evolution.
  • Leave Better illustrates that travel not only results in enriching memories but also has the power to evolve ones' sense of self.

SeaWorld to Open Exciting One-Of-A-Kind Marine Life Themed Rides and Experiences for the Whole Family in Every Park in 2024

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is thrilled to announce it will open one-of-a-kind marine life themed rides and attractions in every SeaWorld park in Spring 2024.  Guests to the award-winning parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego can look forward to epic journeys and experiences for the whole family that will leave them breathless, drenched, and utterly mesmerized.  Attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando, an all-new family friendly coaster for guests 42-77 inches in height that will transport riders on an unforgettable expedition through the Antarctic wilderness aboard unique snowmobile styled ride cars traversing an indoor/outdoor track that ends at the penguin habitat where riders can experience the enchanting world of these remarkable animals.  The first of its kind at SeaWorld parks, the all-new "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" at SeaWorld San Diego offers an immersive and interactive view into the mysterious underwater world of glowing and graceful jellyfish, along with touch and behind the scenes experiences.  At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests will celebrate the first splash of the much-anticipated opening of Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster and the only vertical lift in North America.  The new attractions continue the SeaWorld legacy of blending marine life inspired adventure, discovery, and family-friendly thrills.  The best way to experience the new attractions is with a SeaWorld 2024 Annual Pass on sale now.  2024 pass members will be the first to experience the new attractions before they open to the public.

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  • The new attractions continue the SeaWorld legacy of blending marine life inspired adventure, discovery, and family-friendly thrills.
  • The best way to experience the new attractions is with a SeaWorld 2024 Annual Pass on sale now.
  • 2024 pass members will be the first to experience the new attractions before they open to the public.
  • "2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit," said Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

Play Celebrity for a Day at SeaWorld this Summer with the "Ultimate VIP Tour," Granting Exclusive Access to Extraordinary Animal Encounters and Thrilling Attractions for the Whole Family

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld today launched its reimagined, exclusive "Ultimate VIP Tour" at parks across the country. The first-of-its-kind private VIP Tour allows guests the opportunity to feel like a celebrity for a day with a highly tailored experience. Where else in the world can you ride some of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the country, feed a shark, interact with penguins in their unique habitat, learn how to care for wildlife and meet the rescue team all before lunch?

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  • The first-of-its-kind private VIP Tour allows guests the opportunity to feel like a celebrity for a day with a highly tailored experience.
  • The "Ultimate VIP Tour" offers guests priority access to highly coveted animal interactions only available on a limited basis each day.
  • For more information on SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, and SeaWorld Orlando, including park hours, ticket purchases, and Annual Passes, please visit SeaWorld.com .
  • Stay up to date with the latest park updates and information by following SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram .

SeaWorld Orlando Opens its First and All New Coral Rescue Center to Park Guests - One of the Largest Public-Facing Facilities Dedicated to Coral Conservation in the Country

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Friday, June 9, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SeaWorld Orlando opened its first and all new Coral Rescue Center to park guests following a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony with esteemed members from Florida's conservation and rescue communities and local, state, and national lawmakers. It is one of the largest public-facing facilities dedicated to coral conservation in the country. The state-of-the-art rescue facility provides the public with a unique opportunity to observe and interact with coral biologists as they carry out daily husbandry for "at risk" Florida corals. The center provides an important way to view living corals up close, learn more about conservation, and understand the steps everyone can take to make a difference in ocean health. Park guests to the new center marveled today at the hundreds of living coral colonies and 15 different species – many of which are listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The center is part of SeaWorld's ongoing commitment to coral conservation as the private and public sector come together to help save the Florida coral reef. The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is the partner of the coral rescue center initiative.

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  • It is one of the largest public-facing facilities dedicated to coral conservation in the country.
  • The center is part of SeaWorld's ongoing commitment to coral conservation as the private and public sector come together to help save the Florida coral reef.
  • Building on the success of the FCRC, the Coral Rescue Center at SeaWorld Orlando serves as an additional holding facility for these vulnerable corals.
  • Through these comprehensive care practices, the SeaWorld Coral Rescue Center contributes to the long-term conservation of corals.

