Is Seaworld worth it? - The DIS Discussion Forums

OhanaSam · 01-10-2013, 02:54 PM

I know it's not particularly expensive but we can't decide if it's worth going or not

I wouldn't really want to go on any of the rollercoasters and although I love the whales, dolphins, penguins and polar bears I HATE normal fish, as in they terrify me

Plus if we do Seaworld it means we have no days that we don't have a park or shopping planned

We considered Kennedy Space Center instead but I think that's a bit too far away considering we won't be driving.

So is it worth going just for the shows and exhibits?

chmurf · 01-10-2013, 03:12 PM

The sea lion show is great, the pets ahoy show is fun, the whale show is ... wet (if you sit in the splash zone), and the dolphin show is nice (a bit strange with the bird people part ... whatever) and they added turtle trek (didn't have the opportunity to see it yet)
the dolphin nursery and the dolphin feeding is impressive, so is the shark tunnel.

We didn't do rides, DW only rode manta once, but we had a great time with the shows only.

We will definitely go to seaworld again.

Unless you or your partner are into rockets and space, Seaworld is a better choice (especially since you don't have a car)

Seaworld is well worth the money (IMO)

OhanaSam · 01-10-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chmurf

The sea lion show is great, the pets ahoy show is fun, the whale show is ... wet (if you sit in the splash zone), and the dolphin show is nice (a bit strange with the bird people part ... whatever) and they added turtle trek (didn't have the opportunity to see it yet)
the dolphin nursery and the dolphin feeding is impressive, so is the shark tunnel.

We didn't do rides, DW only rode manta once, but we had a great time with the shows only.

We will definitely go to seaworld again.

Unless you or your partner are into rockets and space, Seaworld is a better choice (especially since you don't have a car)

Seaworld is well worth the money (IMO)

We are both very much into rockets and space haha. Thanks for the advice

Elise79 · 01-10-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OhanaSam

We are both very much into rockets and space haha. Thanks for the advice

We love space too and I would much rather a day at KSC than Seaworld! There are organised tours to KSC if you wanted to go.

Rach78 · 01-10-2013, 05:14 PM

We recently went to Florida for the 1st time and spent most of our time at WDW as well as 2 days at Seaworld (one for the Halloween Spooktacular and one 'normal' day) We loved it! We have 2 girls, 5 and 13, and they both liked it almost more than WDW! Turtle trek was great, the new penguin ride opens soon as well. We do like the rollercoasters but we loved all the shows too, and the opportunity to see all the animals up close, feed the dolphins etc. I also enjoyed the slower pace of the park after 9 days in a row at WDW! It maybe is not for everyone, depending on what you enjoy, who is going etc but we, as a family, loved it and I would definitely go back again. Well worth the time and money IMO

ukool · 01-10-2013, 06:38 PM

I was 50/50 on this park as well when looking at the parks. I did want to go but im not a big fish fan, or a fan of animal shows so paying to go just for the rides seemed pointless.

I think if we decide to go, itll be when were thier and ill just pay on the door, rather then buy a ticket up front and not use it.

laura_<3 · 01-13-2013, 10:55 AM

We aren't big fans of Seaworld, we skipped it last year.

disney_princess_85 · 01-10-2013, 07:22 PM

I first visited SeaWorld back in 2008 and due to running out of time on the day, I didn't get to do as much stuff as I'd have liked and from then on I had it in my head that I didn't really like it.

Fast forward to 2012, when I decided to give it another go. This time, I had plenty of time to see all the amazing shows, go on the rides and generally enjoy the atmosphere. It was amazing! I truly loved my day there and I can't wait to visit again this year. Turtle Trek is just awesome, by the way. Very emotional.

mollies_mum · 01-11-2013, 06:28 AM

We love seaworld, the kids have begged to go this year but we are all big sealife fans and we also haven't tried Manta yet so they didn't have to beg too much....

tonijo · 01-11-2013, 08:55 AM

I would definately recommend Seaworld,I am not a Rollercoaster fan,but did go on Mantra(with a few prayers!)and it was amazing..my family couldnt believe it as normally i am the one standing with the bags waiting for the rides to finish...Also my son who was 13 at the time and becoming a typical teen absolutely loved it and I was so surprised as he had moaned the day before the whole way around MK,it is very 'hands on' where you can touch the fish etc and i think that really appealed.Thumbs up from me

ben1993 · 01-11-2013, 01:13 PM

Haven't been since 2010, decided to skip it the past 2 trips but will probably go back the next time we return to Florida. It's a great park, but when you've got Universal and WDW down the road it does fall a little short for me. That said, Manta is easily the best coaster in Florida, amazing ride experience.

scoobydooby · 01-13-2013, 04:03 AM

I don't like it, I think it's cruel. That said both my children love it and we have tickets for our trip this year. If you have younger children I will say that the section that is set up with rides for them is great. When my DD was 9 she spent 2 hours there jumping on an off the attractions while I drank coffee and read a book. My teenage son loves the roller coasters. The pace is slower which is a treat after WDW and I certainly think there is plenty to do without going on the three big rides. I never go on them. The coffee shop at the front of the park is great coffee and great chocolate dipped croissants

buzz242 · 01-13-2013, 04:46 AM

We could never visit Florida without a day or two at Seaworld, we love the laid back feeling in the park and always make it the first place we go to.

