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I loved this place! Of the Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld - SeaWorld definitely wins.
Tickets: Either buy a San Diego Go Card to get a Best Value ticket, or bring your Southwest Airlines Frequent Flyer card for a 10%? discount, or get those passes for the Zoo/Park/SeaWorld. If you go to all 3 parks, the passes you can get at any of those places would be the best deal. If you do a whole bunch of other stuff, the San Diego GoCard would probably suit you better. If you just go to SeaWorld, bring your Southwest Airlines card - I think that gives you the best deal even compared to online tickets (but only by a few bucks). If you are going to go more than once in a year, become a member.
SeaWorld is really organized. The map is easy to follow. Plenty of employees around to ask questions if you feel like it. Get there early (must pay for parking), look at the show times for all the different shows, and plan your day at SeaWorld according to the shows. Shows open 30 minutes before showtime so keep that in mind if you want good seats.
The shows I saw and loved: (1) Shamu/Killer whale show, of course. There are 2 different shows - we asked a worker there what was better and he suggested that one was a little more educational and one was more for entertainment purposes. We went to the entertaining one - and it really was! The whole front section of 16 rows will get soaking wet - do not be fooled and sit in the 16th row - you may still be soaked! (2) The PetsRule show - this show is perfect for any pet lover (cats and dogs) - it's amazing how well trained and extensive this show is! FAVORITE! Loved it. (3) Sea Lion show - they're so cute and smart! This show has a bunch of small up-to-date skits that are fun and entertaining.
Food - you can bring drinks/water into the park, but they don't let you bring in food (you can try to sneak snacks in - it didn't seem to be that hard). I'd recommend eating beforehand. I didn't try any of the food there so I can't comment on that.
Love this place! If I lived in San Diego I would totally become a member. This is perfect for families and children too.
This is not a place for me. The overwhelming number of kids and babies alone should have had me running the other way. But, I was with my brother and his family and since he has started having babies, we all do what the kids want to do on vacations. :(
Being that he is military, he and his whole family got in for free. My parents and I got a 20% discount but it was still really expensive.
My brother's kids are really little and this park was probably not the best for their age group (2-3yrs). We did go to the Sesame Street area and they had a little fun but most of the things were just too big for them.
We then decided to head over to the whale tanks to see the Shamu show. Too bad the kids were too wiped out and fell asleep before the whales even started flipping and diving. It was an interesting show but these sorts of things always make me feel bad for the animals.
I am not a kid person, never will be. This is a park that has mass amounts of space throughout the site just to park your strollers. The screaming whiners and snotty faces were enough to make me wish I was somwhere else..somewhere full of adults.
We really should have saved this spot for when the kids are older because they were just too tired/overwhelmed for a space this big. Or...we should have just saved it for when Auntie Sarah could go do her own thing while the little punks went in to play.
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Seaworld's the BEST!
Came here last August with my boyfriend. We had a blast! Being huge animal lovers, this place was a great experience. Last time I came here was when I was 5, but I felt like a kid still! We were able to take a private 1 hour tour with the penguins; we got to feed the sea lions & dolphins, pet the bat rays, & learn more about animals. That one water ride Shipwreck Rapids seriously got me SOAKED & the kids on the ride couldn't stop laughing at us b/c for some reason, we were the target the entire ride. It was fun. This is a must-go especially for first timers, animal lovers, kids. I'd come back here over and over again. Next summer I'm taking my son with me; I wanna do the beluga interaction tour!!!
Did you know that killer whales, like Shamu, can consume up to 250 lbs. of food a day?
Last week, I drove to San Diego to see all my favorite creatures from under the sea....and some from above (the sea, that is). From polar bears to penguins, SeaWorld has always captured my heart and my imagination with their zoo of animals and corny music that causes heart-wrenching love for all things cuddly. At my website http://theunemployedte... is my assortment of favorite pictures that I shot while traversing the park. If you're wondering where the Budweiser and clydesdales are, don't panic. They are still there at SeaWorld, I just ran out of time. Afterall, SeaWorld closed at 5pm the day I was there.
Seaworld is great for kids and adults alike (seriously, who doesn't like Shamu?). There isn't much in the way of rides, but the shows and displays are incredible. Stop by the penguin enclosure, pet the sting rays, and make sure to see Cirque de la Mer if it's playing. A word to the wise: don't sit in the front rows for any of the shows, unless you're looking to get soaked!
