Leland Wykoff Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 The New York Times reports: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/10/business/seaworld-san-diego-killer-whales-shamu-show.html?ref=business No doubt this is a concession to the California Coastal Commission ruling earlier which would restrict breeding at the Park. SeaWorld will thus free up substantial capital funds for other improvements at the park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Wykoff Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Also see news coverage from the San Diego Union Tribune for additional details: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/09/seaworld-san-diego-phase-out-killer-whale-show/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 In a presentation to investors, Joel Manby, the president and chief executive officer, said the decision was not based on public backlash Are you serious? Ok Joel what was it based on. We didn’t do anything in San Diego because of the activists,” he said. “We did it because we’re hearing it from our guests.” So... "Hearing it from our guests" is different than "Public Backlash" Keep spinning it SeaWorld, many are no longer buying what you are selling. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Wykoff Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 View the new "theatrical" analyst presentation from CEO Joel Manby and SeaWorld Entertainment: http://www.seaworldinvestors.com/events-and-presentations/event-details/2015/Investor-Day-Webcast/default.aspx They announce plans to partner and add hotel space at undeveloped space at SeaWorld San Diego. This may not work out well. The Dollywood's DreamMore Resort developed under Mamby's leadership is truly a stunning disaster; poor room design, pitifully small outdoor pool which misses the mark of resort expectations, food and beverage offerings which are far below standards, and a management team and workforce which are not capable of delivering resort services, all combine to dash the guest experience into disappointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 The tank expansion is on hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hold? Uh....I think it is kaput, at least in California. Regardless of what the CEO would like to spin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Just curious, Leland, have you personally stayed at the DreaMore Resort? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hold? Uh....I think it is kaput, at least in California. Regardless of what the CEO would like to spin.. Bum deal, Cap'n. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sort of a crazy world we live in (trying not to be political and if it is oh well). There are more people fighting for and demanding equality for whales while kids and real people have difficulty eating each week... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 ^ Yes the World we live in. More outrage over Cecil the Lion than the Planned Parenthood Scandal. So yes I agree the world in which we live has its priorities quite messed up. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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