Sea World? Suggestions/tips?

[minnie-mouse]

We would like to do Sea World on our next Florida trip. Does anyone have any good tips or suggestions regarding this park? Our DDs are 5 and 8 and they aren't too big on thrill rides, it would be more of the shows that we would go to see. How long do you think is needed in this park to see a lot. I was thinking like 5-6 hours for the day? No?

[minnie04]

We love Sea World... I would just grab a map and map out what it is you want to do. The park is big and a lot of walking.
I would really recommend doing the Dolphin feeding and then take it from there. We used to love the shamu show, but since the trainers aren't allowed in the water anymore and they didn’t have the huge whale at the end splashing it got a little boring. They have a huge playground with smaller rides for little kids that are very nice. I would say 5-6 hours is plenty although we end up staying till closing every time

Dolphin show; awesome!!
Sea Lion show: very funny
Shamu show: ok, but a must see anyway
Shark Encounter: very cool
Artic: very cool

[yjgirl32]

I don't think 5-6 hours would be enough for me. I would also look into some of the tours they have- we have done behind the scenes and the vip tour- both are well worth the money. The VIP is a little expensive but got a seat saved for some of the shows and got to feed the dolphins and the sting rays plus got a very good lunch included. The behind the scenes tour got us feeding the sea lions and petting a penguin which was really cool. I too would look to see what they have to offer and plan from there. Good luck.

[RAIDER]

Make sure you see Pets Ahoy ,it will blow you away .They train stray animals and i just cant believe that they have managed to train cats !!!
The Clive and Seymour show are a must ,but beware of the mime artist if he picks on you ( he is hilarious ) The dolphin show is spectacular and of course Shamu .
If you get a chance try and dine at Shark reef as well ...

Have a great time

[minnie-mouse]

Thanks everyone. We won't be doing any tours, just the shows and maybe some kiddie rides. I was thinking Pets Ahoy, Shamu show, dolphin show, and some of the exhibits (penguin, etc). Would there be enough time to do all of that if we got there at 9am and stayed til 4pm?

[minnie-mouse]

Does anyone know what days are best to go to Sea World to avoid big crowds? What days to avoid?

[minnie-mouse]

Does this sound doable if we arrive at 9am?

•Pelican Preserve
•Manta Aquarium
•Dolphin Cove (feed dolphins $7)
•Turtle Trek, Alligators
•Jewel of the Sea
•Pacific Pointe Reserve Exhibit (seals)
•*Clyde and Seamore show 11am,
•*One Ocean Shamu Show 12pm,
•Lunch at Spice Mill
•Dolphin Nursery
•Waterfront shops
•*Pets Ahoy show 1:45 pm

[Silvertip309]

Do not miss the dolphin show Blue Horizons. It is the best show in the park.