SeaWorld Offers a World of Adventure for the Family

March 25th, 2011

Sea World Offers a World of Adventure for the Family

With something for everyone in the family, Sea World in Orlando offers a world of adventure that your family will enjoy immensely. There are entertaining shows, thrilling rides and special events along with places to dine and relax in between activities. Some attractions are seasonal so might not be available when you visit, but here are some ideas on what you can do at Sea World.

Shows
 A’Lure, The Call of the Ocean - Athletic performers, tumblers and artists tell a story.
 Believe - Shamu the killer whale will entertain you to music and choreography.
 Blue Horizons - Stunt actors, acrobatic dolphins and birds in a theatrical performance.
 Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island - Show with sea otters, sea lions and walrus.
 Elmo and Abby’s Treasure Hunt - The Sesame Street characters will entertain you.
 Pets Ahoy! - A show with animals: dogs, cats, birds, skunks and pigs and others.
 Reflections - This is a spectacular fireworks and fountain display.
 Shamu Rocks - A rock n’ roll concert starring killer whales.
 Christmas shows: Shamu Christmas Miracles and Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas.

Rides
 Happy Harbor Rides includes five attractions: Shamu Express, Sea Carousel, Jazzy Jellies, Swishy Fishies and Pirate’s Nets, Ocean Commotion and The Flying Fiddler - all of these have a height requirement of 42 inches tall.
 Journey to Atlantis - This is a ride that combines water with roller coasters while you are on a Greek fishing boat. Yes, you will get wet!
 Kraken - This is a monster coaster without a floor that is tall, fast and fun. It has a height requirement of 54 inches tall.
 Manta - This will take you on a coaster ride that swoops and dives to experience flying. It has a height requirement of 54 inches tall.
 Skytower - This is a leisurely trip to the top of the 400 foot tall tower for a bird’s eye view of Orlando and surrounding area.
 Wild Arctic - This is a jet helicopter simulator ride that takes you into an arctic storm where you will see whales, polar bears and walrus along with a frozen wonderland.

Special Events
At Sea World there are special events that take place at various times throughout the year. Some are seasonal and return each year but some are special one-time events.

 Concerts - There are live concerts held with authentic arts and crafts and cuisine inspired by South America, Mexico or the Caribbean.
 Special Guests - Animal experts like Jack Hanna and others are special guests for shows about exotic animals or wildlife.
 Summer Nights - During the summer months there are often fireworks shows and special dining and shopping opportunities.
 Halloween Spooktacular - An underwater fantasy with costumed children in a special show in October.
 Christmas celebration - Special Christmas show during winter months.
 New Year’s Eve - Special celebration with musical show and fireworks display.

Other Attractions/Exhibits
 Arcade and Games Area - All types of video and skill games for all ages.
 Beluga Interaction Program - Limited to only a few each day, guests can get in the water along with the whales for an up close and personal encounter. Available to age 10 and up.
 Manatee Rescue - Enjoy the gentle giants of the sea in a habitat designed for them.
 Manta Aquarium - Floor to ceiling aquariums are filled with tropical fish and rays.
 Marine Mammal Keeper Experience - Work with marine experts to see feeding and behavior patterns with dolphins, sea lions and beluga whales. Available to age 13 and up.
 Penguin Encounter - Observe penguins in their own environment while they play.
 Sharks Deep Dive - A 90 minute encounter via a steel cage you will wear a special underwater helmet to observe sharks up close. Available to age 10 and up.
 The Waterfront - A quaint village of shops and restaurants. There is a place where you can open oysters to find cultured pearls inside - that can be made into pieces of jewelry.
 Turtle Point - Visit the Key West area of park to see hundreds of endangered turtles.
 Wild Arctic - Visit polar bears, beluga whales, walruses in a multi-level ecosystem.

