Month: January 2022
CALIFORNIA’S TALLEST, FASTEST AND LONGEST DIVE COASTER, EMPEROR, SET TO OPEN AT SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO ON MARCH 12!
Today on Penguin Awareness Day (Jan. 20), SeaWorld San Diego is announcing the grand opening date of the long-awaited Emperor dive coaster.
Opening on March 12, 2022, Emperor is the newest addition to the park’s thrill rides and will be the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state. Named after the Emperor penguin, the world’s largest penguin, the all-new Emperor coaster will mimic this species’ amazing underwater diving ability. Climbing to 153 feet with feet dangling in the air, riders will be suspended on a 45-degree angle at the crown of the ride before plunging down a 143-foot facedown vertical drop, accelerating to more than 60 miles per hour.
Riders will also experience inversions, barrel roll, Immelmann loop, hammerhead turn and flat spin as they race along the nearly 2,500 feet of track. Each of the floorless ride cars will hold 18 riders in three, six-person rows. This is the first seating configuration of its kind in North America.
BEST WAYS TO PLAY – Dive into all the Fun with A SeaWorld Annual Pass or 2022 Fun Card!
The best way to experience Emperor is with a SeaWorld Fun Card or Annual Pass. Pay for a day and play all year with a SeaWorld Fun Card that gives you unlimited visits* through 2022. (*Blockout dates apply) But why stop at a Fun Card? Annual Passes are packed with benefits designed to make the park even more enjoyable including unlimited admission for 12 months with NO blockout dates, up to six (6) FREE bring-a-friend tickets, in-park discounts, plus an exclusive Emperor Ride Preview in March and more! Annual Passes are available for as low as $12.25 per month. Visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/annual-pass-1/ to buy yours today.
CONNECT AND BE INSPIRED AT SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO’S INSIDE LOOK EVENT Starting Jan 8th! 
A One-of-a-Kind Experience that Connects Guests to See and Learn More About Animal Care and Recues Through Up-Close Opportunities
Starting this weekend, guests are invited to an up-close and inspiring special event to see and learn more about animal care with the experts at SeaWorld® San Diego’s Inside Look event taking place on Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 8 – 30. This unique event will give guests an ‘inside look’ to learn more about the dedicated animal care and what it takes to maintain a premier zoological institution like SeaWorld San Diego. Through engaging educational opportunities, guests will participate in exclusive meet-and-greets and special access that will be available throughout the event to help build a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world we all share.
In addition to the beloved Orca Encounter offered daily, the park will host an exclusive Orca presentation for Inside Look, demonstrating the H.E.L.P.P.R. (Husbandry, Exercise, Learning, Play, Presentation and Relate) philosophy that the SeaWorld animal care team embodies, and the incredible connection created between the Animal Care Specialists and orcas. Guests can arrive early to the Sea Lions Live and Dolphin Days shows for special 10-minute presentations where they will learn more about the day-to-day care the dedicated animal care teams provide to these animals, how they cultivate behaviors and bonds, and how the work being done at SeaWorld benefits these species in the wild. Additionally, knowledgeable Education and Zoological Ambassadors will hold talks throughout the day at exhibits across the park, including Wild Arctic, Flamingos, Penguin Encounter, Otter Outlook, and Sea Lion Point, and share stories of personal connections, animal insights and Q&A discussions directly from the dedicated specialists who care for these animals every day.
“Inside Look is an extremely unique opportunity for guests to connect with these amazing animals and allows us to showcase the work being done by our dedicated Animal Care and Rescue Teams on a daily basis. Our team works closely with these animals every day which has built trust over many years. During this event we will share how these special relationships are cultivated and some of our favorite memories with our guests,” said Stephanie Costelow, SeaWorld Vice President of Zoological Operations. “From daily educational presentations to the more than 39,000 rescues our SeaWorld Rescue team has completed, we hope that through our efforts, we are able to teach and inspire others to take actions that help protect wild animals and wild places.”
