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SeaWorld San Diego Expands Food & Beverage Portfolio with New Restaurants and Bars to Satisfy All Cravings!

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  • Five of the most highly anticipated venues are officially open at San Diego theme park
  • ALL-New High Tide Brews tap room Celebrates Opening with $2 Beer Flights of local California favorites on Fridays for a limited time
  • Hibisco offers modern Mexican flavors, featuring bowls and tacos using the freshest ingredients
  • Manta Pizza serves mouthwatering pizza baked to perfection
  • Mixologist curated cocktails, frozen specialties and more available at Underwater Cantina
  • Sweet treats to beat the California heat at Dreyer’s Ice Cream Parlor

SeaWorld San Diego is serving up more options for guests to indulge with five anticipated food and beverage venues now open. The park that offers endless family fun year-round is giving guests new options to fuel them for a day of animal presentations and visits, family and thrill rides, seasonal events and more. Hibisco, Manta Pizza, Underwater Cantina, Dreyer’s Ice Cream Parlor and High Tide Brews will meet all park goers cravings by offering them a variety of delicious food and mouth-watering drink options to choose from.

High Tide Brews tap room offers a multitude of craft brews to enjoy and a scenic garden view with live music just footsteps away. Select from one of four featured local California favorite craft brews or sample them all with a SeaWorld Sampler Flight. To toast to the opening of High Tide Brews SeaWorld is offering a special limited-time High Tide Happy Hour every Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. with $2 Beer Flights*. Flights include four 5 oz. samples of:

  • Emperor Hazy IPA by Mike Hess Brewing
  • Shipwreck Rapids Lager by Mike Hess Brewing 
  • SkyTower Golden Ale by Golden Road Brewing
  • India Pale Whale West Coast IPA by Harland Brewing Co.

Experience modern Mexican flavors at Hibisco, featuring crave-worthy bowls and tacos using the freshest ingredients. Guests will get a mouthful of tastes and spices with their bowl or taco choice of carne asada, adobada, chicken, or Impossible™ chorizo, each complemented by cilantro lime rice and a variety of toppings exclusive to each menu offering. Complete the meal with a side of street corn or black beans or go for a sweet finish with caramel churros or cheesecake.

Manta Pizza opens as a delicious destination to stop and refuel between rides and exhibits. Located at the heart of SeaWorld San Diego, the chefs at Manta Pizza craft delicious pizza pies with options such as traditional cheese, pepperoni, and vegetarian. The rich taste and fresh ingredients provide guests with the perfect pit-stop for a quick and delicious lunch break.

Underwater Cantina is the perfect new spot for adults looking for a cocktail to wrap up their day long adventure. Guests can relax on the patio and soak in the California sun while sipping on mixologist curated cocktails, such as the Mermaid Margarita or Starr-Berry Mojito, frozen specialties or one of the many mezcal and tequila offerings.

Beat the California heat at the park’s new Dreyer’s Ice Cream Parlor. Guests can take a bite of scrumptious hand-dipped ice cream cones or the chocolaty brownie sundaes, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth after a day full of family fun.

“We are so excited to open a number of new food and drink venues at SeaWorld San Diego” says Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President. “We are always looking to offer guests new and exciting ways to enhance their experience at the park, and we can’t wait for guests to refuel and reenergize at these delicious destinations.”

Unlimited Days to Eat and Drink in 2022 with a SeaWorld Annual Pass
The best way to nibble and nosh throughout the park while enjoying everything else SeaWorld has to offer is with an Annual Pass. For as low as $13.75 a month, guests can enjoy unlimited admission, free parking, free guest tickets, discounts, and much, much more. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest details and information.

*Limit one $2 flight per person on Fridays only between 4-7p and for a limited time only.

Electric Ocean Summer Concert Series

Asia featuring John Payne 

Saturday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m.  

This English rock supergroup was formed in London in the 1980s and is notorious for hits like ”Heat of the Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.”  

David Nail 

Saturday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m.  

A chart-topping songwriter and Grammy-nominated frontman, David Nail has spent a decade leaving his unique mark on modern country music. 

MacKenzie Porter

Saturday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

A Canadian country singer, actress and songwriter. She has released one self-titled album, achieved three Canada Country number ones with “About You”, “These Days”, and “Seeing Other People”, and featured on Dustin Lynch’s number one Country Airplay hit “Thinking ‘Bout You”.

Ashanti 

Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m.  

Grammy award winning multi platinum singer and songwriter Ashanti has released 18 Hot 100 tracks, including two No. 1 hits “What’s Luv?” and “Always on Time”. 

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees 

Saturday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. 

Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums

 and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film broadcasting and Broadway. 

SeaWorld San Diego and Mike Hess Brewing Create a New Limited Release   Emperor Hazy IPA to Celebrate California’s Newest, Tallest and Fastest Dive Coaster, Emperor Opening March 12th!

