Opinions on SW San Antonio vs. San Diego vs. Orlando

[binab]

In recent years, we have been to both the San Diego and San Antonio parks. We found the shows to be pretty much the same, with few differences in the parks. (Except that SA has the full water park...) I did think that San Diego was more interactive with the animals - but overall not that much different than San Antonio. Is there anything especially different with the Orlando park that I haven't seen at the other two? I'm trying to decide if we should venture out and spend one day of our upcoming WDW trip at SW Orlando.

Opinions appreciated...

 

[dolphinrescuegirl]

I've only been to San Antonio and Orlando. So I will mark differences between those 2 and you can see if they are the same or different than San Diego. At Orlando they have polar bears and manatees. San Antonio offers an interaction program with sea lions (additional fee). San A. dolphin feeding pool is open to everyone whether they have food or not. Orlando-you have to buy food to get to the petting area and the dolphins are more willing to linger after you feed them and let you pet them. They also have an underground area to see the dolphins. In O. they also have a viewing window at Shamu stadium. O. also has a dolphin nursery. Those are some differences I've noticed and have to say I enjoy Orlando more. Hope this helps!

 

[onenightonly]

I've been to San Diego and Orlando. San Diego is MUCH more open in my opinion. Especially because of the walkways that let you see the whales all the time rather than just underwater. I also like the Atlantis ride there much better.