| 1 | * AuthorsSavingThrow: In an attempt to appease critics and visitors who have become adverse to the park as a result of the controversy surrounding the death of Dawn Brancheau and the ''Film/{{Blackfish}}'' documentary, [=SeaWorld=] would attempt to invoke this by announcing the end of their orca breeding program (making the current generation the last), as well as shifting away from pure theatrics for their Orca shows in favor of a more educational focus that places more emphasis on their natural abilities. |
| 2 | * DevelopmentHell: |
| 3 | ** [=SeaWorld=] announced they were looking to creating a park in UsefulNotes/{{Dubai}} back in 2007. Said park ended up being put on hold for ''nine years,'' when [=SeaWorld=] entered a partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based company Mirai to develop the park for Mirai's Yas Island project in time for 2022 [[ScheduleSlip (later delayed to 2023)]]. |
| 4 | ** All of the chain's new for 2020 attractions (with the exception of Texas Stingray) didn't open until early 2022, due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic. |
| 5 | * GenreKiller: The whole idea of captive orca shows became incredibly unpopular after Dawn Brancheau's death, to the point [=SeaWorld=] won't be replacing their current orcas, and closing down the attractions after their deaths. |
| 6 | * MilestoneCelebration: The San Diego park celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 with a variety of new entertainment additions. |
| 7 | * SimilarlyNamedWorks: There's a marine park in UsefulNotes/{{Australia}} also named "Sea World," though it bears no relation to these parks. |
| 8 | * WhatCouldHaveBeen: [=SeaWorld=] was [[https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/28/business/milton-shedd-79-co-founder-of-seaworld.html originally conceived]] as a [[DinnerTheatre restaurant with an accompanying marine show]]. |
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