Sea World - what changes with reduced hours?

[Keyser]

For our upcoming trip, we are looking at two possible days for Sea World. Neither has a show schedule announced yet. For one of them (August 10), the hours are 9-11, and based on days with similar hours in July, I can guess what the show schedule is likely to be. For example, there are fireworks at 9:50 at night.

The other day (August 17) has hours 9-9. Does that necessarily mean no fireworks, or might they run them at park closing? Is it safe to assume that the "Shamu Rocks" which normally runs at 8:00 and 9:30 will not be shown (or maybe shown just once)? Are there other things that they tend to drop completely (as opposed to just have less often) when the hours are cut back?

I'd rather not wait until schedules are announced, since this could change around our whole hotel planning, /trip itinerary. If anyone has insight on this from prior years, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[sonnyjane]

They will still have fireworks and the night shows. As you said, they might adjust the times, but don't worry about missing out on something. That is still considered to be within their "Summer Nights" season, so everything will be offered as usual.

 

[Huff]

They should have all the same shows but not as many of each. Only one Shamu Rocks usually shown at 8:30 followed by fireworks at 9pm. Sea Worlds website does have show schedules but I find it very inaccurate as they decide on the schedule based on crowd levels. Its common for them to add extra shows during the day if its busier than expected.

 

[DisneytheKid]

They will still have fireworks and the night shows. As you said, they might adjust the times, but don't worry about missing out on something. That is still considered to be within their "Summer Nights" season, so everything will be offered as usual.

Good to know!