I love going here!!!! How can you not?!
You get to see all sorts of aquatic animals/creatures and you can learn so much. I love it!
You can pet all sorts of sea creatures, including DOLPHINS (and you can feed them too)!! The dolphins were fun to touch, so it's a must if you haven't.
The shows are very entertaining, especially the Shamu show and sea lions show!
The staff there are very friendly.
Downside is that tickets are pretty expensive but I would definitely come back.
It's a great place for your family or/and friends!
*shoulder shrug*
Eh....
The end.
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Wow!
I came on the Sunday before Labor Day and was surprised. It has been at least 15 years since I have been here. The park's attractions are relatively close to each other and there is not too much walking or waiting involved. It was hot, but the park has several attractions that are nice for cooling you down. My favs:
1. Killer Whale Show
2. Dolphin Show
3. Sea Lions
4. Arctic Circle--Nice and Cool.
5. The 4D Elmo show which totally cools you down and you can sit
and relax for a bit.
My favorite parks are Disneyland, The Wild Animal Park, and SEAWORLD!!
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I love Seaworld and have been waiting to take my son for months, now that he is 3 and can truly enjoy his surroundings we went on-line and signed up for the Silver passport and off we went. It was great to print our tickets on-line and just be on our way for a day of fun and adventure!!
The traffic went smooth and we got in super fast because we get free parking with the pass we bought. In we go and straight to Elmo's World it was. My son had a great time playing and they had allot of stuff for him to do which was great. We then headed off to watch the Shamu show which was awesome and great to see the reactions on my sons face and his comments of how high the whales jump. He hasn't stopped talking about it since Sunday!!
The prices in the park were of coarse outrageous, I paid $16 and some change for a souvenir cup with ice only because we don't drink soda and a bucket of popcorn. CRAZY!!
All in all we had a great time!! The bathrooms were super clean and it was a nice way to spend a Sunday!! If any of you out there can't afford the $55 price for your family each then I suggest doing the monthly payments its a great alternative!!
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It has been over 10 years since I've been to Seaworld, so it was like I was going here for the first time. Now that I've gotten older and have a family, it's interesting going to parks from a father standpoint.
Went on a Friday, so it was not crowded, AND there was beautiful weather, great combo. Out of the four shows they had, we only watched the Shamu show (of course) and the Sesame 4-D show (for Kaley, of course).
The Shamu show was fun, three killer whales flipping around and splashing all who sat within the first 10 rows. The music and dancing made me chuckle a little (do the sham slam by putting both hands up, then together, then slam it down) but overall it was amazing.
My favorite exhibit was the Wild Artic (sorry penguins, I do love you too) where a huge polar bear walked right by us, literally separated by inches of glass.
The best part of the trip was that I spent $5 on a carnival game and won a little elmo and a 4 ft tall big bird. My baby loves them both, let me tell you. Oh, and the Bud Light Lime beer (served at a chilly 23 degrees F) was great too.
The price was a little steep (12 for parking and 65 a ticket), but thanks to a special discount I get, my ticket was free, yay.
If you haven't been to Seaworld, I would recommend going!
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Seaworld: It is what it is. I'm not going to say that it wasn't fun because it definitely was entertaining and educational; however, as the day went on I just got more hungry for sushi. Is that bad?
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YAY to all the animals, BOO to all the attractions and exhibits that were closed for the day/season!
My family and I were so excited to see the dolphins. And see the killer whales. But guess what? We couldn't... because they closed it down. Oh, and we were so excited to take our 1.5 year old daughter to see a Sesame Street show. But guess what? We couldn't do that either because they canceled it last minute due to technical difficulties.
Prices EVERYWHERE, from food to souvenirs, were overpriced but what do you expect at an amusement park?
Another thing I HATED was their customer service at the ticket counter. They tried to rip me off, telling me that it was $65/ticket. I told the smug cashier that I went online and saw that we could get a 2-day pass for $55. She said "Yes but the price for the 1-day pass is $65"......... I replied with, "Fine, I'll take the 2-day passes". Okay, maybe she wasn't smug, maybe she was just DUMB!
The shows and exhibits that WERE open, we DID go to. They were fun and very entertaining.
