United Parks & Resorts, the company that operates the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, has announced a fall in visitor numbers and revenue for the first quarter of 2025.
Attendance for Q1 2025 stood at 3.4 million guests, a decrease of approximately 59,000 or 1.7 per cent from Q1 2024.
Total revenue was US$286.9m, a decrease of $10.5m or 3.5 per cent when compared with the previous year.
During the period, the company repurchased around 100,000 shares for a total of approximately $4.6m.
Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks & Resorts, said: “Results in the first quarter were negatively impacted by the timing of Easter and Spring Break holidays moving into the second quarter this year compared to being in the first quarter last year. The shift of Easter and Spring Break from the first quarter to the second quarter also impacted admissions per capita and in park per capita, as peak operating days that usually come with higher relative pricing and guest spending also shifted from the first quarter to the second quarter this year as compared to prior year.
“As we look ahead to the remainder of the year, we are excited about the significant investments we have made across our parks and business, including the incredible line-up of new, one-of-a kind rides and attractions, popular events, improved in park venues and other offerings across our parks.”
