Heading to Sea World tomorrow - a few last minute questions

[momtoccc]

Hi all

We are flying to Orlando tomorrow

Can we bring water bottles and small snacks into Sea World? What about Aquatica?

Do we need to be there before opening like WDW? or is it a little more laid back? We have 2 days at Sea World so we don't need to rush too much.

How early do you need to arrive before the shows? 30 minutes? 15 minutes? Last minute?

THanks for your help!

 

[tarrbear]

Yes you can bring food and beverage into Sea World.

No you don't need to be there at opening, Sea World is much more laid back of a park, and with two days you will most defiently get to see everything.

For shows, I like to get there around 30 minutes before hand, but anywhere between 30-15 should be fine.

Have fun!

 

[gardener14]

Following is what Aquatica's website has to say about bringing food into the park. I'm not saying it's that you can't make your own smart decisions, but I just thought I'd point out what the park officially has to say.

Outside Food Policy
Aquatica has clear limitations on what types of food/beverage purchased outside are allowed to be brought in to the park. Coolers are permitted, but they must be no larger than 16-quart size; large insulated bags are available for purchase at Guest Relations. For guests with special dietary requirements a limited number of unlimited daily picnic size lockers are available for rent at the park. Two picnic areas are located at the bus drop-off area at the front of the park and guests may re-enter these areas as often as they would like during an operating day.

The following food and beverage items are not permitted:
•Picnic lunches or other family portion servings (such as large bags of chips, 2 liter sodas, sandwiches, hot dogs, slices of pizza, subs, fried chicken, etc)
•Alcohol

Coolers may contain:

•Snacks in individual serving sizes (cracker packs, under 3 oz bags of chips, fruit snacks, etc)
•Bottled water
•Baby food in plastic containers

For your safety, the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Glass containers, firearms, straight blade knives, large pointed scissors, pocketknives with a blade over two inches, pepper sprays, utensils and flammable liquids.

For the safety of our animals the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Plastic straws, balloons, cup lids.

SeaWorld seems less strict about this. According to their website the policy is as follows:

Security Procedures
SeaWorld Orlando security procedures may result in slight delays while entering the park. As a part of this process:


◦All bags, backpacks, and packages are subject to inspection prior to entering the park.
◦As a reminder, the following items are not permitted to be brought into SeaWorld for the safety of our animals and our guests: weapons, glass bottles, cans, any other type of sharp objects, straws, large hard or soft coolers, and any hazardous items or materials.
◦Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle to expedite your entry into the park.
◦SeaWorld is not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of vehicle including articles left within.