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SeaWorld to introduce marine life-themed rides and experiences 'at every park' during 2024
POSTED 20 Oct 2023 . BY Tom Walker
The family-friendly Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second Credit: SeaWorld
SeaWorld will open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life-themed rides and attractions at three of its parks in 2024
The "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando will feature an indoor/outdoor family ride
At a new jellyfish experience at SeaWorld San Diego, guest can experience one of the tallest jelly cylinder in the US
At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests will be treated to the opening of the Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at all three of its SeaWorld parks during Spring 2024.

The new attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando – an all-new family friendly coaster which will transport riders on an expedition through the Antarctic wilderness.

Riders will travel aboard unique snowmobile styled ride cars, traversing at speeds of up to 43 mph across a 3,020-foot indoor/outdoor track that ends at the penguin habitat where riders can experience the world of the remarkable, flightless birds.

At SeaWorld San Diego, guests will be able to visit a first of its kind at SeaWorld parks, the all-new "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience".

The attraction features an 18ft-tall cylinder, among the tallest jelly cylinders in the country, a 10ft-tall acrylic living arch of jellyfish for guests to walk through for views from multiple angles, plus a vivid display from walls to ceiling that show virtual oceanic moments, ranging from calm waters to dynamic, energetic crescendos.

Offering an immersive and interactive view into the mysterious underwater world of glowing and graceful jellyfish, guests will also be able to take part in touch and "behind the scenes" experiences.

The third new attraction will be at SeaWorld San Antonio, where guests will be treated to the opening of the much-anticipated Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster and the only vertical lift in North America.

First announced in 2022, it will feature the world's steepest flume drop and the tallest flume drop in Texas.

The family-friendly ride will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second, allowing riders to feel the rush of a coaster while experiencing the rocking and swaying of riding on a track of water.

Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, said: "2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit.

"We know our fans will delight in the all-new lineup of marine life inspired experiences that gives everyone even more new ways to really enjoy our parks.

"And when they do, they can feel good knowing that a portion of proceeds goes toward our rescue and conservation work."
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Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering immersive experiences – as well as dynamic habitats housing different species together, as they are in their natural habitat.
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SeaWorld to introduce marine life-themed rides and experiences 'at every park' during 2024
POSTED 20 Oct 2023 . BY Tom Walker
The family-friendly Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second Credit: SeaWorld
SeaWorld will open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life-themed rides and attractions at three of its parks in 2024
The "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando will feature an indoor/outdoor family ride
At a new jellyfish experience at SeaWorld San Diego, guest can experience one of the tallest jelly cylinder in the US
At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests will be treated to the opening of the Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at all three of its SeaWorld parks during Spring 2024.

The new attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando – an all-new family friendly coaster which will transport riders on an expedition through the Antarctic wilderness.

Riders will travel aboard unique snowmobile styled ride cars, traversing at speeds of up to 43 mph across a 3,020-foot indoor/outdoor track that ends at the penguin habitat where riders can experience the world of the remarkable, flightless birds.

At SeaWorld San Diego, guests will be able to visit a first of its kind at SeaWorld parks, the all-new "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience".

The attraction features an 18ft-tall cylinder, among the tallest jelly cylinders in the country, a 10ft-tall acrylic living arch of jellyfish for guests to walk through for views from multiple angles, plus a vivid display from walls to ceiling that show virtual oceanic moments, ranging from calm waters to dynamic, energetic crescendos.

Offering an immersive and interactive view into the mysterious underwater world of glowing and graceful jellyfish, guests will also be able to take part in touch and "behind the scenes" experiences.

The third new attraction will be at SeaWorld San Antonio, where guests will be treated to the opening of the much-anticipated Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster and the only vertical lift in North America.

First announced in 2022, it will feature the world's steepest flume drop and the tallest flume drop in Texas.

The family-friendly ride will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second, allowing riders to feel the rush of a coaster while experiencing the rocking and swaying of riding on a track of water.

Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, said: "2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit.

"We know our fans will delight in the all-new lineup of marine life inspired experiences that gives everyone even more new ways to really enjoy our parks.

"And when they do, they can feel good knowing that a portion of proceeds goes toward our rescue and conservation work."
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FEATURE: Middle East: Marine Life: Seaworld Abu Dhabi


As SeaWorld’s first attraction outside the US prepares to launch in Abu Dhabi, we speak to the senior team about what to expect
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SeaWorld's Arctic Coaster to raise awareness of devastation of climate change


SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in early 2023.
Sea World to launch major rides at all of its three parks in 2023


Sea World will open new major rides at each of its three parks in early 2023.
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