Must do attractions/shows at SW?

[Mimi Q]

I am taking my 10 yo daughter to Sea World next year. What are the "must do" attractions and shows there?

 

[KBF]

I am taking my 10 yo daughter to Sea World next year. What are the "must do" attractions and shows there?

When during the year are you going? There are different shows and attractions depending on the time of year you go.

The obvious don't miss shows would be
1) The Shamu Show "One Ocean"
2) The dolphin show "Blue Horizons"
3) And the sealion and otter show "Clyde And Seamore Take Pirate Island"

In the summer, these shows are offered, but there are special night time only shows too. For example, at night there is the Shamu show "Shamu Rocks". This show is different than the Shamu day show "One Ocean" and both will be offered during the summer. One Ocean during the day and Shamu Rocks at night. All night shows are different than the day shows.

During the Christmas season, there are Christmas themed shows. I posted a link a few topics down which details the Christmas themed shows and attractions going on right now at Seaworld.

As far as Attractions, a don't miss would be:
1) Dolphin Feeding
2) Manta (Roller Coaster)
3) Kraken (Roller Coaster)
4) Shark Exhibit
5) The New turtle and Manatee exhibit which includes a 3D movie. (This opens in the Spring of 2012)

Hope you have a great visit!

 

[Sehsun]

KBF's list is very good!

I personally like Blue Horizons & Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island (make sure you get there about 10-15 minutes early to watch the mime at the beginning - very entertaining!). Pets Ahoy is pretty cute, too, esp. if your daughter likes animals (plus, if you are going in a warmer season, it's indoors).

Manta is my favorite ride there - a really neat roller coaster! There is also the Stingray Lagoon where you can pet stingrays - love this exhibit!

 

[Mimi Q]

Thanks you for the replies! We haven't been since she was 2 years old so I need some help.

KBF, we are going in July. We are going for a convention and will be staying at the "official" Sea World hotel for several days. Our SW time will be in the evenings as we will be tied up with the convention activities during the day- probably until 4 pm.