Help me plan my sw day

My3SonsandMaya

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Hi we will be going to seaworld sunday, october 24th and returning for our second day free on tuesday 26th for at least part of the day. we've never been before. we have four kids 15, 13, 9, and 5. We want to do everything. The older kids love roller coasters and we all want to see the shows. We plan on doing the all day dining. What should we do first?
 
Hi we will be going to seaworld sunday, october 24th and returning for our second day free on tuesday 26th for at least part of the day. we've never been before. we have four kids 15, 13, 9, and 5. We want to do everything. The older kids love roller coasters and we all want to see the shows. We plan on doing the all day dining. What should we do first?

On the Sunday you will be going, Seaworld will be having its "Halloween Spooktakular" this is a fun (Non scary) event for kids that is included with admission to the park. It starts around Noon. Your kids can come dressed in costumes and they can trick or treat along a long pathway. There are fun halloween activities as well. Spooktakular starts the 2nd Saturday in October and is only on Saturdays, Sundays and the last Friday in October.

Ill post a detailed plan for you tomorrow if your interested.
 

Ok sorry its late. Here it is!

On Sunday, i would start off later (Around Noon) and start with the Spooktakular walk through. It starts around Noon and should take you about an hour. You will start at one side of the bayside pathway and end up on the other side near Shamu Stadium. When you arrive at Shamu Stadium I would get in line for the 2:30 Shamu show "Believe." Following Believe, take a break for Lunch. There is a cool place called Mango Joes located behind Shamu Stadium that serves steak and chicken sandwiches fresh fruits and salads and desserts.

Following Lunch, head over to "Wild Arctic" which is a motion simulator ride that simulates your trip to the Arctic in a helicopter. Following the ride you will find the Beluga Whale, Polar Bear and Walrus exhibit. Next to Wild Arctic is Shamus Happy Harbor. Its a play area for young kids with rides designed for young kids. Following some time at Happy Harbor, head over to the Animal Connections Sea Garden. This is a cool area that offers photo ops with exotic animals and costumed characters. Continue down the pathway to the Shark Encounter. This is a large indoor exhibit with Sharks, Eels and Poisonous fish. Following the Shark encounter, it should be around 6:00. I would head back to Shamu Stadium for the 7:15 or 7:30 showing of "Shamu Rocks" This is a rock and roll themed Shamu night show which is different than the day show. And in my opinion, it its 1000 times better. The park will close at 8:00 following the Shamu Rocks show, so head out for the night.

The next day on Tuesday will be alot less crowded, so it will be easier to do the shows and exhibits. Start off at Park opening around 9:00am and head right over to the Dolphin feeding area. For a $7 fee per person, you can feed and pet the dolphins. Following Dolphin feeding, head over to the 10:00 showing of Blue Horizons, Seaworlds Dolphin show. Following Blue Horizons, make your way over to Key West at Seaworld, where you can pet and feed sting rays and see the turtle and flamingo exhibits. Located near these exhibits is "Manta." Manta is a laydown flying rollercoaster. One of the best in Florida in my opinion. It can be very intense but its a must do for any coaster lover. The cool thing is, if somebody chooses not to ride, there is a massive aquarium located inside Manta. That riders and non riders can enjoy.

Following Manta, make your way to the Waterfront, where you'll find the dolphin nursery. Where Seaworlds baby dolphins and their moms live. Once at the waterfront, you will find the skytower. For $4 a person, you can ride to the top of the 400 foot tower and see all of Seaworld and most of Orlando. Outside the Sky Tower is the show "Pets Ahoy" This is a show featuring dogs and cats and a few surprise guests. Its a big hit with kids. The cool thing about this show is all the animals that perform in the show were rescued from local animal shelters. You should be there for the 1:45 showing. After Pets Ahoy break for Lunch. You can find two great places near Pets Ahoy. Voyagers smokehouse and Seaport Pizza. Voyagers smokehouse serves BBQ items. Seaport Pizza serves Pizza, chicken tenders, and fries. There are fresh fruits, salads and desserts at both locations. Following Lunch head over the Penguin Encounter to see Seaworlds Penguins.

Following Penguin Encounter, make your way to Pacific point preserve where you can feed and see Seaworlds Sealions. Following Pacific Point Preserve, head over to the 4:45 showing of Clyde And Seamore take Pirate Island. This is a comical show featuring Seaworlds Sealions, Otter and a walrus. Following the show head quickly over to Journey to Atlantis. Its a water flume similar to Splash mountain. But with a surprise ending. After Journey to Atlantis, head quickly over to Kraken which is the floorless roller coaster. Following Kraken, on your way out of the park, check out the Manatee and Alligator exhibit. Following the Manatee's and Alligators, your day will be complete at the 6:00 closing.

A show I didnt mention is "A'lure". A'lure is an acrobatics show and is shown indoors at Nautilus Theater. This isnt a must see but can provide a nice relief from the Florida sun or rain. Speaking of rain. If it rains, you will be fine, rides may shut down but shows wont be canceled. All stadiums have covered seating. However if there is lightning, the outdoor shows, Believe, Shamu Rocks, Blue Horizons, and Clyde and Seamore may be delayed or canceled. Pets Ahoy and A'lure are indoors so they wont be affected by weather. All shows are atleast 15 minutes and no longer than 30 minutes. Blue Horizons is the longest at about 30 minutes and Pets Ahoy is the shortest at around 15-20 minutes.

The show schedule for October hasnt been released yet. It should be released the last week of September. So soon. More than likely, a show schedule for a 6pm closing in October will be the same as a show schedule for a 6pm closing in September. So here is the show schedule for weekdays in September/October:
http://www.seaworld.com/ParkHours.aspx?LocationID=1&ScheduleID=40436


Last, here is a park map so you can have a better idea on where show and exhibit locations are: (Note the Clydesdale hamlet on the top right of the map is no longer there. That is now where the animal connections sea garden is located.)
http://www.seaworld.com/orlando/parkmaps.html


Remember too that Halloween Spooktakular is WEEKENDS ONLY in October starting October 9th. It will not be available on Tuesday when you visit.

Any other questions, feel free to ask! I would be happy to Help! Hope your family has a great visit!
 














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