Rumor Project 2026 (?): The Next Coaster

[Zachary]

First off, disclaimer: This is probably still sorta early in the planning process and, as such, it's likely still very much in flux.

That said, I have seen a tidbit of evidence showing that SeaWorld San Diego is already planning another coaster. It's my impression that this is the next thing in the pipeline past the Wild Arctic Intamin Family Multi-Launch that's coming in 2023. There's still very much a chance at this point that it could be pushed off a little further and a smaller project could appear in the meantime.

Anyway, just something to keep an eye on. The main story here is probably that SWSD's recent, aggressive pace of expansion seems likely to continue.

 

[panopticon31]

Is SEAS going to spend themselves to death???

 

[Coasternerd]

Is SEAS going to spend themselves to death???

Apparently.

 

[Thrills & Chills WQAQ]

First off, disclaimer: This is probably still sorta early in the planning process and, as such, it's likely still very much in flux.

That said, I have seen a tidbit of evidence showing that SeaWorld San Diego is already planning another coaster. It's my impression that this is the next thing in the pipeline past the Wild Arctic Intamin Family Multi-Launch that's coming in 2023. There's still very much a chance at this point that it could be pushed off a little further and a smaller project could appear in the meantime.

Anyway, just something to keep an eye on. The main story here is probably that SWSD's recent, aggressive pace of expansion seems likely to continue.

Watch them crumble like six flags if they keep doing this
Could happen,im just throwing it out there

 

[Lori Marie Loud]

First off, disclaimer: This is probably still sorta early in the planning process and, as such, it's likely still very much in flux.

That said, I have seen a tidbit of evidence showing that SeaWorld San Diego is already planning another coaster. It's my impression that this is the next thing in the pipeline past the Wild Arctic Intamin Family Multi-Launch that's coming in 2023. There's still very much a chance at this point that it could be pushed off a little further and a smaller project could appear in the meantime.

Anyway, just something to keep an eye on. The main story here is probably that SWSD's recent, aggressive pace of expansion seems likely to continue.

Another one? My word! Any hints on where this one might be going?

 

[Viator]

Given the amount of launch coasters this park has, I have to think they'd want to gun for another lift hill based coaster, but this feels really weird to see it happen in succession.

Would've honestly of wondered if SWSD would've done an update to their kids land next.

 

[panopticon31]

Given the amount of launch coasters this park has, I have to think they'd want to gun for another lift hill based coaster, but this feels really weird to see it happen in succession.

Would've honestly of wondered if SWSD would've done an update to their kids land next.

Isn't this because of height restrictions? I thought they had to get a waiver for Emperor

 

[warfelg]

Isn't this because of height restrictions? I thought they had to get a waiver for Emperor

Yea, their proximity to (IIRC) the airport and water has a big impact. So its far easier for them to just stay under the limit and use other means of go than gravity.

 

[CoasterTalkBob]

Watch them crumble like six flags if they keep doing this
Could happen,im just throwing it out there

Shockingly they are still WAY below the level that Six Flags was back in the day when they killed Astroland and Geauga Lake. They also don't have the insanely cheap pricing that SF had back then. OTOH I still think SEAS' current pricing is not going to be sustainable and they may still end up with the same problem. Cedar Fair and Palace seem to be the only chains right now with any sanity on optimal pricing mixed with optimal investments.

 

[Unagi]

Isn't this because of height restrictions? I thought they had to get a waiver for Emperor

The have a 30-foot coastal height restriction in that area however the park is allowed to build attractions up to 160-ft tall.

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

Not necessarily related to 2024 but a lot of things at SWSD are walled off right now, including the freshwater aquarium and Aquaria: World of Fishes. No word on when or if any of these might ever reopen. Shipwreck Reef Cafe has also been gutted while Shipwreck Rapids is in I think month 4 of annual refurbishment (maybe they just close it during cold months?).

