SW & BG Tips?

[BLTtinkerbell]

I am going to Sea World and Busch Gardens this week. I haven't been to BG in years & my kids have never been (ages 8, 13 & 15). We have been to SW a couple of times, but haven't been for a few years. I would love any tips people have for both parks. Is the food plan worth the money? What things should be a must see/do? Thanks!

 

[coasterj]

If you are going to spend the whole day at BG then the food plan there is definatley worth it b/c everytime you get thirsty you can just go in and get a free drink or a little snack if someone is hungry. Also, If you eat just two full meals it has paid for itself. At SW i wouldn't buy it, but i live close and can go anyitme. Hope this help

 

[inkkognito]

If you and the kids are coaster nuts, and especially if you're not going to buy Quick Queue, get there a little bit before opening time and do the coasters first thing. SkeiKra doesn't usually open till 9:30, so we go right to Montu first. At SeaWorld, be warned that Manta has a lot of downtime (although it's an awesome coaster).

If it looks like it's going to be a crowded day and you plan to do all the rides, I would invest to Quick Queue at both parks (at SeaWorld you get special seating for the shows too). At SeaWorld, several of the shows change at night so check those out (the nighttime sea lion show is really cute).