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SeaWorld Unveils 2025 Line-Up of New, Immersive Rides and Attractions Coming this Spring

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SeaWorld has announced its Spring 2025 lineup of new attractions across its parks. SeaWorld Orlando will introduce a revolutionary immersive Arctic experience with a 39-inch minimum height requirement, featuring encounters with marine life like humpback whales and orcas. SeaWorld San Diego will unveil 'Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience,' featuring a 14-foot-tall jelly cylinder and interactive galleries, alongside plans to reinvent the Journey to Atlantis coaster with new visual effects and show elements. SeaWorld San Antonio will launch the Rescue Jr. hub, an interactive zone focused on animal rescue education, including the 1,000-foot Beach Rescue Racer coaster and various themed rides.

Pass members will get exclusive early access to all new attractions before they open to the public. CEO Marc Swanson emphasized these family-friendly attractions will create lifelong memories while educating visitors about marine life protection.

SeaWorld ha annunciato la sua offerta primavera 2025 di nuove attrazioni nei suoi parchi. SeaWorld Orlando introdurrà un'esperienza immersiva rivoluzionaria nell'Artico con un requisito di altezza minima di 39 pollici, che presenterà incontri con la vita marina come le balene megattere e gli orche. SeaWorld San Diego svelerà 'Gioielli del Mare: Un'Esperienza di Meduse', con un cilindro di meduse alto 14 piedi e gallerie interattive, insieme a piani per reinventare il coaster Journey to Atlantis con nuovi effetti visivi e elementi di spettacolo. SeaWorld San Antonio lancerà il hub Rescue Jr., una zona interattiva focalizzata sull'educazione al salvataggio degli animali, che comprenderà il coaster Beach Rescue Racer di 1.000 piedi e varie giostre a tema.

I membri pass avranno accesso esclusivo anticipato a tutte le nuove attrazioni prima che vengano aperte al pubblico. Il CEO Marc Swanson ha sottolineato che queste attrazioni adatte alle famiglie creeranno ricordi durevoli mentre educano i visitatori sulla protezione della vita marina.

SeaWorld ha anunciado su programación de primavera 2025 con nuevas atracciones en sus parques. SeaWorld Orlando presentará una experiencia inmersiva revolucionaria en el Ártico con un requisito de altura mínima de 39 pulgadas, que incluirá encuentros con la vida marina como las ballenas jorobadas y orcas. SeaWorld San Diego desvelará 'Joyas del Mar: Una Experiencia de Medusas', con un cilindro de medusas de 14 pies de altura y galerías interactivas, además de planes para reinventar la montaña rusa Journey to Atlantis con nuevos efectos visuales y elementos de espectáculo. SeaWorld San Antonio lanzará el centro Rescue Jr., una zona interactiva centrada en la educación sobre el rescate de animales, que incluirá la montaña rusa Beach Rescue Racer de 1,000 pies y varias atracciones temáticas.

Los miembros del pase tendrán acceso exclusivo anticipado a todas las nuevas atracciones antes de que se abran al público. El CEO Marc Swanson enfatizó que estas atracciones aptas para familias crearán recuerdos duraderos mientras educan a los visitantes sobre la protección de la vida marina.

씨월드(SeaWorld)가 2025년 봄의 새로운 어트랙션 라인업을 발표했습니다. 씨월드 올랜도는 39인치 최소 키 요건을 갖춘 혁신적인 몰입형 북극 경험을 선보이며, 혹등고래와 범고래와의 만남을 제공합니다. 씨월드 샌디에이고는 '바다의 보석: 제무 전시 경험'을 공개하며, 14피트 높이의 해파리 실린더와 인터랙티브 갤러리를 특징으로 하고, 새로운 비주얼 효과와 쇼 요소가 추가된 아틀란티스 여행 롤러코스터를 재창조할 계획입니다. 씨월드 샌안토니오는 동물 구조 교육에 중점을 둔 인터랙티브 존인 Rescue Jr. 허브를 출범하며, 1,000피트 길이의 비치 구조 레이서 롤러코스터와 다양한 테마 놀이기구가 포함됩니다.

패스 회원들은 일반 대중에게 개방되기 전에 모든 새로운 어트랙션에 대한 독점적인 조기 접근 권한을 가집니다. CEO 마크 스완슨(Marc Swanson)은 이러한 가족 친화적인 어트랙션이 지속적인 기억을 창조하며 방문객들에게 해양 생물 보호에 대해 교육할 것이라고 강조했습니다.

SeaWorld a annoncé sa programmation de printemps 2025 avec de nouvelles attractions dans ses parcs. SeaWorld Orlando introduira une expérience immersive révolutionnaire dans l'Arctique avec une exigence de taille minimale de 39 pouces, offrant des rencontres avec la vie marine comme des baleines à bosse et des orques. SeaWorld San Diego dévoilera 'Bijoux de la mer : Une expérience de méduse', avec un cylindre de méduse de 14 pieds de haut et des galeries interactives, ainsi que des projets de réinvention des montagnes russes Journey to Atlantis avec de nouveaux effets visuels et des éléments de spectacle. SeaWorld San Antonio lancera le hub Rescue Jr., une zone interactive axée sur l'éducation au sauvetage des animaux, comprenant la montagne russe Beach Rescue Racer de 1 000 pieds et diverses attractions thématiques.

