I went in the giant dipper for the first time today!…read more The dark tunnel spooked me cuz I didn't know what was coming lol! I loved the first drop it was really smooth it was only the last few drops that was really shaky! Honestly I had to hover above my seat so I wouldn't be tossed on my friend lol! I scrambled off, and went another 3 times! I really recommend to ride it IF you don't have back problems because I got sore after riding it 4 times

Where do I start? I show up to purchase wristbands for myself and my 10-year-old and the cashier…read morewas very aggressive and intimidating. He shouted out the total for two wristbands and I let him know there was a different price online. He shouted out to purchase the wristbands online for that price. I walked away purchased the wristbands went back to pick up the physical wristbands. He scanned the barcode and put the wristbands on our wrist. And then with a smile said the list of rides that were closed. And then said " we are short staffed and due to that we do not have employees at the rides once they get here at 12:30 then you'll be able to get on the rides" I looked at my 10-year-old and said OK we'll go walk the beach and get a bite to eat until they open up. Guess what the staff never got there! Honestly, he thought it was funny when he told me that we weren't going to be able to get on rides until the other staff got there. There were a few rides like the mini dipper and the carousel. But who buys wristbands to get on a couple rides and then get on the bumper cart. If that's the case then I would've just bought individual tickets. LET YOUR GUEST KNOW AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU ARE SHORT STAFFED AND THE PARK WILL NOT BE RUNNING AS USUAL!! I had to keep looking for staff to let us on rides and then even then I wasn't able to get on every ride. I paid for a wrist band for myself and my daughter thinking that we were going to be able to enjoy the day but we were not. I do want to point out that I'm a single mom and low income and this was supposed to be something amazing for us. $100 to Belmont Park is absolutely nothing but for me it is. And just FYI, I a lot of people kept leaving the park upset. But for them, they didn't purchase wristbands. We waited till after 5 PM hoping that as the shift changed employees would come and open up all of the rides, but that never happened. I was hoping to get my money back for the wristband, but because the employee at the counter was so aggressive I was honestly afraid to go up and ask for a refund. I'm hoping Belmont Park will make this right and provide my daughter and I with an opportunity to return to Belmont Park at no charge to us and be able to get on the rides.

Phenomenal! I haven't been to Seaworld in 30 years. I was about 4 or 5 years old since my last…read morevisit, so of course I expected changes. When I went here long ago, Shamu was popular. He's been dead, but his memory is still alive here. New orcas, dolphins, sea otters etc. existed. My friend and I came here since his father owns a timeshare 5 minutes away from Seaworld and we both had vacation time. We were at the Marriott hotel in downtown San Diego where the parking structure was on the top floor, unusual for sure, but necessary in order to park there due to the poor surrounding environment. A lot of places nearby including the boat museum maritime. Seaworld, changed! In the most interesting and good way possible. New rides, more things to do. Last time I went to Seaworld there were only shows involving orcas swimming in a pool of water splashing guests as the highlight, it still is there as usual, which I loved by the way and was enjoyable to witness. Rides: 1. Emperor - 5/5 amazing 90 degree drop dive coaster, with ejector air time and intense g forces, my favorite ride due to having a fresh breeze of the ocean air at the top and a beautiful view of the park. 2. Electric Eel - 5/5 bizarre coaster with a launch and a positive g roll at the top. Not that intense unfortunately, fun and intimidating, but enjoyable to go on with a friend. I enjoyed it. 3. Atlantis - 5/5 intense hybrid water ride and coaster. Two drops, the water drop was meh, but the coaster drop after was taller and more intense g forces on the drop and swivel loop below. My personal favorite tier with emperor 4. Manta - 5/5 most intense coaster there, super fun, launch coaster with strong g forces throughout. Shockingly the most intense ride at the park with the intense factor of the launches and ejector air time and speed. 5. Arctic Rescue - 5/5 super cool ice ride, it's near the penguins in the back and has a bike you sit on that has great launches and strong positive g forces on the launch, not as good as manta, but super fun, went on it more than once and enjoyed it the most. Theming of the ocean from the start before the launch was cool. 6. Skytower/skyride - admission fee rides, very relaxing, $6 per person, the skyride was fun, you sit in a carriage and observe the scenery of the ocean with a slight breeze. The skytower is a tall swiveling cylindrical seated container that overlooks sea world. 7. Closed attractions - dolphin show was closed, looks promising but was not open during spring for whatever reason, roaring rapids ride was closed in spring reopens in summer, the sea otter show closed due to renovation. Food was very nice, I enjoyed it, I got a vegetarian salad wrap at the cafeteria near the orca show. They had pretzels, fried foods, pizza and sandwiches, burgers that looked and smelled good. I saw some people with turkey leg and they had other foods at the food court. My friend liked touching the small fishies that eat dead skin near the entrance. Place is good for older kids and young adults who have children. Not as family friendly as Disneyland and Legoland due to the intensity of the attractions, especially that emperor and manta. Those two rides are more intense than any of the rides at Disneyland, better off comparing those to magic mountain and knotts berry farm level of intense. Outside of the top 2 mentioned (manta and emperor) the other three were relatively good rides with strong intensity (electric eel, Atlantis and arctic rescue) that Atlantis ride was closed for like 6 hours which was annoying and the wait time was long too maybe 2 hours, so rode that ride last just before going home. We were there right when it opened and left before the place closed. I bought a dolphin souvenir t shirt at the shop and I love it. Overall a solid 5/5 for entertainment, ambiance and overall experience. It had great themes and a beautiful environment similar to universal studios but sea based. The orca show was nice, cute host for the show and the little kids sea lion show was relatively meh. I would come back again. I enjoyed it but it is so far Southern California. Unless you live in San Diego, this place is a treat.

