United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) news centers on the operating performance and guest-facing activity of a theme park and entertainment company whose brands include SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place. The company’s updates often connect financial results with attendance, admission per capita, in-park spending, weather effects, holiday timing and international visitation.
PRKS news is also shaped by the park calendar. Company announcements include attraction openings, animal habitat additions, seasonal events, haunted houses, entertainment offerings, ticket promotions, passes and memberships. SeaWorld updates may cover marine-life parks, educational programs, animal encounters and conservation-related themes, while Busch Gardens updates may focus on rides, zoo attractions, special events and park enhancements.
Financial news for United Parks & Resorts commonly includes quarterly earnings releases, conference call information and 8-K filings that furnish operating results. Governance-related items may include annual meeting results, stockholder votes, executive compensation disclosures and other corporate events reported through SEC filings.
Following PRKS news can help readers understand how the company’s park portfolio is performing across admissions, in-park spending and guest engagement. Because the business depends on park visitation and the appeal of new experiences, updates about attractions, events, animal care and operating results are central to the investment story.
Busch Gardens (NYSE:PRKS) unveiled its largest live music series for 2026 with more than 25 full-length concerts across Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg, included with park admission. The season runs spring through summer and is anchored by the revamped Food, Wine & Garden Festival in Tampa Bay and the Food & Wine Festival in Williamsburg. Headliners include Flo Rida, Walker Hayes, Kansas, Skillet, Nick Carter and the Pop 2000 Tour. Annual Passes and Memberships — starting at $13.75/month — offer flexible access and perks.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The company will host a live conference call and webcast the same day at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The release and live webcast will be available at www.UnitedParksInvestors.com. A webcast replay will be posted around 12 p.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2026. A telephonic replay is available from 12 p.m. ET on February 26, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026 by dialing (800) 770-2030 (U.S./Canada) or (609) 800-9909 (international) and entering conference code 8036478.
SeaWorld (NYSE: PRKS) unveiled a coast-to-coast live music series for 2026, with performances included with park admission at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, and SeaWorld San Antonio.
The series runs from early spring through summer, launches alongside the Seven Seas Food Festival, and pairs full-day park experiences with evening full-length concerts. Featured artists include Flo Rida, Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys, Fitz and the Tantrums, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, Gene Simmons, Ying Yang Twins, Uncle Kracker, and the Pop 2000 Tour (Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, LFO).
Highlights: SeaWorld Orlando hosts more than 30 performances (late January–mid May); SeaWorld San Diego offers 16 concerts (spring–late summer); SeaWorld San Antonio adds select concerts (late March–mid May). Annual Passes provide season-long access and flexibility.
United Parks and Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) corrected its release to announce SeaWorld's expanded coast-to-coast 2026 live music series included with park admission. The season runs from early 2026 through summer at SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio and ties into Seven Seas Food Festival and other seasonal events. Lineups feature legacy and contemporary acts such as Flo Rida, Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys, Fitz and the Tantrums, Soulja Boy, and the Pop 2000 Tour. Park-specific dates, venues, and ticket details are available at SeaWorld.com.
SeaWorld (NYSE: PRKS) is running holiday celebrations at SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego from mid-December through early January with themed shows, seasonal food, meet-and-greets, and New Year's Eve fireworks.
Key consumer offers include a limited-time Holiday Sale with single-day tickets up to 60% off, Fun Cards for unlimited 2026 visits, and Annual Pass savings up to 40% plus benefits such as free parking and dining discounts. Select parks host Hanukkah and Kwanzaa programming; Aquatica Orlando is offering a separately ticketed ILLUMINATE lantern festival. Offers vary by park and may have blockout dates and limited quantities.
Busch Gardens (NYSE:PRKS) launched Christmas Town at Tampa Bay and Williamsburg with new entertainment, millions of lights, and a limited-time Holiday Sale running December 19, 2025.
Highlights include Tampa's first-ever Holiday Skies Spectacular drone show through Jan 5, 2026, refreshed theater and ice productions, and weekly in-park deals. Williamsburg features an all-new 1960s-themed show, 25+ attractions including Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, and 10+ million lights through Jan 4, 2026. Holiday Sale savings advertise up to 55% off single-day tickets and up to 40% off annual memberships; offers vary by park and may include blockout dates.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) reported third quarter and first nine months 2025 results on November 6, 2025.
Q3 2025: attendance 6.8M (-3.4%), total revenue $511.9M (-6.2%), net income $89.3M (-25.4%), Adjusted EBITDA $216.3M (-16.3%), total revenue per capita $75.39 (-2.9%). First nine months 2025: attendance 16.4M (-1.5%), total revenue $1,289.0M (-3.9%), net income $153.3M (-23.2%), Adjusted EBITDA $490.0M (-11.8%), total revenue per capita $78.53 (-2.4%).
Other items: in-park per capita spending reached a record $37.07 YTD, the company repurchased 635,020 shares for ~$32.2M through Nov 4, 2025, and announced multiple new 2026 attractions. Management cited calendar shifts, weather and lower international visitation as drivers of the declines but noted forward bookings up >20% for select properties.
SeaWorld (NYSE: PRKS) on Nov 5, 2025 launched the new Military Silver Pass for active-duty service members and veterans. The pass offers 12 months of unlimited admission to all SeaWorld parks and includes more than $1,000 in benefits such as free parking, free guest tickets, a free digital photo download, in-park discounts, and access to Pass Member events and seasonal celebrations.
The pass is available now at WavesOfHonor.com and participating military base ticket offices. SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego will also host Veterans Day weekend patriotic celebrations with musical performances, flag ceremonies, themed food and limited-time experiences. The program continues SeaWorld's Waves of Honor offerings, which include complimentary single-day admission for active-duty personnel and family discounts.
Busch Gardens (PRKS) returns with Christmas Town across Williamsburg, VA and Tampa Bay, FL from Nov 14 through early January 2026, included with park admission. Both parks will feature millions of lights, new shows, seasonal food and drink, family attractions, and character experiences.
Highlights include new musical and coaster experiences in Williamsburg and drone and Serengeti light shows in Tampa Bay. Limited-time ticket discounts and membership offers (tickets from $29.99 in Williamsburg and $57 in Tampa Bay) plus membership perks like free guest tickets and parking with select tiers.
SeaWorld (NYSE: PRKS) announced the return of SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration across Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio from November through early January 2026. Parks will feature millions of lights, all-new shows and experiences (reimagined Santa, Mrs. Claus' Magic Kitchen, Clyde & Seamore returns), multicultural holiday events, nightly fireworks, and seasonal food and beverage offerings. Many experiences are included with park admission; select premium events require reservations.
Limited-time holiday promotions include flash-sale ticket pricing (as low as $65.99 in Orlando), vacation packages, and discounts on passes and tickets at San Diego and San Antonio.