SeaWorld offers free park admission to active-duty military and veterans (2026)
SeaWorld is again honoring U.S. military families with complimentary park admission through its Waves of Honor program, with both year-round active-duty offers and a limited-time Military Appreciation Month offer for veterans.
SeaWorld theme parks will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for members of the U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego parks.
For Military Appreciation Month 2026, U.S. military veterans can register for free one-day admission for themselves and up to three guests now through May 10, 2026. Tickets are valid through June 30, 2026, at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, or SeaWorld San Antonio.
SeaWorld’s Waves of Honor offer includes active-duty military and veterans
For more than 20 years, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have provided complimentary park access to members of the United States military and over 10 million active-duty military members, veterans, and their families have enjoyed free admission to the company’s parks. Whether it’s educational animal experiences or thrilling attractions,
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Military Free Ticket Details
Eligible U.S. military veterans and retirees can register for the complimentary single-day tickets for themselves and up to three dependents before May 10, 2026, at www.WavesofHonor.com. After registering, all tickets must be redeemed at the park by Dec. 31, 2026.
U.S. active-duty, activated or drilling reservists, or National Guardsmen, can also take advantage of one complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment theme parks. Additional discounts and offers are available for active military and veterans through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases and online. These offers are available year-round and may differ by park.
A valid US Veterans Identification must match the name on the ticket. The US Military Veteran must be present for the use of complimentary tickets. Parking fees are not included in the ticket deal. This military veteran offer does not apply to the waterparks, Discovery Cove, or Sesame Street parks.
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At SeaWorld Orlando, guests can look forward to new summer entertainment, returning seasonal events, and the upcoming revamped Expedition Odyssey. Meanwhile, SeaWorld San Diego has new summer entertainment on the way plus a revamped Shark Encounter. These military veteran tickets might provide a good opportunity to enjoy those new experiences.
For more information about this military free ticket deal, please consult the Waves of Honor website.
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Do we have to use the complimentary/free sea world veteran tickets all on the same day? I put my husband (the veteran) on 2tix and my name on 2tix and thought we could go twice?