All you can eat all day at three parks deal?

[geliebter2]

On the way out of SWO tonight we noticed a sign with a new? deal stating that you can eat all day long at Sea World, Aquatica, AND Busch Gardens for $25.95 each. This includes one entree, one drink, and one side or dessert per trip in the line. Does anyone have more details on this, such as the restaurants at each park? Thanks in advance!

[AdventurerKat]

I saw that when we were there last weekend but since we were already doing Backstage at Believe, it didn't make sense for us to purchase it.

I can't imagine going to all three of those parks in one day but we did spend most of the day at SW and then headed over to AQ and I would say if you were going to make those two an all day event, it would be worth it. Especially since you get drinks with it, unlike Universal's meal deal.

I did not see what restaurants it included but I'd guess any of the counter service places as the parks don't have that many restaurant options.

[TraceyL]

Orlando Sentinel

SeaWorld Orlando and other Busch Entertainment Corp. theme parks are introducing dining plans that allow patrons to eat all day for one price.

Introduced with little fanfare this month, Busch's "All-Day Dining Deal allows visitors to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica to purchase wristbands that provide a full day of unlimited visits to the parks' cafeteria-style restaurants. The wristbands cost $25.95 (including tax) for adults or $11.95 for children ages 9 and younger


.. I'd also be interested to know what restaurants are included - particularly at BG

[LadyDuchess]

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the participating restaurants will be: Voyagers, Spice Mill, Hospitality House Deli, Mama's Kitchen, Mango Joe's, Smoky Creek, and Seafire Inn. At Aquatica, Banana Beach Cookout, Waterstone Grill, and Mango Market.

[disneyannie]

So does that mean we can do Aquatica in the morning then do Seaworld and get our food all based on the one wrist band.

Sounds good value.

A .

[Mustang101]

edit: sorry posted under wrong board.

[Manymice]

Hi all,

I just called SW about this deal and they said that it is in effect and that you can eat at any of the restaurants mentioned by the PP above. She told me that when you go through the line you get 1 entree, 1 side OR 1 dessert and 1 drink. You can go through the line as many times as you want but you can only get one of each per trip through the line. You can go to Aquatica and SW on the same day for the food also. She said there is a table set up right after you go through the turnstiles at SW - next to the giftshop - to purchase this deal. We're going next week so I'll let you all know the scoop :thumbsup2

[Capt_BJ]

So Banana Beach Cookout at Aquatica is all you can eat all day for $20 .. but the food stinks. I wonder if something will change with this new $25 deal?

For $13 you get AYCE for one visit. But either way BBC is all you can eat while in, so how is the one entree, one drink enforced? Hmmmmm.

Also last time I was at AQ they were telling us that with the all day BBC band we could get drinks anywhere in the park......

Change is good, I'm curious to see how it shakes out.

[TraceyL]

So Banana Beach Cookout at Aquatica is all you can eat all day for $20 .. but the food stinks. I wonder if something will change with this new $25 deal?

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One major change at least - At Aquatic you can eat at Banana Beach Cookout, Waterstone Grill, and Mango Market :)

How's the food in the other 2 venues? better than BBC ?

[Capt_BJ]

One major change at least - At Aquatic you can eat at Banana Beach Cookout, Waterstone Grill, and Mango Market :)

How's the food in the other 2 venues? better than BBC ?

over all, food has NOT been a strong point for AQ

my point is, given the new price plan, wouldn't a significant change at BBC be in order? or will they rely on 'unlimited' vs one plate to maintain a difference?

