Seaworld - Florida

Sea World is my favourite park by far in Florida. It is well suited to all the family as it has a wide variety of attractions ranging from animal shows to roller coasters.

There are 3 main rides; kraken, a large blue roller coaster with many loops, twists and turns, Atlantis, a water...

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Christmas at Seaworld

All the parks put on wonderful displays at Christmas and Seaworld is no exception. There are Christmas trees and lights and many other displays such as Snowmen and Sleighs full of toys.

On the large lake which in the summer hosts a fantastic water skiing and boat stunt show, there is now an ...

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Seaworld - Part 1

Antarctica – The World of the Penguins

Antarctica is Seaworld’s newest attraction. You will enter an area surrounded by high cliffs of “ice” and then enter the penguin enclosure itself. The ride to see the penguins is a on either a high spin adventure ride or the slower casual ride to...

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Seaworld - Part 2

Seamore and Clyde Take Pirate Island

This is a good show for all the family. It features two sea lions, a huge walrus and a couple of cheeky otters. They are trying to find hidden treasure and the actors interact with the animals to put on a show which inevitably goes wrong from time ...

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The new Arctic experience at Seaworld

This new Arctic ride is a ' visit the South Pole experience' and is part of a large area which has been made to give the feel of being in a large cold place.

As usual, leave strollers outside.

There are is a cafe. shop and exhibit area and then, of course, the new rid...

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Sea World

Tips when visiting Sea World

Sea World really is my favorite park, I don' t do the rides but love the shows. There really is something to interest ever member of your family.

Upon entry into the park pick up a map. If your plan is to watch one or even all the great sho...

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Penguins at Seaworld.

Antartica-Empire of the Penguins is a brand new ride at Seaworld that has literally just opened. Seaworld is often overlooked in favour of it' s bigger and brasher neighbours but a lot of my guests vote it their favourite and I am inclined to agree.

So what can you expect from this r...

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Visiting Discovery Cove without the dolphin swim

This was to be our second visit to Discovery Cove. The first was when our youngest was 6 years old, barely able to swim, and not knowing what to expect from the day. 8 years on, neither of our boys wanted to swim with the dolphins again, but were looking forward to what the rest of Discovery Cove ha...

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Understated Seaworld

With so many World beating parks to visit, trying to visit all of them can be a challenge in the short time you are in Florida. With most people wanting to visit Disney and Universal, often some other parks can be forgotten or not visited. One of the parks some people forget about is Seaworld.
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Arriving at Seaworld

We find Seaworld to be one of the most relaxing Parks to visit everyone seems to be strolling around and apart from the end of the day it never gets mega crowded.

We usually buy our tickets before we visit my parents who go regularly tend to have annual or two year passes which also give...

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Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park

Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park

Whilst me, my sister, my Nanna and my mum were in Orlando America one of our theme park choices was Aquatica. Aquatica is just around the corner from Sea World. First we parked the car, it cost $12 for the full day. We entered the park through th...

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Bands Brew and BBQ Seaworld Part 1

BANDS BREW and BBQ at SEAWORLD part 1

My parents have 2 year passes to Seaworld which they find extremely good value as it includes free parking. They also receive regular emails telling them of any new promotions offers or events. It was in one of these emails shortly before we were due ...

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Bands Brew and BBQ Part 2

All the beers could be found in a separate Beer Garden which we decided to stroll around before we saw the rest of the event. The first stall we came to was the Estrella Beer stall. We decided to sample this whilst we read all about the Estrella history which tells how immigrants many years ago star...

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Bands Brew and BBQ Part 3

As we entered the VIP area of the stadium where Kenny Rogers was to appear we quickly realised what the staff member who told us we could go to our seat when we arrived a few hours earlier meant. We had supposed that if we had gone to our seat then we would have had to sat to retain it but this was ...

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Baby sealion at Seaworld.

I have a birth announcement to make; no not me, but Fable!

So who is she, I hear you ask? Well Fable is a sea lion at Seaworld and she has just given birth to pups born 6 hours apart. This happened on june 17th.

Now if you know anything about sea lions you will be aware that ...

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Turtle Trek at Seaworld!

Don' t you just love turtles? We get to see them a lot in Florida but nowhere better than Seaworld.