Restaurants and Dining
 Antarctic Market - You can eat a sandwich on the patio or grab something to go.
 Captain Pete’s Island Eats - For a snack of hot dogs or fresh funnel cakes, this is a casual place that everyone will love.
 Mango Joe’s - Famed for their fajitas sandwiches this is a casual place for tropical fare under ceiling fans.
 Seafire Inn - With fish n’ chips along with sandwiches and salads or chicken parmigiana you can enjoy a meal and there is a kids’ menu too.
 Seaport Pizza - Pizza for everyone along with salad and dessert and a child’s menu too.
 Sharks Underwater Grill - Enjoy a meal while gazing at the spectacular aquarium of fish that float by your table.
 Spice Mill - All American fare like burgers or chicken sandwiches on the patio or inside. They also have a children’s menu.
 The Terrace Café - For a sandwich on freshly baked bread this casual place has deli sandwiches that everyone will like.
 Voyager’s Smokehouse - If you are looking for BBQ then you will love this restaurant that specializes in ribs and chicken slow smoked on the grill.

Shopping
The Waterfront has a wide array of shops and gift emporiums to entice you with their wares. There are many other stores to choose from including gifts for family and friends or items you might need for the day such as a bathing suit, sandals or sundry items. It is certain that if you need it, you will find it here at Sea World.

It is certain that your Sea World adventure will be all that you and your family are expecting and more. There is definitely something for everyone to see and enjoy and probably keep you occupied for more than a day.

Dont forget to look at Orlandos many other attractions on offer.

Top 5 Disney World Savings Tips:

March 14th, 2011

 

While you are pretty much guaranteed to have a great time when you visit the Disney theme parks, you’ll have an even better time if you manage to save money on your trip. By saving a little bit over a lot of areas, you can significantly reduce the amount you spend on your Disney World vacation. With just a little extra planning, you may save enough to pay for extra days in the park or even your airfare. Use these great ideas to minimize the cost of your next Disney vacation.

 

1. Stay Offsite: While Disney resorts offer interesting themeing and a few minor perks, they can’t match the amenities offered elsewhere. Some Disney resorts are so far away from the theme parks themselves, you have to ride on a bus for over 30 minutes just to get to the front gates. Staying offsite generally for example in a Florida rental villa provides you with far more luxurious and roomy accommodations with many more amenities than you’ll find in a similarly priced Disney room.  You may also find you’ll have better access to some of the Orlando areas other offerings if you stay in a site that is not Disney-centric. Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure (including the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and Sea World are all more accessible to guests staying off of Disney property.

 

2. Travel off season: Plan your trip for less busy months; the best months for Florida travel include non-holiday dates from September-March each year. Not only is the weather better, but you‘ll save quite a bit on your travel and your accommodations as well.

 

3. Buy only the tickets you need: Disney World tickets can be confusing. Each ticket is purchased based on the length of your stay–so if you plan on visiting Disney World three times, buy a three day ticket, not three one-day tickets. You’ll save hundreds  just buy buying multiday tickets (called “Magic Your Way” tickets by Disney).

Don’t buy options you don’t need–the “Park hopper” Option is a useless expense if you don’t plan on going from park to park every day of your trip–and the water park option only makes sense if you plan on spending an entire day at a Disney-owned water park.

 

4. Pack essential items: Bring along items like over the counter medications, diapers and personal grooming items from home instead of purchasing them in Florida. Simple items like disposable rain ponchos can be found for under a dollar in your local big box store, but they will set you back $8.00 each in the Disney theme parks.

 

5. Pack some snacks: You don’t need to drag along a full-sized cooler each day, but bringing a few basic snacks along for the ride will save you quite a bit of cash each day. Pack a granola bar or similar non-perishable snack for each member of your party (even small children can wear a little backpack or belt pack). If you add a bottle of water or other beverage for each member of your group, you’ll save $2.50 a bottle. Simply packing a single snack and water a day will save you about $5.00 per day per person, adding up to over a hundred dollars a week for a family of four.

You’ll enjoy the same great rides, service and fun no matter how much you spend on your vacation, so plan ahead and save a bundle on your next Disney vacation.

 

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