For an in-depth look at SeaWorld’s history of animal care, guests can visit the Inside Look Event Hub at Mission Bay Theater to participate in engaging conversations with zoological experts. They can also view curated episodes of the award-winning SeaWorld® Sea Rescue TV series, along with hosted trivia and park history. At Mission Bay Theatre, guests will also encounter the SeaWorld Up-Close exhibit featuring displays of equipment and wetsuits used by the Rescue Team and unique items from the park’s great 55-year history.
Inside Look will spotlight conservation organizations in the local community that SeaWorld partners with, such as the Wolf Education Project among others. Nautilus Amphitheater will feature weekend presentations with dynamic guest speakers and animal ambassadors, each with a unique tie to SeaWorld. Speakers include renowned local artist Stephen Fishwick, Jackson Conservation Ambassadors and more.Guests can partake in a fascinating tour that takes them behind the scenes of an incredible engineering structure that maintains the crucial water quality at the park, demonstrating the link between the ocean and SeaWorld.
To further enhance their Inside Look experience, guests can choose to purchase an Inside Look Scavenger Hunt map that encourages people of all ages todiscover new things about SeaWorld San Diego by matching stickers with points of interest around the park and redeem completed maps for a very special SeaWorld prize.
Inside Look is included with park admission, with opportunities for upgrades. Animals, caregivers, and activities in each area of Inside Look may differ day to day. Events and times are subject to change.
Experts in Animal Care and Dedicated to Conservation
SeaWorld is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare and veterinary care. Its team of more than 1,000 animal specialists provide the highest standards of care for one of the largest zoological collections in the world.
SeaWorld is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA); regulated and reviewed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service andNational Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries, among others, to ensure the highest standards of animal care, welfare and safety. SeaWorld is also accredited by theAlliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums and has earned the Humane Certified™ seal from American Humane, the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare.
SeaWorld also advances the science of marine animal health through the study of animals in its care, partnerships with leading academic institutions, and with SeaWorld Conservation Fund grants to organizations focused on marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, conservation education, habitat protection and species research.
The SeaWorld Rescue team is on call 24×7 to help animals in need. SeaWorld has rescued more than 39,000 marine animals, making it one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world.
Inside Look is the first of an exciting 2022 event lineup at SeaWorld San Diego. Other upcoming events include:
- Mardi Gras: Feb 5- 27 (Saturdays and Sundays)
This all-new event brings the excitement of Mardi Gras to San Diego. Guests can grab their beads and celebrate this family friendly New Orleans-style carnival event complete with live music, colorful costumes, festive performers, kids’ games, Mardi Gras-infused Creole and Cajun food favorites along with various adult libations. Event is included with park admission. - Emperor Coaster: Opening in March
Emperor will be the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state. Named after the world’s largest penguin, the new coaster will mimic this species’ incredible underwater diving ability. - Seven Seas Food Festival: March 4-May 1 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
SeaWorld is bringing back international flavors, amazing beverage tastings and live music performances with the return of Southern California’s fan favorite Seven Seas Food Festival. In addition to hundreds of tasty bites and delicious drinks, guests can enjoy live music and their favorite animal exhibits, including dolphins, sea lions, bat rays, flamingos, sea otters, and more.
A ‘Grade-A’ Offer – FREE 2022 Teacher Fun Card and $20 2022 Preschool Fun Cards
SeaWorld San Diego is proud to offer a complimentary Teacher Fun Card to all active and certified K-12 Southern California and Arizona credentialed schoolteachers! The 2022 Teacher Fun Card is valid for unlimited admission through December 31, 2022. Plus, for a limited-time all active and certified K-12 Southern California and Arizona credentialed schoolteachers will receive two free single-day tickets that can be used during specific time periods. Offer ends March 31.
And for our younger guests, an ocean of fun awaits with the SeaWorld® San Diego 2022 Preschool Fun Card. The 2022 Preschool Fun Card is available to children ages 3-5 in San Diego and Orange Counties and is valid for unlimited admission through December 31, 2022. Adults may purchase up to two $20 2022 Preschool Fun Cards. Hurry as these offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last!