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  • Emperor Hazy IPA available only at SeaWorld San Diego 
  • A portion of Emperor Hazy IPA proceeds will be donated to Penguins International
  • Dive into pineapple, mango and citrus hop flavors that will throw your senses for a loop
  • Emperor is the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California, as well as the only floorless dive coaster in the state
  • One of the most anticipated rides of 2022 by USA Today

SeaWorld San Diego and Mike Hess Brewing are tapping into something refreshing by creating a custom IPA that celebrates one of the most anticipated coasters of 2022 by USA Today, Emperor, the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the state, set to open at SeaWorld San Diego to the public on Saturday, March 12.  The all-new limited release beer will be available only at SeaWorld San Diego to the public starting March 2, the same day that Pass Members can start previewing the ride before it opens to the general public. In addition to the great taste, guests can feel good about their beverage selection. Through SeaWorld’s continued partnership with Penguins International to focus on penguin awareness and the conservation needs of this special aquatic bird, a portion of the proceeds from Emperor Hazy IPA will be donated to Penguins International.

“I am excited for the opportunities that partnerships like this can do to enhance the experience for our guests, and what a better time as we launch California’s first floorless dive coaster, said Jim Lake, SeaWorld Park President.  “This partnership allows us to spotlight the ride, the amazing species it is named after and support a cause focused on penguin conservation, education and research efforts. Mike Hess is a great friend of SeaWorld and we look forward to our continued relationship.”

Emperor Hazy IPA is a 7.0% ABV delicious and citrus-forward Hazy India Pale Ale, a relatively new style of IPA in which the vast majority of the hops added to the beer are added at the very end of brewing, leaving all the bitterness out, and causing two desirable effects: first, a massive, citrusy aroma from the beer and, second, an interaction between the hop’s lupulin compounds and the beer’s grains creating a smooth haziness appearance to the beer. Emperor Hazy IPA is crafted with water, barley, wheat, and oats, as well as Citra, Mosaic and Cascade hops. And, like all Mike Hess Brewing’s beers, Emperor Hazy IPA is crafted to reduce gluten, so even guests who are gluten-intolerant may enjoy this ale.

SeaWorld and Mike Hess Brewing have partnered on custom brews for the park since 2015. The first, a fruit-forward IPA was created with the addition of real grapefruit juice to their popular Solis IPA brand. The beer, SeaWorld Solis, was an instant hit with guests and after its limited time at SeaWorld, and due to its popularity, the beer hit bars and grocery stories later that Summer.  Grapefruit Solis was the number one brand for the brewery for over two years.

“It’s such an incredible opportunity to partner with an organization like SeaWorld, simultaneously an iconic San Diego brand as well as one so focused on their incredible work in protecting and preserving marine species, said Mike Hess, Founder and Chief Brewing Officer of Mike Hess Brewing. “The Mike Hess team is thrilled to be not only a part of the new coaster’s launch but to be aligned with another organization also doing much good. We’re very proud of this beer and hope it only enhances what’s sure to be an amazing day at the park.”

In addition to creating custom beers for SeaWorld, Mike Hess Brewing has been an active beer supplier at the park for over six years, participating in events such as Seven Seas Food Festival and the new Craft Beer Festival that debuted in 2021. 

SeaWorld has brought back the popular SoCal Pass for only $10 per month for a limited time. Not only will guests receive unlimited admission for 12 months* and discounted parking but they will also take advantage of all the hops and drops with early access to floorless coaster thrills on the all-new Emperor Dive Coaster starting on March 2 followed by a refreshing gulp of Emperor Hazy IPA.

For more information about Mike Hess Brewing, visit www.mikehessbrewing.com. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld onFacebook and Instagram for the latest park details and information.

SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns Where Guests Can Set Sail for New International Flavors, over 150 Food and Drink Offerings, and Live Music!

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  • More than 150 mouthwatering food and drink offerings and 30 new flavors with unique recipes from around the world
  • Most expansive beverage menu ever with more than 50 specially curated cocktails and wines, and over 50 craft beers from San Diego and beyond
  • Experience the event with multiple food and drink sampler options, including a new Friday Happy Hour Sampler
  • Live music and entertainment every weekend including a Polynesian Dance Show with fire dancers
  • Special Seven Seas Pass Member offer includes exclusive bonus food samples plus early access to the all-new Emperor Coaster before it opens to the general public on March 12
  • SeaWorld SoCal Pass is back for a year of unlimited admission for only $10 per month

SeaWorld San Diego’s Seven Seas Food Festival returns March 4 where guests can set sail for international cuisines, amazing beverage tastings and live music performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through May 1.With the most expansive beverage menu ever and more than 150 fresh flavors, guests will sip and sample their way around a world of flavors and unique recipes to pair with countless craft beers, cocktails, and wine selections. The park has new and refreshed locations to drink and dine at including a beautiful waterfront spot with outstanding views of Mission Bay and iconic Southern California sunsets. No festival is complete without live entertainment and each weekend will be filled with a variety of music selections from multiple stages throughout the park. 

