It will be interesting to see how this goes.
We are pleased to share some great news with you about our Waves of Honor offer for active duty military and veterans, and also make a point of clarification about some recent news we sent you about our Kids Free offer.
First the news about activity duty military and veterans. We are very pleased to announce that SeaWorld San Diego is saluting and thanking active duty military and veterans with a ticket offer that will allow them to come and enjoy our park for free.
Free admission for active duty military and family: We hold the men and women of our armed forces and their families in the highest regard, and are honored to host you at our parks as our guests. Through our Waves of Honor program, military personnel and up to three direct dependents may enjoy one complimentary admission to SeaWorld San Diego. Offer is available online and for visitation thru Dec. 31, 2020.
Free admission for veterans and guests: We hold the men and women that have served in our armed forces in the highest regard, and are honored to host them at our parks as our guests. Through our Waves of Honor program, former military personnel and up to three guests may enjoy one complimentary admission to SeaWorld San Diego. Date specific SeaWorld San Diego ticket(s) are available online and available thru Nov. 15, 2020.
More details about these two offers, including how to redeem, can be found here:
https://seaworld.com/san-diego/tickets/military-discount/
Now back to a clarification about our Kids Free offer. Many of you have published or reported on this offer, and for that, we thank you. The point of clarification we need to make is that in order to take advantage of the Kids Free ticket, visitors must purchase a full-paid adult ticket ($93.99). For more details, visit here:
https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/halloween-spooktacular/tickets/
SEAWORLD’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR IS BACK
FOR SAFE OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN WITH LIMITED CAPACITY
Plus, Kids Receive Free Admission to SeaWorld through November 1!
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 24, 2020) – Guests looking for Halloween fun this year can head to SeaWorld’s Spooktacular—featuring physically distanced Halloween dance parties, ALL-NEW Cookie Decorating with Cookie Monster and Elmo, fall flavor-inspired menu items and yes, CANDY! Spooktacular kicks off October 2 and continues Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 1. In addition to enhancing the park’s already strict health and safety measures, capacity will be significantly limited to create even more open space for guests to enjoy 40 acres of the park’s expansive property. Tickets for Spooktacular are on sale now with the ultimate treat: SeaWorld is offering one child, aged 3 to 9, FREE admission with one full-paid adult admission through November 1! Annual Pass Members and Fun Card holders also receive FREE admission to Spooktacular and must make a reservation to visit the park. Guests are encouraged to purchase their date-specific tickets and make reservations soon because space is limited.
SeaWorld’s spacious outdoor environment on beautiful Mission Bay provides the perfect backdrop for safe Halloween fun. Seasonal celebrations with physical distancing measures will be spread out throughout the park during Spooktacular, including an outdoor Monster Mash DJ Dance Party, the return of the popular Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, and an ALL-NEW upgrade experience, Cookie Decorating with Cookie Monster and Elmo. For even more fun, families can safely dance and celebrate together at the ALL-NEW Sesame Street Halloween Dance Party and capture photos with their furry friends dressed in festive Halloween costumes on colorful parade floats. And of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween without candy…kids can follow the colorful Spooktacular Trail to the Candy Garden where sweet treats await and will be delivered through a candy chute – an ALL-NEW safe and fun trick-or-treating experience.
SeaWorld’s Shark Encounter becomes even spookier during Spooktacular with dozens of jack-o-lanterns placed throughout the exhibit for kids to spot. Guests can also visit all of their favorite animal viewing areas including penguins, otters, dolphins, orcas, and sea lions and attend the world-famous Dolphin, Sea Lion and Orca Encounter live educational presentations with physically distant seating. Finally, a new fall-inspired menu will tempt everyone’s sweet tooth with candy-corn cotton candy, pumpkin cheesecake, and other culinary treats. Adults have the opportunity to enjoy a fresh pumpkin ale, glass of wine or one of SeaWorld’s all new seasonal specialty cocktails.
Reservations for SeaWorld Spooktacular are required, must be made in advance, and are very limited in order to manage capacity. For a limited time, guests can save up to $20 by purchasing advance date-specific tickets for as low as $73.99 for adults (10 and older) and $63.99 for children (ages 3 to 9). Children under 3 are free.
For even more incredible value, the park is offering a Spooktacular Dine & Drink bundle good for admission, plus dishes from our new chef-curated menu and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For only $93.99 adults (10 and older) will get admission to the park PLUS a choice of six food items and/or alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. For only $78.99 children (3 to 9) will get admission to the park PLUS a choice of four food items and/or non-alcoholic beverages.
Guests taking advantage of the Kids Free offer through November 1 will get one FREE child ticket (for children ages 3 to 9) with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket.
