Seaworld with Toddler

[preb]

We're thinking of visiting Seaworld during a quick weekend visit in November. Is there enough there to hold the interest of a very active 2 year old? Play areas, kid themed shows, kid rides? My husband is excited about Krakken, but I don't want our little one to be bored and cranky! Any comments would be appreciated...

 

[BarryHom]

If your kid likes looking at fish, he will enjoy Sea World. There is a kid's play area called Shamu's Happy Harbor. If you put your kid in there, you may never get him out!

 

[kellymonaghan]

Shamu's Happy Harbor is great. Lotsa different things to do, some aimed at very young kids.

A two year old should also enjoy the shows and seeing the Clydesdales (which must seem ENORMOUS to a little person).

 

[robvia]

Yeah, there's enough to do.

The play area is behind Shamu stadium, and parts of it are shaded. Part of it has tunnels in water, so bring a change of cloths for the kid. The rides are on the other side of the park in the back. Your husband could go on the rides while you and the 2 year old are in the play area, then come back.

 

[IOAfan]

We bought my five year old nephew to SW when he was only 2 years old, and he loved it. He enjoyed the shows, exhibits, and being able to meet a manatee walk around character. We didn't bring him to Shamu's Happy Harbor, but we didn't have to because he was fascinated with the exhibits and shows.

IOAfan

 

[Tink]

We took our daughter last Nov. and she was 20 months. She LOVED Sea World. She really got into the Penguins and manatees. For Christmas, I called Sea World to ship a stuffed manatee toy for her. It's all she kept talking about. She has also learned the names for different types of penguins.

I think lots of kids that age like to look at animals. We will be going to SW next week again with her. She even sat and watched the shows. I don't think her trip to Florida would be complete without it.

It's also a more relaxing type of day for the little ones. There aren't so many colors and not too much over-stimulation. We did it in about 4-5 hours.