SWO went after a group of patrons who, I'm sure they were warned or should have known, are not as loyal as they seem and are also cheap.
They pretty much already have won, though.
I wonder if SeaWorld wouldn't be better off dropping the name and re-branding themselves as Busch Gardens Orlando. With the inclusion of all the new coasters and re-theming of Shamu's Happy Harbor to Sesame Street, I think the new name would be justified. The only problem is the animal rights people would act like they won.
Our "local" one here in Texas (4.5 hrs away from me in DFW) is getting just that.The focus should be on more rides like Manta, Falcons Fury, and Cobras Curse. They're either one-of-a-kind technological marvels or hybrid rides with queue enhancements and in-park integrations. They need to stop producing rides like Mako, Cheetah Hunt, Antarctica, and VR enhancements that are just piled on and are of no value added once their respective honeymoon periods have elapsed. Focus on a unique set of experiences that'll draw people in. But what do I know?
They didn't when they made the area at the San Antonio Park. They left it as Shamu Express with the Sesame Street theming on the remainder of the area when they changed it. Since the trains are whale themed, it would be easier (not to mention cheaper) to just leave them as is.
Sesame Street Bay of Play | SeaWorld San Antonio
2018 is another major year and will give us Infinity Falls, 2019 will be minor and then 2020 will be another big one that will hopefully give us another coaster, so I doubt we will see see Sesame Street earlier than 2021. If changing Shamu's Happy Harbor into Sesame Street is significant enough, then probably they'll consider it major, and hence the decision to push it back to 2022.
I really hope this isn't just a Happy Harbor overlay. Build the actual damn street and have the characters there to interact with and everything!
That's a lot of guests. And a lot of potential to increase their share.
SWO went after a group of patrons who, I'm sure they were warned or should have known, are not as loyal as they seem and are also cheap.
And nets! Kids I know love climbing around through the nets courses at Happy Harbor, Sesame Street Busch Gardens, and Camp Jurassic. Nets are where it's at!I think people underestimate the draw of the kids area in SeaWorld. Many local parents love bringing their kids to Happy Harbor because when it comes down to it many kids want to ride generic spinning rides over and over. Yes, kids love Disney and Universal's themed attractions, but notice the biggest lines many times are for the spinners (Dumbo, etc.). Kids love that stuff.
I know when my nieces have come to visit and we do all the parks (WDW/UO/SWO/BGT) they may love the princesses and immersive attractions, but they love to ride the little coasters and the spinning rides at BGT and SWO just as much.
YES! They adored those nets and the Jurassic play area at IoA!And nets! Kids I know love climbing around through the nets courses at Happy Harbor, Sesame Street Busch Gardens, and Camp Jurassic. Nets are where it's at!
Before false infrkmation becomes accepted, Manby already stated that it would not be a simple overlay like a t the other parks. I'd expect something between the other parks and the main portion of Sesame Place.
I wish people would understand their own businesses more, and that not everything you here from the media is true. I have a personal friend who was a performer for Ringling Bros. Circus and she said they took care of their animals really well. If a business takes care of their animals well, don't force them out.Is this from trainers in the park or other sources at the park? I have yet to hear this one. Interesting. Amazing how SeaWorld built their business on these animals and pretty much now they wish they were gone now. Sad to me.
I wish people would understand their own businesses more, and that not everything you here from the media is true. I have a personal friend who was a performer for Ringling Bros. Circus and she said they took care of their animals really well. If a business takes care of their animals well, don't force them out.
I wish people would understand their own businesses more, and that not everything you here from the media is true. I have a personal friend who was a performer for Ringling Bros. Circus and she said they took care of their animals really well. If a business takes care of their animals well, don't force them out.