SeaWorld Orlando
A Family Guide around Florida's #1 Sea Adventure park!

Welcome to our fantastic adventures here at SeaWorld in Florida. As a family we've explored this brilliant ocean park over the last 12 years. If you are first time visitors...be prepared you will be impressed.

Dad has seen this park change many times over the last 27 years, with new rides, shows and much more, even he looses track at times, so we recommend this useful website which will keep you updated at all times regarding every aspect of SeaWorld Orlando.

Rides & Attractions:

To give you a taste of what's on offer here at the park, we've put together our own personal views, tips and links, along with current up-to-date information via our RSS feed. So, make yourself comfy and join us on our adventures to SeaWorld Orlando.

As with all Theme parks, Water parks etc around Orlando we always recommend an early start, especially during the high seasons.

Remember all rides Kraken, Atlantis, Wild Artic, and the new Manta 2009 are very popular, especially in the high seasons.

Here's Charlotte, Leanne and Stuart first thing on a July morning, notice how quiet it is.

So thrill seekers...make your way over to the rides a.s.a.p. to avoid waiting around in large queues (lines), especially now since Manta has opened with great reviews.

If you have small children and the rides are not for you, what we did in the early years, was check our park map for show times around the park, and worked our day around them, starting at Wild Artic, then over to the fantastic Shamu Stadium.

There's More!

• Blue Horizons - This show will spell bind all generations of families, a young girls dreams come to life from human tropical birds flying over the stadium to interaction of humans, dolphins, beluga whales... fantastic feel good show.

• Clyde and Seymore - When you come to SeaWorld Orlando do not miss this hilarious show, what we have noticed over the years is the format of the show does not change...It's too good to change, even down to the pre-show fun...so join naughty sea lions, otters, a walrus', oh yes and some humans as well.

• A'Lure, The Call of the Ocean - Fantastic show which includes circus, sea sirens, comedy, acrobatics all thrown into one program...Yes, you guessed it, another must see show.

• Terrors of the Deep - Sharks swim over your head as you walk through the tunnel of terror...Only joking but you do go into a tunnel and you will be amazed at the large set of teeth every where you look...some children and adults might be scared here, very educational though.

• Stingray Lagoon - Great fun for the children as they get up close and touch the rays and feed them...Food is not cheap so do not get carried away if you have a large family with you...very popular in the high seasons.

• Dolphin cove - Dolphin Nursery - After visiting here you will want to know all about Discovery Cove over the road, so you can get into the water with these beautiful creatures...Stroke and feed the dolphins while on-hand trainers are full of information regarding these bottle nose dolphins.

• Penguin Encounter - This must be the only place in SeaWorld Orlando which you smell first before you enter...Great fun for the kids as you move along the 100ft plus moving walkway in very cool temperatures watching these graceful species glide through the water in their man made habitat with real snow...Honest ha! ha! Only joking but great fun.

• Shamus Happy Harbour - Situated by Shamus Stadium and Wild Artic the kids will love this fun area and get wet, so bring a swimming costume with you or a change of clothes for them.

• Pacific Point Preserve - Well its sea lion time again, this is a great place to visit to see sea lions nearly in their own habitat in the wild...You can feed the sea lions at designated times...See your park map for details.

• Manatees - Florida's version of the under water cow, and much loved through out the state. Its numbers are dropping quite fast, so here at SeaWorld Orlando you can see up close how they are trying to protect this gracious mammal in its own environment...It brings a lump to your throat.

• Turtle Point - Well if you had a life of a turtle, no worries, sit in the sun all day, be fed, no bills to pay...Ha! We wish...Well this is the place to visit and ponder those thoughts...So you guessed it not much happening here but the kids love it before they get bored.

• Sky Tower - For years, this tower was just a land mark to find SeaWorld Orlando, but now it has re-opened, and for a small fee you can enjoy this six minute ride to the top and back. Make sure you have a head for heights.

  Great for photos and videos...You can also stop for a light refreshment at the bottom of the tower.

• The Waterfront - Shops, restaurants, the oyster's secret and music fill this area of SeaWorld and becomes extremely busy in high seasons so beware, lack of seats if children are tired...Seating areas are around the water front, but fill quickly when 'Reflections' starts.

• Jewel of the Sea Aquarium - Located at Journey to Atlantis, this amazing tropical fish aquarium lets you view a wide variety of undersea creatures...Fantastic.

• Atlantis Bayside Stadium - The new home for Elmo & Abby's Treasure Hunt show click here, also this is where your day visit to SeaWorld will end watching the superb Reflections show...Lots of seats available, but if you want to get down to the front check show times on this useful show schedule and arrive early.

Dining At SeaWorld Orlando:

During our visits to SeaWorld Orlando we've tried most places within the park and not been disappointed. But, like most parks in Orlando they come with a price. So what we've done is looked around the web and found this helpful site which gives you a rough guide to menus and prices.

You can book early at some restaurants, pop into customer services near the main entrance and book your reservation if suitable.

Just like your local paperboy:

When you're planning your trip to Florida, you don't want to use old news and information. We will keep updating our site via our RSS feed. Simply click onto the RSS feed above and follow the instructions. It's an easy way to stay on top of what's happening in & around Orlando, free of charge, including SeaWorld Orlando