2019 Sea World Parks Blue Friday Discussion & Info Thread

[keishashadow]

$40.99 SeaWorld Week Day Ticket
Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
• $50.99 SeaWorld Any Day Ticket
Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
• $61.99 SeaWorld /Aquatica 2-Park Tickets
Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
• $71.99 SeaWorld /Busch Gardens Tampa 2-Park Tickets
Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
• $82.99 SeaWorld 2020 Fun Card
o Expiration: December 31, 2020
o Blackout dates 2019: -December 1, 22, 26-31
o Blackout dates 2020: January 1, 20 | February 8, 15, 17, 22, 29 | April 11, 12 | July 4, 8, 13, 22, 27 | August 4, 6 | September 7 | November 27 | December 28, 31

• $122.99 SeaWorld /Aquatica 2020 Fun Card
o Expiration: December 31, 2020
o Blackout dates 2019 SeaWorld: -December 1, 22, 26-31
o Blackout dates 2020: January 1, 20 | February 8, 15, 17, 22, 29 | April 11, 12 | July 4, 8, 13, 22, 27 | August 4, 6 | September 7 | November 27 | December 28, 31
o Blackout dates 2020 Aquatica: April 11 | June 6, 13, 20, 27 | July 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25 | August 1, 8 | September

• 50% off Dolphin Up-Close Tours
o For tours through 1/31/2020
o Prices start at $45

• 50% off Penguin Up-Close Tours
o For tours through 1/31/2020
o Prices start at $60

• 50% off Dine with Killer Whales
o Valid for reservations through 3/15/2020
o Prices start at $29

• BOGO 50% off All-Day Dining
o Valid at either SeaWorld or Aquatica
o Valid through 3/15/2020
o Prices start at $34.99/adult

• Buy 4 for the price of 3: SeaWorld All Season Dining Plan $87.50 each
o For Pass Members & Fun Card Holders Only
o Must purchase 4
o Maximum 2 meals per day
o Expires December 31 2020

• 50% off Year Round Quick Queue for SeaWorld
o Valid one year from first date of activation
(Thanks to Floir for recapping)

Annual pass offer-free meal if purchased by 11/21
https://seaworld.com/orlando/annual-pass/
https://discoverycove.com/orlando/p...81.137496869.1573833650-1767722841.1538176827
SALE30
https://seaworldshop.com/collections/events

 

[keishashadow]

It’s that time of year again, when Sea World fans start thinking about shopping for travel bargains on Blue Friday aka the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally known as Black Friday

There have been some great deals over the years via the Sea World parks’ promotions. Many felt that last year’s offerings (see below) were a bit flat compared to previous years’ deals & lamented the specified use-by dates. Others were able to take advantage of the deals.

While we wait to see “if” the traditional sale continues & wonder “what” discounts may be extended; thought a thread to pass the time together would be fun.

Pull up a chair and share your thoughts on the sale.

Do you think that:

Sea World will continue the sales?

The offers will be substantial?

Care to share your wish list for this year?

(I’d love to see another Annual Pass offer, BOGO free please )

If/when this year’s sale is released, please feel free to post the details here so we can all be ready to plan & shop!

 

[keishashadow]

Note: For comparison’s sake here are the details of last year’s (2018) offers that were released around 11/16/18

* Save up to 30% on Annual Passes

(The following ticket offers reflected online purchase pricing, there were specific blackout dates & park visit by 1/31/19)
* Weekday (M-F) admission tix $39.99
* Sea World Orlando Single Park Tix $49.99
* Sea World Orlando & Aquatic 2 Park TIx $59.99
* Sea World Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2 Park $69.99
* Save over 40% at Discovery Cove - either Dolphin Swim or Day Resort Package (included unlimited admission for 14 days to Sea World, Aquatica & Busch Gardens. Two options: pick a day or purchase as a gift if you didn’t know your dates.)

Sea World Orlando, 50% off on Upgrades

(The following tix offers reflected online purchase pricing & visit by 3/14/19)
* Dolphins up-close tour $22.50
* Animal Ambassadors up-close tour $10.00
* Walrus up-close tour $15

Sea World Orlando Buy One, Get One Free Deals

* Quick Queue Unlimited $19 & up
* Up-close Dining @ Shamu Stadium $29 & up


Additional Offers

* All Day Dining Deal, Buy one, Get one 50% off
* Four All Day Dining Deals $100
* 30% off all online merchandise with promo code

 

[elaine amj]

Following. Hoping for the weekday deal.

 

[Dizney73]

Last year we did the Discovery Cove Dolphin swim package with 14 day tickets for Sea World, Busch Gardens and Aquatica and loved it! I would be interested in getting that again!

 

[samily]

Do these sales typically start on Black Friday or are they available on Thanksgiving day or earlier?

 

[keishashadow]

Do these sales typically start on Black Friday or are they available on Thanksgiving day or earlier?

Earlier, thank goodness! Info was released mid month last year. Teaser email as to deals earlier in week, actual link sent a day or two before Xmas. Believe the first sale date was Wednesday last year?

If anybody has better recollection, feel free to jump in.

 

[samily]

Earlier, thank goodness! Info was released mid month last year. Teaser email as to deals earlier in week, actual link sent a day or two before Xmas. Believe the first sale date was Wednesday last year?

