Just Back from Dine with Shamu

[Disney1992]

We Dined with Shamu tonight. We had a great time. They only had one seating, at 4:15pm. They already had the tables pre-assigned. When you checked in, you were given a card with your table number. When it was time to enter the dining area, a server showed you to your table. I would guess there were about 15 families eating. Each family was given a Pool-Side table.

I thought the food was fine. They had roasted turkey, roasted chicken, beef stew, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, regular and ceasar salad, and much more. There were chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, hot dogs for the kids. There was more food, but I can't remember. There was a big assortment of items for dessert. I had the chocolate covered strawberries and they were very good.

All during the dining time there were two "Shamus" swimming around. After dinner, there was a 10 minute show with the whales. They covered the whole dining area, so you were able to get at least one up close and personnel view. After the show, 4 trainers came over and went table to table and answered any questions. It appeared to us that the trainers would stay at your table for as little or as long as you wanted. We were one of the last tables visited and probably spoke with the trainer for about 3 - 5 minutes. We spoke with another trainer for about 2 minutes as well.

For us, it was well worth the money and I would probably do it again given the opportunity.

 

[Minniespal]

Sounds as though you had a wonderful time.

 

[marc1477]

How much is this dinner with Shamu. We used to have a Sea World here in Ohio, but they closed. I can remember doing this as a kid and think it would be fun as an adult too.

 

[DTop]

It costs $37 for adults and $19 for kids I think.

 

[MomPOM]

I'm still debating doing this. I suppose I need to get off my **** and set it up since we're leaving in less than two months.

 

[The Warden]

Glad to hear you had a good experience too. We went in April 2006 and will be going back in April 2007. Two boys, 5 and 7, as well as three adults, thought it was one of the better buffets we had during our trip and great entertainment!

 

[marc1477]

thanks

 

[robvia]

Glad you had a great time. Since there wasn't another seating after yours, it turned out great. I have heard complaints of people being "rushed" out after eating when there is another seating. Maybe they got the message and are changing things. Maybe the demand went down and now they realize why.

 

[LauraAnn630]

They never did this in Cleveland. They should of, they could of used the money!!

Glad you had a good time!!
Did you get any good pics?