Annual Pass Members and Fun Card Holders get free admission to Spooktacular and other seasonal events like SeaWorld’s fan-favorite Christmas Celebration coming back again in November. SeaWorld’s Annual Passes are available at the lowest price of the year for a limited time and start as low as $9 per month. The new “Best Benefits Ever” include unlimited admission for the rest of 2020 and all of 2021, FREE parking, up to 50 percent off in-park purchases, access to special rewards and Pass Members will be among the first to ride the park’s all-new Emperor, California’s tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster opening in 2021. Guests can also “pay for a day” and get a 2021 Fun Card good for unlimited admission* for the rest of 2020 for FREE and all of 2021 for the price of general admission.
For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. All ticket purchases help to fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protections, and ocean health initiatives. Follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.
* Blockout dates may apply
Health and safety
In compliance with state safety guidelines for zoos, SeaWorld, a licensed, permitted and accredited zoo, is operating with enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face covering requirements, and temperature screenings. SeaWorld San Diego is committed to the health and safety of our guests, employees, and the animals in our care. The park has worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance our 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. SeaWorld San Diego is excited to continue to provide our guests with fun, inspiring and memorable experiences, while addressing important health and safety needs during this time. For detailed information about the measures that guests can expect when visiting the resort, including key operational changes, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/park-safety/faq/
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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 37,000 animals in need over the last 55 years. 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 55-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.
‘PAY FOR A DAY’ IS BACK! SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO LAUNCHES NEW 2021 FUN CARD
Guests can safely visit the park for tons of fun by purchasing a 2021 Fun Card for the price of a single day ticket plus, for a limited time, get the rest of 2020 for Free!
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2020) – “Pay for a Day” is back! The 2021 SeaWorld Fun Card launches today and for the price of a single day admission, includes unlimited visits* for the rest of 2020 for FREE and all of 2021. Guests looking for safe and exciting ways to celebrate the holidays this year can enjoy SeaWorld’s popular Spooktacular (kicking off this weekend) and Christmas Celebration, plus safely experience the park with limited capacity measures over and over again* through 2021 for one low price. At only $93.99 for adults and $88.99 for kids, SeaWorld’s Fun Card is one of the best deals of the year for guests who take advantage of this special offer now.
With a SeaWorld Fun Card in hand, Halloween fun is at every family’s fingertips. SeaWorld’s Spooktacular features physically distanced Halloween dance parties, ALL-NEW Cookie Decorating with Cookie Monster and Elmo, new fall flavor-inspired menu items and yes, CANDY! Spooktacular kicks off Oct. 2 and continues Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Nov. 1. In addition to enhancing the park’s already strict health and safety measures, capacity will be significantly limited to create even more open space for guests to enjoy 40 acres of the park’s expansive property. Fun Card holders receive FREE admission to Spooktacular and must make a reservation to visit the park. Guests are encouraged to purchase their date-specific tickets and make reservations soon because space is limited.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration – featuring the park’s most cherished holiday traditions – will be back again this year as well, starting in November, and is also included with a SeaWorld Fun Card.
And for thrill seekers, the Fun Card is an invitation to ride the park’s ALL-NEW Emperor, California’s tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster, slated to open next spring.
“As a parent and grandparent, I know firsthand that now more than ever, families are looking for fun things to do that are both safe and affordable,” said Marilyn Hannes, president of SeaWorld San Diego. “We are very excited to debut the 2021 Fun Card so that our guests can enjoy all of our great seasonal experiences and the rest of the park for the remainder of 2020 and for all of 2021.”
The 2021 SeaWorld Fun Card is only $93.99 for ages 10 and older; $88.99 for ages 3 and older (children under 3 do not need a ticket). The Fun Card includes unlimited admission* to SeaWorld for the rest of 2020 and all of 2021. Reservations for SeaWorld are required, must be made in advance, and are very limited to manage capacity. Guests are encouraged to purchase their Fun Cards soon to plan their next trip to the park.
For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. All ticket purchases help to fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protections, and ocean health initiatives. Follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.
*Blockout dates apply
Health and Safety
In compliance with state safety guidelines for zoos, SeaWorld, a licensed, permitted and accredited zoo, is operating with enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face covering requirements, and temperature screenings. SeaWorld San Diego is committed to the health and safety of our guests, employees, and the animals in our care. The park has worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance our 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. SeaWorld San Diego is excited to continue to provide our guests with fun, inspiring and memorable experiences, while addressing important health and safety needs during this time. For detailed information about the measures that guests can expect when visiting the resort, including key operational changes, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/park-safety/faq/
