Sea World

Amie · 03-09-2005

Is it worth it? I have never been and kinda always wanted to go. However, this is my kids first trip to Disney, and I am wondering if we are going to have time to squeeze it in? Any sugesstions...we are staying May 21-May 28?????

BuzzLightyear · 03-09-2005

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Originally Posted by Amie

Is it worth it? I have never been and kinda always wanted to go. However, this is my kids first trip to Disney, and I am wondering if we are going to have time to squeeze it in? Any sugesstions...we are staying May 21-May 28?????

Sea World is great, BUT being your first trip to Disney I'd skip it. You will have a hard time doing all you want to do in WDW as it is.
I still remember my first on-site trip to WDW. Planned it for 5-days added two more days while we were there, and wished I added more.
Just my opinion, either way good luck and have fun!!

klms1423 · 03-09-2005

We went on our first trip last Easter while staying at WDW. It was one of the highlights of our trip. It doesn't take up a whole day. Have a great trip!!!!!

Cavey · 03-09-2005

I agree with BuzzLightYear. You'll want to visit SeaWorld someday, but fill your kids with Disney on their first trip.

dznygrl · 03-09-2005

This is a semi-hijack...I don't know anything about SW Amie, so I'm gonna use your thread to ask somethin'.

What are the main attractions at Sea World? Like, the biggest draws?

karliebug · 03-10-2005

Shamu is the biggest show. They have a Kracken roller coaster ride that is one of those where you sit and your legs dangle. It goes upside down 7 times. My teen says its awesome. They also have a tamer water flume/coaster called Atlantis. There is a penguin encounter, polar bear exhibit, a walk thru tunner where sharks swim around you. The budwiser clydesdales are there as long as beer school with free samples!(DH favorite) There are dolphin and sea lion shows, and a lot more. I haven't gone in a few years but we are going this august. Also, most days that you go they will stamp your ticket to come back a second day for free withing 7 days. So you can go for one day, get your ticket stamped and come back some evening for the evening show with shamu.

**llama** · 03-10-2005

We go to SeaWorld on every trip - but we've been going to WDW since 1992, so the circumstances are a little different. It's a beautiful park, with a much slower pace than WDW. But, if this is your first visit to WDW, I'd advise sticking to it. There is so much to see and do. And as soon as your kids get a taste of the 'magic', you'll have a hard time convincing them to see anything else. I'd advise concentrating on WDW this trip and plan on seeing Sea World on a future trip.

**roxie** · 03-10-2005

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Originally Posted by caver_jeffery

I agree with BuzzLightYear. You'll want to visit SeaWorld someday, but fill your kids with Disney on their first trip.

I agree with cuddly caver here. Although I do love Sea World, your first trip to WDW you'll want to take it all in!!

Kippage · 03-10-2005

Of course, I'm going to say do it! Since it's the first trip for them - to both Disney and Sea World - they'll love it. Nearly all kids love the interaction with animals. It's a great break from Disney - not as rushed, the lines aren't as long, etc. Although it's not a complete stroll, it's very relaxed. So, yes, it's worth it.

dznygrl · 03-10-2005

Thx karliebug! I am trying to get a feel for the park and its attractions, so I know whether or not we want to visit in the near future.

It sounds like a nice break from the other parks. I would like to take a day at Sea World and make it a relaxing day, just stroll and enjoy it a little. That's just too impossible for me to do at Disney. I can't do it!

I know, it's a shame...

boo's_parents · 03-10-2005

What's the best way to get to Sea World and back if you are staying on Disney property and aren't renting a car (we just decided to do Quicksilver from the airport)? Any idea of the cost?

dizneeluvr · 03-10-2005

Amie--

I think that if this is your first trip to WDW and you are trying to experience the biggest part of WDW, then you might want to skip SeaWorld. However, on our 1st trip to WDW in 1997 we did choose to go to SeaWorld and it was very much worth the day we missed at WDW parks. In fact my 6 1/2 (at the time) enjoyed it because we weren't so rushed to see/do it all. SeaWorld features several aquatic animal shows and Shamu is the main attraction. There are other animal shows there too but mainly aquatic. There is interation with Dolphins and StingRays where you purchase the fish and they eat it from your hand.

I personally think I would try it, just to give yourself a break especially if you are a "park commando". I speak from experience.

hiner · 03-11-2005

I just ordered our tickets on-line. We watched the Sea World special on The Travel Channel last Friday, thanks to the post. We haven't been there in 15 years and our DS is such an animal lover that we thought we would go for a day this trip.

Cavey · 03-11-2005

The "danger" of going to SeaWorld in the middle of your trip is that your kids might find the slowed pace boring. It's a great park, but unless your kids are crazy about sea life, the experience might be lost on them.

My suggestion is, if you do SeaWorld, make it your first activity. But again, I'd do it on a later trip. I took my kids to Gatorland, SeaWorld, MK & AK in 2003. A year later, they were still talking about Disney, and had forgotten SeaWorld.

E&B's Mom · 03-12-2005

I'm so glad to see Sea World getting more attention on DC. It's helping get me more excited (if that's possible) about our upcoming trip.

