SeaWorld is running one of its biggest discount seasons in years, and the savings go well beyond the usual Black Friday ticket code. With parks in Orlando, San Diego, San Antonio and Abu Dhabi, there are separate offers for families, military members, teachers and even under-fives — and a few are free if you qualify.
The headline deal is the Black Friday presale, which cuts up to 60% off tickets, fun cards and passes. A single-day ticket to SeaWorld San Diego drops to $65 from $130, valid for visits before March 31, 2027, and you can bolt on All-Day Dining for $40 so nobody's queueing for lunch with a wallet in hand. If you reckon you'll return more than once, the 2027 Fun Card is $78 (down from $130) and covers unlimited visits through 2027.
Military families get the strongest offer. Through the Waves of Honor program, active-duty service members, activated or drilling reservists and National Guardsmen get one free admission per year plus tickets for up to three direct dependents. On top of that there's 50% off up to six single-day tickets at SeaWorld Orlando and a Silver Annual Pass with no blockout dates for $161 instead of $279. Veterans get the same 50% single-day discount and the same Silver Pass rate. All military offers require verification through ID.Me.
Two other groups eat for free, essentially. Kids under five can get a free Preschool Card at SeaWorld San Antonio with unlimited entry until January 2027 — though it's Texas residents only, and you need to register before May 30. Adding unlimited visits to the Aquatica water park costs just $39. Meanwhile, certified K–12 teachers in Florida can pre-register with a Department of Education number on ID.Me for the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card: unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through September 2, 2027, with Aquatica Orlando addable for $49.99.
If you're a repeat visitor, annual passes are discounted on a sliding scale during the sale: 15% off Bronze, 20% off Silver, 25% off Gold and 30% off Platinum for new members. Passes typically throw in free guest tickets and food and merch discounts, so two visits generally covers the cost.
A few practical notes before you click buy. Check the expiration date on any code, since many are time-limited. Make sure the offer matches the park — an Orlando code won't necessarily work in San Diego. And don't try stacking, say, an AAA discount with a military rate: most SeaWorld discounts can't be combined, so pick the single best one for your situation.
Worth knowing, too: SeaWorld isn't just coasters. Founded in San Diego in 1964, the company says it has rescued more than 40,000 animals and channelled over $19 million into conservation projects via its fund with Busch Gardens — a decent talking point if the kids ask why you're spending the day with sea lions.
For families planning a Florida or California trip, these deals can knock a serious chunk off what's usually an expensive day out — especially if anyone in the party is military, a teacher, or under five.
