I really enjoyed my experience in the encounter. As soon as you walk in you see the walk through…read moreaquarium full of sharks. This exhibit has a lot of educational signage about sharks and has a lot of beautiful photo opportunities. This is one of my favorite part of my Seaworld experience. I was able to be super close to a shark that was by the glass.

The Shark Encounter is remarkable. My favorite part is going through the moving walkway with the…read moreglass tank above your head. There is a restaurant next to the shark encounter on which you can see the Tank on that angle. I didnt try the food at that restaurant. Don't miss visiting the shark encounter.

4 stars for a great indoor activity to beat the summer heat in Orlando! This was our first time…read morevisiting Sea Life (located at ICON Park) and our 2-year old had a blast. He loved running around and looking through all the different tanks full of fish. It's a pretty small aquarium and tickets are relatively inexpensive at $15 pp. You can also buy a ticket bundle and combine it with the Madame Tussauds wax museum next door. We didn't do that this time but not a bad deal if you want to see both. This is definitely a tourist attraction, being located on I-Drive, but we still enjoyed it. We went through it in about 45 minutes, but you could go at a slower pace if you're not chasing a toddler. Even with the size, there's still a lot to see and a wide variety of fish and sea life: sharks, turtles, axolotl, starfish, stingrays, seahorses, jellyfish, moray eel, and more. There's also a touch tank at the end if you want to participate. It also wasn't too crowded and was easy to navigate.

Wasn't sure what to expect when we got timed tickets for this aquarium sight unseen…read more Not a fan of taking multiple photos of you, to sell back to you, before you even get inside to see anything. They had some interesting fish and water animals. The docents who were trying to educate people had an uphill battle with the younger kids. Overall, I've been to some bigger aquaria with more to offer but I enjoyed it.

Make sure you ask before getting on the ride if you can keep your crossbody bag. Me and my family…read morewaited in the queue for an hour and a half in the penguin trek ride, right when we got to our turn a worker comes up to us and kicks us off the ride because we are not allowed to put our CROSSBODY BAGS in the cubbies. After countless of workers nobody stops us to inform us that we can't have our crossbody bags. -ruined our day

SeaWorld Orlando is an awesome park that doesn't get as much attention as some of the other theme…read moreparks in the area, but it definitely deserves a visit! One of the best things about SeaWorld is their annual passes, they're a great deal, especially when compared to other parks. The passes come with tons of free perks, like complimentary gifts, food trays for animal feedings, guest tickets, $10 to spend in gift shops, and even free sample food items throughout the year. We love Seaworld's Seven Seas Food Festival, there are so many tasty options to try. If you love food and drinks, this festival alone makes the annual pass worth it (and makes it so you get 18 items for the price of the $15-item lanyard). Going here with a bunch of friends and trying out all the different food options is honestly one of my favorite things to do. The wait times for rides are way better than at other Orlando parks. You can usually hop on multiple coasters without spending hours in line, which makes the experience way more enjoyable. I hate going to a park and having to spend most of my day just waiting in a line.. SeaWorld also has a lot more thrill rides than you might expect! They currently have 8 coasters and some are pretty unique. If you like coasters, I'd recommend trying Manta and Pipeline during your visit for the unique experience they offer (not your conventional sit-down coasters). The only thing that gives me conflicting feelings are the animal shows.. On one hand, it's an incredible experience to see these intelligent creatures up close, but on the other, it's hard not to feel a little guilty about them being kept in captivity and performing daily. I will also note that SeaWorld has made efforts toward conservation too... lots of mixed feelings. Overall, SeaWorld Orlando offers a fantastic mix of thrills, entertainment, and unique experiences, especially if you take advantage of their annual pass perks. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth checking out!

