SeaWorld Parks announced today a new park where guests could “come and play and everything’s A-OK.” Sesame Place San Diego, the chain’s second “Sesame Street” stand-alone park, will open in the spring of 2021. “As we celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th...
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Small Park Showcase: Belmont Park
While visiting my college roommate in San Diego this week, I had the opportunity to visit Belmont Park. The park, which began operating in 1925, sits on just seven acres adjacent to San Diego’s Mission Beach. Given its small size,...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Parks Plan New Coasters, Rides, Shows
During Monday’s SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) Investor and Analyst Day, SeaWorld officials provided a road map and strategic plan outlining the company’s partnerships and initiatives for the coming years. During the event, SeaWorld officials also provided details about additional...
Continue reading...Futuristic “SkySpire” Proposed for San Diego
San Diego’s skyline could have a striking addition in the near future. A 250-foot-tall ‘SkySpire’ is one of five attractions proposed for the California city’s waterfront. According to a local report, ten-passenger gondolas will encircle the tower as they spiral...
Continue reading...Aquatica San Diego Adding New Waterslide for 2014
Just one year after being rebranded “Aquatica San Diego,” the Chula Vista, CA water park will be welcoming its newest addition, Taumata Racer, in 2014. Named for a famous hill in New Zealand, Taumata Racer is a 6-lane side-by-side racing slide made by...
Continue reading...Knott’s Soak City San Diego to become Aquatica
Seaworld Parks & Entertainment announced today that it will buy Knott’s Soak City in San Diego from Cedar Fair and will reopen it in 2013 as the chain’s third Aquatica-branded waterpark. SeaWorld revealed that significant changes and renovations will be...
Continue reading...Manta Opens at SeaWorld San Diego
Eight years have passed since SeaWorld San Diego opened its last (and first) coaster, Journey to Atlantis, but this past weekend saw the official opening of Manta, a family launched Mack coaster. Nearly a year and a half of construction...
Continue reading...Manta at SeaWorld San Diego Completed
SeaWorld San Diego posted the following photo on their Facebook page with the caption: “Woohoo! We installed the 98th and final section of track this morning!! Looking good!! May 26, here we come!” The park also recently posted some more...
Continue reading...Manta track arrives at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego posted photos of Manta’s track arriving at the park yesterday. The family-sized Mack launched coaster is expected to open in 2012. Once the trackwork is complete work will begin filling in the ride’s lush environment. We’ll keep...
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