Les membres pass bénéficieront d'un accès anticipé exclusif à toutes les nouvelles attractions avant leur ouverture au public. Le PDG Marc Swanson a souligné que ces attractions familiales créeront des souvenirs durables tout en éduquant les visiteurs sur la protection de la vie marine.

SeaWorld hat seine Frühlingsprogramierung 2025 mit neuen Attraktionen in seinen Parks angekündigt. SeaWorld Orlando wird ein revolutionäres, immersives Erlebnis in der Arktis einführen, das eine Mindestgrößenanforderung von 39 Zoll hat und Begegnungen mit Meereslebewesen wie Buckelwalen und Orcas bietet. SeaWorld San Diego wird 'Schätze des Meeres: Ein Quallen-Erlebnis' präsentieren, mit einem 14 Fuß hohen Quallenzylinder und interaktiven Galerien, sowie Plänen, die Achterbahn Journey to Atlantis mit neuen visuellen Effekten und Showelementen neu zu gestalten. SeaWorld San Antonio wird das Rescue Jr. Zentrum starten, eine interaktive Zone, die sich auf die Aufklärung über Tierschutz konzentriert, einschließlich der 1.000 Fuß langen Beach Rescue Racer Achterbahn und verschiedenen thematischen Fahrgeschäften.

Passmitglieder erhalten exklusiven frühen Zugang zu allen neuen Attraktionen, bevor sie für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet werden. CEO Marc Swanson betonte, dass diese familienfreundlichen Attraktionen ein Leben lang Erinnerungen schaffen werden, während sie die Besucher über den Schutz des Meereslebens aufklären.

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  • Introduction of multiple new attractions across all parks, potentially driving visitor growth
  • Strategic focus on family-friendly experiences with low height requirements, expanding target audience
  • Integration of educational elements with entertainment, strengthening brand positioning
  • Early access incentive for annual pass members, potentially boosting membership sales
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The comprehensive 2025 attraction rollout across SeaWorld's parks represents a strategic pivot towards technology-enhanced experiences while maintaining their marine education core. This multi-park investment strategy demonstrates several key business implications:

The new attractions specifically target the important family demographic with lower height requirements (39 inches) for the Orlando attraction, suggesting a deliberate move to capture a broader market share. The timing of spring openings is particularly strategic, positioning SeaWorld to capitalize on both spring break crowds and the peak summer season.

The simultaneous launch across all three major parks indicates a significant capital expenditure, but one that's strategically distributed to maximize impact. The mix of attractions - combining high-tech immersive experiences with traditional rides and educational elements - creates multiple revenue streams through:

  • Premium ticket opportunities for new attractions
  • Increased annual pass sales driven by early access incentives
  • Enhanced guest spending through longer park visits
  • Improved competitive positioning against regional theme park rivals

The modernization of Journey to Atlantis in San Diego reflects a balanced approach to capital allocation, preserving popular legacy attractions while adding contemporary elements. This dual strategy of new development and strategic renovation helps maintain the parks' appeal to both new and returning visitors.

The emphasis on immersive, technology-driven experiences aligns with post-pandemic consumer preferences for unique, shareable moments, particularly evident in the Jewels of the Sea attraction's LED-enhanced spaces designed for social media engagement. This positions SeaWorld to compete effectively in the increasingly important "Instagram-worthy" experience market segment.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is thrilled to announce its exciting line-up of all-new rides and attractions opening in Spring 2025. Guests to the award-winning SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego can look forward to one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring experiences the whole family can enjoy. New attractions include the all-new Immersive Experience at SeaWorld Orlando – a revolutionary attraction that takes guests on a breathtaking journey to the top of the world and beneath the sea. At SeaWorld San Diego, the much-anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will be unveiled– the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. And, at SeaWorld San Antonio young guests will be transported into the heart of SeaWorld's animal rescue efforts with the all-new Rescue Jr. hub, a kid-friendly, hands-on adventure zone.

The new attractions continue the SeaWorld legacy of blending marine life inspired adventure, discovery and family-friendly thrills alongside award-winning, iconic events, including Seven Seas Food Festival, Summer Spectacular, Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Celebration. The best way to experience the new attractions and events is with a SeaWorld 2025 Annual Pass on sale now. Pass members will be the first to experience the new attractions and experiences before they open to the public.

"We can't wait for our guests to experience all we have in store for them in 2025, especially our exciting all-new attractions and immersive experiences coming this spring," said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks & Resorts. "These family-friendly attractions and experiences give everyone more ways to enjoy our parks and make lifelong memories together while also learning about and being inspired to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world."