We have been hearing about Turtle Trek for quite some time, but I am glad to tell you that it is now open.

So what is it all about? If you have seen Manatee Rescue you will hav...

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A new feature at Discovery Cove.

The long anticipated Freshwater Oasis has opened at Discovery Cove. This was promised for spring 2012 and just sneaked into a june opening as it premiered on the last day of that month.

But first, a little about Discovery Cove.

This is an awesome park that is mainly known for...

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Special events at Seaworld.

Are you going to Florida in the next 5 weeks?

Do you have children?

Do you love Seaworld?

If the answer to all 3 is yes, then I have good news for you.

Seaworld are hosting 4 very special events throughout this time period, so plan your visit to hit on...

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Trainer for the day (Discovery Cove)

A day out in Discovery Cove is not cheap; by jingos it is not; but it is a truly unique experience well worth ' splashing' out on.

And while you are shelling out for this experience you can go the extra mile and treat one of your family to ' Trainer for the Day' experience.

W...

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Sea World 2011

Sea World was the first theme park that we ever visited but that was 6 years ago and another visit was long overdue. Sadly we are getting older and the legs are not what they were so one of the advantages of Sea World is that you sit down while you are waiting for the shows. This is much better for ...

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MANTA - Seaworld, Orlando

MAMTA first opened in 2009 at Seaworld, Orlando to accompany KRACKEN as their flagship rollercoaster. Wanting to design something different the ride is based on a flying Manta Ray that faces the riders horizontal unlike the conventional rollercoasters. It is the first to be built in Florida.
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What makes Seaworld so good?

Seaworld is one of Orlando’s most under popular parks with families, however is not normally on the must do parks. The park boasts excellent visitor records and is actually one of Orlando’s best visited parks by people on vacation. Over the Years Seaworld has morphed into a great park by constantly ...

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What is happening at Seaworld.

Well, what is happening at the parks in the Seaworld group?

Seaworld is a theme park in the Orlando area that is often overlooked by holiday makers in favour of those 2 monoliths, Disney and Universal.

However, many of my guests tell me that it is their favourite day out so I...

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Seaworld Summer Nights.

It is a close call (and I often sway this way and the other) but I often think that Sea World is my favourite Orlando park.

And this summer there are more reasons to visit because until the 14th of august they are celebrating with Summer Nights.

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Garden of Discovery - Seaworld

On our visit to our villa last March we encountered unseasonably hot weather for that time of year. Whilst we were very happy to enjoy it by our final day my parents were feeling the strain of the hot weather. We always check our luggage in at Virgins desk at Downtown Disney on the day of our depart...

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Sea World.............a history.

Sea World is one of Orlandos original parks and it first opened its gates as long ago as 1973.

However, to understand the history of this charming park we have to go right back to 1964 when a group of university graduates determined to open an underwater restaurant.

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Information and Tips for Visiting Seaworld

Be sure to note the location of you car in the car park before you enter the Park. This is often hard to remember at the end of a long day we usually put it in one of our mobile phones.

Seaworld one day Passes allow a second day entry free. To save time go to the information kiosk as you...

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New whale show at Seaworld – ‘One Ocean.’

One of my favourite shows at Seaworld was the ‘Believe’ show with Shamu, the killer whale. This show highlighted both the intelligence of these orcas, and their amazing ability to learn from, and interact with, their trainers. I have always sat spellbound as these wonderful creatures performed to th...

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Eating Options at Seaworld

You really are spoilt for choice for eating options when you visit Seaworld. When the girls were younger we treated them to Dine with Shamu on the last day of our holiday. We did not tell them we were going until they got to the entrance gates.

You get an allocated time to go and your ow...

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Christmas at Seaworld

Seaworld has become one of our favourite parks. We find it very easy to get round, and the wonderful Shamu show, ‘Believe’ and the dolphin and whale show, ‘Blue Horizons’ always give me goose bumps. Added to that, the beautiful landscaping, tropical plants and glinting lakes are simply magical – com...

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Christmas Market at Seaworld

About a week before Christmas we visited Seaworld on the last afternoon of our holiday. We had previously bought a one day pass and this was a free second day entry. It was a weekend night and before we went I had checked the opening hours on line expecting the Park to be closing about 7. 00pm and w...

