A full day's activities await you at this animal inspired theme park which combines roller-coaster rides, stadium shows and exhibits in an area the size of Magic Kingdom. Little time will be taken up by queuing but still don't reckon on anything less than a whole day here to be sure of enjoying all that is on offer. The main queues you will meet are usually at the ticket offices during the morning so you can save time by buying your tickets in advance. However, Sundays can be very busy.

Annual visitor numbers are between 5 and 6 million which is about a third of that for Magic Kingdom.

You will have the opportunity to feed the sea creatures or watch the dolphins and company displaying their skills!

Location:

Sea World is located less than 10 miles east of Walt Disney World at the southern end of International Drive near the junction of I-4 and the Beachline Expressway while across the Central Florida Parkway from SeaWorld is where Discovery Cove can be found.

SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

Where to Eat:

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Attractions.

Animal Interaction:

Beluga interaction Program.

From $149 for anyone 10 years old and over this is a unique experience to touch a beluga whale.

Marine Mammal Keeper Experience.

From $399 for anyone 13 years and above is an opportunity to work alongside marine mammal experts caring for sea lions, dolphins and beluga whales.

Sharks Deep Dive.

From the safety of an authentic shark cage from $149 for anyone 10 years old and above you can dive into the water to view at close range numerous species of sharks some up to 9 feet long!

Exhibits:

Arcade and Games Area:

Video and skill games plus chance to win toys of Shamu and friends.

Clydesdale Hamlet:

Stop by the stables to see the large and powerful Clydesdale horses.

Dolphin Cove:

An interactive pool where you will find a pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins to play with and photograph.

Dolphin Nursery:

An opportunity to see dolphin calves having fun under their mother's watchful eye.

Jewel of the Sea Aquarium:

The serenity of an amazing tropical fish aquarium.

Manatee Rescue:

Above and below waters viewing of these large plant-eating mammals which have paddle-like forelimbs but no hind limbs.

Pacific Point Preserve:

Meet and maybe feed California sea lions and harbour seals.

Penguin Encounter:

6,000 lbs of snow falls each day in the Encounter where the air is a chilly 30 deg F and the icy cold water is just perfect for the penguins to do what they do best - having fun!

Shamu - Close Up:

An underwater sight of the killer whales in this huge tank.

Shamu's Happy Harbour:

A 3-acre kid's playground with many attractions, rides and games where vast amounts of netting span a wide area for children of all ages to climb and play!

Stingray Lagoon:

A chance to feel, feed and view these docile animals.

Shark Encounter:

An underwater viewing tunnel to observe these feared predators.

The Waterfront:

A quaint seaside village where you can shop, dine or just sit and relax for a while.

Turtle Point:

View many of the endangered and threatened sea turtles in a naturalistic lagoon.

Wild Arctic:

A multi-level ecosystem where you will see walruses, beluga whales and polar bears.

Rides.

Happy Harbour Rides:

Styled upon killer whales, pirates, sea creatures and generally marine life the rides in Shamu's Happy Harbour will keep the children occupied for a while. There are minimum height restrictions on some rides with Shamu Express at 38? and the other rides where applicable generally at 42".

Journey to Atlantis: {Minimum height restriction of 42".}

A 6 minute combined roller-coaster water ride which begins in darkness before plunging 60 feet in to the water when you will most probably get wet especially if you are sitting at the front.

Kraken: {Minimum height restriction of 42".}

If you like to be shaken and stirred starting with the first drop of 144 feet then this roller coaster which reaches around 65 mph at its top speed along the 3 minute 4,000 feet journey will do the trick.

Manta: {Minimum height restriction of 54".}

Probably the best roller coaster, but only just ahead of Kraken, where riders lay 4 abreast facedown Manta Ray style on the almost 3 minute journey of loop-the-loop, corkscrew turns and rapid drops at speeds of 55 mph from a height of 140 feet up!

Skytower:

A 7 minute $3 slowly rotating ride up the 400 feet high pole provides some quite fantastic but relaxing views of the park and on a clear day for miles around.

Wild Arctic Rides:

This jet helicopter simulator takes you into an arctic storm. Afterwards could be the perfect opportunity to see the beluga whales in the large pool as you step off the simulator, and then proceed onwards to the polar bears.

Shows.

A'Lure the call of the Oceans:

A 20 minute acrobatic show based upon a fisherman sinking to the bottom of the sea to discover an exotic sea creature city.

Believe:

Probably the best show, lasting 30 minutes, at SeaWorld where the choreography displayed by the killer whales combined with the stunning theatrics just must be seen. For some additional effects sit in the front rows to soak up the atmosphere as the 5-ton whales send water flying!

Blue Horizons:

A good old-fashioned dolphin, whales, birds, acrobats and water spraying show lasting 30 minutes with impressive leaps and turns it never fails to entertain.

Clyde and Seamore take Pirate Island:

The sea lions, otters and walrus entertain with humour the kids will certainly find hilarious.

Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt:

This seasonal show (check program) featuring Sesame Street characters who embark upon a treasure hunt in an adventure to open a talking treasure chest.

Pets Ahoy:

A 25 minute trained pet show featuring many that were rescued from local animal shelters including cats, rats, birds, pigs and more.

Reflections:

Usually this dazzling fireworks and soaring water fountain show is performed during SeaWorld AfterDark and holiday seasons. (Check your programme.)

Sea Lions Tonight:

Usually performed during SeaWorld Afterdark and holiday seasons this Sea Lion comedy show keeps the oceans of laughter rolling. (Check your programme.)

Shamu Christmas Miracles: (Nov 26th till Dec 30th.)

The SeaWorld killer whales perform the 22 minute Christmas special where it?s a young child's wish to meet Shamu supported by a live choir and musicians.

Shamu Rocks:

Rock 'n Roll music plays as visitors enter the Shamu stadium and accompanies the killer whale performance.