[dolphingirl47]

I think this is the one area were the parks have always fallen down. We have never been all that impressed with the food choices and quality at Seaworld either. I have heard that this has improved with the advent of the eateries at the Waterfront and Sharks, but we tend to avoid eating at Seaworld. A big breakfast before going works wonders! It is such a shame, because they have proven at Discovery Cove that it could be different.

dolphingirl47

[PaulaSB12]

Hi all,

I just called SW about this deal and they said that it is in effect and that you can eat at any of the restaurants mentioned by the PP above. She told me that when you go through the line you get 1 entree, 1 side OR 1 dessert and 1 drink. You can go through the line as many times as you want but you can only get one of each per trip through the line. You can go to Aquatica and SW on the same day for the food also. She said there is a table set up right after you go through the turnstiles at SW - next to the giftshop - to purchase this deal. We're going next week so I'll let you all know the scoop :thumbsup2


Can I appologise I am not too sure if I am allowed to put this link in but here goes

http://floridathrills.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4810

as you see the words on the sign say 1 entree, 1 side or dessert and 1 soft beverage or a 20oz bottle of water. Surely if it was how you said it would say 1 entree and side, or dessert and soft drink?

[TraceyL]

I read it as Manymice posted :)

1 entree
1 side or dessert
1 drink

[PaulaSB12]

The main questions have to be the following

1 which dis member will be the first to try it?
2 which dis member will be the first to get pictures of the food on the board?

[Charleyann]

Just wondering if this includes morning meals too?

Charleyann

[PaulaSB12]

Just wondering if this includes morning meals too?

Charleyann


That would be good breakfast and lunch for 1 price.

[dolphinrescuegirl]

We plan to go to Aquatica on Sat. I can report back but I am not taking pictures of the food. I would feel silly doing that. Are we sure it is for all 3 parks in 1 day? The sign that was posted doesn't say anything about all parks in 1 day. We MIGHT go to Seaworld after Aquatica. Depends on how tired we are.

[AMClvsMKY]

We did this at Aquatica and Sea World last weekend. Sea world did not have any breakfast items so we had to wait to 10am and get lunch foods (only 1 restaurant was open at 10, the rest opened at 11am.) Aquatica did have one place ( the buffet place ) that had pasteries, soda and bottles of orange juice set out early before lunch. We were able to get the band at Aquatica one morning and use it at Sea World in the afternoon. It can be used for the good desserts ( cheesecake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake ) not just the jello and pudding. Some places you have fountain drinks and others offer bottle of soda. At the buffet in Aquatica, they don't follow the normal rules, you eat buffet style taking as much as you want.

Overall we thought it was a great deal, especially since you can get drinks all day.

[clombardi]

We purchased the wristbands in July and it was really worth it! Throughtout the very hot day, we would stop in a CS and get slices of watermelon and a drink when we didn't feel like eating a whole meal.

We had some fantastic CS meals for lunch and dinner at Sea Wolrd. Their CS food was much better than WDW's. (as much as I hate to admit that!)

[turning40withMickey]

I'd love to hear some more reviews!
What did you eat for lunch, dinner, snack. How much would it have cost without the meal plan?
Do you just show the wristband at the cash register?

I think if you are doing a full day (half at each park)
it is a great deal!

[clombardi]

Here's a link to a great website with Sea World menus. http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/swmenus.html

The site also has an excellent map of Sea World.

The Seafire Inn had terrific food and a hidden gem: a show with baby kangaroos! Check out the schedule when you get there in the AM.

We also enjoyed Mama's kitchen which had lots of healthy and vegitarian choices.

The Hospitality house was great for soft pretzels! I couldn't believe all that we were able to get using the wristband. The only things unavailable to us were desserts that came in the cute little shamu bowl. You could just ask for it on a regular plate, though.

Here is the menu from Seafire.

Entree Selections

Gourmet Steakburgers
One half pound of freshly ground steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served on a freshly baked brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and fried potatoes

Waterfront Burger $9.89
For teh hearty appetite, two 1/2 lb steak burgers topped with cheese and bacon

Bruschette Burger $8.29
Provolone cheese and bruschetta with black olives

Tavern Burger $8.29
With Cheddar cheese and peppered bacon

Seafire SteakBurger $7.69
With Cheddar cheese



Coconut Fried Shrimp $10.95
Jumbo shrimp breaded with coconut for that sweet one of a kind taste, served with orange cocktail sauce

Tropical Chicken Stir Fry $7.99
Stir fried chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, red and green peppers in a flavorful oriental sauce. Served over rice

Le Cordon Bleu Club Sandwich
Chilled marinated chicken breast, hand-carved ham, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a special mustard. Served on foccacia bread