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Seaworld at Christmas

We often visit our villa in Orlando in early December. To visit at this time of year has many advantages for example air fares are usually much cheaper so sometimes it is possible to get an upgraded seat for nearly the same price that you pay for an economy seat in holiday periods. All the Christmas...

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Enjoying Seaworld

Seaworld Orlando is located at the intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line Expressway) and is just 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. It is open all year-round from 9 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. , with extended hours during summer and holida...

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Christmas Seaworld part 1

Had spent the day around the pool and decided to go to Seaworld for the evening Christmas celebrations.

The park was very quiet when we arrived around 6pm on the 10th December 2010

Went straight to Manta as we hadn’t ridden this coaster before. Have to say it was a strange feeling wh...

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Christmas Seaworld Part 2

We thoroughly enjoyed out night at Seaworld Christmas 2010 (see review) so we decided to head off up there for an afternoon. The day was sunny but the wind was harsh. We realized almost as soon as we entered the park that we couldn’t hear the coasters, you guessed, they were both closed by the wind ...

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Explore Sea World

Sea World is one of the non-Disney attractions but with the advent of three major thrill rides it has become one of the “must sees” of Orlando.

Although there are three high speed thrill rides there now, by far the most popular attractions are still the shows.

Clyde and Seymour Take ...

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Review of Blue Horizons at SeaWorld

If you have not visited SeaWorld in Orlando for some time you may be surprised to discover that the Whale and Dolphin Show has been completely revamped. Even though the original show was excellent, you will not be disappointed with the new attraction “Blue Horizons”. For those of you who have never ...

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Pets Ahoy at SeaWorld

If you thought that the only animal shows you would be watching at SeaWorld were all involving water and whales, dolphin and sharks you would be very much mistaken. Tucked away in the middle of the park is a very different kind of show with performances including household pets, farm animals and eve...

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Manta - SeaWorld

Another hot spring day as we approach Sea World probably our favorite theme park in Orlando. Through the picturesque entrance we make our way through the busy turnstiles and head towards the attractions.

Looming large and impressive is a massive blue structure twisting and turning in front o...

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Manta at Seaworld, Orlando

I was lucky enough to be one of the first people on this ride. The day we visited Seaworld Manta, their newest ride, was only open for park employees and their families. It was due to open to the general public about a week later. As we went round the park we could see the ride, and hear the riders,...

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Aquatica’s New Ride – Omaka Rocka 2010

We first visited SeaWorld’s new water park, Aquatica in August, 2009, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is very different from Disney’s water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, but it has some brilliant rides. However, SeaWorld officials have now confirmed that there is to be a new ride wh...

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The Mime Artist at Sea World

Four times a day at the Sea Lion and Otter stadium in SeaWorld Orlando there are performances of Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island. This is arguably the best show in the park and primarily features some wonderful interaction between the cast members and two sea lions, not to mention a cameo role ...

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New Ride at Aquatica for 2010

We visited Aquatica for the first time in August, 2009, and we were very impressed with this, the latest water park in Orlando. Smaller than either of the two Disney water parks, Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, it is beautifully landscaped and has a number of excellent rides. The children’s area, ...

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Kracken - Sea World

Kraken takes its name from a mythical sea creature and Seaworld has depicted this in the form of a large multi-coloured monster dragon eel, a distant relation of the moray eel. Next to Krakens viewing area is a cave where you can view incubating embryos in giant eggs.

If you like Roller coas...

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Shark Deep Dive at SeaWorld – Part I

I always look forward to going somewhere or doing something new each time we visit Florida. Our last holiday was no exception and in fact I was probably looking forward to it more than at any time. The reason; I had celebrated my 60th birthday only a couple of weeks before our holiday and part of my...

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Shark Deep Dive at SeaWorld – Part II

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After climbing a flight of stairs and entering the building we were introduced to a photographer who would capture our next few minutes, and to a member of staff who would answer any questions that we had about the creatures we would see during our dive. We were then shown to...

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Sea World

When looking to book tickets for your stay in Orlando you tend to spend a long time working out which parks to visit to help you choose what to do during your time in Orlando. For me Sea World has always been a great day out and a definite must for all people when visiting Orlando. Now the park has ...

