SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[jedimaster1227]

^What do you mean?

[robbalvey]

Yay! We have a logo for Mako now! Check it out below..

 

And here's a video of the new ride opening next year:

[Midgetman82]

Are we sure that's not a football team we should be rooting for?

[SharkTums]

^It does kind of look like an arena football league logo!

[boldikus]

^^ My thoughts exactly - looks like a sports team logo.

[I love pie]

Yay! We have a logo for Mako now! Check it out below..

[attachment=0]SeaWorld Orlando Mako Logo.jpg[/attachment]

 

And here's a video of the new ride opening next year:

Logo looks sweet. Can't wait to ride.

[Genx24]

Hi, all. Headed down to Orlando in a couple of weeks, and I'm visiting SeaWorld for the first time on Friday, November 21st. What should I expect in terms of crowds? Being that it's an Orlando park, I don't expect a ghost town, but still anticipating it will be manageable. Also, any "must-do's" besides the three credits? Thanks in advance for any and all help and tips.

[deere839]

Hi, all. Headed down to Orlando in a couple of weeks, and I'm visiting SeaWorld for the first time on Friday, November 21st. What should I expect in terms of crowds? Being that it's an Orlando park, I don't expect a ghost town, but still anticipating it will be manageable. Also, any "must-do's" besides the three credits? Thanks in advance for any and all help and tips.

No matter what day it is Kraken is usually is a 5-10 min wait manta usually is 10-25 min wait. for shows get there a few mins early plus you got the chrismas shows depending on what theater its at.The Polar express is a great ride every year so I wouldn't skip it.

[Hilltopper39]

Hi, all. Headed down to Orlando in a couple of weeks, and I'm visiting SeaWorld for the first time on Friday, November 21st. What should I expect in terms of crowds? Being that it's an Orlando park, I don't expect a ghost town, but still anticipating it will be manageable. Also, any "must-do's" besides the three credits? Thanks in advance for any and all help and tips.

No matter what day it is Kraken is usually is a 5-10 min wait manta usually is 10-25 min wait. for shows get there a few mins early plus you got the chrismas shows depending on what theater its at.The Polar express is a great ride every year so I wouldn't skip it.

 

This, I was there this past summer on a Saturday afternoon in July and got into the park and on and off of Kraken and Manta (3 rides Kraken actually I think) and out of the park in about an hour and a half. The coaster lines are always light no matter what the crowd looks like. Antarctica surprisingly seems to always have about 30+ minute line.

 

Other than the coasters Journey to Atlantis is still a pretty fun ride (don't sit in the front unless you want to get drenched), and the aquarium inside of the gift shop is pretty cool (and easy to miss). I love Blue Horizons (the Dolphin Show) and it's always been my favorite show at the park. The Sharks Underwater Grill is a pretty solid restaurant, but if you're not interested in a meal there make sure to grab a drink and check out the bar with the aquarium bar top, pretty cool.

[Genx24]

Thanks for the advice. The coasters not having long lines is great to hear. Another question: is there enough for a 3 year old to do at the park, besides seeing the animal exhibits? I'm not sure of my nephew's height, but I'd love to be able to ride Shamu Express with him. (yes, I'm a credit whore. )

[Hilltopper39]

Another question: is there enough for a 3 year old to do at the park, besides seeing the animal exhibits? I'm not sure of my nephew's height, but I'd love to be able to ride Shamu Express with him. (yes, I'm a credit whore. )

 

Yeah, my last trip last month my daughter was just over 3 years old and she loved Happy Harbor. I think the Shamu Express has a 38" height requirement but most of the rest of the rides in that section the three year old should be able to ride with an adult. My 3 year old surprisingly loves the shows, she'll sit through the Shamu Show and the Dolphin show and enjoy every bit of it. Also, the "mild" side of Antarctica doesn't have a height restriction as far as I remember so your nephew should be able to ride that and honestly the "mild" and the "wild" side aren't that different. So yeah there's quite a bit for a 3 year old to do, you might get stuck in Happy Harbor for a few hours but oh well.

 

Also, there's is a great family restroom in Happy Harbor that has changing stations and an air conditioned room with some games and stuff, pretty convenient.

[Genx24]

Excellent to hear. Looking forward to my visit. Can't believe in all my years of visiting Florida, I never ventured to SeaWorld so I'm excited for something new. Thanks for the help.