To get the most out of Seven Seas Food Festival and all SeaWorld has to offer, SeaWorld has brought back the popular SoCal Pass for only $10 per month for a limited time. Guests will receive unlimited admission for 12 months* and discounted parking, plus three free bonus food samples to use through May 1. SoCal Pass Members will also receive early access to floorless coaster thrills on the all-new Emperor Dive Coaster, the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the state and one of the highest anticipated coasters in 2022 by USA Today, starting on March 2 before the ride opens to the public on March 12!

Most Expansive Beverage Menu Ever and More than 150 Fresh Flavors

In addition to the amazing food, this year’s festival includes SeaWorld’s most expansive beverage menu ever with more than 50 specially curated cocktails and wines, and over 50 craft beers from San Diego and beyond. Explore an array of festival marketplaces and stages including a variety of new dishes:

·       Indulge in exciting options from south of the border at the all-new Mexican Flavors: Three new taco options to choose from – carnitas, braised beef, and vegan-friendly chipotle portabella. Finish the meal with the NEW and scrumptious Churro Cheesecake.

·       Delight your palate with exquisite offerings at Tuscan Flavors: From fried ravioli with pesto sauce to a charcuterie board filled with marinated olives, a variety of meats and breadsticks, this stop is complete with a cool down option of tiramisu ice cream.

·       Brats, beers, and bites await you at the all-new German Flavors:Choose between two NEW Bratwurst Sliders, a choice of the standard or go spicy with a smoked jalapeno cheddar, both served with onion, peppers, and spicy brown mustard. Finish the meal and add-on warm pretzel bites with beer cheese sauce.

·       Enjoy spice and deep flavors with an ALL-NEW Asian menu:Choose from chicken or vegetable options of hibachi lo mein, pork or vegetable gyozas, or an ALL-NEW bulgogi bowl, and pair any entrée with the NEW spiked Thai iced tea.

·       Enjoy hops and drops with Emperor Hazy IPA: In celebration of SeaWorld’s upcoming Emperor coaster, the park partnered with local brewer, Mike Hess Brewing, to create a limited release IPA inspired by the ride. The all-new limited release beer is exclusively sold at SeaWorld San Diego and will be available to enjoy throughout Seven Seas Food Festival.

A complete menu of the Seven Seas Food Festival dishes and drinks can be found online at www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com/7Seas. 

ALL-NEW Scenic Locations to Drink and Dine

Guests at this year’s festival have even more options to sip and sample at while taking in gorgeous views. New and refreshed locations await guests including a beautiful waterfront spot overlooking Mission Bay that offers a jaw dropping view of the sunset. Locations include:

·       Underwater Cantina – The newest bar to open at SeaWorld San Diego. Relax on the patio and sip on mixologist-curated cocktails, frozen specialties and alcoholic popsicles, and an expansive selection of tequilas & mezcal.

·       Explorer’s Garden – This expansive, new area provides a perfect location to take in a bite or drink, complete with picnic tables and ample spacing, plus take a fun photo on SeaWorld’s ALL-NEW giant Adirondack chair.

·       The Waterfront – Guests can sip their favorite beer, wine, or cocktail as they take in the breathtaking views of Mission Bay. It’s the perfect place to go with friends and family to relax and unwind at this outdoor oasis.

Move and Groove to Live Performances

Along with delicious eats, Seven Seas will feature live music stages and an exciting trip to the Pacific islands, with the sights and sounds of a Polynesian dance presentation —all included with theme park admission.

·       Polynesian Revue Fire Dance: Experience the heart-pounding energy and lyrical beauty of Polynesian dance and music. Feel and experience tropical sounds while dancers tell the stories of the islands and turn up the heat as fire dancers take to the stage nightly.

·       Seven Seas Soundstage: Guests will indulge in savory sounds and sweet melodies as local bands fill the air with music from around the globe.

·       SoCal Soundstage: Kick back and enjoy the rich blend of musicians homegrown here in SoCal. Musical styles will range from blues to rock, bluegrass to ska and country to pop.

Pass Memberships and Samplers are the Best Way to Savor and Sip

Discover boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a Seven Seas Food & Beverage Sampler. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-item sampler starting at only $65 or take it up a notch and with the fan-favorite 15-item sampler for the best savings. SeaWorld San Diego Pass Members also get the VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15 (that’s 3 bonus samples!).