MichelinMan · 01-13-2013, 10:54 AM

Been a while since we went, admittedly, but it was our favourite attraction last time. Loved it so much, we are staying 6 nights at the Renaissance SeaWorld hotel this year, and planning to go to SeaWorld at least a couple of days, plus Discovery Cove and Aquatica, before moving on to Universal and WDW.

I am a space nut (wanted to apply to become an astronaut when Helen Sharman got the nod, but couldn't apply because I hadn't finished my degree) so KSC has always appealed to me. But no way would I pick a day at KSC instead of SeaWorld. Even this trip we probably won't fit in a trip to KSC (and we are going 3 weeks!).

xxpeplyxx · 01-17-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by buzz242

We could never visit Florida without a day or two at Seaworld, we love the laid back feeling in the park and always make it the first place we go to.

otally agree we could never visit without going and it has always been the first place we go, day one is always sea world and on our next visit we intend on going at least twice! :-)

01-10-2013, 02:54 PM	#1
OhanaSam Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 273	Is Seaworld worth it? I know it's not particularly expensive but we can't decide if it's worth going or not I wouldn't really want to go on any of the rollercoasters and although I love the whales, dolphins, penguins and polar bears I HATE normal fish, as in they terrify me Plus if we do Seaworld it means we have no days that we don't have a park or shopping planned We considered Kennedy Space Center instead but I think that's a bit too far away considering we won't be driving. So is it worth going just for the shows and exhibits? __________________ Me(23) DBF(23)

01-10-2013, 03:12 PM	#2
chmurf DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: near DLP, France Posts: 1,209	The sea lion show is great, the pets ahoy show is fun, the whale show is ... wet (if you sit in the splash zone), and the dolphin show is nice (a bit strange with the bird people part ... whatever) and they added turtle trek (didn't have the opportunity to see it yet) the dolphin nursery and the dolphin feeding is impressive, so is the shark tunnel. We didn't do rides, DW only rode manta once, but we had a great time with the shows only. We will definitely go to seaworld again. Unless you or your partner are into rockets and space, Seaworld is a better choice (especially since you don't have a car) Seaworld is well worth the money (IMO) __________________ Me (41) \| DW (28) \| DS (5) feb-mar 2012 : POP oct-nov 2012 : POP/CBR

01-10-2013, 05:14 PM	#5
Rach78 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stirling Posts: 134	We recently went to Florida for the 1st time and spent most of our time at WDW as well as 2 days at Seaworld (one for the Halloween Spooktacular and one 'normal' day) We loved it! We have 2 girls, 5 and 13, and they both liked it almost more than WDW! Turtle trek was great, the new penguin ride opens soon as well. We do like the rollercoasters but we loved all the shows too, and the opportunity to see all the animals up close, feed the dolphins etc. I also enjoyed the slower pace of the park after 9 days in a row at WDW! It maybe is not for everyone, depending on what you enjoy, who is going etc but we, as a family, loved it and I would definitely go back again. Well worth the time and money IMO __________________

01-10-2013, 06:38 PM	#6
ukool Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster, south yorkshire Posts: 292	I was 50/50 on this park as well when looking at the parks. I did want to go but im not a big fish fan, or a fan of animal shows so paying to go just for the rides seemed pointless. I think if we decide to go, itll be when were thier and ill just pay on the door, rather then buy a ticket up front and not use it. __________________ 2001 Hotel Cheyenne DLP 2007 Santa Fe DLP 2011 Coronado Sprigs WDW 2012 Radisson Blu DLP

01-13-2013, 10:55 AM	#7
laura_<3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Shields, North East of England Posts: 1,497	We aren't big fans of Seaworld, we skipped it last year. __________________ August 2005 - Indian Ridge Villas May 2009 - All Star Sports (Steven's first trip!)July 2011 - Royal Palms Villas July/August 2011 trip reportSeptember 2012 - Port Orleans Riverside September 2012 trip reportEngaged at Magic Kingdom 23rd September 2012 My Disney Youtube Channel - A work in progress!!!

