 |
Our Family Guide
|
Welcome to our personal experiences regarding SeaWorld Orlando Florida.
| Sunkissed tip; If you require ‘speciality dining’ on the day of your visit, contact customer services inside the main entrance as soon as you arrive. These are not cheap, but we tried the ‘Dine with Shamu’ and watched (around 100 people) our own personal show while enjoying a multi choice menu…great fun. |
Rides
And
Attractions
(Park Information supplied courtesy of www.seaworld.com and www.youtube.com)
Remember all rides ‘Kraken’ ‘Atlantis’ and ‘Wild Artic’ are popular, especially in the high seasons.Here is Charlotte, Leanne and Stuart first thing on a July morning 2004, notice how quiet it is.
So thrill seekers…make your way over to the rides to avoid waiting around in large queues (lines).
If you have small children and the rides are not for you, what we did in the early years, was check our park map for show times around the park, and worked our day around them, starting at Wild Artic, then over to the fantastic Shamu Stadium.
| Sunkissed tip; Wild Artic is popular especially after a Shamu show, so head there first to avoid large queues. Remember if you take the simulator helicopter ride join the 'motion queue', which there is a height restriction of 42"… this ride will knock you about…back sufferers beware, if the children are under 42" join the 'non-motion queue' which bypasses the ride to enter directly into the very cold artic. Shamu show lasts around 35 minutes and it's now called 'The Believe show'…warning if you do not want to get wet stay away from the pre-marked splash zones…this is a fantastic show. Lots of photos, video's highly recommended. |
Here's the Rest
Of the Park
In No
Particular order.
- Blue Horizons - This show will spell bind all generations of families, a young girls dreams come to life from human tropical birds flying over the stadium to interaction of humans, dolphins, beluga whales…fantastic feel good show.
- Clyde and Seymore - When you come to SeaWorld Orlando do not miss this hilarious show, what we have noticed over the years is the format of the show does not change…it's too good to change, even down to the pre show fun…so join naughty sea lions, otters, a walrus', oh yes and some humans as well.
- Odyssea - Fantastic show which includes circus, sea, comedy, acrobatics all thrown into one program…yes you guessed it another must see show.
- Terrors of the Deep - Sharks swim over your head as you walk through the tunnel of terror…only joking but you do go into a tunnel and you will be amazed at the large set of teeth every where you look…some children and adults might get scared here, very educational.
- Stingray Lagoon - Great fun for the children as they get up close and touch the rays and feed them…food is not cheap so do not get carried away if you have a large family with you…very popular in the high seasons.
- Dolphin cove - Dolphin Nursery - After visiting here you will want to know all about Discovery Cove over the road, so you can get into the water with these beautiful creatures…stroke and feed the dolphins while on hand trainers are full of information regarding these bottle nose dolphins.
- Penguin Encounter - This must be the only place in SeaWorld Orlando which you smell first before you enter…great fun for the kids as you move along the 100ft plus moving walkway in very cool temperatures watching these graceful species glide through the water in their man made habitat with real snow…honest ha! ha! Only joking but great fun.
- Shamus Happy Harbour - Situated by Shamus Stadium and Wild Artic the kids will love this fun area and get wet, so bring a swimming costume with you or a change of clothes for them. New rides will soon be available soon.
- Pacific Point Preserve - Well its sea lion time again, this is a great place to visit to see sea lions nearly in their own habitat in the wild…you can feed the sea lions at designated times…see your park map for details.
- Manatees - Florida's version of the under water cow, and much loved through out the state. Its numbers are dropping quite fast, so here at SeaWorld Orlando you can see up close how they are trying to protect this gracious mammal in its own environment…it brings a lump to your throat.
- Turtle Point - Well if you had a life of a turtle, no worries, sit in the sun all day, be fed, no bills to pay…Ha! We wish…well this is the place to visit and ponder those thoughts…so you guessed it not much happening here but the kids love it before they get bored.
- Sky Tower - For years, this land mark…was just a land mark to find SeaWorld Orlando, but now it has re-opened, and for a small fee you can enjoy this six minute ride to the top and back...great for photos and videos…you can also stop for a quick drink at the bottom of the tower.
- The Waterfront - Shops, restaurants and music fill this area of SeaWorld and becomes extremely busy in high seasons so beware, lack of seats if children are tired…seating areas are around the water front, but fill quickly when 'Mystify' starts.
- The Oyster’s Secret - Quite new to SeaWorld Orlando and situated at the water front…pick your pearl and watch divers go down to collect it…good fun if you pick a good one and watch the pearl smith turn your picked pearl into jewellery…Not Cheap!
- Atlantis Bayside Stadium - The new home for the Sesame Street show ‘Elmo and the Bookaneers’, also this is where your day visit to SeaWorld will end watching the superb 'Mystify' show…lots of seats available, but if you want to get down to the front check show times on your park map and arrive early.
Dining At
SeaWorld
Orlando
During all our visits to SeaWorld Orlando we have tried most places within the park and not been disappointed 'But' like most parks in Orlando they come with a price.So what we have done is looked around the web and found this helpful site which gives you a rough guide to menus and prices
This will go towards your budget plans for your day out to SeaWorld Orlando and decide which is for you and your family…remember these restaurants do become busy during the high seasons.
You can book early at some restaurants, pop into customer services near the main entrance and book your reservation if suitable.
It's Arrived
Aquatica
Now Open March 2008 By
SeaWorld Orlando
Based on the South Sea Islands and the rugged beauty of New Zealand you better get ready to be entertained…and Wet!
"So here's a great reason to return to Orlando next year"
- Organize a weekly plan
