General SW questions

[AthensGirl]

We're leaving for Sea World Monday. I can't find any info on whether or not food is allowed in the park. I'd rather bring my own water bottles than have to buy them all day. Is this allowed? Do they have to be sealed?

Also, when you go to a show what do you do with your stroller? In the dolphin-feeding area do you have to put your stroller somewhere? Is there any danger of it being stolen? I'm thinking about buying a cheap one so I don't worry about that (parents got us a nice stroller...). Is it better to bring your own stroller or rent? I haven't been to SW since I was a college student and I didn't notice these things then.

DS is almost two. Are there any activities or things that he would esp. like? Is the playground too old for him?

I'm pregnant and won't do any of the rides. Any tips from pregnant women who've done SW? We have a week-long pass and plan on going for a couple of hours each day.

TIA for your replies!

 

[robvia]

At most shows, you park your stroller in an area, and people don't steal them.

You can bring in some bottled waters and snacks in a bag. But no huge coolers.

Behind Shamu stadium, there is a cargo net ball crawl area for big kids. Under it is an area for tiny kids that are under a certain height/age.

 

[AthensGirl]

Thanks for letting me know!

 

[monarchsfan16]

Yes you can bring in snacks and stuff. We had snacks in my stepdad's back pack.
Just an FYI, there is a refillable mug type program at Sea World. You buy the mug, and then it's really cheap to get it filled up with sodas. Don't remember the cost now. Actually the "mug" is like a water bottle, with a cover and a straw. Make great souvineers.
I don't think you have to put the stoller anywhere in the dolphin feeding area. Most of the shows and rides you do have to park it.
And if you want to do Wild Arctic, even though you're pregnant and have a little one, there is a motionless line. You see the same show, but without the simulator "ride". Then you get to walk through and see the baluga whales, polar bears, and seals. It's a great thing. I'm telling you because we used to skip it, not knowing there was a motionless line. So even though simulators make me sick, I still got to go through last year. And there's no height restriction for the motionless one either.
Have a great trip! Sea World is a great place.