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United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $483.3 million (-1.4% year over year), net income of $63.3 million (-21.0%), and Adjusted EBITDA of $195.5 million (-5.2%). Attendance was 6.1 million (-2.9%), while total revenue per capita rose 1.5% to $79.82, driven by a 5.1% increase in in-park per capita spending to a record $39.51.
For the first six months of 2026, revenue was $761.6 million (-2.0%), net income $29.2 million (-54.4%), and Adjusted EBITDA $253.4 million (-7.4%), with attendance of 9.3 million (-3.6%) and total revenue per capita up 1.7% to $82.11. The company repurchased 5.9 million shares (12.1% of outstanding shares) for $217.7 million year-to-date and highlighted continued strength in in-park spending and double‑digit growth in advanced bookings at Discovery Cove and in group business.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) announced that this fall its Howl-O-Scream events at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg will debut two all-new haunted houses inspired by Sony Pictures' movie Anaconda. Titled Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape in Tampa Bay and Anaconda: Dead on Arrival in Williamsburg, the attractions send guests into the Amazon in search of a missing film crew. According to the company, this is the first time Sony Pictures has licensed Anaconda for a Halloween event. Both houses are scheduled to premiere on September 11 as part of the award-winning Howl-O-Scream, which also features scare zones, shows and nighttime coaster rides.
SeaWorld (NYSE:PRKS) will debut all-new haunted houses based on Sony Pictures’ horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch” at Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio starting September 11. This marks the first time the franchise is featured at a major Halloween event.
The experience will recreate key scenes from the 1997 movie and the Southport massacre storyline, placing guests inside the narrative. As part of a broader lineup of haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment, SeaWorld is also running limited-time Killer Summer Sale discounts of up to 65% for general guests and up to 70% for Pass Members at select parks.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (NASDAQ: PRKS) has opened the 38,000-square-foot Lion & Hyena Ridge, featuring America's largest coalition of lions in an AZA-accredited facility and a pair of spotted hyenas. The habitat uses 270-degree glass viewing areas, interactive caves, bridges and naturalistic terrain.
The opening is part of a planned $200 million, five-year enhancement plan aimed at adding world-class attractions, new animal habitats and guest-experience upgrades. Annual Passes, promoted as the best way to access the new area, start at $13 per month with year-round benefits.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A live conference call and webcast are scheduled that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible via www.UnitedParksInvestors.com, with webcast and phone replays available afterward.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (NYSE:PRKS) named industry veteran Jon Vigue as new Park President during a period of more than $100 million in investments for new attractions and enhancements.
Recent and upcoming additions include Wild Oasis, Lion and Hyena Ridge, Summer Nights events, and Wild Skies drone and fireworks spectaculars.
SeaWorld (NYSE:PRKS) launched its Fourth of July Sale across parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, plus Aquatica waterparks, offering major limited-time savings on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes.
Deals include up to 55% off in Orlando, buy-one-get-one offers, free Aquatica access with select passes, free admission for eligible U.S. military and dependents, and extensive summer events, fireworks, drone shows and new attractions such as Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, Shark Encounter and Barracuda Strike.
Busch Gardens (NYSE:PRKS) launched its Fourth of July Sale, offering up to 55% off tickets, Fun Cards and passes at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and up to 50% off at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, plus bundled offers and summer event access.
According to Busch Gardens, U.S. military members and veterans can register for free single-day tickets with three dependent tickets through July 5, alongside new attractions, drone shows and AquaGlow nighttime events at Adventure Island and Water Country USA.
Busch Gardens (NYSE:PRKS) announced expanded 2026 summer offerings at Tampa Bay and Williamsburg, featuring new shows, drone spectaculars, animal habitats, festivals and seasonal promotions.
Highlights include savings of up to 55% during a Memorial Day Sale, all-new entertainment, America's 250th celebrations, Bier Fest events and limited-time free beer* for eligible guests.
SeaWorld (NYSE:PRKS) reported that its SeaWorld Rescue team has surpassed 43,000 animal rescues since 1965, highlighting ongoing wildlife needs. Teams in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio operate 24/7, aiding manatees, dolphins, pinnipeds, turtles, birds and other species, including many threatened or endangered animals.