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Amie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 194	Sea World Is it worth it? I have never been and kinda always wanted to go. However, this is my kids first trip to Disney, and I am wondering if we are going to have time to squeeze it in? Any sugesstions...we are staying May 21-May 28????? __________________

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klms1423 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: north carolina Posts: 69	Re: Sea World We went on our first trip last Easter while staying at WDW. It was one of the highlights of our trip. It doesn't take up a whole day. Have a great trip!!!!! __________________ Kimmybear

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Sea World I agree with BuzzLightYear. You'll want to visit SeaWorld someday, but fill your kids with Disney on their first trip. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Sea World This is a semi-hijack...I don't know anything about SW Amie, so I'm gonna use your thread to ask somethin'. What are the main attractions at Sea World? Like, the biggest draws? __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Sea World Shamu is the biggest show. They have a Kracken roller coaster ride that is one of those where you sit and your legs dangle. It goes upside down 7 times. My teen says its awesome. They also have a tamer water flume/coaster called Atlantis. There is a penguin encounter, polar bear exhibit, a walk thru tunner where sharks swim around you. The budwiser clydesdales are there as long as beer school with free samples!(DH favorite) There are dolphin and sea lion shows, and a lot more. I haven't gone in a few years but we are going this august. Also, most days that you go they will stamp your ticket to come back a second day for free withing 7 days. So you can go for one day, get your ticket stamped and come back some evening for the evening show with shamu.

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,747	Re: Sea World We go to SeaWorld on every trip - but we've been going to WDW since 1992, so the circumstances are a little different. It's a beautiful park, with a much slower pace than WDW. But, if this is your first visit to WDW, I'd advise sticking to it. There is so much to see and do. And as soon as your kids get a taste of the 'magic', you'll have a hard time convincing them to see anything else. I'd advise concentrating on WDW this trip and plan on seeing Sea World on a future trip. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 18 hours 6 minutes

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Kippage Keeping it real since '83 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 2,055	Re: Sea World Of course, I'm going to say do it! Since it's the first trip for them - to both Disney and Sea World - they'll love it. Nearly all kids love the interaction with animals. It's a great break from Disney - not as rushed, the lines aren't as long, etc. Although it's not a complete stroll, it's very relaxed. So, yes, it's worth it. __________________ / Victoria / life.

03-10-2005	#10 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Sea World Thx karliebug! I am trying to get a feel for the park and its attractions, so I know whether or not we want to visit in the near future. It sounds like a nice break from the other parks. I would like to take a day at Sea World and make it a relaxing day, just stroll and enjoy it a little. That's just too impossible for me to do at Disney. I can't do it! I know, it's a shame... __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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boo's_parents Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 304	Re: Sea World What's the best way to get to Sea World and back if you are staying on Disney property and aren't renting a car (we just decided to do Quicksilver from the airport)? Any idea of the cost? __________________ 2008 - Cheatin' on the Mouse - Portofino Bay 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 - BCV 2003 - Contemporary (1st Disney Vacation with the kids!) 1997 - Caribbean Beach Resort (1st Disney Vacation together!) 1977 - boo's Dad's first Disney trip (thanks always, Mom and Dad)

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dizneeluvr Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 221	Re: Sea World Amie-- I think that if this is your first trip to WDW and you are trying to experience the biggest part of WDW, then you might want to skip SeaWorld. However, on our 1st trip to WDW in 1997 we did choose to go to SeaWorld and it was very much worth the day we missed at WDW parks. In fact my 6 1/2 (at the time) enjoyed it because we weren't so rushed to see/do it all. SeaWorld features several aquatic animal shows and Shamu is the main attraction. There are other animal shows there too but mainly aquatic. There is interation with Dolphins and StingRays where you purchase the fish and they eat it from your hand. I personally think I would try it, just to give yourself a break especially if you are a "park commando". I speak from experience. __________________ OH Timon!!!.....Do you think I'm fat and smelly?

03-11-2005	#13 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,600	Re: Sea World I just ordered our tickets on-line. We watched the Sea World special on The Travel Channel last Friday, thanks to the post. We haven't been there in 15 years and our DS is such an animal lover that we thought we would go for a day this trip. __________________ I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! 11/78 & 11/84- WDW - Ft. Wilderness 09/87 - Disneyland - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07 STEELERS WILL BE BACK IN 2008! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WILL BE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The Brownies are returning to WDW 152 days 11 hours 21 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Sea World The "danger" of going to SeaWorld in the middle of your trip is that your kids might find the slowed pace boring. It's a great park, but unless your kids are crazy about sea life, the experience might be lost on them. My suggestion is, if you do SeaWorld, make it your first activity. But again, I'd do it on a later trip. I took my kids to Gatorland, SeaWorld, MK & AK in 2003. A year later, they were still talking about Disney, and had forgotten SeaWorld. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,854	Re: Sea World I'm so glad to see Sea World getting more attention on DC. It's helping get me more excited (if that's possible) about our upcoming trip. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas 197 days 18 hours 6 minutes

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