[StealthFan]

Personally I prefer the logo to Manta but this one is still pretty nice. I imagine it will make a really good 3D sign though.

[DJeXeL]

Mako has gone vertical!

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[I love pie]

Mako has gone vertical!

YAY!

I was about to say that the drop, and first overbank would be completed soon, as once the coaster goes vertical, coaster construction starts to become really fast, but then I remembered Valravn.

If the ride's queue will be heavily themed, then vertical construction better start becoming really fast, if they want to open it in time (I think).

[deere839]

Mako has gone vertical!

YAY!

I was about to say that the drop, and first overbank would be completed soon, as once the coaster goes vertical, coaster construction starts to become really fast, but then I remembered Valravn.

If the ride's queue will be heavily themed, then vertical construction better start becoming really fast, if they want to open it in time (I think).

They Said Summer 2016 so They got all the time they want.

[RAWKIN_coaster38]

Great news! I can't wait to see how this is going to look alongside Kraken!

[kcurry11]

Those colors though. They look so good

[ElvisLuv]

I believe tomorrow is the day Manby gives out a detailed plan going forward.for all of SEAS

[BlahBlahson]

Did Seaworld Orlando have that Jet Rescue Rollercoaster or is it only for San Antonio? Various social media outlets are confusing me.

 

I'd be extremely thankful for a family coaster. The theme looks like it would offer some great opportunities around the ride and in the queue to show off the rescued animals that are currently held backstage, and the ride is sorely needed for children who don't make the 54 inch height requirement of Seaworld's major coasters. Also, are we positive that this chain has nothing to do with Seaworld Australia?

[colinx]

Did Seaworld Orlando have that Jet Rescue Rollercoaster or is it only for San Antonio? Various social media outlets are confusing me.

 

I'd be extremely thankful for a family coaster. The theme looks like it would offer some great opportunities around the ride and in the queue to show off the rescued animals that are currently held backstage, and the ride is sorely needed for children who don't make the 54 inch height requirement of Seaworld's major coasters. Also, are we positive that this chain has nothing to do with Seaworld Australia?

Definitely wasn't announced for Orlando since we're getting Mako next year. Believe they said it's either for San Diego, San Antonio or both. They didn't choose yet.

[robbalvey]

Did Seaworld Orlando have that Jet Rescue Rollercoaster or is it only for San Antonio? Various social media outlets are confusing me.

 

I'd be extremely thankful for a family coaster. The theme looks like it would offer some great opportunities around the ride and in the queue to show off the rescued animals that are currently held backstage, and the ride is sorely needed for children who don't make the 54 inch height requirement of Seaworld's major coasters. Also, are we positive that this chain has nothing to do with Seaworld Australia?

Definitely wasn't announced for Orlando since we're getting Mako next year. Believe they said it's either for San Diego, San Antonio or both. They didn't choose yet.

Yeah, the announcement was a bit weird. Like "we have these rides, but we don't know what parks they are going to yet" seemed sort of odd. Like of COURSE they know where they are going, right?

[Colse35]

Hmm that coaster looks familiar...

^Jet Rescue, Seaworld Australia

[Texasbest2015]

It's for the Texas park !!

[jedimaster1227]

http://www.seaworldinvestors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/2015/SeaWorld-Entertainment-Inc-Announces-New-Partnerships-and-Business-Initiatives-During-Investor-and-Analyst-Day-Presentation/default.aspx

 

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, held the company's Investor and Analyst Day today. The event was also webcast live via the investor relations section of the company's website.

 

A SeaWorld Animal Rescue-theme ride concept announced in today's SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Analyst and Investor presentation.

During the presentation, President and Chief Executive Officer Joel Manby shared with investors and analysts a plan to build on the company's strong business fundamentals by evolving the guest experience to align with consumer preferences for experiences that matter -- to learn more about the natural world, the plight of animals in the wild, along with family entertainment and attractions.

 

The plan includes a new approach to in-park activities as well as greater connection to the company's award winning television programming that highlights SeaWorld Entertainment's world-class veterinary care and animal rescue operations. Other elements of the plan include a more simplified approach to value-based pricing, investment in new attractions, and an ongoing focus on cost control as part of a larger commitment to financial discipline.

