SW questions

[MagicalMom]

Can anyone help me with a few questions?

Does SW offer refillable cups?

Fast pass or front of the line?

Are there any touring plans available?

Childswap?

Do they have photographers about to take pics? If so how much do they cost? Can they be viewed online?

Any secrets I should know, like tour counter clockwise? get to such 7 such show early? etc.

Please fill me in on all the info I need. Thanks!

 

[reddixie]

Where should I start. I know that at the beginning of the day there is a photographer but how much they cost I am unsure. They do offer childswap on Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, but not Wild Artic. The latter you can do a walk through of the movie and then go down below to view the animals. They have refillable cups and unlike Disney they cost a minimum of around a dollar to refill. They are huge though and can be brought back on any visit. At this time there is no Fast Pass options at Seaworld and only one at BG. They mostly offer shows and rides aren't the main attraction in this park. They have lots of tours available for just about all budgets. I would suggest you look at the post concerning tours to get an idea. They offer the Polar Expedition, the Trainer for a Day, and the Marine Mammal Keeper Tour, Sharks Deep Dive, and finally theBeluga Interaction Program. I know there are at least two in the 16.00 price range that I am forgetting the name of at this time. They range from 16.00 a day to 300.00 but the Beluga Experience which is limited to 3 people a day I couldn't find a price for. As for secerts there really isn't any. This park is based on the shows and every day is a different show schedule. So pick your favorites and then build your day around that. You should get to all shows about 15 min. early. They fill up fast especially during the busy season. I love SeaWorld and all of their animals. I am sure you will enjoy whatever you decide to do.

 

[MagicalMom]

Thank so much for the information.

 

[dolphinslady]

I'll try to help a little too.

Does SW offer refillable cups?
Yes and you can take them back on each visit. I think they are around 4.xx for the cup and drink and then like 1.35 for refills. You can refill the kids' cups too.

Fast pass or front of the line?
No, unless you are a platinum member.

Are there any touring plans available?
I've never done any of the tours but here are the ones they offer: http://4adventure.com/seaworld/fla/special_programs_home.aspx

Childswap?
Not sure what that is. Sorry.

Do they have photographers about to take pics? If so how much do they cost? Can they be viewed online?
The pictures are like 2 5x7's for 20.xx. They are mainly taken when you first walk in the park and at the dolphin encounter (feed the dolphins.) You view them after people give you the tickets advising you that they took the picture. They are worth it the first time...one is enough.

Any secrets I should know, like tour counter clockwise? get to such 7 such show early? etc.
No not really. Just pick the shows you wanna see and schedule your day and other activities around that. Don't miss Shamu (duh!), Pets Ahoy, Clyde & Seymoure. I haven't seen the new Blue Horizons but I know it gets packed so get there early. And I have been there a few times when Pets Ahoy was filled.

As far as dining: I love Sharks and it's worth the experience to spend the little extra. If you don't wanna spend a lot then just get appetizers/pizzas. (Chicken fingers are awesome!) Mango Joe's and Voyager's are other pretty good ones. Shark's can be expensive but it doesn't have to be. Just go there 30-45 minutes before you wanna eat and they'll put you on a list. Stay away from the Spice Mill.

HTH a little,
Cheryl

 

[RabFlmom]

I'm curious? Why stay away from Spice Mill ? We've thought about trying that next. Not a good idea?