For more information on events, Teacher and Preschool Fun Cards, park hours and to purchase tickets and/or Fun Cards, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Be sure to follow SeaWorld San Diego onFacebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.
About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 39,000 animals in need over the Company’s history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
*Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. 2022 Fun Card valid through December 31, 2022.
Celebrate DAILY with the PEANUTS Gang during Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration beginning January 22 through March 6
The celebration features PEANUTS-inspired comic strip photo ops and festive park-wide décor as well as the addition of a new stage show, a Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of PEANUTS inspired food items, and a new friend to join in on all the fun.
The Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration invites guests to step into the iconic world of Charles M. Schulz comic strips as the characters take over the entire theme park with special activities for everyone, now taking place daily beginning January 22 through March 6. The limited-time event welcomes fans of all ages to join in on the excitement with family-friendly options for guests to play and interact with the PEANUTS Gang throughout the park. The celebration features a new stage show, a new Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of new PEANUTS-inspired food items, and last but not least, a brand-new walk-around character to join in on the fun.
At the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be debuting a brand-new musical for guests with It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown. During the day, Charlie Brown gets the shock of his life on the game show “It’s Your Life!” There will be music, fun and surprise guests, including the world’s most famous beagle, Snoopy! The stage will transform into a musical extravaganza at nightfall as the park
hosts Woodstock’s Musical Festival. The musical event features the PEANUTS Gang joined by the family-friendly indie band The Jelly of the Month Club, performing a high-energy rock concert for the whole family.
The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at the Bird Cage Theatre as the park offers an experience that gives both the young and the young at heart a lesson on how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include our resident art teacher, who will provide step-by-
step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece. At Calico’s Town Hall, a new family- friendly, PEANUTS-inspired exhibit will be open for guests to experience. The new exhibit, Take Care with PEANUTS, invites us to laugh together at the fun and foibles of the PEANUTS Gang as they grapple with some of life’s biggest questions and ideas. Guests can take a look at the inspiration behind some of the most popular themes in PEANUTS through Schulz’s comic strips, photos, and drawings.
Join in on a Western escapade with Franklin and Linus as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree at Calico Park. The boys are looking to challenge guests with some of the rootiniest, tootinest games in Calico. Also in Ghost Town is Pigpen’s Pig Pen, where everyone’s favorite messy pal will be joining the rest of the PEANUTS Gang as he hosts a special meetup at the Livery Stables with some of his favorite animal friends.
Venture into Camp Snoopy, where the Camp Snoopy Theater will now feature the Music Goes ‘Round and Around during the day. Sally and Schroeder will host a retrospect of melodies sure to make the audience dance in the aisles. Don’t forget to hop aboard the Grand Sierra Railroad to experience a one- of-a-kind adventure as riders travel with the PEANUTS Gang to the Beagle Bonanza in this fun ride overlay.
While visiting Fiesta Village, guests can uncover an experience guaranteed to make everyone dance – Discoteca de Silencio or silent disco. The fun begins with guests strapping on a set of headphones and enjoying some upbeat tunes. Snoopy’s brother, Spike, hosts the party bound to be the most fun guests can experience while quiet in Spike’s Silent Disco.
The celebration doesn’t stop there! Just in time for PEANUTS Celebration, the DJs of K-NOT Radio, the hippest station on the Boardwalk, are spinning PEANUTS music. You might even hear a special guest or two, so be sure to tune in. The fun continues at Boardwalk BBQ, where you can grab a seat (and a plate!) to enjoy the smooth sounds of The James Street Trio that will transport you to the hometown of the PEANUTS Gang with their tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi.
The best way to enjoy the expanded Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration plus all of the other Seasons of Fun in 2022 is with a Season Pass! Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation using the hashtag #KnottsPeanutsCelebration
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About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:
What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario. It also operates an additional theme park in California under a management contract.
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