Caribbean Cuban Sandwich $7.39
Hand-carved rotisserie roasted ham, hickory smoked pork, swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, grilled on crusty Cuban bread



Seafire Jumbo Topped Baked Potatoes
Jumbo baked potato, split and stuffed with a select choice of toppings

Stir Fry Vegetables Potato $6.99
Stir fried broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, red and green peppers. Served with a flavorful oriental sauce

Fajita Baked Potato $6.99
Seared marinated steak with onions and red and green peppers. Served with a Mexican picante sauce



Salads

Greek Salad $6.95
Fresh Mediterranean greens, black sliced olives, Greek peppers and feta cheese, topped with a grilled breast of chicken. Served with a red wine vinaigrette dressing

Antipasto Salad $7.95
Julienne ham, turkey, salami and provolone cheese, tossed in a ranch pesto dressing. Served over a bed of Mediterranean greens with garlic croutons and freshly grated Asiago cheese



Children's Offerings

Fried Chicken Fingers
All Beef Hot Dog
$5.69
All children's meals are served with fries in a Shamu themed reusable lunch bucket

Suggested for our guests age 11 and under



Beverages

Soft Drinks $2.29
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Fruit Punch, Slice, Sierra Mist, Wild Cherry Pepsi

Homemade Lemonade, Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea $2.59

Hot Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate $1.99

Milk $2.59
White, chocolate, strawberry

Aquafina Bottled Water $2.59

Featuring Selected Anheuser-Busch Products
Draught $4.49
Bottled $3.75
Bud, Bud Light, O'Doul's

Michelob $4.69

Bacardi Silver $4.50

[HeatherPage]

I read it as PaulaSB12 does.

The sign states: Valid for 1 Entre, 1 side item or dessert and 1 soft beverage.

Basically it is stating for your meal you can pick: 1 entre then either a side item or a dessert and finally 1 drink.

If it was how manymice was quoted by the SW employee than it should have read:

Valid for 1 entre and 1 side item OR 1 dessert and 1 soft beverage.

[TraceyL]

Is there a passport holders' discount on this deal - as we get 10% off food anyway?

[Manymice]

Yes, you do get your passholder discount of 10%

[figment1986]

Can I apologize I am not too sure if I am allowed to put this link in but here goes

http://floridathrills.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4810

as you see the words on the sign say 1 entree, 1 side or dessert and 1 soft beverage or a 20oz bottle of water. Surely if it was how you said it would say 1 entree and side, or dessert and soft drink?

Nice photo, though I should have composed it better.

Their is 1 restriction at Busch Gardens, No Ribs what so ever... otherwise its whats on the menu at Zagora Cafe, Hospitality House Pizza, Crown Colony Pizza, Dessert Grill, and Bengal Bistro, (orang cafe might also accept it but its not on the list)

The main questions have to be the following

1 which dis member will be the first to try it?
2 which dis member will be the first to get pictures of the food on the board?

I'm not trying it since i don't eat much at Busch Gardens, and I get employee discount... (I might try it at SWO though) but I have taken photos of the menus before, most are out of date though.

[AMClvsMKY]

We are going to BG this weekend and will be getting the all day dining - does anyone have the menu's to post for the restaurants included?

[figment1986]

We are going to BG this weekend and will be getting the all day dining - does anyone have the menu's to post for the restaurants included?

zagora has burgers and new items

smoke house has BBQ

desert grill has pasta and sandwitches

bengal bistro has fish and sandwitches

all the places also feature chicken strips!

[dromio42]

Does anyone know if kids have to get the 'kid meals'? I don't know if my neices should eat fried checken fingers and hotdogs all day.....Also is coffee one of the 'soft drinks' that you can get? - that would sell my husband:)

[WALTSAGOD]

I'd like to see the BG menu also.

[NADINENURSE]

I can not eat all that food, I plan to use the bands for the two kids who can eat all day , and buy kids meals for me, will this work, or can there be sharing ?

[Disneyof3]

:confused3


I'm also wondering do the kids have to eat from the kids menu only??? There is nothing at SW except hot dogs and chicken fingers. That will not do good when us adults are eating hamburgers or fahita's!!!!