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01-10-2013, 07:22 PM	#8
disney_princess_85 Liked the sky effect If we feel like having pop tarts for breakfast we can Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 5,696	I first visited SeaWorld back in 2008 and due to running out of time on the day, I didn't get to do as much stuff as I'd have liked and from then on I had it in my head that I didn't really like it. Fast forward to 2012, when I decided to give it another go. This time, I had plenty of time to see all the amazing shows, go on the rides and generally enjoy the atmosphere. It was amazing! I truly loved my day there and I can't wait to visit again this year. Turtle Trek is just awesome, by the way. Very emotional. __________________ January 2002- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, October 2007- Disneyland Paris, Newport Bay Club, May 2008- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort, January 2009- Disneyland Paris, Holiday Inn, March 2009- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, May 2009- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2009- Walt Disney World, Coronado Springs/Universal Studios, Hard Rock Hotel Club Level, November 2009- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne, February 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, May 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, August-September 2010- Walt Disney World, Saratoga Springs/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort Club Level, October 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, December 2010-January 2011- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2011- Walt Disney World, POFQ/Disney Dream/Walt Disney World, Saratoga Springs, October 2012- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Disney Dream/Walt Disney World, Wilderness Lodge, February 2013- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne Lauren

01-11-2013, 06:28 AM	#9
mollies_mum DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 657	We love seaworld, the kids have begged to go this year but we are all big sealife fans and we also haven't tried Manta yet so they didn't have to beg too much.... __________________ UK Spending Money Game Player #10 Total so far:£200 from Ebay selling Total from tin: TBC £35 from Quidco

01-11-2013, 08:55 AM	#10
tonijo Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 105	I would definately recommend Seaworld,I am not a Rollercoaster fan,but did go on Mantra(with a few prayers!)and it was amazing..my family couldnt believe it as normally i am the one standing with the bags waiting for the rides to finish...Also my son who was 13 at the time and becoming a typical teen absolutely loved it and I was so surprised as he had moaned the day before the whole way around MK,it is very 'hands on' where you can touch the fish etc and i think that really appealed.Thumbs up from me

01-11-2013, 01:13 PM	#11
ben1993 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 990	Haven't been since 2010, decided to skip it the past 2 trips but will probably go back the next time we return to Florida. It's a great park, but when you've got Universal and WDW down the road it does fall a little short for me. That said, Manta is easily the best coaster in Florida, amazing ride experience. __________________ Disneyland Paris: August 1999 Sante Fe - October 2000 Sante Fe - March 2002 Sante Fe - November 2010 Cheyenne - Janruary 2013 Sante Fe (Solo Trip to get my Annual Pass!) Walt Disney World: May 2011 All Star Movies - November 2011 Animal Kingdom Lodge

01-13-2013, 04:03 AM	#12
scoobydooby Dreaming of next Disney trip Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 482	I don't like it, I think it's cruel. That said both my children love it and we have tickets for our trip this year. If you have younger children I will say that the section that is set up with rides for them is great. When my DD was 9 she spent 2 hours there jumping on an off the attractions while I drank coffee and read a book. My teenage son loves the roller coasters. The pace is slower which is a treat after WDW and I certainly think there is plenty to do without going on the three big rides. I never go on them. The coffee shop at the front of the park is great coffee and great chocolate dipped croissants __________________ Scoobydooby - Next at WDW in August 2013!!!

01-13-2013, 04:46 AM	#13
buzz242 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Flintshire Posts: 56	We could never visit Florida without a day or two at Seaworld, we love the laid back feeling in the park and always make it the first place we go to. __________________

01-13-2013, 10:54 AM	#14
MichelinMan I Am Speed - Ka-Chow!!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Posts: 412	Been a while since we went, admittedly, but it was our favourite attraction last time. Loved it so much, we are staying 6 nights at the Renaissance SeaWorld hotel this year, and planning to go to SeaWorld at least a couple of days, plus Discovery Cove and Aquatica, before moving on to Universal and WDW. I am a space nut (wanted to apply to become an astronaut when Helen Sharman got the nod, but couldn't apply because I hadn't finished my degree) so KSC has always appealed to me. But no way would I pick a day at KSC instead of SeaWorld. Even this trip we probably won't fit in a trip to KSC (and we are going 3 weeks!). __________________ I'm not fat, just cuddly!! Play Up Pompey!! July 1994 : WDW Off-Site on Honeymoon July 2009 : DLP Newport Bay Club July 2011 : DLP Disneyland Hotel July 2013 : WDW Polynesian Resort / Hard Rock Universal / Renaissance SeaWorld

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