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Seaworld After Dark

Having spent a day at our Florida house with workmen (oh the joys of being a villa owner! ), we decided at the last minute to take a trip to Seaworld for the evening, and what a good decision, it was a lovely evening.

We arrived at approximately 7. 30 pm and a lot of people were leaving, so ...

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Aquatica in August

It is a lovely hot August summer day, big decisions, what shall we do? We had a great day at Seaworld yesterday, how about a water park today? We have never been to Aquatica, and have heard you have to get there early, so what are we waiting for? So towels and plenty of sunscreen packed at 10. 00 am...

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Seaworld in 4 Hours

We find that this is usually one of the less crowded Parks and if you are pushed for time and organize your day it is possible to visit Seaworld and enjoy all the attractions you want to in 4 hours.

The rest of the day is then yours to do other attractions /shopping. /relaxing. At times we r...

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Shark Dive – Sea World

What an experience! ! This is your chance to come face to face with some of natures most feared, but beautiful creatures.

Having pre-booked five months in advance, there were no problems upon arrival at Sea World on the day of our dive. We arrived fifteen minutes prior to our two hour long e...

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Sea World Revisited

We have made many visits to Sea World, but it had been awhile. I hadn’t realized how long until my youngest (he’s 12) made the comment recently that he didn’t remember ever going to Sea World! Wow – I hadn’t realized it had been that long. So, we returned to what we thought would be another day of t...

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Sea World (13)

Sea World, up close to International Drive and Universal is well worth a visit when you are in Florida, be sure to get your map with times of the shows and plan your day around the shows that you want to see.

The Sea Lion show is well worth watching with the antics that they get up to, a ver...

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Marine Mammal Keeper - Sea World

Sea World Marine Mammal Keeper Experience.

The day was described as a mammal keepers experience, spend the day behind the scenes with a keeper, a maximum of 3 people per group at a cost of $400.

I arrived at Sea World at 6.25 am ready for the 6.30 start. I am Nigel Lewis aged 43 and I ...

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Journey to Atlantis – Sea World

Our initial reaction when heading for Journey at Atlantis at Seaworld was that we were about to sample another water-chute ride. Little did we know what to expect, but the ride designers have excelled themselves by combining the very best in thrills and excitement.

The storyline takes us to t...

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Sea World

Just wanted to share my experiences with you about the superb Sea World and what this great place has to offer

Sea World is a park like no other and as the name suggests everything in the park is related to anything and everything Aquatic, from the sea lion shows to the mighty shamu whale.

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Sea World 2005

I love Sea World! Although I was a bit disappointed with the Dolphin show last time around and the fact that the Bayside Stadium had been lying idle for a few years, my wife and I decided to buy Annual Passes. A no-brainer really. Single day tickets costs $63 (less 10% if you are a “Senior”), althou...

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Sea World - Best Day Out

I love this place, when we go here it is one the most relaxing days I have when on holiday in Orlando.

The best attraction within the park, are without a doubt the Manatees (Sea Cows easy to see why they called this), they move so grace full and look has if they have no worries in the worl...

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Kraken At Sea World

“Why is the queue so short?” I wondered, as I got nearer to the embarkation point for Kraken. Is it because I have hit a good time? Is it because there is a hint of rain in the air? I couldn’t decide.

I reached the end of the queue and estimated I had no more than 5 minutes to wait to get ...

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Kraken - Sea World, Orlando

Sea World is a great place to start off a theme park holiday, since it is less busy and intense than the others and has a more relaxed feel about it. It is a celebration of aquatic life – mainly of the largest varieties – and is, effectively, a zoo with added attractions.

One of these, the...

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Sea World

What a great, leisurely and completing absorbing park. If you are completely "Disney Dazed" and want a break from characters, thrill rides (although these are not completely absent from the park), and sometimes very long queues, this is your next stop.

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Sea World - Dine with Shamu

Dine with Shamu is a delicious buffet dinner at Shamu’s training pool and you get to be up close to Shamu and his friends and their trainers! We have been twice and both occasions saw different presentations.

The cost is $32 for adults and $16 for childr...

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