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SOME1 NAME 1 Fing STARFISH WHOSE DIED FROM BEIN OUT THE WATER 5 HOLE 2NDS----thats rite U CANT CAN U??? well niether could the stricta** special f***in ops SeaWorld security sk*nk but that didnt stop her from callin me out HARSH (in front of 3 fine black girls 2 top it off) like i broke King Tritons m*****f****ing ocean code (when rly im just tryin 2 teach my lil neices about trippy types of life in the water & where they prolly got the Carls Jr logo from& s***.)
jesus its like.... this place used 2b so bomb, wtf happened?? they added a rollercoster but i sware 2 god its nothin but h20, h8rs, & hella retarted parents all stressed out yellin at there kids now. srsly every1.... smoke some seagrasses & take the otters out ur a***s ur on vac8ion.
not 2b all super sad but it sux in genral that people 2day 4get that a musement park is SPOSED 2 inspire u (if ne of u went 2 charter u kno what im talkin bout.) waaaay back in the day poem writers used 2 CRY (or cast a spell 1 of the 2) 4 muses 2 come 2 help them b4 they even had amazing parks or flight simul8ters or trciky seals at all.))
gettin 2 the point: last time i checked inspir8ion was dope----its basicly where sick drawings & raps or even tasty cooking recipes start, so dont worry bout the 60 bucks or losin ur Fun Card, they alredy scanned ur finger print & will let u back in, just chill out w/ the pengwins & b gr8full we even have trained whales (incredable) & an accurit splash zone nowadays.
ne way kinda faded still from amsterdam 2b honost LOL. my trip made me think bout a lot of things (& walrusses mayb the most of ne creature) so yeah if i dont feel the same way when i wake back up ill just delete this s****
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Bought my tickets online and saved 10 dollars for 2 day pass. I enjoyed seeing all the marine animals, riding the rides, and the Shamu Show "Believe" was cool to watch, even though the music playing while they peformed was a little corny. haha If you love marine animals and/or seeing your kids have a blast, you will definitely enjoy this place.
Watch the documentary The Cove and you'll probably feel just as bad as I did about the dolphins being held in captivity. Sea World is not the place for any marine life and they should be left alone in their natural habitat. After watching The Cove, I don't think I can ever step foot in Sea World ever again.
Starting next month, about 23,000 dolphins will be slaughtered in a small town in Japan. Only a small handful of them are sold alive to marine parks such as Sea World for $150,000 each to be trained to become entertainment for us humans. That's not right and felt it was necessary to draw awareness...
http://www.thecovemovi.../
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I absolutely love going to amusement parks and Sea World has always delivered.
The staff is always nice and welcoming... bathrooms and park is clean... the shows are usually 30-45 mins... the rides are TONS of fun... you get a lot of food at the restaurants... etc.
I guess the only thing about Sea World is that it is a little pricey... I believe its $60 per person, but you never have to pay for anything else except food.
But what is really nice about Sea World is that there is something at every corner--this is not a park where you walk around a lot looking for attractions.
Oh! And if you sit in the soak zone at Shamu and the Dolphin shows you will only get soaked if you are in the first 3 rows... I guess I can't really vouch for that--but every time that I have sat up just a couple more rows, I only get a little drizzle to cool me off :)
First and foremost, get the Silver Pass. The parking alone is worth the extra bucks. This pass is good for 365 days of free admission, parking and discounts on merch and other specials.
Seaworld is awesome! Our favorites are the 'phins and 'guins.
Since I have a little dude, we can come here for a few hours of playing in the Bay of Play, watching shows, seeing the dance and drum troupe at night, looking at the Clydesdales, hanging with the penguins (pingus!), and totally tiring out the little man. I found that after a few hours here, that little dude crashes out big time! We have never made the summer nightly fireworks because dude is out by 9pm.
Make sure you get a map at the entrance. This will give you a rendering of the park's layout and show schedule. If you forget it, don't fret, they are available at the merch stores. Also, the park staff is happy to help guide you along. Really friendly folks working here!
We never eat here, as the food is pretty pricey and not so good looking. Although, I am quite intrigued and challenged by the $30 all you can eat deal. I'm sure after eating all day, they can just roll me into the Shamu tank and I can mistaken for a farmer-tanned orca.
So, yeah, get the annual Silver Pass. You won't feel guilty for seeing one or two shows, hanging out with the 'guins, watching people get sprayed as they go down the rapids, then head home after two hours.
Good entertainment...good value...good times!
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SeaWorld at night!
We trekked down to SD to finish off our two-fer tickets. Got there around 5pm to experience the nighttime shows.
Going at night was SO MUCH BETTER!
No roasting in the hot sun.
