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.
SeaWorld San Diego has announced that Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will open in Spring 2025, featuring three unique galleries with various jellyfish species. The park also revealed plans to reinvent Journey to Atlantis, their first coaster, with new water elements, visual effects, and show elements. The jellyfish exhibit will include a 10-foot-tall acrylic archway, an 18-foot-tall jelly cylinder, and an immersive virtual gallery with LED digital video panels. 2025 Annual Passes are now available with up to 20% off, offering benefits like free parking, guest tickets, and VIP access to new attractions.
SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream has secured the #2 spot in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Theme Park Halloween Event. The event, taking place at SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego, features haunted houses, scare zones, and signature shows.
Each location offers unique attractions: Orlando features five haunted houses and seven scare zones; San Diego introduces new attractions like Circus of the Damned and Monster Stomp; San Antonio boasts six horror-filled haunts and eight Terror-tories. A Final Frenzy Sale is currently ongoing for Orlando and San Diego locations, while the event is included with park admission in San Antonio.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream has been named the #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The event, celebrating 25 years of fear, takes place at both Tampa Bay and Williamsburg locations, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, and shows.
Tampa Bay's event includes five haunted houses, including the new Shadows of Wonderland and enhanced Witch of the Woods, plus five new scare zones. Williamsburg's version offers five haunted houses, six terror-tories™, four shows, and six BOOze bars. Both parks offer nighttime thrill rides, including Williamsburg's new Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On. A Final Frenzy Sale offers up to 60% off Tampa Bay tickets, while Williamsburg's event is included with park admission.
A collaborative effort between SeaWorld San Diego Rescue, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR), and Turtles Fly Too has successfully rehabilitated and released Moira, a loggerhead sea turtle, off the San Diego coast. The turtle was found cold-stunned in British Columbia in February 2024, with a core temperature of only 8°C. After months of rehabilitation, Moira, estimated to be 15-20 years old, was fitted with a satellite tracker before her release. This rescue marks only the second reported sighting of a loggerhead turtle in British Columbia, as these species typically inhabit tropical and subtropical waters.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Williamsburg are expanding their Military Annual Pass program to include veterans alongside active duty military personnel. This -time offer provides veterans with unlimited admission through 2025, including free parking and no blockout dates. The passes can be purchased online at WavesOfHonor.com or at select military bases.
As part of the Waves of Honor Program, the parks also offer complementary single-day admission for active duty military and discounted admission for their families. During Veterans Day weekend, both parks will host flag raising ceremonies and feature special music and veteran recognition throughout the day.
SeaWorld has expanded its Military Annual Pass program to include veterans alongside active duty military personnel for a time. The pass offers unlimited admission with no blockout dates and free parking through 2025. Available for purchase at WavesOfHonor.com or select military bases, the program includes complementary single-day admission for active duty military and discounted admission for family members.
As part of Veterans Day celebrations, all SeaWorld parks will host special patriotic events featuring music and celebrations. This initiative is part of the broader Waves of Honor Program recognizing U.S. military service members and their families.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is set to unveil North America's longest family inverted coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, in 2025. This immersive attraction, located in the Octoberfest area, will be the park's eleventh coaster. Riders will experience 2,500 feet of track at speeds up to 40 mph, with a minimum height requirement of 42 inches (with companion) or 48 inches (without).
The coaster, manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, combines storytelling with family-friendly thrills in a Bavarian village setting. Park President Kevin Lembke emphasized the unique and immersive nature of the experience. The ride's name was chosen through a fan voting contest, honoring the legacy of a past attraction.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will also celebrate its 50th year of operation in 2025 with various events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Food & Wine Festival, and Howl-O-Scream. Memberships for 2025 are now available, offering unlimited admission and exclusive benefits.
United Parks & Resorts is offering FREE admission to its parks for first responders and lineworkers following Hurricane Milton. First responders can redeem up to two free tickets online until October 31 at SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, valid for one-time use at these parks, Aquatica Orlando, and Adventure Island Tampa Bay. Lineworkers' tickets are being distributed through utilities companies and can be redeemed at various parks nationwide.
CEO Marc Swanson expressed gratitude for their efforts in ensuring a quick and safe return to normalcy. The offer allows recipients to enjoy new and exciting attractions, animal experiences, and shows while being inspired to protect wildlife. Free tickets for both groups are valid through December 31, 2024.
Five rehabilitated manatees were flown from Ohio to Florida, marking a significant conservation achievement. The manatees, rescued as orphaned calves in 2023, were cared for by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and SeaWorld Orlando. Two males, Nighthawk and Mr. Dobak, were transferred from Columbus Zoo to SeaWorld Orlando, while three females, Nolia, Amethyst, and Waffles, were moved from Cincinnati Zoo to ZooTampa.
The manatees were transported in custom-built containers via a DHL Express cargo plane. They will complete their final rehabilitation stages before being released into their home waters. Simultaneously, six young manatees were flown to Ohio for continued rehabilitation. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) to protect and conserve this threatened species.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) has announced the release date for its third quarter financial results. The company will disclose the results before the market opens on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, which will be broadcast live over the internet.
Investors can access both the financial release and the conference call through the company's website at www.UnitedParksInvestors.com. For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay will be available from approximately 12 p.m. Eastern Time on November 7, 2024, under the "Events & Presentations" tab of the website. Additionally, a telephonic replay will be accessible from November 7 to November 14, 2024, by dialing specific numbers for U.S., Canadian, and international callers.