SeaWorld San Antonio has some big plans for 2018, including a Sesame Street Parade for the kids, a beer festival for the adults and much more for everyone to enjoy. The impressive slate of new attractions and events coming to both SeaWorld and Aquatica are sure to make for a big year for the parks.
“We’re continuing to invest in our guest experience with our 2018 event additions and expansions,” said Park President Carl Lum. “From families to foodies and thrill seekers to music enthusiasts, SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio have something for everyone and we’re constantly working to grow our reputation as a leader in fun, one-of-a-kind experiences.”
And those new one-of-a-kind experiences coming to the parks in 2018 will include:
Sesame Street Parade
The iconic brand expands out of the Sesame Street Bay of Play and onto the pathways with the addition of a neighborhood street party parade. This daily event features everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends, 10 themed floats, contemporary tunes including Sesame Street favorites and three show-stopping performances throughout the parade route. The Sesame Street Parade will make its debut in spring 2018.
Taumata Racer
Taumata Racer, named for a famous hill in New Zealand, is slated to open in spring 2018 at Aquatica San Antonio. It’s a high-speed waterslide where riders zoom downhill head first on foam bodysurfing mats. It’s also a competitive ride with six side-by-side lanes. Taumata Racer launches riders in an entry tunnel that makes a swooping, 180-degree turn, then straightens out to make two additional descents over the 375-foot slide length and 55-foot drop in under 10 seconds.
After successful first runs at SeaWorld San Diego and Orlando, Electric Ocean headlines SeaWorld San Antonio’s 2018 summer offerings with a nightly fireworks display and party zones with electronic dance music that will create an electrifying dance club atmosphere. Also, returning to the summer lineup are guest favorites like HydroPower Xtreme FX and Shamu’s Celebration: Light Up the Night, as well as an encore of Sea Lions Tonite. Electric Ocean will light up the summer night sky from June 15 to August 12.
Bier Fest
Inspired by more than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions, Bier Fest will feature a lineup of more than 100 beers from around the globe, including a variety of local favorites. The Bavarian celebration will also feature authentic German food and festive music. Bier Fest will take place over the course of three weekends, beginning September 1, 2018.
SeaWorld will also expand its existing event offerings, packing in more dates and a lot more fun for 2018. The calendar kicks off with an expanded Wild Days celebration, featuring an action-packed month of unique and exciting animal shows perfectly timed for spring break, including Jungle Jack Hanna. The Seven Seas Food & Wine Festival returns in April with a new food location, local bands and more globally inspired culinary fare than ever before. All-new frights, including a spectacularly scary nighttime stage show, await during Howl-O-Scream with fall family activities available at Spooktacular. With the holiday season comes an expanded Christmas Celebration featuring an awe-inspiring 11 million lights, a contender for one of the largest lighted Christmas displays in North America.
There is certainly plenty to be excited about at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2018.