Best ADR time after SeaWorld

[KitKate]

We are going to SeaWorld for one full day and then proceed to an ADR at WDW. I am wondering what is the most reasonable time to book that ADR which would allow us to see most/all shows at Seaworld, transport back to WDW and make it to the restaurant. We may or may not return to the room first, but if it helps in your suggestions we are staying at Pop. Our dinner ADRs are not yet allocated to a specific day. Is there one that you would recommend for SeaWorld day to help with the time factor?

Boma - AKL
Prime Time - Studios
Sci Fi - Studios
Crystal Palace - MK breakfast
Ohana - Polynesian
Le Cellier - Epcot
Akerhaus - Epcot
Hoop De Doo - Camp Wilderness
1900 Park Fare - Grand Floridian
Spoodles - Boardwalk

 

[becka]

We didn't do a full day at SeaWorld when we were there last month. We got there a little before opening and left a little after 5 PM. We had an ADR at Whispering Canyon Cafe at 6:10 and that worked pretty well for us - we got there maybe 5 minutes before without stopping at our resort. I would not make an ADR for any less than 1 hour after you plan on leaving SW - 90 minutes would probably be best.

 

[KitKate]

Thanks Becka. Did you take the city bus that I understand leaves from TTC to Seaworld or did you take a taxi that allowed these travel times. I should have been more specific in my original post. Did you see a lot before leaving at 5:00. I think that is all we will need too.

 

[becka]

We had our own car so that may make a difference.

I am unaware of any city busses leaving from the TTC. The TTC is just for WDW busses as far as I am aware but maybe someone else can confirm that. A taxi would probably give you similar travel times to ours.

We saw quite a bit during our day. We saw the sea lion and otter show, the dolphin show and the Shamu show as well as seeing many of the animal exhibits. We also spent close to 90 minutes in the little kid area playing in the sand, etc.. so that took a big chunk of time that we could have spent seeing more of the exhibits. We would have liked to have had another 1/2 day but it didn't work out.

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

We went to SeaWorld in October and prior to leaving for our trip I scheduled an ADR for Kona Cafe for 6:00. We got back to our resort by 5:00. We used a taxi van - we stayed at the Poly and were tempted to try the Lynx bus at the TTC but from what I understand theres a lot of walking to get to SeaWorld after the bus stop. With 3 young kids it was a no go and of course all our stuff we would need to bring - stroller, diaper bag, etc. The taxi took us to the entrance. Mears also has a shuttle that you can take - used to be $15/person not sure if thats changed. There are many threads about the Lynx bus on the Transportation Board if you want more specific info.

We saw most of the shows. However we didn't do any rides - too much for the young ones. The animals are what we wanted to see the most. We had a great day. Have fun.