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United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) has scheduled its Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will announce financial results before market open on November 6, 2025, followed by a live conference call and webcast at 9:00 AM ET the same day.

Investors can access both the earnings release and conference call through the company's website at www.UnitedParksInvestors.com. A replay will be available from 12:00 PM ET on November 6 through 11:59 PM ET on November 13, 2025, accessible via the website or by phone using conference code 4571475.

SeaWorld (NYSE:PRKS) has unveiled its enhanced 2026 Annual Pass program, featuring the most comprehensive benefits package in company history. The new program includes unlimited admission with no blackout dates, free parking, free guest tickets, and exclusive animal encounters. Pass members will receive up to $100 in promotional cards as part of a limited-time introductory offer.

The 2026 program introduces several new perks including free Quick Queue line-skipping, free VIP parking, quarterly in-park credits, and first access to new attractions. SeaWorld is also expanding its seasonal events calendar across all parks, featuring enhanced festivals, milestone celebrations, and new experiences such as the Orlando's Oceans of Fun family month and San Antonio's 25th Anniversary of Howl-O-Scream.

Busch Gardens (NYSE:PRKS) has unveiled its enhanced 2026 Annual Pass program, offering unprecedented value with unlimited admission and extensive benefits. The program features no blackout dates and includes perks such as free parking, guest tickets, and animal feeding experiences. Pass Members can receive up to $100 in promotional cards through a limited-time introductory offer.

The 2026 program introduces new features including first access to landmark attractions, FREE Quick Queue access on select passes, and quarterly in-park credits. Both Williamsburg and Tampa Bay locations will host expanded seasonal festivals, with Tampa Bay featuring its largest animal habitat expansion in over a decade. Members who purchase now can enjoy the remainder of 2025 events while securing 2026 access.

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United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) announced that its stockholders have approved a $500 million share repurchase program on September 3, 2025. The company's CEO Marc Swanson highlighted their strong balance sheet and significant free cash flow generation as key factors enabling this capital return initiative.

The buyback program comes with a specific qualification that prevents repurchases that would cause Hill Path's ownership to reach or exceed 70%. The program will be executed through various methods including open market purchases and privately-negotiated transactions, with no time limit set. The timing and volume of purchases will be determined by factors including trading windows, liquidity, market conditions, and other legal and financial considerations.

United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) reported mixed Q2 2025 results with attendance growth of 0.8% to 6.2 million guests despite challenging weather conditions. However, financial metrics declined year-over-year with total revenue decreasing 1.5% to $490.2 million and net income falling 12.1% to $80.1 million.

For the first six months of 2025, the company saw attendance slightly decrease by 0.1% to 9.6 million guests, while revenue declined 2.2% to $777.2 million. The Board approved a significant new $500 million share buyback program, subject to non-Hill Path shareholder approval.

Despite headwinds, the company reported positive trends in international and group visitation, with encouraging forward booking trends showing mid to high single-digit growth for the remainder of 2025 and strong early indicators for 2026.

United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for August 7, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

Investors can access both the earnings release and conference call through the company's website at www.UnitedParksInvestors.com. A replay will be available from 12 p.m. ET on August 7 through 11:59 p.m. ET on August 14, accessible via the website or by phone using specific dial-in numbers for U.S., Canadian, and international callers.

Busch Gardens, part of United Parks & Resorts (PRKS), announces a special Independence Day promotion offering free park admission to U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel. Veterans can receive free one-day admission for themselves and up to three guests by registering through June 22, with visits valid until July 6, 2025. Active-duty military members, who already receive year-round complimentary admission for themselves and three guests, will get 3 additional free tickets during this promotion period. The offer is available at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Adventure Island, and Water Country USA through the company's Waves of Honor program. This long-running program has provided free admission to over 10 million military members and their families over 20 years.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (PRKS) is offering free admission to U.S. military veterans, active-duty service members, and their families across their parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego through their Waves of Honor program. Veterans can register for complimentary tickets for themselves and up to three dependents by June 22, with redemption required by July 6. Active-duty military members can receive one free admission plus three dependent tickets annually, with an additional three dependent tickets available during this promotion period. This initiative has provided free park access to over 10 million military members and their families over 20 years. The offer extends to SeaWorld and Aquatica parks, with year-round military discounts available through MWR and ITT offices.

SeaWorld Orlando (PRKS) is making history by becoming the only location in the Western Hemisphere to exhibit Emperor penguins, starting June 14, 2025. The park's Antarctica Realm has been specially modified to accommodate these iconic Antarctic birds, maintaining temperatures around 28°F and simulating Antarctic light cycles. The Emperor penguins, transferred from SeaWorld San Diego, will be accessible to Annual Pass Members exclusively on June 12-13 before the public debut. To celebrate, the park partnered with Creative City Project to install "Big City Penguins," featuring three large Emperor penguin sculptures in Downtown Orlando through June 19. SeaWorld San Diego has been pioneering Emperor penguin care since the 1980s, being the first facility to successfully breed them outside Antarctica. The park is offering Annual Passes starting at $14/month, including exclusive access and various benefits valued at $3,300+.