We went to Sea World last weekend and what a joy it was! Some of my favorite parts of the day were when we went to the shows. This is unusual for me because I usually find the shows at theme parks to be less than satisfying. As a matter of fact, [...]]]>

Sea World Orlando

We went to Sea World last weekend and what a joy it was! Some of my favorite parts of the day were when we went to the shows. This is unusual for me because I usually find the shows at theme parks to be less than satisfying. As a matter of fact, I have considered them to be wastes of time in the past. I am so happy to report that this is not the case at Sea World.

I’m so glad we persevered and made it into some of the shows. I say persevered because it was not as easy as one might think. We had so much fun riding rides and looking at the sea life, that we lost track of time. Our first show was supposed to start at 12:30. We made it there just a few minutes late and were greeted by a friendly but firm worker who politely instructed us to come back at the next show time. Boy, when they say a show starts at a certain time they mean business!

It happened to us again when we tried to see a different show at 1:15. We arrived at the doors at 1:15 and 30 seconds and the doors were not only closed, but they were locked! This annoyed me, but at the same time, I understood. People walking in late cause a distraction to those who are already seated.

We finally learned our lesson and made it to our first show at 1:45. It was well worth the effort. In fact, if I get to go to Sea World again soon, I may just plan to catch all the shows. The rides are nice, too, but the shows make you feel like you’ve had an experience and that’s worth the day’s admission!

I have to get to Aquatica. Working directly across the street from Sea World, I watched the new water park going up, literally. From the higher floors in my company’s building, I could see the various water slides growing larger and larger. The slides and tubes are so colorful that the park [...]]]>

Sea World's Aquatica

I have to get to Aquatica. Working directly across the street from Sea World, I watched the new water park going up, literally. From the higher floors in my company’s building, I could see the various water slides growing larger and larger. The slides and tubes are so colorful that the park can’t help but look like fun.

So why haven’t I gone yet? Well, as I watched the park being built, I also watched the traffic around the entrance building up. Let me tell you, that place has been packed! Who knew another water park in Orlando could draw in that much business and so soon. The firs week of the park opening, the place was packed. There were many days when it was closed by noon because it was full. I heard from a friend who did go in the first couple of months it was open, that the lines were very long.

Well, school is back in, which means some of the crowds will be going home, leaving more room for the people who do get to go Aquatica. Now is the time to go, when the lines will be shorter, but it’s still hot enough to not have to walk around all day shivering.

I’m not really sure what to expect, but I read on their website, that you can see lots of exotic fish, and it wouldn’t be a Sea World park if there weren’t dolphins. One of the rides takes you on a lazy river surrounded by huge tanks that you can see right into. The tanks are filled with colorful, exotic fish. Of course there are the thrill rides, too.

Well, I’ll go and let you know how it is. Stay tuned for an update with tips and pointers that you can use when you get to go to Aquatica.