SeaWorld

SeaWorld's IPO raises $702 million

2013-04-18 17:32:00

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the theme park chain owned by Blackstone Group, priced its shares at the top of the marketed range and raised $702 million in its initial public offering. SeaWorld sold 26 million shares at $27 each, according to data compiled...

SeaWorld increases IPO to more than $500 million

2013-04-09 09:56:00

Shamu plans to soak Wall Street with a greater splash than previously thought. SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. — the company known for its performing killer whale — could raise $540 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock...

Top 20 water parks in the world

2013-04-30 07:15:00

By now, everybody knows what to expect from your standard-issue ho-hum water park: body and tube slide complexes with funnels and bowls, deluge-inducing water play towers for the little ones, undulating wave pools and relaxing lazy rivers. Photos: 20...

32 best new theme park additions for 2013

2012-12-26 08:00:00

The theme park industry will take a deep breath in 2013 after the launch of several landmark attractions and with more groundbreaking projects on the horizon. The last few years have seen several theme park additions that have altered the industry...

SeaWorld files for IPO, could raise $100 million

2012-12-27 09:12:00

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. and its killer whales are going public, filing for an initial public offering that could raise $100 million. The theme park company, famous for using the orca Shamu as a performer, said in a filing with the Securities and...

Dolphin bites girl at SeaWorld; 'We had to ask for a Band-Aid'

2012-12-03 10:53:00

After an incident in which an 8-year-old girl was bitten by a dolphin, officials at SeaWorld in Orlando said they responded quickly to treat Jillian Thomas of Georgia. "A member of our health services team ... quickly responded and treated the young...

SeaWorld bringing Aquatica water park to San Diego

2012-11-21 08:00:00

SeaWorld's Aquatica will introduce an innovative hybrid concept to San Diego on June 1 that combines a marine park with a water park, allowing visitors to interact with animals like dolphins, stingrays and flamingos as they zip down water slides. >...

IAAPA: What's new and what's next at theme parks

2012-11-17 06:30:00

About this time each year ride manufacturers and theme park operators gather in Orlando, Fla., for the International Assn. of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade show. > Photos: Ride makers unveil new attractions at IAAPA show Ride makers use the...

Top thrill rides compete in Travel Channel's 'Insane Coaster Wars'

2012-06-26 06:30:00

The new "Insane Coaster Wars" coming to the Travel Channel this summer lets viewers take a virtual ride on many of the best roller coasters in the United States right from the comfort of their living room couch. PHOTOS: 24 rides competing in "Insane...

Video shows killer whale attacking trainer at Sea World San Diego

2012-07-25 08:02:40

Top 13 for 2013: Most anticipated new rides at U.S. theme parks

2011-11-14 12:06:00

At first I thought it was too early to look ahead at the new attractions coming to U.S. theme parks in 2013, but then I realized a number of big rides have already been announced and many more are already in the planning stages. > Photos: Most...

Wing-dipping Manta coaster coming to SeaWorld San Diego in May

2012-01-24 06:30:00

SeaWorld San Diego will add a manta ray-themed family roller coaster on May 26 that marks the U.S. debut of a highly anticipated prototype ride. PHOTOS: Manta roller coaster at SeaWorld San Diego Paired with a 100,000-gallon aquarium and outdoor ray...

Guests are welcomed to a foggy scene during a preview at the 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins' attraction at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The attraction opens Friday.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Guests glide across simulated ice in the ride vehicle during a preview of the "Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins" attraction at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

The entrance of Antarctica's ride is part mountain, part penguin in appearance.

2013-05-21 14:14:17