In San Diego, that means Legoland and SeaWorld will remain closed until further notice. SeaWorld officials declined to elaborate on the post on Thursday. Capacity also will be limited to 25 percent or 500 visitors, whichever is fewer. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. While SeaWorld may be temporarily closed, the park’s Rescue Team continues their life-saving efforts, rescuing animals in need along the San Diego coastline! Mary Beth McDade reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 21, 2020. Pinterest. The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park Saturday became the latest area tourist attraction to announce that it will close due to the coronavirus pandemic. SeaWorld appears to be taking a page from the Knott’s Berry Farm playbook with the limited reopening, said Todd Regan, executive editor of Micechat, a theme park industry online watchdog website. San Diego County has made strides against the COVID-19. 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Revenue totaled just $18 million, compared to the $406 million reported for the same period last year. Published on August 19, 2020, 7:41 PM EDT This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. California had in fact been poised to issue reopening guidelines earlier this month but backed away after theme parks voiced deep concerns about the proposed new rules. What you can do if you lose work due to COVID-19, Submit a coronavirus-related question, suggest a segment, CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, possibly leading to contact tracing in more cases. The region officially was removed from the state’s coronavirus watchlist on Tuesday, starting the clock on a two-week countdown that could see some, mostly private schools bring students back to classrooms as soon as next week. May not be used with other food discounts. In an announcement advising guests of the impending closure, SeaWorld said only that “as part of our long-term vision and planning, we are continuing to refresh different areas of the park. Those two attractions come on the heels of Electric Eel, which debuted last year. Column: How a San Diego staycation got me back to a happy place, Visits to the Birch Aquarium, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Coronado Island were an exotic trip back to normal, Pacific Beach may add parking meters for first time to boost Garnet business district, Goal is more parking spot turnover, revenue for projects; critics worry more will park in residential areas. The San Diego Zoo. But if the theme park does indeed welcome back visitors anytime soon, it could only offer outdoor, animal-focused attractions akin to the San Diego Zoo, under state and county health guidelines. SeaWorld Entertainment saw both its revenue and attendance plunge by 96 percent during the second quarter. And they need to find their break-even point. Although some of the attractions are closed, Hannes said new ones will take its place, adding, "We’ve opened up Vistas to the Bay so we have a new waterfront area where you can that ocean breeze and try craft beers. Here’s what we found. The event has a limited capacity and purchasing a ticket online acts as a reservation. After seven months of being shut down due to COVID-19, California theme parks got word Tuesday that they will be allowed to resume operations under newly released guidelines, but for larger parks like SeaWorld, Legoland and Disneyland, a reopening of rides and attractions, even with capacity limits, could be months away. Share. Those parks can reopen in what is known as the moderate tier, the second least restrictive category. Our animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue to operate,” SeaWorld said in a statement. But SeaWorld isn’t alone in testing the waters of welcoming back visitors. The park's attractions will be very limited, with guests able to enjoy all outdoor animals exhibits and shows. With San Diego County gaining ground against the spread of COVID-19, SeaWorld San Diego is hinting of a possible reopening after being shut down for six months. Remains the property of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Subscribe to email newsletters from the Union-Tribune about news, sports, business, opinion and more. SeaWorld San Diego on Thursday closed its more than half-century-old freshwater aquarium but offered little explanation for the decision. WATCH LIVE: BREAKING NEWS AND CONTINUING COVERAGE. ONLY valid at SeaWorld San Diego. “I just think this decision by Gov. Also sign up for our community newspaper newsletters, and CaregiverSD. The limited reopening should allow SeaWorld to bring back a portion of the 2,000 employees furloughed in March, when the park closed, at least on a part-time basis. 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It has been postponed until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic. “They are getting some publicity out of this already. Also sign up for our community newspaper newsletters, and CaregiverSD. It’s been 214 days since Disneyland closed. SeaWorld San Diego on Thursday closed its more than half-century-old freshwater aquarium but offered little explanation for the decision. Like other theme parks across the county, SeaWorld closed its 12 parks nationwide on March 16 amid coronavirus lockdowns. For these superfans, it’s agony. Entertainment offerings related to the anniversary celebration will include the Sea Street Band, which will perform March 21-24, and special 55th Celebration “moments” during the Orca Encounter, Dolphin Days and Sea Lion Live presentations March 21 — 24. “They are going to have to find where the sweet spot is based on the numbers and attendance.”, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, We mailed 64 letters, packages in battleground states to check on mail delays. Los Angeles Times staff writer Hugo Martin contributed to this report. Click here for more information. Meanwhile, visitors to SeaWorld can take advantage of steeply discounted admission prices on weekdays as part of the 55th anniversary. “We don’t have a crystal ball,” Ghaly said during a Tuesday news conference. Police detained two teenagers after authorities said they assaulted at least two people at a pro-Trump rally over the weekend in Palm Springs. San Diego County currently falls within the tier identified as having the second-most restrictive “substantial” risk level, and it’s unknown how long it could be before transmission rates could drop enough for it to enter the least restrictive category. “I don’t’ know when Orange County or San Diego County will indeed enter yellow (the least restrictive tier), but I think there is lots of work we can do together, both state, local, business leaders, community leaders, individuals, to do what we can to reduce transmission throughout our counties, and there is a path forward there. SeaWorld San Diego will reopen on a limited basis starting Friday, nearly six months after it shut down because of COVID-19.