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SeaWorld San Diego Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Weekend with Festive Irish Food, Green Beer, Drink Specials and Irish Performances  This weekend, SeaWorld is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with three days full of fun, food and festivities from March 15 to 17. To celebrate all weekend long, SeaWorld Happy Hour will go green after 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, giving guests the opportunity to toast the day with a $4 Shamrock Margarita specialty cocktail, or “Brew for $2” 12-ounce draft green beers at High Tide Brews and Underwater Cantina. Throughout the weekend, guests feeling the luck of the Irish can take their chance looking high and low in search of pots of gold hiding throughout the park to redeem for a prize at Guest Services. While looking for pots of gold, guests can dance along to authentic performances from the Irish Dance School at SkyTower Lawn. Plus, SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival event is happening now, and this weekend only, the park is adding Tastes of Ireland for guests to sip and sample. Featured Irish cuisine includes Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef Sandwich, Guiness Beef Stew, and Guiness Brownies. The Seven Seas Food Festival event has over 100 food and drink options inspired flavors from around the world. The event runs now through April 28 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There’s “So Much More to Sea” at SeaWorld this year as the park celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Guests who want to enjoy all the 60th Anniversary celebrations in addition to events like St. Patrick’s Day and Seven Seas Food Festival can take advantage of the best benefits ever for 2024 Annual Pass Members. Guests can enjoy up to $2,365 worth of special benefits, including unlimited year-round admission for amazing animal experiences, thrilling attractions, and incredible seasonal events. Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience, the immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information on SeaWorld and to purchase Annual Passes and Fun Cards visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrate Butterbeer Season in “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Featuring Limited-Time Treats from March 15 through April 30 As Part of the Celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood Welcomes Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter, Serving 10 Flavors of Soft Serve Ice Cream, Including Butterbeer, Opening Friday, March 29 in Honeydukes Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (March 14, 2024) – For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate Butterbeer™ Season, offering fans and guests a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,™” beginning March 15 and continuing through April 30, 2024. The celebration also marks the introduction of Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream counter within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood. Opening on Friday, March 29, the all-new venue, located in Honeydukes™, will feature 10 decadent and savory soft serve ice cream flavors, including Butterbeer, Banana, Chocolate, Mint, Orange, Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Granny Smith Apple, Pistachio and Toffee Apple, served in a cup or waffle cone. With a flavor reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer is a perfectly fine-tuned Wizarding World treat that includes cold, frozen, hot and non-dairy Butterbeer beverages along with Butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream. Throughout Butterbeer Season, both destinations will roll out delectable treats, including an ice lolly which features the rich palate pleasing Butterbeer flavor in popsicle form, in addition to the traditional items served daily. Plus, new Butterbeer caramels will only be available at Universal Orlando Resort. For a limited time only during this festive period, cold and frozen Butterbeer will be available for purchase in a special collectible silver stein. Guests at Universal Orlando Resort can enjoy Butterbeer and celebrate the season at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade” at Universal Islands of Adventures as well as at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley™” at Universal Studios Florida. For more information about “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com. About Butterbeer Season: Butterbeer Season is a new global franchise initiative to annually celebrate the flavor, scent and look of the iconic beverage fans will recognize from the magical wizarding world. Butterbeer was first introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and quickly became a fan favorite symbol of joy, comfort, warmth and togetherness. Fans who longed for the opportunity to enjoy the beverage have loved the varied Butterbeer offerings currently available at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Destinations & Experiences global theme parks, Warner Bros. Studio Tours in Hollywood, Tokyo and London, and many of the Harry Potter touring experiences around the world. Now, every March through early May, fans around the world will have the opportunity to experience Butterbeer in new and unexpected ways during Butterbeer Season. Look out for new treats, limited-edition products, events, and activations to celebrate the joy of Butterbeer. New! Tauren Wells and Sister Hazel Take the Stage this Weekend at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish cuisine and Celtic music   Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is excited to announce the headlining artists performing at the Food & Wine Festival this weekend, March 16th-17th. Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, inspired drinks and cocktails, and electrifying performances. All concerts are included with park admission and take place at the Festival Field stage, located past the cabins on the Festival Pathway. . This weekend's lineup features:
