Since 2005, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment (which includes SeaWorld Parks in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio, as well as Busch Gardens in Williamsburg and Tampa, and Sesame Place) has offered free admission to active-duty US service members and up to three direct dependents. This offer can be used once per calendar year under their Waves of Honor promotion, but Veterans have often been excluded from the promotion, or when available, it has been a 50% discount for the veteran and up to three direct dependents. (updated on May 12, 2026)
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But recently, SeaWorld announced an awesome limited-time-only offer for their Waves of Honor promotion, and this one is exclusively for Veterans!! Right now, veterans can reserve their FREE single-day admission (PLUS three FREE tickets for dependents!), and tickets are valid through June 30, 2026, at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Busch Gardens Tampa. Tickets are valid through June 6, 2026, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
To take advantage of this offer, visit the Waves of Honor website and select a park. When reserving tickets online, you must verify your Veteran status through GovX or ID.me (depending on the park) and show your Military ID or proof of service at the gate when you arrive.
This limited-time Veterans promotion is a great way to beat the summer heat, especially if you’re planning to be in Orlando in the next couple of months! Even though a lot of SeaWorld Orlando is outdoors, you can cool off by sitting in the splash zone during the Orca Encounter or dolphin shows, or brave the chilly temps and venture into Antarctica to see the penguins. Plus, you can check out Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, which opened in 2023, or the new Penguin Trek launch coaster that opened in 2024.
Waves of Honor Veterans Promo Details
- This offer is open to retired and honorably separated US military officers and enlisted personnel. Active duty service members are eligible for four free tickets year-round through the Active Duty Waves of Honor Promo.
- Tickets must be reserved online by May 17, 2026, and redeemed at the park by June 30, 2026 (or July 6, 2026, for Busch Gardens Williamsburg). This offer is not available at the gate.
- Currently, there are no blackout dates listed, but it’s always a good idea to double-check.
- If you need more than 4 tickets, you can purchase up to 6 additional guest tickets at 50% off, and those prices are available year-round.
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Disappointed. This was not well advertised and last year I got my tickets in July and went a week later on July 21.
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Totally agree! They did not advertise it well AT. ALL. and I’m guessing a lot of people missed out on the promotion. :/ I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you last year.
Again I to missed out on tickets for my Family & I was so Looking forward towards those days. TY again..
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Oh no, I hate that you missed it! I feel like they usually release the info right about Memorial Day and it’s good until mid-July.
I know it says once a year for the tickets, does that mean 1 year from when you use the ticket or is it each calendar year or fiscal year?
Nevermind, I found the answer, it’s once a calendar year