What will be open and what won't when Seaworld reopens?

[jlwhitney]

I am wondering if anyone has seen a list of what won't be open. I heard that a bunch of the rides won't be open and mainly just the coasters.

 

[Joanna71985]

According to the website, the rides temporarily down are: Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin (Ride) (I'm guessing the part with the penguins will be available), Journey to Atlantis, Wild Arctic (the animals may still be accessable- it was that way before the park closed), paddleboats, Sky Tower, parade, Big Bird's Twirl n Whirl, and Cookie Drop (plus the splash pad)

 

[jlwhitney]

According to the website, the rides temporarily down are: Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin (Ride) (I'm guessing the part with the penguins will be available), Journey to Atlantis, Wild Arctic (the animals may still be accessable- it was that way before the park closed), paddleboats, Sky Tower, parade, Big Bird's Twirl n Whirl, and Cookie Drop (plus the splash pad)

Looks like pet show is gone too.

 

[jlwhitney]

I looked up Aquatica since I didn't think about checking that way and dang its not worth it for families to go at all:

No kids areas, no wave pool, a couple slides closed,
Dolphin plunge, lazy river, and tassie twisters are only open sat and sun

 

[FLOIR]

I think a wave pool will be open. The website says -

CUTBACK COVE & BIG SURF SHORES
One thing that makes Aquatica so unique, make that two things, are the giant, side-by-side wave pools you won't find anywhere else in the U.S.
Cutback Cove is temporarily closed.


This would imply that Big Surf Shores will be open. They often only opened one side of the wave pool during slower periods.

 

[Joanna71985]

Looks like pet show is gone too.

Yes. The company that ran Pets Ahoy pulled all of their shows from the SW parks

 

[brockash]

After looking at their website; it's looking like almost all rides except rollercoasters are closed? Did anyone go today that can report? If so any ideas on why?

 

[Joanna71985]

After looking at their website; it's looking like almost all rides except rollercoasters are closed? Did anyone go today that can report? If so any ideas on why?

SW reopens today (the 11th)

 

[brockash]

SW reopens today (the 11th)

They opened yesterday for some kind of preview (cant remember if it was APs or employees, both etc. ) but we're staying across the street and saw ppl. on some of the rollercoasters. They most definitely were open yesterday. Just trying to figure out what exactly will/won't be open. It seems like a lot won't be which is disappointing.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

They opened yesterday for some kind of preview (cant remember if it was APs or employees, both etc. ) but we're staying across the street and saw ppl. on some of the rollercoasters. They most definitely were open yesterday. Just trying to figure out what exactly will/won't be open. It seems like a lot won't be which is disappointing.

It was a media day. There are some videos on YouTube and some local news broadcasts. I watched some but they focused more on temperature checks, social distancing markers, etc. They didn't really divulge what would be open and not open, unfortunately (at least, the ones I watched).

 

[brockash]

It was a media day. There are some videos on YouTube and some local news broadcasts. I watched some but they focused more on temperature checks, social distancing markers, etc. They didn't really divulge what would be open and not open, unfortunately (at least, the ones I watched).

Yeah I tried looking as well, but could only find the new safety precautions. Thank you though...either way I guess I'll find out tomorrow. I will say the SW rep at the hotel has been MIA and the hotel staff says they expected they'd be back before the park opened, but they haven't heard anything from them.

 

[Joanna71985]

They opened yesterday for some kind of preview (cant remember if it was APs or employees, both etc. ) but we're staying across the street and saw ppl. on some of the rollercoasters. They most definitely were open yesterday. Just trying to figure out what exactly will/won't be open. It seems like a lot won't be which is disappointing.

that was for employees (there was no AP preview)

 

[TivoQueen]

We were there on Wednesday and hardly anything was open. I understand this is unprecedented times, but after being at Sea World at least 5 times I feel they really dropped the ball with the opening. We stayed at a Doubletree Hotel at Seaworld, which should have included shuttle service to Sea World and Discovery Cove and Quick Queues to Sea World. Upon arrival at the hotel we were told that because of COVID, neither the shuttle or the Quick Queues were available. No big deal on the shuttles, but a little bummed over the Quick Queues. We thought we probably wouldn't need them, but we were wrong. We arrived at Sea World to only find Manta, Maco, and the Infinity Falls rides open. There was also one ride open in Sesame Street. Sea World was selling Quick Queues for $35 a person. Between there only being 2 rides open and people buying the Quick Queues we waited over 2 hours for Manta, when the sign said 50 minutes. I have been at Sea World at super busy times of year and never waited anywhere near 50 minutes, let alone 2+ hours.