[dromio42]

Bump

[alycia23]

Went to BG on Saturday. We got the meal deal and the price has gone up a little. $27.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids. Pass holders get a 10% discount. You can go through any of the designated lines and get one entree platter, a side dish or desert, and a drink. You may also go through the line and just get a dessert, or just a drink (this is really great). Kids who have the kids wrist band have to order from the kids menu, but are also entitled to the desert or side dish. You may purchase an adult wrist band for a child to order off of the adult menu (the wrist bands are color coded, Blue for adult White for child). We spent approx $70 for 2 adults and 2 kids (passholder discount). IMO it was well worth it, especially with the amount of drinks we went through. And if you are only getting a drink they have a special line for beverages only, so you do not have to wait in the long food lines.

[TraceyL]

Thanks for the info :thumbsup2

Do you happen to know how many wristbands an AP holder may purchase?

[tink,too]

Thanks for all the info - this is something we will have to look at when we visit next April. :)

[alycia23]

Thanks for the info :thumbsup2

Do you happen to know how many wristbands an AP holder may purchase?

I am not really sure, DH went up with his AP and bought all of ours (2 adults, 2 kids) with his one pass. They asked how many he needed and just asked to see a AP. That was it. They gave these little tickets to redeem at Zagora Cafe for the wrist bands.

[aribelle]

or can there be sharing ?

Well, the picture that someone posted a link to shows the flyer and it specifically says no sharing. But I doubt the food police will haul you off if you take a drink of your kids' soda. :rolleyes1

[aribelle]

Went to BG on Saturday. We got the meal deal and the price has gone up a little. $27.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids. Pass holders get a 10% discount. You can go through any of the designated lines and get one entree platter, a side dish or desert, and a drink. You may also go through the line and just get a dessert, or just a drink (this is really great). Kids who have the kids wrist band have to order from the kids menu, but are also entitled to the desert or side dish. You may purchase an adult wrist band for a child to order off of the adult menu (the wrist bands are color coded, Blue for adult White for child). We spent approx $70 for 2 adults and 2 kids (passholder discount). IMO it was well worth it, especially with the amount of drinks we went through. And if you are only getting a drink they have a special line for beverages only, so you do not have to wait in the long food lines.

We've never been to SeaWorld...

Could you tell me what you mean by "long food lines". Is this because it's summer and the park is crowded, or is long lines typical throughout the year? We'd be going probably the Mon or Tues of Thanksgiving week, how are the crowds then?

[alycia23]

We've never been to SeaWorld...

Could you tell me what you mean by "long food lines". Is this because it's summer and the park is crowded, or is long lines typical throughout the year? We'd be going probably the Mon or Tues of Thanksgiving week, how are the crowds then?

I have never been to SW around Thanksgiving, so I do not know about the crowd. I would think since local kids are in school it should not be too crazy. The lines at BG for food over the summer at times can be out of control. At peak lunch (12pm-2pm) we waited in line for almost 10 min to order food, which can be off putting if you are only interested in a beverage. I like that they have beverage only lines at BG so you do not have to go through the standard line.

[aribelle]

I have never been to SW around Thanksgiving, so I do not know about the crowd. I would think since local kids are in school it should not be too crazy. The lines at BG for food over the summer at times can be out of control. At peak lunch (12pm-2pm) we waited in line for almost 10 min to order food, which can be off putting if you are only interested in a beverage. I like that they have beverage only lines at BG so you do not have to go through the standard line.

Thanks for clarifying that.....for us a 10 minute wait for food isn't a big deal, I was envisioning an hour long line or something. Of course, your kids are young enough that I remember 10 minutes seeming like an hour wait at that age!!

[lisaanddenny]

Unlike the meal deal at US, drinks are inlcuded, bottled aquafina water and 20oz Lemonades, sodas etc...........watermelon was wonderful, meals at restaurants included were actually very good for adults, children were limited, but good, would do it again without doubt.

[PaulaSB12]

I have to agree, I used it at busch gardens and seaworld and its definatly worth it. Will do it again next year (wasn't going to come back but will now)

[TraceyL]

Another question sorry - regarding the child wristbands..