Not as crowded.
Not too much being bumped by strollers.
Very laid back ambiance. During my two smoke breaks, we met some very friendly folks from South Africa (loved their accents) & a very hyper New Yorker who we couldn't get away from fast enough!
We went to see the Dolphin & Shamu shows.
The nighttime versions were much more enjoyable with the added light shows & pyrotechnics. More pizazz! Add to that all the kiddies waving around their blue $5 light sabers in the stadium.
The shows were a bit more rock n' roll compared to the kinda cutesy daytime shows.
Topped off with pretty decent fireworks show at 9:50pm.
Very, very enjoyable experience.
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Now that we're sorta emptynesters, lately we've been doing a lot of spur-of-the-moment day trips.… Read more »
Maybe growing up here in San Diego has something to do with the fact that I just freakin love Sea World so much. Now that I've got a little one to bring, it's not quite as awesome as it used to be (being that I have to watch him) but it's still pretty cool.
If you get the fun card, you basically pay for your 1 day admission of $65, then you get to go for the rest of the year for free. Well worth it if you're a so cal resident. Or, you can get the silver passport for $95 and it includes parking, which is like $10/car. If you have a family, just buy 1 silver passport, and buy fun cards for the rest (but you might have different expiration dates). Costco also has the silver passport for cheaper, so you can save even more. Plus, you can use your silver passport for food discounts.
You can bring you own water into the park. The food is pretty bad, so eat before you go, or leave the park, have your hand stamped, drive to Phils BBQ on Sports Arena (or anywhere else on Sports Arena), then go back to the park. So worth it.
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There is so much to say about this theme park so I'll keep it simple...
The shows are fantastic! About 15 to 20 mins and show so its not too short and not long enough for you to sit there in the sun and get toasted...The Shamu show of course is the best, but I LOVE the new Clyde and Seymore sea lion show SNL style, HILARIOIUS! The Elmo 3d show is wonderful too, great for kids and adults!
The rides are fun if you don't mind getting WET!!!
Food is pretty much standard when it comes to theme parks. Expensive and cafeteria tasting...Ridiculously overpriced. Sometimes they let you bring your own food depending on who checks your bags and if you're sneaky enough...Don't forget to go to the Anheiser Busch spot near the entrance and get your free beer.
There is alot of other stuff that I am leaving out on purpose, just too much to mention!!! Penguins, sharks, dolphins, manta rays, polar bears, OH MY!! Theres nothing better than sea world in the summer!!! I suggest you get a silver pass (thank you WW!) instead of a fun card because you save more and get discounts and there are no black out dates...
Simply put, fun times for you and your family...Great place to go on a date too!! I go atleast once a month and never get tired of it. SUMMER! FUN! WET!
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I loved it! Especially for the price of $55 for 2 visits!
I haven't been to Seaworld since I was like 3, and now that I'm 21 and I can comprehend and remember everything around me, it's all the better! lol.
All the shows we watched were amazing, oh my gosh, I miss those swimming mammals... so incredibly adorable! I must warn you though, BRING SUNSCREEN! You should probably bring hats or something too, all the shows are under the sky, no canopies for any of the shows so be prepared.
Also, don't bring food unless you have secret pockets to hide them in b/c they don't allow food and beverages from outside unless it's H20. I love Seaworld and I can't wait to come back for my free 2nd visit! :D
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I love SEAWORLD! I was here yesterday :P
I absolutely LOVED the Dolphin show. The Shamu Believe wasn't AS good as the Dolphin show. I was too late to attend the Sea Lion & Otter show. The Pet show was LOVELY, I love the idea of adopting all the animals from shelters & training them...they do love the animals. It was so funny because in the beginning when the dogs run around, and they play the "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT" song..one of the dogs fell & hit his head :( poor baby...
The circus show is frickin cool, too! Sea World is a must come to.
-1 star because I'm cheap & everything cost an arm & a leg. A beer was $5... =[ and I'm a binge drinker.....F I'm broke! haha
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c'mon, it's sea world, what's not to like?
this place is great for all ages. they have a play area for little kids, 2 rides for bigger kids all kinds of shows and (dare i say) learning experiences. there is something new to learn and see and you can touch all kinds of the animals. don't miss the 2 aquariums, they are kind of hidden away in the back.
you can't go wrong with the shamu show, and the sea lion show is cool as well. but the pets rule show is a riot. you may pass it by because you have a dog or cat at home, but don't be hasty! i have trained some cats to do some funny things but this was a riot. ( i won't give it away).
enjoy.
