Sea world 2023

[Poohbear80]

Considering going to draw orla for the first time. 2 out of 3 of us don’t like rides so universal this year doesn’t seem appealing.
I don’t know is sea world food if you don’t really want to do rides and don’t want to get soaked. But I am interested in the shows. Is it worth it?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

The shows are really good, and you can spend a whole day between shows & taking your time with the animal exhibits. If you are not really into the animal exhibits, then it's more of a half day to do the shows - but note that they're scheduled in such a way that you might take most of the day to see them all. Their exhibits are really nice, and you can spend a lot of time in with the penguins or wild arctic as nice respites from FL heat. Especially the penguins - it's literally freezing in there.

If you like to spend time at zoos/aquariums and you want to enjoy the shows, I think it is worth it. There are also some non-intense rides like the sea life carousel & the observation tower. I think it's a few bucks to ride the tower but you are rewarded with gorgeous views out over Orlando.

Your third party member could also take a detour onto the rides while the other 2 linger over an exhibit or two, or rewatch a show. Manta & Mako are fabulous roller coasters, hard to pass up for coaster lovers.

 

[Poohbear80]

The shows are really good, and you can spend a whole day between shows & taking your time with the animal exhibits. If you are not really into the animal exhibits, then it's more of a half day to do the shows - but note that they're scheduled in such a way that you might take most of the day to see them all. Their exhibits are really nice, and you can spend a lot of time in with the penguins or wild arctic as nice respites from FL heat. Especially the penguins - it's literally freezing in there.

If you like to spend time at zoos/aquariums and you want to enjoy the shows, I think it is worth it. There are also some non-intense rides like the sea life carousel & the observation tower. I think it's a few bucks to ride the tower but you are rewarded with gorgeous views out over Orlando.

Your third party member could also take a detour onto the rides while the other 2 linger over an exhibit or two, or rewatch a show. Manta & Mako are fabulous roller coasters, hard to pass up for coaster lovers.

Thanks for all the info. We do love going to zoos & aquariums so this does seem like it would appeal to us and it’s cheaper than buying a universal ticket esp when we have done universal quite a lot. Good to know there is somewhere to cool down esp when we are going in September.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I also recommend the "Dine with Orcas" meal as a great option to see a bit more of them in a much closer setting.

 

[Joanna71985]

I love SW (and I very rarely do the rides). It's one of my favorite parks

 

[drenalin'junkie]

There also relatively inexpensive behind the scenes animal interactions that are fun as well.