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SeaWorld® Orlando

SeaWorld brings thrills with five large coasters, yet brings the chills with Penguins, Whales, and so much more. 

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Rides

From thrills to kids rides you are sure to find a ride for the entire family to enjoy!

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Shows

Dolphins, Orcas, and Sea Lions steal the show with gravity defying skills and don't miss seasonal nighttime fireworks!

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Attractions

Animal experiences and kids spaces help to entertain the whole family!

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Dining

A wide variety of food is available, from unique to traditional. You are sure to find something for everyone!

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Services

Need guest services, or the restroom? Sea World has many services for their guests! 

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Shopping

Don't forget to take home merchandise of your favorite mammal, animal, attraction, or ride!

Tours

Get the VIP treatment with guided tours, or a chance to get up close to some marine life. 

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Seasonal

SeaWorld offers a large number of seasonal events throughout the year!

SeaWorld tends to be more crowded during the weekends than on weekdays, for less people, choose weekdays. 

OIC Tips and Tricks

Food lines can take a long time, Mobile Order can make things easier!

Take a break from the heat by planning to do the shows after lunch.

Fun Facts

SeaWorld opened in Orlando in 1973 due to the success of Disney World.

The Killer Whales' tanks are 5.8 Million Gallons.

SeaWorld has one of the worlds' largest underwater tunnels for sea life viewing. 

SeaWorld has the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the Orlando area. 

Infinity Falls in the World's Tallest Raft ride. 

Hours

Open Daily - 10 AM - 6 PM most days

* Hours vary and are subject to change. Check before arriving.

Where to Find it

7007 Sea World Dr

Orlando, FL 32821

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SeaWorld

     Walk through the gates and find yourself submersed in all your favorite marine life. To your right, find all the trinkets and souvenirs you might desire to enhance your day at the park before making your first decision, go left or right. Choose left, you will find a flamboyance of flamingos to the left, and the coaster, Manta, a coaster where you speed down a 113 ft drop and through 4 inversions at 56 mph, all while lying down, to your right. You can also enjoy an aquarium at the base of the Manta Coaster that allows you to watch majestic manta rays soar above you in an underwater viewing tank. Continuing on the main path, you will pass several fun gift shops as you make your way to Captain Pete's, where you can get a hot dog before getting the opportunity to feed and touch Manta Rays in Stingray Lagoon. 
     Next, encounter dolphins and have to chance to watch them from both above and below the water by heading past the water's surface and taking a left into an underwater viewing area. And make sure you find time to take the right, where you will find the show Dolphin Adventures, which gives the Dolphins a chance to exercise while they delight guests with their tricks and flips. After enjoying the show, find yourself in front of the Rescue Center, where you can see how SeaWorld helps injured and vulnerable animals, giving them a second chance at life. 
     The path continues with lush foliage and peaceful surroundings until you arrive at Journey to Atlantis. Enjoy a ride on this water flume, which is especially nice on some of those hot Florida days, and don't rush out into the heat afterwards, as there is also an aquarium inside the building. Looking for even more thrills and chills? Well, keep walking and you will walk right into the depths of The Kraken. This foot-dangling coaster has a 144 ft drop, 7 inversions, and a top speed of 65 mph, living up to its name. Coming back to land, make your way to the arctic and enjoy something to eat at Expedition Cafe before embarking on SeaWorld's newest coaster built for the family, Penguin Trek, and don't miss seeing the penguins in this icy area. Next on the agenda? Visit the sea lions and stop by the stadium for a showing of Flippers, Facts, and Fun. If you find yourself hungry after all the fun, when you leave the stadium, to the right find Voyagers Smokehouse, a cafeteria-style barbeque restaurant, or head to the left for Lakeside Grill, where you can enjoy Mexican food while taking in views of the lake. Want to get a great view from above? For an extra fee, you can take in the scenery 400 feet in the air with the Sky Tower. 
     Once you come back from the clouds, continue past Lakeside Grill to find Shark Encounter and get a chance to surround yourself with sharks in one of the world's largest underwater viewing tunnels. Can't get enough of the sharks? Stop by Sharks Underwater Grill and enjoy watching the sharks swim while you eat. If you happened to eat at Sharks Underwater Grill, you might want to let that food settle and hit up the gift shop across the way before embarking on Orlando's fastest and tallest rollercoaster, Mako. With a height of 200 feet and a speed of 73 mph, it's only fitting that SeaWorld would name their fastest rollercoaster after the fastest known shark. After that thrill, calm things down by heading across the way. For an additional fee, you can rent a paddleboat and take a spin around a section of the lake before continuing to Infinity Falls. This water flume ride features a drop at the end that's sure to get you very wet, and don't miss the Waterway Grill and Bar for a drink and some Latin-inspired food while you dry off. 
     A few steps away, you will come across the Orca Stadium, where you can enjoy watching Orcas swim, splash, and pose while their trainers explain their work with these amazing creatures. After the show, grab a pizza or pretzel before entering Sesame Street. Hop on the Sunny Day Carousel or take a ride on Elmo's Choo Choo Train. To your left, you can take a picture with Elmo & Friends, and watch out during the afternoon, because you might be able to find a spot along the street for the parade. Then grab a small bite or refreshment at ABC Eats, Yummy, Yummy Nom, Noms, or Sesame Sips while the little ones play on Rosita's Harmony Hills, or enjoy some small thrills on Cookie Drop, Super Grover's Box Car Derby, and Slimey Slider. You can also give the kids a chance to beat the heat a Rubber Duckie Water Works or take a ride on Abby's Flower Tower. If Big Bird is your favorite character, take a break to listen to him tell a story, and no trip to Sesame Street would be complete without a stop at Hooper's Store to grab some fun souvenirs. 
     Head on out of Sesame Street and to your left, find Expedition Odyssey and Wild Arctic. Expedition Odyssey is a flying simulator that takes you to the Arctic to see marine life in their natural habitat, and Wild Arctic is an attraction where you can see Beluga Whales, Walruses, and more. Once you are done at Wild Arctic, you will find a path to Bayside Stadium.   Directly in front of you, if you find yourself ready for your next meal, stop by Altitude Burgers for food or the Glacier Bar for a drink, though you may want to hop on the rollercoaster, Ice Breaker, a multi-pass launch coaster with a steeper-than-vertical drop, before getting too much to eat.
     Continue down the path, cross the bridge, and at the end of the bridge, if you turn to the left, find Pipeline, a rollercoaster where you stand on a giant surfboard to ride, and spot its gift shop nearby. In front of you, Flamecraft Bar and Seafire Grill sit, along with a line of shops along the side of the street to your Northeast. As you make your way back to the entrance of the park, don't forget to stop by the Dolphin Nursery or grab a sweet treat before doing some shopping and then heading out after a long, fun day.

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