If a child under 9 can have an adult wristband to order off the adult menu - can a child over 9 have a child wristband to order off the kids menu ?

My DD is 11 and still prefers the kids meals ! Maybe we would be better buying 3x bands and paying oop for DD ;)

Just trying to work out if it's a good deal for us at BG as we would usually order 2 adult & 2 child meals.

[PaulaSB12]

Another question sorry - regarding the child wristbands..

If a child under 9 can have an adult wristband to order off the adult menu - can a child over 9 have a child wristband to order off the kids menu ?

My DD is 11 and still prefers the kids meals ! Maybe we would be better buying 3x bands and paying oop for DD ;)

Just trying to work out if it's a good deal for us at BG as we would usually order 2 adult & 2 child meals.


My sisters kids are 14 got the adult tickets but got several kids meals (I got 1 as well) because they wanted the boxes they came in.

[TraceyL]

My sisters kids are 14 got the adult tickets but got several kids meals (I got 1 as well) because they wanted the boxes they came in.

Thanks - I think it would be more economical for us to pay oop for DD11 rather than buy her an adult band :)

[bouncycat]

This is very interesting, we are planning a BG trip in early october, and are gonna be on a VERY tight budget, so this is a VERY welcome idea for us. We are military so only paying for one ticket, since there's gonna be 5 of us. Thanks for the heads up!!!

[DisneyTampa]

Just to let everyone know, I was at Sea World yesterday and they NO LONGER have this program. The lady said she was not sure if the other parks are still doing the program. The lady said she did not know why they are no longer doing the program but that word among the rest of the employees is that Sea World was losing too much money by offering this.

[figment1986]

Perhaps they will only offer the all day meal-deal during the busier times of the year? It can potentially loose them money if it was always offered. I know they were testing Quick Queue at the park during the final few weeks of summer.

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I'm sad that they discontinued this offer for now. I'm not sure if we would have used it or not but it would be nice to have the option. I think it is only a good deal if you plan to eat at least two meals there. The day I went last year, they closed at suppertime and we only ate lunch, so it wouldn't have been worth it.

[drobin89]

I called Sea World Friday and they DO still have the all-you-can-eat wristbands. She said that they suspended it briefly (~ 2 weeks), but they brought it back. It is $21.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids. The kids can only get the kids meals though, so IMO, you're better off paying the extra $4 per child for the day so that they have more choices than hot dogs and chicken tenders while everyone else is eating pizza, sandwiches, BBQ, etc. Saves a lot of tears and whining when their older siblings are eating everything in sight.

[borgthe]

I went to Busch Gardens Tampa and bought the wristband. It only included the entree and drink. No dessert. Did I get ripped?

[LadyDuchess]

I was at Seaworld yesterday and my boyfriend wanted to do this, but the folks at the Dining/Tours/whatever desk told us it has been discontinued. He was really disappointed.

[WALTSAGOD]

There appears to be real confusion with this Meal Deal, some folks get it other don't.

[TraceyL]

The meal deal was still being offered at SW & BG when I was there last week, however I believe the beverage is no longer included at at least one of the parks

[WALTSAGOD]

The meal deal was still being offered at SW & BG when I was there last week, however I believe the beverage is no longer included at at least one of the parks

What did you think of the food, did you try the coconut shrimp?

[TraceyL]

I didn't purchase the meal deal but noticed the sale points around the parks

[kpatcamp]

I just got off the phone with seaworld and they do not currently have the all day dining plan. She said that probably because they are bring back some of the holiday special meals they will not have the meal plan for awhile. I asked her if she thought it would come back in January (when we are going) and she didn't think so, but was not for sure:confused:

[WALTSAGOD]

Anyone know if this has been brought back?

[momtopuddin]

I would like to know if this is back too. We are planning a trip in June and this sounds like a good deal.

[collcass]

BG had it when we were there in Feb. Sea World did not

[WALTSAGOD]

BG had it when we were there in Feb. Sea World did not

How was the food at BG? Would you go this route again?
Thanks