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Jenny3 · 09-19-2012, 09:16 PM

If you've been to either of these or both, can you give me your input on which is better?

We will only be at Sea World for half a day, so don't think I'll have time to do both. It's just my hubby and I, no kids

Priorityonecb · 09-21-2012, 07:05 PM

How many hours will you be there that afternoon? Is your focus on exhibits, rides or shows? What time does the park close that day? If your time is very limited, I'm not sure I'd do either. DWS has one set time, so that might knock you out of some shows you might want to see. SUG will give you a more lenient time schedule, but you won't be able to make reservations until you are in the park.

angelmom27 · 09-21-2012, 11:15 PM

I haven't done the DWS but we did do SUG. To me the food at sharks was geared more for a dinner time meal. It was too much for us at lunch. We did like the atmosphere and the food was good.

Jenny3 · 09-22-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Priorityonecb

How many hours will you be there that afternoon? Is your focus on exhibits, rides or shows? What time does the park close that day? If your time is very limited, I'm not sure I'd do either. DWS has one set time, so that might knock you out of some shows you might want to see. SUG will give you a more lenient time schedule, but you won't be able to make reservations until you are in the park.

We'll probably get there around noon; park is open until 6pm that day (Nov 10, so I'm hoping it's pretty quiet). We are mostly focusing on rides, would like to see one show and maybe one exhibit (headed to DC the next day so we'll see plenty of aquatic life there

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The DWS show is at 5:30 the day we're going, so it could be a nice way to end the day

treehugnmama · 09-22-2012, 07:06 AM

we did dws and enjoyed it more than coral reef (we don't eat seafood) however it was really really slow and it wasn't busy as we were there in september. it took a long time and really cut into our day but it was cool to do once.

brenda1966 · 09-22-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by treehugnmama

we did dws and enjoyed it more than coral reef (we don't eat seafood) however it was really really slow and it wasn't busy as we were there in september. it took a long time and really cut into our day but it was cool to do once.

Can you comment a bit more on what was "slow". Did your dining time start at 5:30? What time did you arrive to dine? When were you served food? What time were you done and ready to leave?

I find sit down dinners sometimes try my patience. I really want to just eat and go. LOL.

Priorityonecb · 09-23-2012, 02:07 PM

With your hours and 6pm close, I'd do DWS at 5:30.

Did you see they've reduced the price? I don't know how long that is good for, but I'd reserve soon if that is your plan! Enjoy!

Jenny3 · 09-26-2012, 01:04 PM

Booked it today!

09-19-2012, 09:16 PM	#1
Jenny3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: outside Philly Posts: 637	Dine with Shamu or Sharks Underwater Grill If you've been to either of these or both, can you give me your input on which is better? We will only be at Sea World for half a day, so don't think I'll have time to do both. It's just my hubby and I, no kids __________________ DD 17 DD 9 DS 3 Nov 2012 - IA & US Orlando, SW, DC Dec 2011 - WDW, Boardwalk Villas Feb 2004 - WDW, IOA, Fort Wilderness Cabins April 2000 - DL & US Hollywood

09-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
Priorityonecb DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,664	How many hours will you be there that afternoon? Is your focus on exhibits, rides or shows? What time does the park close that day? If your time is very limited, I'm not sure I'd do either. DWS has one set time, so that might knock you out of some shows you might want to see. SUG will give you a more lenient time schedule, but you won't be able to make reservations until you are in the park. __________________ Tammy- Past Trips-2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 1975 Future Trips- January 2014

09-21-2012, 11:15 PM	#3
angelmom27 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 1,053	I haven't done the DWS but we did do SUG. To me the food at sharks was geared more for a dinner time meal. It was too much for us at lunch. We did like the atmosphere and the food was good. __________________

09-22-2012, 07:06 AM	#5
treehugnmama I am soo excited i just have a problem with procrastination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,247	we did dws and enjoyed it more than coral reef (we don't eat seafood) however it was really really slow and it wasn't busy as we were there in september. it took a long time and really cut into our day but it was cool to do once. __________________ finished first princess half marathon 2010

09-23-2012, 02:07 PM	#7
Priorityonecb DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,664	With your hours and 6pm close, I'd do DWS at 5:30. Did you see they've reduced the price? I don't know how long that is good for, but I'd reserve soon if that is your plan! Enjoy! __________________ Tammy- Past Trips-2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 1975 Future Trips- January 2014

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09-26-2012, 01:04 PM	#8
Jenny3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: outside Philly Posts: 637	Booked it today! __________________ DD 17 DD 9 DS 3 Nov 2012 - IA & US Orlando, SW, DC Dec 2011 - WDW, Boardwalk Villas Feb 2004 - WDW, IOA, Fort Wilderness Cabins April 2000 - DL & US Hollywood

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