In addition to the rides being closed, most of the dining places were closed as well. We asked about this before we purchased the dining package for the day and were told there were very few places closed and that all the main dining locations were open. Wrong again. There were 3 and they all pretty much served the same burgers fries and chicken strips. We did find the bbq place open for dinner before we left.

Sea World is a great park and I went in with an open mind because of the COVID restrictions, however I think they could have done a lot better. We waited in line for hours for 3 rides and almost an hour in a food line, because they only had one line open at each place and there were people everywhere. I hope things improve. If you are going in the next few weeks, you should be prepared for long lines and little to do.

 

[brockash]

We were there on Wednesday and hardly anything was open. I understand this is unprecedented times, but after being at Sea World at least 5 times I feel they really dropped the ball with the opening. We stayed at a Doubletree Hotel at Seaworld, which should have included shuttle service to Sea World and Discovery Cove and Quick Queues to Sea World. Upon arrival at the hotel we were told that because of COVID, neither the shuttle or the Quick Queues were available. No big deal on the shuttles, but a little bummed over the Quick Queues. We thought we probably wouldn't need them, but we were wrong. We arrived at Sea World to only find Manta, Maco, and the Infinity Falls rides open. There was also one ride open in Sesame Street. Sea World was selling Quick Queues for $35 a person. Between there only being 2 rides open and people buying the Quick Queues we waited over 2 hours for Manta, when the sign said 50 minutes. I have been at Sea World at super busy times of year and never waited anywhere near 50 minutes, let alone 2+ hours.

In addition to the rides being closed, most of the dining places were closed as well. We asked about this before we purchased the dining package for the day and were told there were very few places closed and that all the main dining locations were open. Wrong again. There were 3 and they all pretty much served the same burgers fries and chicken strips. We did find the bbq place open for dinner before we left.

Sea World is a great park and I went in with an open mind because of the COVID restrictions, however I think they could have done a lot better. We waited in line for hours for 3 rides and almost an hour in a food line, because they only had one line open at each place and there were people everywhere. I hope things improve. If you are going in the next few weeks, you should be prepared for long lines and little to do.

This was our experience last week as well. We hadn't been to SW in a long time and it was honestly pretty disappointing.

 

[msfredna]

For those that have been recently, how was seating for shows? What shows were open? How crowded were animal viewing areas? My DD7 and I are going just to see animals and watch shows.

 

[Joanna71985]

For those that have been recently, how was seating for shows? What shows were open? How crowded were animal viewing areas? My DD7 and I are going just to see animals and watch shows.

All 3 shows are operating. The stadiums have every-other row blocked off

 

[msfredna]

All 3 shows are operating. The stadiums have every-other row blocked off

How far in advance did you get to the shows to get a seat?

 

[WIDisneyFan]

We went to Sea World today for less than 2 hours because we honestly did not feel comfortable being there. Many people were not using masks at all or did not have them covering nose or mouth. Limited amounts of hand sanitizer and lack of interest by the staff in getting people to follow the rules. By comparison we have also done Discovery Cove and both Universal Parks in the last few days and have been impressed with how those parks are handling things. Heading back to Universal tomorrow but until the Covid situation is over we will not even consider Sea World and would strongly recommend to others to avoid as well.

 

[Joanna71985]

How far in advance did you get to the shows to get a seat?

Shamu Stadium opens 45 minutes before, the other 2 open 30 minutes before. Depending on where you want to sit, arrive earlier than later

We went to Sea World today for less than 2 hours because we honestly did not feel comfortable being there. Many people were not using masks at all or did not have them covering nose or mouth. Limited amounts of hand sanitizer and lack of interest by the staff in getting people to follow the rules. By comparison we have also done Discovery Cove and both Universal Parks in the last few days and have been impressed with how those parks are handling things. Heading back to Universal tomorrow but until the Covid situation is over we will not even consider Sea World and would strongly recommend to others to avoid as well.

I've been to SW multiple times since it reopened, and I haven't felt unsafe there. At the shows, I've seen multiple employees telling people they had to have their masks on