Adding on the fun, SeaWorld is hosting Happy Hour every Friday starting at 4 p.m. Those that want to get a head start on the weekend can opt for the ALL-NEW Happy Hour Sampler and enjoy 5 food or beverage tasting options from any Seven Seas Food Festival locations for only $25. Happy Hour is valid 4 p.m. until park closing on Fridays only of Seven Seas Food Festival.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Seven Seas Food Festival details and information.

All-New Mardi Gras Event Parades into SeaWorld San Diego for The First Time Weekends In February 2022!

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  • Family-friendly event brings the excitement of Mardi Gras to San Diego with live music, colorful costumes, festive performers, kids’ games, and more
  • SeaWorld will debut amazing Mardi Gras parade with a live band and merry performers 
  • Guests can try all-new menu featuring Mardi Gras-inspired Creole and Cajun cuisine, plus refreshing libations for guests 21 and older
  • SeaWorld SoCal Pass is back for a year of unlimited admission for only $10 per month
  • In addition to Mardi Gras, Pass Members can dive into floorless coaster thrills in March with early access to the all-new Emperor Coaster before it opens to the general public on March 12

SeaWorld San Diego is bringing New Orleans flare, food, and festivities to the West Coast with an ALL-NEW, Mardi Gras event starting on February 5 and running on Saturdays and Sundays through the month of February. The event is included in park admission and brings the excitement of Mardi Gras with a celebration full of live music, colorful costumes, cheerful performers, and kids’ games and activities. Guests can also indulge in ALL-NEW menu items with delicious Mardi Gras-inspired Creole and Cajun cuisine. To get the most out of Mardi Gras and all SeaWorld has to offer, SeaWorld has brought back the popular SoCal Pass for only $10 per month for a limited time. Guests will receive unlimited admission for 12 months* and discounted parking, plus they will be the talk of the Mardi Gras parade once they collect their Mardi Gras light up necklace and are lighting up the stage. Diving into the following month, SoCal Pass Members will also receive early access to floorless coaster thrills on the all-new Emperor Coaster starting on March 10 and 11 before the ride opens to the public on March 12!

SeaWorld’s New Event Offers Kid-Friendly Mardi Gras Festivities for Families in SoCal

  • The festive spirit of Fat Tuesday will come alive with the SkyTower lawn fully decked out in Mardi Gras flare. Purple, green and gold flags, ribbons, lights and masks will decorate the festival area while colorful characters in over-the-top costumes greet and pose with passersby. 
  • Guests will dance in the street to jazzy beats while grasping for shiny beads during the daily Mardi Gras walking parade along SeaWorld’s very own “Bourbon Street.”​ The parade will run twice a day and feature a live band as well as an assortment of street performers such as jugglers​, jesters,​ and more. 
  • Family-friendly activities will take place throughout the weekend, including an opportunity to participate in the Mardi Gras parade alongside merry Mardi Gras performers! The festival area will also have a face painting booth, fair-style games, and other fun kid’s activities. 
  • The area will be buzzing with French Quarter beats as live musical performances take place on our SkyTower Stage. Guests can enjoy sets from DJs and groove to classic Mardi Gras genres, such as Dixieland and Jazz, plus special performances by the San Diego Marine Corp Marching Band on select dates.  
  • Of course, it’s not Mardi Gras without decadent food. Guests will indulge in a variety of ALL-NEW food offerings at the park including Creole and Cajun food favorites like zesty andouille sausage and shrimp jambalaya, hearty po-boy sandwiches, mouthwatering dirty rice, delicious King Cake Roulade,​ fluffy filled beignets doused in powdered-sugar, and more. ​Guests who are 21 and older can also partake in refreshing festive cocktails such as classic Hurricanes and Frozen Margaritas.

“We’re thrilled to bring this exciting new event offering to San Diego,” said Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President. “SeaWorld’s Mardi Gras will give guests a taste of New Orleans’ iconic carnival celebration and fully immerse them in all the colors, flavors, sounds and fun of Mardi Gras with activities suitable for visitors of all-ages. Laissez le bon temps rouler!”

For more information on events, park hours and to purchase tickets, visitSeaWorldSanDiego.com. Be sure to follow SeaWorld San Diego onFacebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

The safety of our guests, Ambassadors and animals in our care remains our top priority. Per the California Department of Public Health, all guests are required to wear a mask indoors.

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. 

CALIFORNIA’S TALLEST, FASTEST AND LONGEST DIVE COASTER, EMPEROR, SET TO OPEN AT SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO ON MARCH 12!

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Today on Penguin Awareness Day (Jan. 20), SeaWorld San Diego is announcing the grand opening date of the long-awaited Emperor dive coaster.

Announcement Offers another reason to celebrate Penguin Awareness Day

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.

The first and only floorless dive coaster in CA
Pass Members will receive an exclusive Emperor Ride Preview in March