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It had been awhile since I've been to Sea World. I was a kid last time I was here and I barely remembered it.
For the rides, there were two of them. We went on Shipwreck Rapids. Waited for 90 minutes for a short ride that wasn't that good, besides getting soaked. You really get soaked, which was great. But not worth the wait.
Journey to Atlantis is an AWESOME ride. I don't want to spoil it for you, but I highly recommend it. A long wait, but worth it, especially if you can do it at an off-hour.
Everyone knows that the Shamu show is amazing and that the Dolphin show is awesome. They are must sees.
The Manatee rescue was pretty neat, though subliminally sexual. That statue out front. Haha...
On the Riptide Stage, there was a pretty cool non-water all-human show. It wasn't amazing or anything. Kind of like what you'd expect from a college dance show.
My issue with Sea World is that besides the animals, most things suck. The employees are very rude. I had one screaming in my ear for no reason. Half of my family was in the Sesame Street show and they wouldn't let the rest of us in. Even though the half that got in said there was plenty of room. And she felt the need to shout when I was standing right next to her. Ugh.
So yeah, do Sea World because it's Sea World and it does have some attractions. But it really isn't all that.
Spent the day with my husband and grandson at Sea World today. It was not so crowded. It was organized and we had a great time. The only thing we didn't like was the food at Mama Stella's. The food was kind of cold and we ended up throwing half of it away. The only good thing was the lunch box that came along with the meal.
Went here yesterday and had a great time! If you don't want to wind up spending a buttload of money, come equipped with sunscreen, a towel, and bottled water, because the prices for these items at the park are ridiculous.
But other than that, the experience is awesome. I went with a couple friends and we checked out all the shows and most of the exhibits. It's amazing how well trained these animals are and how they interact with their trainers. It'll blow your mind, man. Don't come here expecting to stay too dry, especially if you're sitting in the front row of one of the whale shows. We were in the very front for the Dolphin show and this giant dolphin dude splashed us about 6 times. We were annihilated with salt water, but it was still most excellent(it was also really hot out, so it was refreshing).
I won't ruin too much, but the shows are amazing and the animals are fantastic. And what is up with this guy who didn't like the sea lions show? Are you kidding me? Do you not like laughing or something? And to the folk who think the animals should be in the wild, know that most of the animals at this park were BORN there and hence have no idea what the wild is like. Parakeets are naturally wild animals in the outback. I have two as pets, purchased from breeders. If I were to throw them outside, they wouldn't survive five minutes. Also, I don't know what goes on behind the scenes, but based on how those animals interacted with the trainers, it's safe to say that they're treated very well.
Great fun. Can't wait to go back!
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I am now the proud holder of a Platinum Pass...go ahead, hate on me bitches!! HA HA HA...I kid, I kid.
I've never been a fan of Shamu and think he/she is an asshole...Ever since I was a kid I just couldn't buy into the bull of Shamu and achieving the "dream." I guess Sea World considers the dream to be your purchasing countless souvenirs and overpriced food...or is it your paying them to feed their animals? Pretty clever idea there, Sea World. Get the idiot patrons to pay to not only see your animals but also to feed them. Completely genius.
Up until February (I believe) Sea World offered what we like to refer to as "beer school" which is a fancy term for getting saucy (for free) while testing various beers and snacking on delicious crackers, cheeses and chocolates. For undisclosed reasons they have discontinued this, which is disheartening. There's nothing like viewing ginormous animals while tipsy on free alcohol!
My most favorite animal in the world is the dolphin, and thanks to Sea World (and my desperate ex bf trying to impress me) I was able to achieve one of my life-long dreams; to swim with dolphins. Well, it wasn't quite swimming, but I was able to hang out with them in the tank and enjoy their company for a short while. It was awesome!! I also enjoy visiting them in the viewing tank and get excited like a fat kid eating cake when one swims up to say hello.
The shows aren't really all that exciting, unless you watch the idiots in the audience who sit in the soak zone go crazy when they get splashed. I do have to admit that I'm actually very impressed by the "Pets Rule" show, because they have successfully trained cats, birds, pigs and many other household animals that seem like they'd be impossible to train.
