Please Plan Our DC Day!!

[Dislifer]

First question: Do we need to lug beach towels with us to DC?

We are doing the dolphin swim so...please finish give me your version of a blissful day at DC....
Ok...first: Dolphin Swim (Do I want the first of the day??? If so, when should we get there?)
Then what next???.....................

 

[dkostel]

You don't need beach towels. There are plenty of towels available in the washroom/locker rooms.
Honestly, no planning is necessary. I cannot imagine a commando approach (like you would do at a disney park) working at this place. It is soooo relaxing there. They let you in at 8:30, we didn't pick our dophin time, got one at 1:15 and that was fine. There aren't massive crowds so just go with the flow and have fun. The time flies, but there is plenty of time to do & see everything.

Have fun!

 

[robvia]

Most people like to do the Dolphin swim first. Yes, you want to show up early at 8am and be first in line. That way, you check in first, and have a short wait at the snorkle station. They'll give you a bag that has a mask, snorkle (you keep it), and towels. They have sun tan lotion for you. All you need to bring is your credit card, license, underwater disposable camera, and rubber shoes you buy from Walmart or Target. They'll give you a free locker to use. Then you get a wet suit, and find an area to sit. Head back to the beach of you want to be in the middle of everything. Stay near the dolphin lagoons if you want quiet, but your walk to everything will be farther. Most do the Coral Reef lagoon first.

There may be some people who go in at 8:30am who have the first swim of the day. So don't worry if the guy lets some people in and makes you wait until 9am.

This was our trip from 2001. Kinda outdated, but you'll get an idea of what to expect.
http://www.nogodforme.com/SeaWorld1.htm

 

[Dislifer]

You don't need beach towels. There are plenty of towels available in the washroom/locker rooms.
Honestly, no planning is necessary. I cannot imagine a commando approach (like you would do at a disney park) working at this place. It is soooo relaxing there. They let you in at 8:30, we didn't pick our dophin time, got one at 1:15 and that was fine. There aren't massive crowds so just go with the flow and have fun. The time flies, but there is plenty of time to do & see everything.

Have fun!

Thank you! How refreshing it will be not to be stressed. I've spent the past 2 Christmas's at Disney so it is super duper hectic. I am looking forward to a slower pace!

 

[Dislifer]

Most people like to do the Dolphin swim first. Yes, you want to show up early at 8am and be first in line. That way, you check in first, and have a short wait at the snorkle station. They'll give you a bag that has a mask, snorkle (you keep it), and towels. They have sun tan lotion for you. All you need to bring is your credit card, license, underwater disposable camera, and rubber shoes you buy from Walmart or Target. They'll give you a free locker to use. Then you get a wet suit, and find an area to sit. Head back to the beach of you want to be in the middle of everything. Stay near the dolphin lagoons if you want quiet, but your walk to everything will be farther. Most do the Coral Reef lagoon first.

There may be some people who go in at 8:30am who have the first swim of the day. So don't worry if the guy lets some people in and makes you wait until 9am.

This was our trip from 2001. Kinda outdated, but you'll get an idea of what to expect.
http://www.nogodforme.com/SeaWorld1.htm

Great information Robvia! Thank you!!!