United Parks & Resorts sent out emails to annual passholders on May 9, inviting them to participate in surveys about potential future projects at their parks. The surveys began with general demographic questions, including the passholder’s age, ZIP code, gender, and the ages of others in their household.

Participants were then asked to rank various park experience elements—such as simulators, shows, and other attractions—from most to least important on a scale of 1 to 6.

The most intriguing part of the survey came in the final section, which presented possible future concepts for both Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando, giving a glimpse into what may be in development at these parks.

Busch Gardens Tampa: A Look at Potential Future Attractions

The survey presented two potential attraction concepts for Busch Gardens Tampa, offering a “blue sky” glimpse into what could be in store for the park’s future. While these ideas are still in the exploratory phase, the survey allows the park to gauge guest interest and prioritize development accordingly.

The first concept is an off-road Jeep-style adventure, envisioned as an outdoor dark ride combining immersive storytelling with rugged terrain—something that could offer a family-friendly yet thrilling experience.

The second option is one that coaster fans have been requesting for years: a “Giga coaster”, a high-thrill roller coaster that exceeds 300 feet in height and reaching speeds of 90mph. If built, it would not only break records for the park but could also become one of the tallest and fastest coasters in Florida.

SeaWorld Orlando: A Look at Potential Future Attractions

SeaWorld Orlando’s portion of the survey featured three distinct attraction concepts, offering a glimpse into what may be next for the park.

The first option is a refurbishment of the existing Journey to Atlantis attraction, similar to what was recently done at SeaWorld San Diego. That project involved updating the story-line and fully restoring many of the original special effects that had fallen into disrepair. If Orlando follows suit, it could breathe new life into one of the park’s most iconic rides.

The second concept is a jellyfish-themed dark ride—an exciting prospect given that the park has lacked a true dark ride experience since the closure of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin in 2020. Unlike the former trackless ride system by Oceaneering, this new concept appears to use a traditional track-based system, which would likely be simpler to operate and maintain.

Finally, the third option is a new roller coaster concept. Based on early visuals and descriptions, it appears to be a Mack Rides coaster, potentially a variant of their Striker model—though without the floorless trains typically associated with that design. If pursued, this would continue SeaWorld Orlando’s trend of expanding its already impressive coaster lineup.

While there has been no official word on where any of these potential projects might be built within the parks, we’ll be keeping a close eye—and ear—on future developments. These early survey concepts may just be the first signs of exciting changes to come.

If you’re an active annual passholder, be sure to check your email for a message titled “Busch Gardens Tampa Bay / SeaWorld Orlando – Help Us Improve Your Visit!”. Your feedback could play a key role in shaping the future of these parks, so don’t miss the chance to share your thoughts.