Viewing the sharks can be interesting at times although more often than not they prove to all that they are in fact the true assholes of the sea by upturning their noses at people. I'd pay anything to see that tank capsize and the sharks devour the very humans who point at them like idiots. The penguins are cool to check out, as are the polar bears and beluga whales. I believe the flamingos are there as filler, and the sea lions are more often than not very bitchy and bark at you all day.
The rides are pretty fun but I wouldn't suggest going on them unless (1) you have a change of clothes (2) you are about to leave or (3) you enjoy walking around sopping wet all day.
Since I am a platinum pass holder I get free parking (saves about 12 bucks a trip), VIP seating to shows, discounts on food, unlimited free rides on the sky ride and sky tower and much more for the low price of 11 bucks a month. If you are a San Diego resident, I suggest you invest in one of these, because it's a cool place to go when you've got nothing better to do and want to kill an hour or two. It's also nice to be able to come and not have to try and cram everything into one day's trip.
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What part of "PENGUINS" don't you understand?
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OMG, the samu show sucked. Samu rocks??? omfg it was like 15 minutes of dancing about 7 minutes of that was some REALLY REALLY GAY SALSA dancing with no whales @ ALL, 2 minutes of a some misfit trying to play guitar. With to sluts dancing around him.
It was crap.
we saw the wales maybe 5 minutes top through the entire thing
they didnt educate the crowd @ all. they didnt well do anything besides dance, it was a major disappointment.
My gals boy was sooooo bored.
The guy selling the lights tried to steal money from us by giving bad change 3 times over. He tried to argue with my girl, freaking thief. He fessed up "oh my bad" after minute of arguing, and a large crowd was forming.
It was just a major disappointment...its nothing like it used to be....
O and I don't like the finger print system, how is that faster than having photo id's??
all in all its sad used to love this place, now its selling out.
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Frankly the cost of a child's pass is ridiculous to me and If it weren't for the adult silver pass… Read more »
I am easily amused when it comes to amusement parks, since I always went to the lower priced ones as a kid. A park as Sea World is 65 bucks a person + x 6 for me and my brothers and sisters= not gonna happen. I developed from that that I am not the biggest fan of big parks, so I didn't really had the urge to go to Sea World earlier. One of the visitors that I had over loves parks though, so off we went.
I think there were seriously about twenty employees waiving us where we had to park. If the huge signs and thick white marked lines aren't clear enough. I realize the task might be more difficult with young Skittle- stoned children in your back seats, but I felt slightly retarded. I know I'm a women and blond so that does not work in my favor with judging my parking skills, but nineteen people would have been enough.
Anyway, once we got safely through the security check (always exciting) we started with a visit to the Shamu show. These animals are impressive even if they don't move. They are so big and move so graceful. The huge LCD screens definitely help to make the experience more overwhelming. I also liked the fact that it seemed like the animals had some kind of freedom in what kind of tricks they wanted to do.
This was the highlight of the day for me though. The sea lion show was a little bit too cheesy for me. I loved the small cute little otter there, but I was over all more amused and distracted by the obese people in the public feeding their already fat children mega sugar pretzels with layers of chocolate, sugar and whatever what was on it. I can understand you want to give your kids a bite during such a day trip, but these things could satisfy at least three sea lions. Insanely huge. All the food at Sea World is a rip off like in any other amusement park, so it couldn't be because of the bargain.
I liked the polar beer section and since I've been lucky enough to see these animals from close by in the wild I was not so excited about the penguins and dolphins. I can't help it that Sea World gives me mixed feelings. I do believe they treat the animals nicely but at the same time it makes me sad by the lack of space they have.
The open sections with animals were set up nicely, I really liked the aquariums and the turtle. I was lucky not to go on a super busy day, so there were basically no lines anywhere and the park is not that big so we saw everything (except the the pet section, we were in a sea life park after all).
The splash/roller coaster or whatever the name of the thing is, is cool. For me, might be lame for any other adult. I am not the biggest thrill seeker when it comes to heights, so I always look like I'm taking a bite of a lemon on the picture after wards. Not gonna buy that one for fifteen bucks. The other thing we did besides seeing animals were the cable cars. Pick the tower if you choose between the two, the cable cars are lame as hell for anyone under eight, you're just going back and forth over the water. It's not worth the extra bucks they charge you for it.
I think Sea World is a good family park that is great for kids. My friends loved it and are the same age as me, so perhaps it is just me that was not too impressed given the money that it costs. I did have a good time but the shamu show was the only thing I would come back for. Owh, and my youth love Elmo. I don't think I will use my pass again this year, even though it's free entrance until the end of this year.