Well I've been here so many times with my daughter and I love it here…read more Never that crowded and I'm a huge ocean guy and I like to snorkel so being able to se all my fishy friends in person on land is great Makes the birch aquarium look like a single Goldfish in a cheap tank lol But anyone that had not come should definitely check it out

The Manta Ride Rollercoaster!…read more This coaster is the more tame one for SeaWorld. It's a good "warm-up" coaster before you hit the big leagues coasters like the Emperor. This one is smooth and enjoyable. It starts over by the Manta Pizza and goes all around, swooping over by the pink flamingos, and near by the bat ray shallows. It zooms all around the area and is lots of fun. This is a nice roller coaster! :)

Such a fun ride! Begins with a little immersive experience as if you're underwater in an aquarium…read moredome and then you shoot out but it's not scary at all. Height requirement is 48" (122 cm). Would definitely consider family friendly for older kids, no crazy loops just fast. Wait time for this one was actually quite awhile, about 50 minutes as it is very popular. First row also has an extra line you have to wait in but overall ride was a great experience!

Great ride in the hot Southern California weather. The gift shop next to the ride entrance sell…read morerain panchos for anyone who does not want to get their clothes wet. On the hot day that we went, not many people wanted rain panchos. The entrance to the ride is under a roof covered line waiting area but then it turns into an outside waiting line. You are advised to take off your hats while riding this ride, as the twists, turns, and drops causes they air to pull them off. I opted to keep my hat on and held it onto my head during the ride with one hand. Overall, this ride is super fun. The water is refreshing and doesn't smell bad after it hits you. The different turns, climbs, and falls make it a great ride. I would not recommend letting a child under 10 on this ride; it's pretty intense. The ride staff was nice and friendly. We will get on this ride again I ams sure.

This rollercoaster promised thrills but delivered mediocrity. Short ride duration left me wanting…read moremore. Lackluster theming and decor felt unfinished. Rough ride experience was uncomfortable.

You can find this experience as soon as you walk through the ticketing entrance. Very wide open…read morearea, we didn't have to wait at all. May want to avoid if anyone is scared or have any sensory restrictions. They also offer other touch and feel experiences with bamboo sharks, rays, horseshoe crabs, and probably much more we didn't get to. Handwashing station is close to the area but there are bathrooms nearby as well. Overall, would recommend and doesn't hurt at all to try!

Disappointing experience at Explorer's Reef at Sea World. Overpriced food, lukewarm drinks, and the…read moreexhibit felt really small for the ticket price. Saw some cool fish but the whole thing felt like a glorified aquarium. Staff seemed okay but not enough to save the visit. 2/5 stars, wouldn't pay full price again.

I love the drop! It's very exhilarating. This is one of my favorite rides at seaworld since I don't…read morelike nausea inducing spinning and jerking motions. The line can take a while, but the line is a lot faster if you are okay with sitting in the back rows (2nd and 3rd row). Be prepared to see funny faces for the roller coaster photo. I wish I could've bought a ride photo but the price was almost $40!

Short ride, lackluster design, slow ascent, unimpressive drops and uncomfortable braking…read more Uninspired penguin theme and frustrating breakdowns. Long wait times add frustration. Not worth hype or long wait. Only die-hard coaster enthusiasts may enjoy. SeaWorld needs significant coaster improvements

Home of the 75 cent beers!…read more Although not available all the time, on certain occasions they offer 75 cent beers (like Memorial Day weekend). Service can be a bit slow but that's the San Diego vibe right?

Get shocked!!! What…read morean insane ride! All the twist and turns. You are spinning while going vertical. Frontwards and then backwards. This ride is for this adrenaline rush goers and people who love the more challenging roller coasters. This isn't a Disneyland coaster lololol This is the big leagues. Definitely read/ pay attention to the warnings before going on this. If you have heart problems or back problems, I would not recommend it. Make sure you are up to it health wise before jumping on this ride.

The Electric Eel rollercoaster's potential is wasted on a lackluster design, delivering too-short…read morebursts of thrill. Slow ascent, unimpressive drops and turns make it feel more like a kiddie coaster. Uninspired theming fails to create an immersive experience, with minimal decor. Long wait times and frequent breakdowns add frustration. Not the electrifying ride I expected from SeaWorld. Disappointing for thrill-seekers seeking intense coasters.

This is an area for kids at SeaWorld. There's some kid rides and food options here. It's boring for…read moreadults. But it seems like the kids love this idea. There's some spots to sit down (that's good for the parents to wait while their kids go on the rides). Not my favorite part of the park. But I could see why it's good to have it for the little children.

Get the yearly pass its worth it. The food is a hit and miss- and super expensive. If you plan to…read morestay all day, bring lunch and snacks from home. I don't know if its only happened that day that almost all the fountains drinks are water down. It was hot and a lot of people bought the refillable bottle it says $20 plus the lid another $6 or $7 but when I got to cashiers it changed only $2 for bottles + lid. and you can refill all day. The show are good even if you been here 2-3 times. All the rides are open and fully operated. Parking are so expensive though. We got the silver pass. Totally enjoyable place to visit.