Busy season and the return of Summer Nights is rapidly approaching. In this update we’ll be taking a look at construction and refurbishments around the park, as well as some new happenings.

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Construction Central: Explorer’s Reef / The New Entrance

Construction on the new entrance and Explorer’s Reef is really picking up steam.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

Let’s begin with the Explorer’s Reef side of things…

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

Work is starting to go slightly vertical as cement has been laid and the ground has now literally been broken into.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
There’s some serious work being done!
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
An overview of the upcoming entrance.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
We’re not sure what will become of these buildings. I’m hoping they will be taken out, but maybe they’ll just be rethemed.
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
Work is also being done near Shamu Stadium. We are very interested to see what they’ll be doing here.

Construction Central: Cirque De La Mer 

We’re just weeks away from the return of Cirque De La Mer.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
The balloons have been placed and the set is looking actually better than before!

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

New effects like this have been added. Before, they were two different shades of green. I’m actually liking this a lot more because it actually fits! It looks more like a volcano (fire) where before it was like seaweed.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
It’s just about ready for showtime!
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
While riding the SkyRide, we noticed that the performers were preparing for rehearsals.

Madagascar LIVE! Operation: Vacation

While Summer Nights begins on May 25th, Madagascar LIVE! will premiere on June 15th.

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
We’ve noticed that workers have concealed most of the previous exits.

However, one door remains. We’ll just have to wait and see what goes on here…

A little of this and a little of that…

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
The red, white, and blue lights have reappeared on the SkyTower.
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
Crews were conducting tests at the Dolphin Stadium.
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
Pacific Point – the Sea Lion exhibit – is now behind walls while going under a refurbishment.
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
Will they be adding a new viewing area for park guests? Probably not, but we’ll just have to wait and see!

Aquatica California

We’re just week away from the opening of Aquatica San Diego, and the Facebook page has been teasing us daily with sneak peeks of the developments at the park!

seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
Testing has been going on as the pools are slowly being refilled.
seaworld, SeaWorld San Diego Stroll around the Park
What do you guys think? Are you ready for Aquatica San Diego?

SeaWorld released another video showing off the transformation of the park. I’m very happy that the park is looking just as green as the renderings!

THE UNOFFICIAL ORLANDO SEAWORLD PODCAST

Check out the awesome podcast we have that covers SeaWorld Orlando. With all the amazing things happening at the parks, there is plenty to hear about.


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We’ll be back in a couple weeks with another update!

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Joseph Thomas
Joseph Thomas writes many of the In the Parks articles relating to Sea World and the surrounding San Diego attractions for MiceChat. He is an avid theme park and roller coaster enthusiast centered in Southern California.