News SeaWorld San Antonio Project 2024: Aldabra Tortoise Exhibit & Park General Improvements

[MakoMania]

SWSA seems like the only park with no 2024 discussion as of yet. They are also the park in the chain that have gone longest without a coaster opening since Texas Stingray in 2020.

The park has continued to improve though, it could well be the only SEAS park that offers a better guests experience now than it did in the SEAS of old, purely because there was not enough to do and since 2015/2016 year over year the park has expanded its attraction offering.

So, just wondering if anyone's heard anything? My mind would go to a pipeline surf coaster by the lake or a new RMC if SEAS is going on a spending splurge with them.

 

[I64 Trekker]

SWSA seems like the only park with no 2024 discussion as of yet. They are also the park in the chain that have gone longest without a coaster opening since Texas Stingray in 2020.

The park has continued to improve though, it could well be the only SEAS park that offers a better guests experience now than it did in the SEAS of old, purely because there was not enough to do and since 2015/2016 year over year the park has expanded its attraction offering.

So, just wondering if anyone's heard anything? My mind would go to a pipeline surf coaster by the lake or a new RMC if SEAS is going on a spending splurge with them.

At least they got a coaster promised for 2020 delivered in 2020, unlike every other park in the chain!

Also keep in mind that they got Tidal Surge this year and have Catapult Falls coming in 2023.

If I honestly had to guess, perhaps 2024 will be a smaller attraction? Maybe something where they may not even need to pull permits or do planning on until well into 2023?

 

[CoasterAuditor]

I’m waiting for the one off Sky Rocket II install. I mean if they really wanna lift up SA build like a Pantheon sized intamin LSM.

 

[1234ABCD]

what do you guys think of journey to Atlantis being removed in favor of a new coaster. Because with the opening of catapult falls the need for it doesn’t exist anymore, I also think it’s the worst ride at the park and is more an eyesore then anything else. Also the area directly behind it is the closed overflow parking lot. With this amount of room I feel a major roller coaster can go here

 

[Coasternerd]

While I do agree that the ride is getting up there in age, just because catapult falls exists doesn’t mean JtA will get removed. See:
Islands of Adventure with Dudley Do Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Jurassic Park River Adventure. Dudley Do Right fills the flume slot and River Adventure fills the giant flume style ride gap.

At SWSA, JtA fills the “giant flume” gap and Catapult Falls will fill the flume gap. Plenty of parks have both of these in their parks. Having a variety of water attractions also appeals more on hot days where more people will want to ride them.

Additionally, a plethora of these parks also have a rapids style ride as well, and all 3 are usually operating simultaneously *cough cough BGW cough cough*

 

[YachtyLogs]

Plus, SWSA has a ton of room to work with, they don't need to remove any rides if it's not 100% necessary.

 

[1234ABCD]

all fair points just wondering what people thought

 

[Mushroom]

In terms of footprint and things to do, SWSA is a fairly small park. You could easily do everything in a few hours if you wanted to. They should be adding new rides to their collection, not replacing existing ones. Plus, SWSA has a handful of dead areas without any major attractions that could really benefit from a new ride.

 

[tonyflyshow]

Any updates for 2024 ? Coasters rumors ate flat rides

 

[Zachary]

All signs point to Catapult Falls being the new 2024 project. Anything planned for 2024 was pushed back or scrapped it seems.

 

[tonyflyshow]

Wow that's sucks .... I was hopeful we would get something new ...

 

[1234ABCD]

I was at the park over the weekend, and saw that half of upclose was closed and that there were pretty large poles being installed. Does anyone know what they are doing there. Kinda looks like they might be putting cover over that half of up close.

 

[Magic-Man]

Wow that's sucks .... I was hopeful we would get something new ...

Well on the bright side, you are!

 

[Mr_porkchop21]

A area is currently being cleared in between Steel Eel's entrance and the Currents gift shop. It will be interesting to see what it will be used for. It is close to a bar area and a restaurant so I don't think it will be another food or beverage location. Hopefully they will open a small flat ride along with Catapult Falls. Can someone please check to see if they pulled any permits?

 

[Zachary]

Yeah, there are two projects I can FOIA records for. Let me see what I can find.

Sidenote: Do you have any idea where all these new solar panels canopies are going at SWSA?

 

[Mr_porkchop21]

Yeah, there are two projects I can FOIA records for. Let me see what I can find.

Sidenote: Do you have any idea where all these new solar panels canopies are going at SWSA?

Thank you for looking for projects! I have not heard about the solar panels canopies, but I will post on here if I start to see them get put up.

 

[Mr_porkchop21]

This is roughly the area that they are clearing out (it might not be as wide). Next weekend I will try to take pictures of the sides so I have a better idea of how far back it goes.

 

[Seaworld History]

Yeah, there are two projects I can FOIA records for. Let me see what I can find.

Sidenote: Do you have any idea where all these new solar panels canopies are going at SWSA?

In the parking lot

 

[Mr_porkchop21]

In the parking lot

I wonder if they are planning to use the solar panels to offset the parks energy usage (similar to Six Flags Magic Mountain) or for electric car charging.

 

[Seaworld History]

I wonder if they are planning to use the solar panels to offset the parks energy usage (similar to Six Flags Magic Mountain) or for electric car charging.

Maybe both, mostly much needed shade