 

In addition, Manby announced several new business initiatives, including partnerships with Panasonic and Evans Hotel Group.

 

As a part of a multi-year partnership with Panasonic Enterprises Solution Company, Panasonic will become an Official Technology Partner of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and its Parks. Panasonic Enterprises Solution Company provides advanced technology solutions serving sports, entertainment and retail industries.

 

"Panasonic is very pleased to be chosen by SeaWorld Entertainment as their new technology partner," said Jim Doyle, President of Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company. "There are endless possibilities when it comes to adding technology to update and enhance the guest experience throughout all of the parks. Panasonic looks forward to delivering the most cutting-edge technology solutions to impress and amaze."

 

Manby said after the presentation that a key objective of the Panasonic partnership is to use technology to better connect park guests with animals and the company's 23,000 employees, now known as ambassadors, with the larger goal of inspiring a shift in behavior.

 

"We hope that experiencing animals in our parks moves our guests to a deeper understanding of the plight of all animals – and an increasingly threatened natural environment -- and inspires those guests to help conserve the world we share," Manby said.

 

The company also announced Monday that it has signed a letter of intent with Evans Hotels Group to explore development of a resort hotel on SeaWorld's leased land in San Diego. Evans owns and operates well-known resorts and attractions in San Diego County, including The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, the Bahia Resort Hotel and the Bahia Belle and William D. Evans sternwheelers. The Evans partnership is part of SeaWorld Entertainment's strategy to look at opportunities and partners to develop resort properties in or near some of its parks.

 

"We are delighted to partner with Panasonic and Evans Hotels, companies that have such well-established reputations for quality and innovation," Manby said. "We are excited to begin deploying Panasonic technology solutions to enhance the guest experience in our parks and to explore resort development opportunities on Mission Bay with Evans Hotels."

 

"Evans Hotels and SeaWorld Entertainment have been pioneers in helping to make Mission Bay the leisure and entertainment destination it is today. Our companies have each served the local community and visitors to San Diego for more than half a century. This project is an exciting opportunity for our iconic brands to join together to create the ultimate resort experience," said Robert H. Gleason, President and CEO of Evans Hotels.

 

SeaWorld Entertainment's management also announced that the Company's Saturday morning family television programs, Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs, have been renewed by Litton Entertainment through summer 2018. The award-winning and Emmy-nominated shows are number one in ratings in their respective Saturday morning timeslots on ABC. The shows document the Company's long-standing commitment to assisting wild animals in need – more than 27,000 to date -- and the sophistication of animal husbandry and veterinary care in its zoological parks.

 

"Animal rescue is part of what we have always been and a key way we are different from other theme park companies. These shows are part of a larger strategy and we are looking to transform what guests experience in our parks and what the public learns about us," Manby said. "In developing new experiences in our parks we want guests to explore, to be inspired and, ultimately, to act and we feel our parks are uniquely suited to creating meaningful and fun vacations -- experiences that matter.

 

"The overwhelming majority of adults – nearly 95 percent according to research we have seen -- tell us that they believe that visiting a zoo or aquarium can inspire conservation," Manby said. "We see a growing trend within our core guest demographic that a vacation can and should be more than just fantasy and entertainment. Guests want to know that they're making a difference for the world we share and our parks deliver on that promise."

 

As part of that commitment, Manby announced the company has initiated production on a new orca presentation for its San Diego park. The new experience will engage and inform guests by highlighting more of the species' natural behaviors. The show will include conservation messaging and tips guests can take home with them to make a difference for orcas in the wild. The current show, One Ocean, will run through 2016.

 

Manby also provided investors and analysts details of new attraction concepts and seasonal events, including a SeaWorld Rescue-themed roller coaster and the addition of holiday shows and experiences featuring characters from the Christmas classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

 

A replay of the webcast and the related presentation materials will be available beginning at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2015 via the investor relations section of the company's website at http://www.seaworldentertainment.com.

 

- See more at: http://www.seaworldinvestors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/2015/SeaWorld-Entertainment-Inc-Announces-New-Partnerships-and-Business-Initiatives-During-Investor-and-Analyst-Day-Presentation/default.aspx#sthash.TWmmEapr.dpuf

The press release and the web conference did not confirm which of the two SeaWorld Rescue dark ride concepts will be added to SeaWorld Orlando and which will be added to SeaWorld San Antonio.