SeaWorld Orlando Unveils New Immersive Experience
This new revolutionary immersive experience will be the latest attraction for families and thrill-seekers alike at SeaWorld Orlando. Riders will embark on a once in a lifetime adventure to the top of the world as they are taken to the edge of the Arctic, known to be one of the world's most awe-inspiring and mysterious regions on the planet, once only accessible to the few and elite explorers. This breathtaking journey will dive down the face of majestic snow-capped mountains, weave through breathtaking fields of glaciers and plunge beneath the frigid waters teeming with marine life, coming face-to-face with humpback whales, orcas, belugas, walruses and more– all from the comfort of an immersive indoor experience that brings the incredible Arctic to life.

Building on the family-friendly thrills of the park's newest attraction, Penguin Trek, this new ride accommodates guests with a minimum height requirement of just 39 inches, ensuring the whole family can enjoy the adventure together.

SeaWorld San Diego Unveils Jewels of the Sea Plus Plans for All-New Journey to Atlantis Experience 
SeaWorld San Diego will soon unveil the much-anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience, featuring a variety of jelly species, beautiful storytelling and a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in three unique galleries. This remarkable exhibit features a 10-foot-tall acrylic archway living of jellyfish, one of nation's tallest jelly cylinders in the country at 14-foot-tall, as well as a touchable globe of cascading water and jellyfish and a host of shareable, bespoke photo-op moments for families and adults alike.

The piece de resistance is the exhibit's finale, a stunningly immersive, virtual gallery with walls and ceiling covered in LED digital video panels that display captivating oceanic scenes. Ranging from calm waters to dynamic, energetic crescendos and 360 explorative experiences, guests will be whisked away to an interactive playground that they can enjoy time and again.

The park also has exciting plans for Journey to Atlantis, SeaWorld San Diego's first coaster, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. In 2025, the ride will be reinvented, paying tribute to the original beloved version while adding new elements to create a more exciting and immersive experience than ever before. The new Journey to Atlantis will emerge with a refreshed storyline, as well as new water elements and special visual effects and new show elements that pay tribute to the original attraction while making it better than ever.

SeaWorld San Antonio Reveals All-New Rescue Jr. Hub, a Kid-Friendly World of Discovery 
SeaWorld San Antonio invites children to become the heroes of the park at the all-new Rescue Jr. hub, where they can learn about animal rescue and rehabilitation in the coolest way possible – through hands-on, active and engaging experiences. This immersive, hands-on adventure zone provides exciting opportunities to tackle immersive rides, splash through vibrant water features and bring to life the rescue and rehabilitation work the SeaWorld team does. From interactive play to kid-friendly coasters, Rescue Jr. aims to inspire and entertain guests of all ages while connecting them to SeaWorld's rescue, rehabilitation and conservation efforts.

Features of the Rescue Jr. Hub include:

  • Beach Rescue Racer, a new 1,000-foot roller coaster, with coaster cars in the shape of a beach jeep featuring graphics of different species, will give guests the feeling of rushing to the rescue of animals in need.
  • Young guests will embark on an exhilarating train ride adventure themed around a thrilling sea rescue search on the Ocean Quest Express and play a game of "I Spy" looking out for hidden sea life along the way.
  • Tide Pool Tumble allows guests to ebb and flow as they glide and slide in and out with the tide on a seaside joy ride.
  • Rescuers will take to the skies and soar on Seabird Swing, virtually parasailing high above the ground to observe seabirds.

2025 Annual Pass Members will be the First to Experience these Exciting Attractions
The best way to experience these new attractions is with a SeaWorld Annual Pass. Annual Passes for 2025 are on sale now. All Pass Members will be the first to ride The Immersive Experience at SeaWorld Orlando, receive a preview to "Jewels of the Sea" at SeaWorld San Diego and be the first to experience Rescue Jr. at SeaWorld San Antonio. To purchase an Annual Pass and learn more about attractions, experiences and entertainment, visit SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego or SeaWorld San Antoinio.

About SeaWorld 
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent.  A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.

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FAQ

What new attractions is SeaWorld (PRKS) launching in Spring 2025?

SeaWorld is launching an Arctic immersive experience in Orlando, Jewels of the Sea jellyfish experience in San Diego, and Rescue Jr. hub in San Antonio, all opening in Spring 2025.

What is the minimum height requirement for SeaWorld Orlando's new Arctic experience?

The new immersive Arctic experience at SeaWorld Orlando has a minimum height requirement of 39 inches.

How tall is the new jellyfish cylinder at SeaWorld San Diego's Jewels of the Sea attraction?

The jellyfish cylinder at SeaWorld San Diego's new Jewels of the Sea attraction is 14 feet tall, making it one of the nation's tallest.

What features will be included in SeaWorld San Antonio's new Rescue Jr. hub?

The Rescue Jr. hub will include the 1,000-foot Beach Rescue Racer coaster, Ocean Quest Express train ride, Tide Pool Tumble ride, and Seabird Swing attraction.

How can visitors get early access to SeaWorld's new 2025 attractions?

Visitors can get early access to all new attractions by purchasing a 2025 SeaWorld Annual Pass, which grants preview access before public opening.

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