This will be our first trip to SeaWorld. Please let me know what there is to do here and what is fun?
Are there rides?
What is the all day food thing I read about?
Anyone been to the penguin exhibit that's new? Suggestions??
Thanks!!!
Sherri
Everything is fun at SeaWorld
. Its one of my favourite parks in Orlando. Its a really nice mix of rides, shows, exhibits, and marine animals that appeals to every age, from toddlers to grannies.
There are some great rides at SW, my family's two favourites being Manta and Kraken (both coasters). We've been to all 4 Disney parks, both Universal parks, Canada's Wonderland, and more and Manta is their hands-down favourite coaster of all time. There's a water flume ride called Journey to Atlantis that's quite popular, the new Antarctica ride, Turtle Trek, Wild Artic, the Sky Tower, and a themed area for younger kids called Happy Harbour that features everything from a Shamu coaster to a fish-themed carousel.
The shows, though, are my favourite aspects of the park. One Ocean is probably the most popular as it features the famous killer whales. The dolphin show, Blue Horizons, is also excellent and has some very unique aspects to it. Pets Ahoy features a whole host of house pets doing some incredible tricks for guests, and Clyde & Seamore showcases the sea lions at SeaWorld (and an excellent pre-show Mime who is worth going early for just to catch some of his antics). There's also A'Lure of the Ocean, but I haven't seen that one yet.
The aquariums and exhibits are very well done at SW. Our favourite is the Sharks exhibit, where you walk through a glass-topped tunnel and the sharks swim overhead. If animal feedings are more your thing, you can choose to feed the dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, etc. for a small fee.
The all day dining is a truly unlimited meal plan that you can purchase for your day at SeaWorld. For $29.99 per adult/$14.99 kids, you can get one entrée, one side (does not always have to be dessert) and one drink (or any combination of those three) each time through the line at the participating restaurants. You are issued a wrist band at the time of purchase which identifies you as an all-day dining guest, so when you go through the line, you just show your band to the teller. One restaurant only serves breakfast each day, so if you arrive at park opening you could eat all three meals and all snacks while on the plan. On a hot day, you can almost drink the value of the plan in water bottles alone. The food is excellent quality and offers a nice selection of options. Don't just think burgers and pizza. We've had fish & chips, turkey bread bowls, barbecued chicken, pulled pork, fettuccini alfredo, and more.
I have not yet been to the new Antartica exhibit, but am excited to experience it for the first time this August.
