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First responders nationwide can claim one free ticket to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay through ID.me, but registration closes October 31 and the visit must happen by December 31. Adventure Island, part of last year's offer, is not on this year's list.
Aquatica's February press release said its Illuminate lantern festival would return in 2026 with expanded displays. As of October 25 the event page still says to check back for dates, and Aquatica's events page lists only 2027 events. Last year it was announced October 16 and opened November 8.
Christmas Celebration SeaWorld Orlando's November Pass Member perks include a free one-time Quick Queue from November 1 to 9, a free sea lion, stingray or shark feeding, $10 in SeaWorld Bucks and 30% off the Sharks Up-Close Tour and the Trainer for a Day Experience. There is no free guest ticket on the SeaWorld list so far, while Aquatica's November list is just one perk, and it is one.
Glacial Collections SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando have added another round of free bonus guest tickets: two per Pass Member and one per Fun Card holder, claimable October 19 to 31 and good through October 31. SeaWorld Pass Members and Fun Card holders also get an extra $10 in SeaWorld Bucks from October 19 to 25.
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster A new perk on both parks' October Pass Member pages gives each Annual Pass Member two free bonus guest tickets, redeemable October 12 to 18. Fun Card holders get one, and SeaWorld added a $42.99 Howl-O-Scream ticket for Pass Members.
SeaWorld Rescue Store SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando each now list a free bonus guest ticket in their October Pass Member perks, flagged as just added in posts dated October 1. Each is good for one single-day admission any day through October 31, and the Pass Member has to be there too.
