IOA or Sea World

SandrainNC

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We were planning on going to Sea World during our trip in November because we have little ones (ages at time of travel - almost 7 but small for age (a little over 40 inches tall right now) and 16 months). Anyway, I was watching Ellen screaming on the rides on tv and she made me want to go! I have never been to IOA. Would my children be bored silly? I know there are some rides for children, but not as many as Disney of course. We do Disney parks the rest of the time, but like to do one non-Disney thing per trip. And we did Universal Studios last January with my then 5 year old, so didn't want to do that again.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Sandra
 
IOA is great for all ages. The eye candy aspect alone is worth the visit. Your kids will enjoy Seuss Landing, Camp Jurassic, Flying Unicorn and many areas of Cartoon Lagoon including Popeye's the whole family will love! (check height restrictions) The Marvel parade at Marvel Island as well as the meet and greets with the Superheros are lots of fun! Spending time with The Mystic Fountain in The Lost Continent is always a blast for kids (and adults) of any age.

IOA with kids offers many fun options to fill an entire day.
 
Suess Landing

The whole land is built for kids, with even the fences, signs, and steps are built kidsize. One Fish Two Fish is like Dumbo but with water. Caro-suess-el is a whimsical caroussel full of Dr. Seuss characters. Cat in the Hat has some spinning but kids love this ride.

If I ran the Zoo is another interactive play area. Kids can crawl into holes, squirt water on a small island, and play tic tac toe. There are plenty of areas to climb and get some energy out.

The High in the Sky Trolley, takes you on a trolley ride in the sky above Suess Landing. There are two tracks and four story lines all involving the Sneetches.

Other areas in Suess Landing: Toss a coin into the mouth of the fish in McElligot's Pool to receive a surprise. Sit on Horton's Egg outside the Cat, Hats, and Things gift shop. Walk through the street of the Lifted Lorax and listen to the Once-ler. Stop by Sneetch Beach and listen to the story of the Zax. Meet the Grinch, Cat and the Hat, and Thing 1 and 2.

Jurassic Park

The Discovery Center is a mini-science center where every exhibit is based on dinosaurs. Kids can test their dinosaur knowledge, X-ray the inside of a dinosaur egg, have their DNA sampled to create a new dinosaur, search for bones in a rock, and can "Beasuar" by looking through virtual reality glasses in dinosaur models, or watch a dinosaur hatch in the nursery.

Camp Jurassic is a play area where kids can run through caves, squirt water, climb rope bridges, and go down slides. There is also a kids' ride called Pteranodon Flyers where adults can only ride if they are accompanied by a child.

Lost Continent

The Flying Unicorn is coaster made for children. Pteranodon Flyers is a ride you can only go on if you have a child with you. Enjoy it while your kids are still short enough for you to accompany them on it. "Adults only" guests can't ride this one.

Toon Lagoon

The Me Ship, the Olive is a tri-level play area. There are stairs to climb, slides to go down, and a piano to play. They can squirt the people who are on the boats at Popeye and Bluto's Bilge Rats.

Marvel Super Hero Island

Storm Force Acceltron is a tea-cup clone. This one makes me dizzy but kids love it. And there are characters who ride into Marvel several times a day for Meet and Greet.

Now all of these examples are for little kids. Older kids will probably love some of the wilder rides but we know all about those rides. It's the things for the toddler to age 5 kids that we often forget.
 

Just got back from doing both IOA and SW. Kids, DD8 and DS5 said if they could pick they would chose IOA. Just be sure there are two adults so you can take advantage of the Baby Swap. Also there will be many rides someone under 42 inches can not ride, be prepared. My DS is already 48" and the fact he could ride all but 3 rides probably made a difference in his choice.
 
I think IOA is the best park in the world out of all the other parks, Orlando or anywhere. And I've been to quite a few across the country. Its great for kids or adults.
 












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