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When I was 15 years old, a friend and I went to Sea World to hang out, have some fun, and hopefully see some good lookin' girls.
I ran across a girl who I thought was beautiful. I was immediately in some form of lust or love. My buddy and I stalked her and her friend all day long. I was pretty shy back in the dizay and still am but I hoped she might notice me and maybe come talk to me. Maybe she might say hi. Maybe we would fall in love and be together forever...
Needless to say we didn't but while following her I got to see much of the park and had a genuine good time...
I like this place and I think I always will....
Cheers to you Shamu!
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It was a good place to go and kill some time. The shows were ok, the food sucked, and 2 of the rides you have to pay extra money to ride.
I did feel sorry for the orca wales and dolphins because they need more room to swim.
GO TO THE SAN DIEGO ZOO
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LOVE seaworld, there is so much to see and so much to do! Highly reccomend the 2 day pass so you can take your time! fun!
We also did dine with shamu for dinner and I highly recoomend it! the food not so good but you really are not paying for the food the experience is so much fun!
About a year ago my sister and I would go here almost every week whenever we were bored because we had the year passes. I don't know if they do it anymore, but they used to have beer school. Well I couldn't think of a better idea then to have that at an amusement park. Just think about it, it's hot, your kids are whining and all you want is a cold one for less than 9 bucks a beer. Oh wow, you get three tasting sized cups, which are actually pretty generous.
Luckily my sisters bf doesn't drink, so we had double the fun and actually had a nice buzz as we floated off to see Shamu. Most definitely stop by the Buzzweiser factory during your stay. (But of course you must be 21 to ride this ride)
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My cousin put's out a Facebook update that she's headed to Sea World with her kids if anyone wants to go. Me being a kid at heart and having not yet been to Sea World (here, I went to the one in Orlando when I was a kid), responded, count me in.
We got there around 6, when it was cooling down and a bunch of the tourons were leaving. Wear your comfy shoes, as there is a lot of walking. We saw the stingray and eel exhibit, saw some sea otters and dolphins, watched the orca show and rode the gondola and tower rides. (no rollercoaster as the kids are too young for that one) I admit feeling a little guilty pleasure throughout the evening at seeing the animals. I feel guilty as these are captive animals and some of them I have seen in the wild (obviously the best way to see them). But I do realize that not everyone lives or grew up near an ocean and took it for granted that a day on the boat or an afternoon at a local seaside restaurant would most likely provide views of dolphins at play. It was pretty amazing to see the magnitude of the orca whales in all their magnificent glory less than 100 feet from me. I felt guilt when I saw that one of them had fin flop, which comes from being in captivity too long.
If you or your children will never really have an opportunity to see these animals in the wild, then it is a must see. I would hope that responsible parents would try to factor in some educational lessons along with their outing and teach their kids that this is not a natural way of life for these animals.
If you are a family of 4 or 3 or even 2, prepare to offer an arm and a leg for this venue. They are not cheap! I wound up buying a yearlong pass because it was only $14 more than the day pass and I get free parking when I visit. I live nearby so I will make sure to use it. Check their website for special deals, coupons and discounts. Also check online, you might find some money savers there too. The food is overpriced as to be expected, but at least they do have a healthy alternatives cafe, for those that are looking for a healthier option. And for the adults there is beer available, there may be more, but that was what we had.
I plan to go back and check out the roller coaster and some more of the exhibits. I will update when I do.
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Seaworld. I have to admit I'm not a big theme park person, so I always come somewhat negative. BUT! Seaworld is great because I love the sea, fish, dolphins, sting reys, and whales.
I caught (3) shows: Shamu and the killer wales, dolphins, and Cirque de la Mar. The last one just makes me want to go to Vegas and see a Cirque de Soleil show, such a tease for the real thing!
On a serious note, the bathrooms were extremely nasty. Small, smelly, and full of thousands of crazy children. On a positive note, they serve beer in Seaworld. BEER.
xxx C
Since I've in San Diego all my life, I can pretty much walk around this damn park with my eyes closed and know the shows so well, that I can tell if theres a goof or if an animal doesnt want to perform.