For showtimes and to purchase reserved seating, VIP packages, and sampler lanyards, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com. For the full concert lineup with performance dates, click here. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day In addition to the curated menu of the Food and Wine Festival, guests are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish cuisine, including Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes and Irish Soda Bread, as well as several varieties of Irish beer, like Smithwick's Irish Ale and 3D Irish Style Dry Cider, and Irish style hand-crafted cocktails. Enjoy Celtic music with the Emily Ann Thompson Celtic Duo at the Coca-Cola Canopy Stage on the 16th and Redemption Road at Springs Tap Room on the 17th. Guests may even catch a glimpse of a Leprechaun! Visit Busch Gardens During Spring Break and Throughout the Year Being a Pass Holder allows guests to enjoy 12-months of unlimited visits with unbeatable benefits including exclusive members-only events, savings on food, merchandise, free parking (Silver, Gold and Platinum levels), free tickets for friends and family and so much more. For a limited time, guests can save up to 30% on Passes, and Fun Cards to use during spring break and the rest of 2024. Another great way to enjoy all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer is with a 2024 Fun Card, which offers unlimited visits through the end of 2024. For a limited time, guests can purchase a Fun Card for as low as $139.99 and receive unlimited park admission to both Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, Tampa Bay’s premier water park located across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, which is now open for the season. To learn more and to purchase a Pass or Fun Card visit BuschGardensTampa.com. ABOUT: Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal 8events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and SeaWorld San Diego has big plans to celebrate all year long, starting on March 21st – 60 years to the day that SeaWorld first opened its gates in San Diego. Plus, for a limited time, guest can purchase Tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes for up to 50% off. To get the celebration started, SeaWorld San Diego is hosting a 60th Anniversary launch party March 21-24 that will feature:
To add more excitement to 2024, the new “Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience exhibit” will be opening later this year. The first of its kind for SeaWorld parks, the Jellyfish Experience will be the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. Guests to the new exhibit will be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in three unique galleries as if diving into the heart of the ocean. Each of the three galleries will feature a jelly species to discover including Moon Jellyfish, Pacific Sea Nettles, Upside-Down Jellyfish, and Comb Jellies. Through educational components and aquarist staff within the exhibit, guests will learn from experts what makes a jellyfish, the beauty and diversity of the translucent species, their behaviors and patterns, and how they have adapted to some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Plus, coming soon, exciting new presentations and shows, craveable new food and beverage options and more exclusive, collectible merchandise. WHEN: Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, 2024 WHERE: SeaWorld San Diego 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego CA 92109 ABOUT: SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks and Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at UnitedParks.com This year’s menu includes ALL-NEW food and drink options among the menu of over 100 unique, fresh, and flavorful items inspired by signature dishes from around the world SAN DIEGO, CA (March 4, 2024) – SeaWorld San Diego’s popular Seven Seas Food Festival returns in 2024 with an array of ALL-NEW flavors for guests to sip and savor. This incredible seasonal event runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, now through April 28. Guests will taste flavors from around the world while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations. With over 100 food and drink options inspired by global cuisine, food enthusiasts and families will discover a gastronomic journey at food locations scattered throughout the park, highlighting delicacies inspired by German, Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisine among others. With single-day tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at 30% off for a limited time, there is no better time than now to see all that SeaWorld has to offer. Some of the ALL-NEW food items guests can taste this year include:
There are also ALL-NEW refreshing drinks & cocktails guests can enjoy while savoring their way around the world at this year’s Seven Seas Food Festival including:
Guests can also relax with ice-cold beer available throughout the park from several local and regional breweries like:
In addition, guests will experience atmospheric entertainment in each Seven Seas Food Festival area, from the excitement of Polynesian fire knife dancers and traditional Lion Dance performers, to the authentic sounds of Taiko Drummers and an ALL-NEW Bavarian Band! From special events and shows, to live music and character experiences, combined with thrilling coasters and attractions, plus award-winning, educational animal presentations and exciting activities, there’s truly ‘So Much More to Sea’ at SeaWorld during the 60th Anniversary year. Best Way to Savor & 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 $70 or take it up a notch and with the fan-favorite 15-item sampler for the best savings at $85. 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!). A complete menu of the Seven Seas Food Festival dishes and drinks can be found online at www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com/7Seas. Spring into Savings with the Spring Break Sale Right now, for a limited time during the Spring Break Sale guests can save up to 30% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. With new offerings introduced for 2024, SeaWorld San Diego has the best benefits ever for 2024 Annual Pass Members. Guests can enjoy up to $2,365 worth of special benefits, including unlimited year-round admission for amazing animal experiences, thrilling attractions, and incredible seasonal events. Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience, the immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Be sure to follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information. About SeaWorld SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. |
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