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 Williamsburg has officially opened The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, North America's longest family inverted coaster. The new attraction features over 2,500 feet of track and reaches speeds of 40 miles per hour. Set in a Bavarian village theme, the coaster is designed to be family-friendly with a minimum height requirement of 42 inches with supervision or 48 inches without.
The attraction, which opened on May 23, 2025, has already received positive feedback from Members during an exclusive preview. The opening ceremony included local dignitaries, Wolf Scouts, and park leadership. To celebrate, the park is offering a Memorial Day sale with up to 35% savings on Fun Cards and Memberships.
SeaWorld Orlando (PRKS) has officially opened Expedition Odyssey, a groundbreaking Arctic flying theater experience that combines cutting-edge ride technology with real-world footage and live animal encounters. The attraction features a next-generation dynamic motion system and authentic Arctic footage, allowing guests to explore glaciers, tundra, and ocean depths while encountering wildlife like polar bears, orcas, and belugas.
The family-friendly attraction has a height requirement of just 39 inches and includes post-ride encounters with real Arctic animals, including Uki, a rescued Pacific walrus calf. SeaWorld is currently offering a Memorial Day Sale with up to 55% off on tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes through May 18, with 2025 Fun Cards available for $139.99.
SeaWorld (PRKS) has launched "Happy, Happy SeaWorld!" - an animated music video in collaboration with Pinkfong and Baby Shark to celebrate the latter's 10th anniversary. The educational video, which debuts on YouTube with later releases on major streaming platforms, features Pinkfong and Baby Shark as veterinarians caring for marine animals at SeaWorld parks, highlighting the company's conservation efforts.
The initiative includes Baby Shark-themed experiences across all three SeaWorld parks, featuring live character meet & greets, adventure shows, and themed activities. The celebration tour began at SeaWorld San Diego in April, moving to Orlando in June and Texas in September. A national sweepstakes running through November 2, 2025, offers fans chances to win merchandise and park tickets.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is set to unveil The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, North America's longest family inverted coaster, on May 23, 2025. The attraction features over 2,500 feet of track with speeds up to 40 miles per hour, designed for families with a minimum height requirement of 42 inches with supervision or 48 inches without.
The launch coincides with the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration starting May 16, where Members get exclusive early access to the ride from May 16-18. The celebration includes special events like a lookback presentation, 1970s music, fireworks, and promotional offers including 75-cent beer and $19.75 commemorative t-shirts. Visitors born in May 1975 receive free admission on May 16.
United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Monday, May 12, 2025. The company will release its earnings report before the market opens, followed by a live conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors and stakeholders can access both the financial results and the conference call through the company's website at www.UnitedParksInvestors.com. For those unable to join the live event, multiple replay options are available:
- Website replay: Available under "Events & Presentations" tab from 12 p.m. ET on May 12
- Phone replay: Accessible from 12 p.m. ET on May 12 until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 19
- Dial-in numbers: U.S. (877) 344-7529, Canada (855) 669-9658, International (412) 317-0088
- Conference code: 9862031
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces a transformative $40 million investment under new Park President Jeff Davis. The expansion includes the new Wild Oasis at Jungala opening May 2025, featuring kid-friendly adventures, animal encounters, and interactive play zones.
Key improvements include new animal habitats for capybaras, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, and meerkats, plus enhanced facilities for existing residents. The culinary experience is being elevated under Executive Chef Lavon Smith with the new Treetop Kitchen and expanded Food & Wine Festival.
The investment extends to Adventure Island water park with the new Castaway Falls interactive splash area. The park continues its streak of major additions, following Iron Gwazi (2022), Serengeti Flyer (2023), and Phoenix Rising (2024). Annual Pass Members will get early access to Wild Oasis and exclusive benefits starting at $15.75 monthly.