The shows are ok, the only one worth watching is the sealions (night and day show) because Its actually funny. They seem to change the plot often, but the tricks and the story line are still the same ( not sure if that makes since). I also love the pets rule show, its amazing to see all the pets do tricks like that. Shamu show is kinda werid now, the rotating screens and the trainer running out with and ore like that monkey in the lion king is strange. I do like how they ask all the people in the service to stand up to honor them, that always brings tears to my eyes and gives me the chills. The only show I refuse to go to is the dolphins. The plot is always the same (the family member who falls in the water is actually a trainer, omg!!!)
The rides are cool, i wish there were more. Journey to atlantis is fun, dont sit in the front cause you get soaked (happend to me last summer, i looked like i fell in the water and my cell phone got damaged. Shipwreck rapids is freaking awsome!!! The water fall doesnt turn off that great on the right side, so its going at full blast and I aways get soaked. They have these things were you can pay 25 cents and blast people in the ride, happens way too many times, ive tried hunting down the people to kick their ass for shooting me in the head.
food is kinda pricey, you should bring your own, but they have a large selection of places to eat at. And if your a passholder, you get a discount!
speaking of passholder, I think if you live in seaworld and go at least 3 times a year, you should buy the pass. Free parking, dscounts, its worth it. But just dont go on the 4th of july like I did, too many tourist and screaming kids,
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I had many reasons for coming here, a to do list of sorts for exploring the amazing world of the seas.
My first reason: I just had to see one of those killer whales up close. And they are incredible! To think that in the wild they are ravenous, sea lion gobbling eating machines, and here they are tame show ponies. A fascinating dichotomy. At the whim of their master's command, they will swim backwards just to get those tender morsels in the bucket.
The park itself is wonderful, as there is life everywhere. Not just in the habitats, but walking or flying freely though the park. Even in the habitats with the sea lions, you can spy curious sea faring birds trying to get a piece of the action.
Second Reason: The Rocky Point Preserve, where you can feed dolphins. I love these intelligently beautiful creatures.
Third Reason: The Atlantis water ride, an aquatic roller coaster, situated next to the dolphin aquarium, where you can watch them swimming below the water.
Fourth Reason: The aquarium de la mar, where gorgeous saltwater echosystems abounded, and I found nemo.
I have to admit that the highlight of this visit had nothing to do with sea creatures, not in the least. It was the Budweiser hospitality center located in the park. Here I feasted on bratwurst with sauerkraut, after enjoying a very happy round of beer tasting. They had some exciting products like orange and lime beer, or pomegranate and grapefruit enhanced beers. Even stouts and energy beers were there for the tasting. I know there is a limit to how much one person can sample, but I believe I hit every bartender so that I could try everything twice!
Family and adult fun abound here.
Something I recommend you try is "Dining with Shamu."
Overall, with its conservation efforts and beautiful habitats, it is worth spending the $65 for the admission price. Always look online, because they often have two for one specials, or adults at kid prices. But, expect to splurge here because that $65 does not feed you or your kids, or the dolphins.
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My lady was in town for the 4th of July holiday weekend and she wanted to see Shamu so off to SeaWorld. They have a great deal online where you can get adult tickets at kids price and second free visit. Great for us because we like to sleep in and got to the park later. Our first day was on a Friday and we saw half of the park and most of the shows. We then returned later in the weekend to see the rest of the park. Not a bad deal and we didn't feel like we had to rush through the park in one day.
The shows, although short, are entertaining. There's not much as far as rides but the animal exhibits are pretty decent.
ok, there is no doubt that you will enjoy coming here with friends or family. the shows and attractions are incredible. The animals are trained to entertain you and they do not disappoint. The staff are all friendly and the entire park is manicured and clean. I was impressed, but why you ask did I only rate this place a 3 stars. For one, while on the freeway driving to the park, we saw billboards on the freeway and radio commercials advertising everyone pays the kids price. well, when we arrived at the park and walked up to the ticket office, I requested four tickets and the girl behind the counter was charging me full price for all, If I hadn't calculated the price in my head, I would have not paid attention to it at all. So I asked the girl how come its so much, if the ads stated everyone pays the kids price. She said "You have to request it." What!!! this is sounds like false advertisement, So I requested my discount and went into the park. Around 1:00 pm, we got in line to get something to eat, much to my surprise, lunch for 4 which included a sandwich, fries and a drink came out to almost $75.00 or we could dish out $120.00 and get all you can eat bracelets for most of the restaurants at the park. Noticed how I said most of the restaurants. Needless to say you will get hosed when it comes time to eat. So have a hearty breakfast before you come here and enjoy all the shows and attractions.
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