A few SW questions for a newbie

[tink20]

Trying to figure my schedule.

How long are the shows, I couldn't find it on the SW site? I am trying to figure out when to see what. Are any shows worth seeing twice? (we will have 2 days for SW)

A'Lure
Blue Horizons
Clyde and Seymore
One Ocean
Pets Ahoy


Antartica Empire of the Penguin, is this an exhibit or a ride?
Does Manta go upside down? Is there an exhibit you can see even if you don't do the ride?
We don't do the big coasters, can we ride Shamu Express? or is that for very small children? (DS is 11 and likes Big Thunder Mt.)

Any favorite dishes or snacks not to be missed? We will have All day dining for one day.

Thanks!

 

[angelmom27]

The shows last from 20-30 mins. Each one is different. Blue horizons is worth seeing twice. With two days and not many shows you will be able to do a lot and even do what you liked again.

The penguin exhibit opens may 24th. It has a ride but not all the details are out about it that I have seen. I did see once where someone said it would be like wild artic one side for the motion and one side for non motion if the child doesn't reach the height requirement.

Both manta and kraken coasters go upside down. I ride shamu express with my little girls 7 5 and 4. I don't know if there would be a restriction. Its nothing like thunder mountain. Smaller and tamer.

 

[angelmom27]

Oh there is an aquarium inside the area of manta. Look for the signs for it. Its really nice and the kids love it. You don't have to ride it to see it.

 

[tink20]

thank you

 

[dustysky]

We live less than 10 minutes from Sea World and go way to often. I agree 100% about Blue Horizons, such a great show! A'Lure is nice when you need to get out of the sun and if you like acrobatic type shows (we love them).

I know the aquarium at Manta was mentioned but i fee;l the hidden gem is the little aquarium behind the gift shop of Journey to Atlantis. I am pregnant and can not ride the ride right now so I end up sitting in there waiting for the family. The floor and ceiling are aquariums and the kids all get such a kick out of "walking" on the fish tank.