Last minute logistic questions

[LUVIOA]

Hi Everyone,
My family of 5 will be going to Sea World/Aquatica in 1 week. We can't wait. We are professional Universal visitors but have never been to Sea World. I have a couple of questions :

1. What does SeaWorld have as far as lockers for bags on rides that you can't have a bag? and which rides don't allow bags?

2. My husband and 2 of my sons wear glasses. Will they be ok to wear them at Aquatica with croakies? what about Ihu's Breakaway falls?

3. Is there a best spot (central) at Aquatica to get a locker or are they all in one spot?

4. Do the Quick Queue passes run out frequently? I was under the impression that it was included in my hotel stay (Renaissance) but then I read that they are limited. That's not cool. I hope it's not a problem

5. We plan on showing up at the hotel early 7-7:30 am and at least let them know that we are here and "check-in" even though I know our room won't be ready but we should be able to pick up our Quick Q's and Priority show seating lanyards correct?

6. Are the shuttles frequent enough to Aquatica or should we just drive and pay parking? or walk to seaworld and get a shuttle from there? The day we are going to Aquatica, we will have early entry, just want to make sure we get there early.

Thanks in advance for any help! That's all I could think of for now, I'm sure i'll have more.
Heather

 

[Jenny-momof3]

Just got back from the Renaissance last week. Let me see if I can help with most your questions

1. I didn't pay much attention to this as I have 2 that aren't tall enough to ride the coasters so we had to take turns...thus the person waiting held our phones,etc. But I know I saw lockers. And on each coaster, they had shelves where you could leave flipflops, bags,etc. while you were riding...not locked up though so at your own risk if others decided to take your stuff.

2. I wore my sunglasses on everything as did my DD's boyfriend...except breakaway falls. Im not even sure they'll let you on with them. Also, they were VERY strict as far as any metal on suits or swim trunks for that one. DD's boyfriend had 2 tiny rivets on his and he couldn't go on it.

3. We got a locker near the wave pool. We felt it was a good spot as it's close to snack places and a restaurant.

4. We stayed at Renaissance over New Years and 4th of July. We never had a problem getting our QQ either stay. New Year's trip it would run out later in the day for that day...but we always made sure to get them the day before. July trip they never ran out at all. The hotel was sold out during both of our trips. I'm sure it won't be quite as full next week since it's not a holiday so I'm sure you won't have a problem.

5. Exactly what we did! We were staying in Disney before our check-in at Renaissance. DH went over July 4th around 7:30am to check-in. He got QQ for that day and the following day. Also got our room that early too! New Years did the same thing and got our room early then as well...so you may luck out and get into your room right away.

6. I can't help on this one as we just drove to Aquatica. We have premium passes so we get free parking at the parks.


Couple more tips I'm not sure if you know so thought I would add The refillable mugs are good at both parks. Only 99 cents to refill and refill stations everywhere! Aquatica charges a $4 rental fee per towel. We just brought our own beach towels and put them on a chair by the wave pool along with our shoes,snacks,etc. Nobody bothered a thing. They are very strict on the size snacks you bring into Aquatica...not so much at SeaWorld. I had a whole box of crackers that was 18 oz. He said it couldn't be over 9 oz. So I dumped the box into 2 mugs. He said awesome..it's now 9 oz. so you're good.

 

[LUVIOA]

Thanks Jenny! That's all very helpful. I hope our room's ready too!