1st-timer with questions about SW and Aquatica

[pjynx]

We'll be at WDW later this month and we're thinking of taking a day or 2 to spend at SW and/or Aquatica. We've never been to either. I looked around on their website and have a couple questions:

1) In the SW park, are all the rides/attractions/shows, etc included in general park admission? Or are there hidden fees that I need to prepare for?

2) On the tickets info page, there is a discounted ticket if we go to 2 parks (ie: SW and Aquatica). It says "Enjoy both Worlds of Discovery at your leisure with free unlimited admission during your vacation with our exclusive Length of Stay Benefit (up to 7 consecutive days)." Does that mean that we need to be staying at a SW resort (for them to know our "length of stay")? Or would we automatically get a span of 7 days? We're staying on WDW property, but I'm trying to figure out if we'd need use both tickets in ONE day or if we'd still truly get 7 days to use the tickets.

Thanks!

 

[bridgetb99]

I just got back from a trip in April/May & the only thing I remember having an extra fee for at SeaWorld is the observation tower, but it was closed down the entire time we were there so that didn't matter much. They also charge for food if you want to feed the dolphins, seals or stingrays.

The 7 day pass is good for 7 days beginning on the first day you use it & it doesn't matter where you stay. It's for your "length of stay" in Orlando.

I would suggest taking 2 days and going to Aquatica very early (be there at opening) in the morning and getting as much done before the crowds get crazy. Then take the afternoon to spend in Seaworld.

Hope this helps & have a great trip!

 

[DixieDolphin]

1) In the SW park, are all the rides/attractions/shows, etc included in general park admission? Or are there hidden fees that I need to prepare for?

At Sea World, all the shows and rides are included in the ticket price, with the exception of the Sky Tower (which does not always run anyway, depending on the weather and wind conditions). You'll also pay extra for animal food at any of the feeding pools (dolphins, seals/sealions, and rays) or for use of the lockers by Journey to Atlantis & Kraken.

2) On the tickets info page, there is a discounted ticket if we go to 2 parks (ie: SW and Aquatica). It says "Enjoy both Worlds of Discovery at your leisure with free unlimited admission during your vacation with our exclusive Length of Stay Benefit (up to 7 consecutive days)." Does that mean that we need to be staying at a SW resort (for them to know our "length of stay")? Or would we automatically get a span of 7 days? We're staying on WDW property, but I'm trying to figure out if we'd need use both tickets in ONE day or if we'd still truly get 7 days to use the tickets.

There are actually no official Sea World resorts, unlike Disney & Universal. So yeah, it doesn't matter where you stay to use those tickets. =)

 

[pjynx]

Thank you both for the information. That really helps!

 

[Manymice]

Can't answer for Aquatica, but in SW there is also an area where you can play games that are like at a county fair. They are pretty expensive. For example, $10 for a bucket of rings to toss to try to get one on the neck of a bottle. $5 for a basketball to try to make a basket.

There is also an area with a rock climbing activity and a bungee (sp?) thing. They are also extra.

The sky ride/ tower that the others spoke about is $3.

There is a photo op at the horse stable that is extra and of course, any pics that you purchase that they take of you on the way in or while you are feeding the animals.

Parking is about $10 - $15 I believe. We have a pass so we don't have to pay for parking and I don't usually pay attention to the prices.

That's all that I can think of for now. Have a great time!

 

[Splat25]

We did the adventure express tour at SeaWorld and LOVED it. We got priority seating for 3 shows (they threw one on for us at the end of the day!). We got to eat a decent lunch next to a pool at the shamu staduim and we go to do all sorts of fun stuff. If you are on a limited timeframe, this is the way to go.

I bought the combo SeaWorld & Aquatica ticket online using a southwest discount code I found here on the forums somewhere. That ticket allowed us access to both parks for 7 days from when I activiated the first entrace into the park through their scanners. It worked very smoothly, just bring your printout with you.

I think parking was like 11 bucks for both parks.