One of the Most Anticipated Coasters of 2023, SeaWorld Orlando's All-New Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, Official Grand Opening May 27

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The moment that SeaWorld Orlando guests have been waiting for is finally here as one of the most anticipated coasters of 2023 officially opens to the public.  SeaWorld Orlando's all-new Pipeline: The Surf Coaster will have its grand-opening Saturday May 27th commemorating with a special ceremony featuring a "beach-front" ribbon cutting, in keeping with the ride's surf theme. SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement park in Florida by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice poll, features the most coasters in a single theme park in Orlando.   SeaWorld is also proud to partner with the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida to leverage the new thrill to raise awareness of marine life conservation and the need to protect the Florida coral reef.

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  • SeaWorld Orlando's all-new Pipeline: The Surf Coaster will have its grand-opening Saturday May 27th commemorating with a special ceremony featuring a "beach-front" ribbon cutting, in keeping with the ride's surf theme.
  • SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement park in Florida by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice poll, features the most coasters in a single theme park in Orlando.
  • "SeaWorld has been a trusted partner in conservation for many years and we are thrilled to continue this collaboration with Pipeline."
  • Follow SeaWorld Orlando on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news from SeaWorld.

SeaWorld Honors Military Appreciation Month with Free Park Admission to Active-Duty U.S. Military, Veterans and Their Families Through Annual Waves of Honor Program

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The offers are part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.

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  • The offers are part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
  • For more than 20 years, SeaWorld has been proud to provide complimentary park access to members of the United States military.
  • More than 10 million guests – active-duty military members, veterans, and their families – have enjoyed free admission to the company's parks through the Waves of Honor program.
  • Whether it's educational animal experiences or thrilling attractions, SeaWorld invites military families for a day of family fun on us.

SeaWorld Recognizes Manatee Appreciation Day with the Story of 'Reckless' that Underwent Nine Groundbreaking Procedures to Save Her Life and that of her Newborn Calf

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Manatee Appreciation Day, SeaWorld today shared the story of 'Reckless', a catastrophically injured manatee rescued in May 2022 with her newborn calf 'Churro' and their continued journey of rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando. Over the last ten months of rehabilitation, SeaWorld has taken extraordinary measures to save her life with veterinarians performing a series of nine groundbreaking procedures to repair injuries from a devastating boat strike. Outside experts have also been bought in to help with her innovative treatment regimen. All the while her newborn calf has remained with her under the watchful around-the-clock care of SeaWorld animal care experts. The prognosis is good for Reckless' full recovery and eventual release back to Florida waters, along with her calf. 

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  • All the while her newborn calf has remained with her under the watchful around-the-clock care of SeaWorld animal care experts.
  • The prognosis is good for Reckless' full recovery and eventual release back to Florida waters, along with her calf.
  • Dr. DiRocco and other SeaWorld veterinarians performed a total of nine lifesaving procedures and other rehabilitative treatments on Reckless.
  • SeaWorld has also pioneered several manatee treatment techniques such as ultrasound, X-rays, surgery and thermography.

Spring Break Kicks Off in Orlando with Exclusive Events, New Attractions and Vacation Savings

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The destination not only offers visitors unique experiences to create lasting memories this spring break, but also options to help them save money and bring more value to their vacation.

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  • The destination not only offers visitors unique experiences to create lasting memories this spring break, but also options to help them save money and bring more value to their vacation.
  • With nine thrilling theme parks, Orlando promises immersive experiences this spring, whether it's savoring international eats at exclusive festivals or taking off on new attractions.
  • Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando will be the world's first "Surf Coaster," debuting this spring.
  • Travelers can maximize their Orlando spring break budget by using these helpful tips:
    Schedule a complimentary vacation planning session: With Visit Orlando's exclusive vacation planning tools – like the immersive Orlando Virtual Tour feature and free one-on-one vacation planning services.