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Theme parks likely to keep mobile tech put to the test by the pandemic

Jul 5, 2021
Face-to-face service isn't completely gone, but visitors are seeing more mobile options to do things like sign up for rides.
Tech advances at theme parks, like advanced ride sign-ups, are likely to outlast the pandemic.
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SeaWorld still trying to rebrand after 'Blackfish'

Nov 15, 2016
The theme park is getting rid of its killer whale performances next year.
People are rushing their children to SeaWorld to see the orca show before it ends next year.
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SeaWorld ending killer whale shows in San Diego

Nov 9, 2015
The company says it's planning a new "orca experience."

SeaWorld faces a PR challenge

Nov 5, 2015
SeaWorld releases its earnings. Can the company recover from bad publicity?

Sha-moolah! SeaWorld plans to go public

Dec 27, 2012
Private-equity group Blackstone plans a public stock offering of SeaWorld Entertainment. The home of Shamu is now profitable but heavily indebted.