Sea World Carnivale 2025 dates have been released, running from the February 1st to March 1st 2025. https://seaworldcarnivale.com.au/

Seems to be a lot of the same as previous years however, Trident isn't mentioned on the Rides & Exhibits page.

Zero effort put into Carnival 2025

Only change for 2025 are the upgrades price increase. 

 

2023

 

2024

Only just realised that fireworks have also been removed from the Carnivale Aquacolour Show this year. 
 

VTP driving more nails into their evening events…

Don't like it, don't go.

21 minutes ago, New display name said:

Don't like it, don't go.

I get the feeling a lot of people won’t be. The event hasn’t had massive crowds the last few years and this year I haven’t really noticed the park even pushing the event in marketing.

Hopefully more people don't go and the nightwatchman of the park wake up to it and make positive changes to get people back.

Agreed and I hope that’s the case for all of Villages nighttime events. Especially Fright Nights.

On 24/01/2025 at 11:18 PM, Brad2912 said:

Only just realised that fireworks have also been removed from the Carnivale Aquacolour Show this year. 
 

VTP driving more nails into their evening events…

Rumor has it they've dropped the pyro due to animal welfare concerns. 

It's a shame, but if that is the case, then I have to respect that they're prioritising animal welfare over entertainment.

7 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Rumor has it they've dropped the pyro due to animal welfare concerns. 

It's a shame, but if that is the case, then I have to respect that they're prioritising animal welfare over entertainment.

If that’s is the case, I am 100% supportive of that decision but they should be transparent about it. No one is going to complain if they gave that reasoning. 

instead they gave this, which just comes across as code for “we want to save money”

 

 

Edited January 27Jan 27 by Brad2912

7 hours ago, Brad2912 said:

If that’s is the case, I am 100% supportive of that decision but they should be transparent about it. No one is going to complain if they gave that reasoning. 

instead they gave this, which just comes across as code for “we want to save money”

 

 

I think that's a double edged sword. 

If they're transparent that it's animals, they'll be accused of pandering to the likes of JFC. Probably accused of going woke or some other pseudo-political flavour of the month. 

Have a look at the backlash Dreamworld received when they announced the changes to tiger island. 

Put simply, they're damned in they do, and damned if they don't. Don't get me wrong - I like the transparency - and Dreamworld has been doing more 'heart on their sleeve' comms lately while Village continues to persist with 'pay no attention to the man behind the curtain', but in this one specific case at Sea World, I think being vague about their reasons, even if a few folk bemoan the loss without knowing the reasons why, it's probably better than the backlash they'd receive if they were upfront about it.

24 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

I think that's a double edged sword. 

If they're transparent that it's animals, they'll be accused of pandering to the likes of JFC. Probably accused of going woke or some other pseudo-political flavour of the month. 

They will also get backlash for having fireworks previously because people love to be outraged.

9 hours ago, Brad2912 said:

If that’s is the case, I am 100% supportive of that decision but they should be transparent about it. No one is going to complain if they gave that reasoning. 

instead they gave this, which just comes across as code for “we want to save money”

Probably lies, it's the animals fault.

MW blamed the guest for DD changed cycle, now Sea World all of a sudden cares about how noise affects fish.

SW housing a Polar Bear on the GC, tells me all I need to know.

1 hour ago, New display name said:

Probably lies, it's the animals fault.

MW blamed the guest for DD changed cycle, now Sea World all of a sudden cares about how noise affects fish.

SW housing a Polar Bear on the GC, tells me all I need to know.

^before anyone bites, take note - this guy calling a dolphin 'fish' should tell you all you need to know.

Despite the website stating to the contrary, the Aquacolour shows did have fireworks - i’d actually say more than previous years… 

 

1 minute ago, Brad2912 said:

Despite the website stating to the contrary, the Aquacolour shows did have fireworks - i’d actually say more than previous years… 

 

Wasn’t it only the one pop-off at the very start of the show?

I don’t recall seeing many more fireworks during the show

4 hours ago, Michelangelo said:

Wasn’t it only the one pop-off at the very start of the show?

I don’t recall seeing many more fireworks during the show

Only went to the 8:30pm (final) show and there was plenty all throughout the final song 

I didn’t stick around for the final one, maybe they save them all up for the end.

regardless there was some fireworks in all the shows, so yeah not sure what VRTP were on about… maybe set expectations lower so people are amazed?

35 minutes ago, Michelangelo said:

maybe they save them all up for the end.

Probably a Village cost saving tactic.

36 minutes ago, Michelangelo said:

so yeah not sure what VRTP were on about

It’s not the first time the theme parks have had some miscommunication, so that could be what it comes down too. 

There at the moment. I must say one thing that is really bugging me is lots of guests who don’t have wristbands who clearly just stayed from the day. Im all for cutting costs but its a bit of a slap in the face to those who have purchased tickets to see the staff not really care or police it. 

2 hours ago, Coasterjoe said:

There at the moment. I must say one thing that is really bugging me is lots of guests who don’t have wristbands who clearly just stayed from the day. Im all for cutting costs but its a bit of a slap in the face to those who have purchased tickets to see the staff not really care or police it. 

I’m sure there are a few day guests that have remained, but worth remembering those entering after the park is deemed clear of day guests are not given a wristband.

Whilst it’s essentially the same as last year I was happy with tonight, everything ran fairly smoothly and they had 2 trains running on Levi.

 

10 minutes ago, Park Addict 93 said:

I’m sure there are a few day guests that have remained, but worth remembering those entering after the park is deemed clear of day guests are not given a wristband.

Whilst it’s essentially the same as last year I was happy with tonight, everything ran fairly smoothly and they had 2 trains running on Levi.

 

2 hours ago, Coasterjoe said:

There at the moment. I must say one thing that is really bugging me is lots of guests who don’t have wristbands who clearly just stayed from the day. Im all for cutting costs but its a bit of a slap in the face to those who have purchased tickets to see the staff not really care or police it. 

Oh my bad I didn’t actually realise this, but it still makes me wonder though. They certainly don’t clear the park out. Would have been pretty easy just to stay in. 
 

yep agree we actually had a really good night operations on Levi were actually really good! 

11 hours ago, Coasterjoe said:

Oh my bad I didn’t actually realise this, but it still makes me wonder though. They certainly don’t clear the park out. Would have been pretty easy just to stay in. 

*i haven’t been to Carnivale this year*
but speaking off of Fright Nights last year, i noticed as it hit 5 food & bev and operations staff were asking to see the wristbands and if they were a day guest they weren’t allowed to be served or ride, so im guessing sea world do the same thing as well. Security do normally walk around and get all day guests out.

Edited February 15Feb 15 by Levi