 

[Seaworld History]

Not necessarily related to 2024 but a lot of things at SWSD are walled off right now, including the freshwater aquarium and Aquaria: World of Fishes. No word on when or if any of these might ever reopen. Shipwreck Reef Cafe has also been gutted while Shipwreck Rapids is in I think month 4 of annual refurbishment (maybe they just close it during cold months?).
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Park Improvements, haven’t heard anything about a new coaster

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

Park Improvements, haven’t heard anything about a new coaster

Any idea if they're planning to reopen any of the above? They've been closed since last May at least (not including the Shipwreck stuff), or my guess since covid. Just seems bizarre to leave walk-through exhibits closed when they're low maintenance and give people more things to do.

With Arctic Rescue opening this year the park is starting to get awfully coaster heavy. Not quite as imbalanced as some of the other parks in the chain, but that's mostly just because there aren't very many rides here to begin with. I've heard zero talk of this, but maybe the next new addition should be something indoors, like a flying theater. Incidentally, the Sesame Street kid's area also seems pretty lackluster (especially compared to Sesame Place) and not a good use of the space it's in, I wonder if that's on the park's radar to be replaced and moved elsewhere to free up space in the middle of the park.

 

[Seaworld History]

Any idea if they're planning to reopen any of the above? They've been closed since last May at least (not including the Shipwreck stuff), or my guess since covid. Just seems bizarre to leave walk-through exhibits closed when they're low maintenance and give people more things to do.

With Arctic Rescue opening this year the park is starting to get awfully coaster heavy. Not quite as imbalanced as some of the other parks in the chain, but that's mostly just because there aren't very many rides here to begin with. I've heard zero talk of this, but maybe the next new addition should be something indoors, like a flying theater. Incidentally, the Sesame Street kid's area also seems pretty lackluster (especially compared to Sesame Place) and not a good use of the space it's in, I wonder if that's on the park's radar to be replaced and moved elsewhere to free up space in the middle of the…

The aquarium is permanently closed since 2019 I believe

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

The aquarium is permanently closed since 2019 I believe

Which one is that? Wasn't the Aquaria: World of Fishes one new for 2019, as a complement to Tidal Twister? That's even shorter-lived than Tidal Twister itself lol.
Lots of people online poo-pooed Turtle Trek (rip) but it seemed popular with guests who actually saw it and would be an excellent use of one of those aquarium buildings, assuming they've taken all the fish out by now.

 

[Wild Atlantis]

Which one is that? Wasn't the Aquaria: World of Fishes one new for 2019, as a complement to Tidal Twister? That's even shorter-lived than Tidal Twister itself lol.
Lots of people online poo-pooed Turtle Trek (rip) but it seemed popular with guests who actually saw it and would be an excellent use of one of those aquarium buildings, assuming they've taken all the fish out by now.

A staff member told me that they are using the old aquaria aquarium as sick tanks and storage for fish

 

[J.J.]

The Aquaria: World of Fishes structure is actually one of the oldest buildings in the park, and was one of the original exhibits to open with the park in 1964. The building has apparently had some structural issues that make it unsuitable for guests.

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

The Aquaria: World of Fishes structure is actually one of the oldest buildings in the park, and was one of the original exhibits to open with the park in 1964. The building has apparently had some structural issues that make it unsuitable for guests.

Interesting! I figured they probably just renovated it for 2019 but didn't realize it was that old. Seems weird they wouldn't have done some preventative maintenance when they revamped it though, or just fixed it up considering they've been refreshing other animal exhibits around the park.

Was there also an aquarium underneath the Bayside amphitheater? I've never seen one, but there are photos online of what looks like one.

 

[Jonesta6]

I don't know that much about aquarium maintenance, but I thought in general when a building has structural issues the owners usually either spend a lot of time and money fixing it (which is usually not a guest-facing process depending on where the issues are) or, as seems to be the case here, close it to guests and repurpose it as a backstage facility (hopefully in areas of the building not affected by whatever issues exist).

 

[Thriller]

Is SEAS going to spend themselves to death???

That’s what I was thinking. This smells of Six Flags at the end of the 90s and early 2000s when they went bankrupt.