SeaWorld says Cedar Fair takeover bid has been rejected John Gregory 02/15/2022 Cedar Fair, SeaWorld/Busch A SeaWorld statement said, "Unfortunately, we do not see a path to a transaction."
Theme park news: Legoland Florida reducing distancing / SeaWorld CEO / Paradise Pier reopening John Gregory 05/06/2021 Disneyland, Legoland, SeaWorld/Busch Legoland Florida will scale back distancing markers to three feet starting May 14.
SeaWorld lost $312 million in 2020 as COVID-19 led to 72% attendance drop John Gregory 02/25/2021 SeaWorld/Busch On the plus side, per capita revenue, admissions, and in-park spending increased in 2020.
SeaWorld delays Sesame Place San Diego until 2022 — which comes with $2,000-a-day penalty John Gregory 11/05/2020 SeaWorld/Busch Aquatica San Diego will instead have one final operating season in 2021.
Theme park news: Comcast CEO on the future of Universal parks/ SeaWorld layoffs John Gregory 09/15/2020 SeaWorld/Busch, Universal Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said some guests may not return to theme parks until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
SeaWorld turning some temporary furloughs into permanent layoffs John Gregory 09/04/2020 SeaWorld/Busch "SeaWorld has determined that it must transition certain park and corporate personnel from a furloughed status to a permanent layoff," the company said in a statement.
Iron Gwazi opening delayed to 2021 along with other SeaWorld coasters John Gregory 08/10/2020 SeaWorld/Busch Also delayed will be Emperor, Pantheon and Ice Breaker.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg may begin phased reopening next month, SeaWorld says John Gregory 07/29/2020 SeaWorld/Busch Busch Gardens Williamsburg is one of three SeaWorld-owned parks that remain closed.
Theme park news: Disney World hotel delays / PeopleMover status / ‘Blackfish’ settlement John Gregory 07/28/2020 Disney World, Hotels, SeaWorld/Busch Two Epcot area resorts are now set to remain closed until further notice.