If anybody has better recollection, feel free to jump in.

I was hoping that was the case - thanks!

 

[connorlevismom]

Does anyone remember what the deal was for DC/Dolphin Swim last year? I am looking at doing this for spring break and want to keep my eyes open for good deals!

 

[smwisc]

Does anyone remember what the deal was for DC/Dolphin Swim last year? I am looking at doing this for spring break and want to keep my eyes open for good deals!

We got the DC with Dolphin Swim, with the admissions to SW/BG/AQ (and free parking), for $1060 total for five tickets. I purchased it as the gift option because I didn't have dates yet, but our dates would have been at the high end anyway. I think it saved us almost $1000 total.

 

[Mabel67]

Hi! Thank you for this information, I'm following closely. I know that every year can be different, but were last year's deals, could you combine them for use on the same visit? For example, can I purchase the deals for:
* Weekday (M-F) admission tix $39.99
* All Day Dining Deal, Buy one, Get one 50% off , and possibly
* Quick Queue Unlimited $19 & up

to use all on the same day.

Thank you!

 

[keishashadow]

Hi! Thank you for this information, I'm following closely. I know that every year can be different, but were last year's deals, could you combine them for use on the same visit? For example, can I purchase the deals for:
* Weekday (M-F) admission tix $39.99
* All Day Dining Deal, Buy one, Get one 50% off , and possibly
* Quick Queue Unlimited $19 & up

to use all on the same day.

Thank you!

Haven’t had a problem in past years doing so. Making me a bit nervous as to no buzz but SW always tended to be slow to post the monthly APH deals

 

[Mabel67]

Haven’t had a problem in past years doing so. Making me a bit nervous as to no buzz but SW always tended to be slow to post the monthly APH deals

Seaworld would be a nice add to our December Disney/UO trip, but really hoping that there's deals similar to last year.

As a secondary Question, do you think that we would need their Quick Queue on the weekend of December 12-15 or a weekday following?

Thank you!

 

[elaine amj]

I am waiting to see this deal but I think I will most likely buy from VisitOrlando. They are offering a 3 park, 3 day including 3 days of dining for $145 plus extra 10% off. Hard to top that even with $40 admission.

 

[keishashadow]

Mabel67 - i’ve Done the first weekend you reference in the past, it was doable. No idea of the 2nd one though

My experience is if you are an early bird there, things go so much more smoothly.

 

[Mabel67]

Mabel67 - i’ve Done the first weekend you reference in the past, it was doable. No idea of the 2nd one though

My experience is if you are an early bird there, things go so much more smoothly.

Thank you ! We are definitely early birds, but will likely be using the shuttle from Universal resort.

 

[FLOIR]

These are now showing online -

https://seaworld.com/orlando/limited-time-offers/

 

[FLOIR]

I made this real quick, if you see any errors please let me know -


$40.99 SeaWorld Week Day Ticket

• Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
  

• $50.99 SeaWorld Any Day Ticket

• Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
  

• $61.99 SeaWorld /Aquatica 2-Park Tickets

• Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
  

• $71.99 SeaWorld /Busch Gardens Tampa 2-Park Tickets

• Must visit: Nov. 15, 2019 – Jan. 31, 2020 (blackout dates 12/26/2019 - 12/31/2019)
  

• $82.99 SeaWorld 2020 Fun Card
o Expiration: December 31, 2020
o Blackout dates 2019: -December 1, 22, 26-31
o Blackout dates 2020: January 1, 20 | February 8, 15, 17, 22, 29 | April 11, 12 | July 4, 8, 13, 22, 27 | August 4, 6 | September 7 | November 27 | December 28, 31

• $122.99 SeaWorld /Aquatica 2020 Fun Card
o Expiration: December 31, 2020
o Blackout dates 2019 SeaWorld: -December 1, 22, 26-31
o Blackout dates 2020: January 1, 20 | February 8, 15, 17, 22, 29 | April 11, 12 | July 4, 8, 13, 22, 27 | August 4, 6 | September 7 | November 27 | December 28, 31
o Blackout dates 2020 Aquatica: April 11 | June 6, 13, 20, 27 | July 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25 | August 1, 8 | September

• 50% off Dolphin Up-Close Tours
o For tours through 1/31/2020
o Prices start at $45

• 50% off Penguin Up-Close Tours
o For tours through 1/31/2020
o Prices start at $60

• 50% off Dine with Killer Whales
o Valid for reservations through 3/15/2020
o Prices start at $29

• BOGO 50% off All-Day Dining
o Valid at either SeaWorld or Aquatica
o Valid through 3/15/2020
o Prices start at $34.99/adult

• Buy 4 for the price of 3: SeaWorld All Season Dining Plan $87.50 each
o For Pass Members & Fun Card Holders Only
o Must purchase 4
o Maximum 2 meals per day
o Expires December 31 2020

• 50% off Year Round Quick Queue for SeaWorld
o Valid one year from first date of activation

 

[keishashadow]

Thank you for taking the time to post. Not too far off from last year’s announcement time frame, yea.

Now to plan

 

[cantwaitfordis]

Woohoo! I just booked dine with killer whale $14 each and the up close penguin tour $30 each. Great savings for my family. I figured we would have spent $14 on just a quick service lunch anyways