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Six guests were transported to a local hospital for evaluation after reporting feeling unwell during a roughly 7-minute operational pause on a SeaWorld Orlando ride. Emergency services responded and the attraction resumed normal operations once cleared; SeaWorld said guest and staff safety is its top priority. No cause for the illnesses has been released. » More on yahoo.com

The Department of Justice is investigating SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Aquatica Orlando after complaints that the parks banned rollator walkers with seats, potentially discriminating against people with disabilities. Parks say the rule was imposed for guest and employee safety and cite terrain and pathway configurations, while plaintiffs and disability advocates say the ban may violate the ADA if no safety justification exists. SeaWorld said the parks will release a statement soon. » More on yahoo.com

SeaWorld, through parent United Parks & Resorts, plans to sign deals for two additional international parks by the end of 2025 and is considering more indoor parks following the commercial and design success of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi outpost, developed and operated by Miral with themed design by PGAV Destinations, attracted 1.4 million visitors in its first year and showcases a highly themed, climate-controlled model that SeaWorld may replicate elsewhere. Company executives say future deals will follow a capital-light structure similar to the Abu Dhabi partnership. » More on forbes.com