Hubby and I had so much fun here...and yes, we went alone! We weren't the only ones either…read more Imagine an all-inclusive beach resort with cool animal excursions, food and drink, snorkeling, and so much more. The check-in process was a little slow-going, but the staff were friendly and professional and got us taken care of as soon as possible. On the website and in emails, they tell you what you need to bring and what they provide. DON'T FORGET YOUR WATERPROOF PHONE CASES! They don't include that on the list, but they sell them for $40. Bring your GoPro too, if you have one. For some of the special experiences, like the SeaVenture, they will offer to let you use one and then they will charge you for the videos and images. I was kicking myself because I forgot to bring either. Our interactions with the gift store staff were probably the least enjoyable. They seemed uninterested in assisting us and would rather count down their drawers or take inventory than ring us out. One lady told us that the other would assist us but eventually saw that the extensive wait time was unreasonable, especially in an otherwise empty store. Our most enjoyable interactions were with the marine life! I was not a fan of the full-body wetsuit that I was told was required for the SeaVenture. Sizing was eye-balled and inaccurate! I also got a pretty nasty rash after wearing it. I have extremely sensitive skin that did not agree with that material or the fact that it is shared and I'm not sure how they are cleaned/sanitized. When we arrived to the SeaVenture, almost every other participant was wearing the short-sleeved, shorts version of the wetsuit. I wish I had been given the option to choose. The dolphins were absolutely adorable and so entertaining. The aviary was fun and interesting, and the birds ate ALL DAY, despite what I'd read and heard through videos about needing to get there first thing in the morning. The current in the lazy river was the only thing lazy about the river. You do have to work to move around in there. I spent the majority of my time in the grand reef. Snorkeling for the first time in an atmosphere like this was 10 out of 10 highly recommended! If we come back again in the future, we'll skip the Day Bed rental, as we didn't utilize it at all. I got it just in case it started raining. I wanted us to have shelter. It did rain while we were there and I just stayed in the Grand Reef until it stopped! We had fun during our "under the sea" adventure (SeaVenture), but I could skip that next time. I would've opted for a dolphin encounter instead. The food was just okay. It's hard to mess up breakfast, so it was good, but lunch was meh. I had some very basic salmon and some creamy, but unseasoned, macaroni and cheese. We also had the drink package and tried to get our money's worth, but it isn't very wise to get tipsy and go snorkeling, so opted to focus on the snorkeling.

Discovery Cove was absolutely amazing! One of the best parts is that so much is included with your…read moreadmission. Between the food, drinks, snacks, beautiful beaches, lazy river, snorkeling, and relaxing atmosphere, there is plenty to enjoy without adding a single extra upgrade. We chose to do the dolphin encounter, and it was 100% worth it. It was a memorable experience and definitely a highlight of our visit. That said, even without the dolphin encounter, we would have had an incredible day. Everything felt well organized, clean, and relaxing. If you're looking for a unique Orlando experience where you can truly slow down and enjoy yourself, Discovery Cove is worth every penny. We had a fabulous time and would gladly return!

The Manatee Rehabilitation Center @ SeaWorld was really interesting to see. The center provides…read morecare for manatees that are sick, injured, or orphaned, giving them a safe place to recover w/ the hope of returning them to the wild when they're ready. There were also fish & turtles in the area,& I even saw a sea turtle that was missing 1 of its arms. It was sad to see, but it was also nice knowing that it was being cared for. Seeing these animals & learning about what the rehabilitation center does really gave me a better understanding of the work that goes into helping injured & vulnerable wildlife. It's a meaningful part of SeaWorld, especially for animal lovers who want to learn more about wildlife rescue & rehabilitation.

The Manatee Rehabilitation Center is located in SeaWorld, Florida. SeaWorld has a five acre Rescue…read moreCenter used for rehabilitating wildlife that has been ill, or injured including manatees, sea turtles, birds and other marine animals. SeaWorld is one of the largest manatee rescue operations in the world. It maintains one of only five manatee critical care facilities in the country. SeaWorld has helped ill, orphaned, and injured manatees, rescuing and rehabilitating 1,300 manatees to date since 1976. During my family's visit we saw a few manatees. It was great to learn more about the rescue center.

Take note! This is how you do a flume ride!…read more This is one of the most fun flume rides/ log drops I've ever been on! It's not a soaker, but it's nice for a hot summer day! Beautiful scenery and a pretty nice gift shop and fish viewing area!

This was a fun log flume/coaster hybrid ride. You don't get too wet, so no worries about being…read moresoaked! The coaster provides just the right amount of thrills and excitement being that it's also a water ride. There's some twists and turns that were just enough to provide a fun and exhilarating experience without being overwhelming. I enjoyed!

I not only purchased over $700 dollars worth of Coral, which I have yet to see ANY refund for. I…read morewas specifically told to come pick up my order from the retail store, and was given a time and a date. I arrived, they looked at me like I was an idiot, and handed me a bag of coral that completely didn't match my order. I got home, not only did they take all my money, I purchased a fish, and some other misc goods while I was there, all failed or died. The Zoa's the "promise" are living are half alive and NEVER "come out" and end up passing. The fish I bought had a large infected eye or wound on his body, which I couldn't see in their tank (citron Goby). They promised a "refund" would be issued, but I've yet to see anything. They wanted pictures of damaged coral. It's not damaged, it's just frail and half dead...from the store. They also offer NO military discount, and mocked me for asking. Military Vets and all Americans stay away this place sucks. They also haven't refunded a cent. For this items I've paid for and never received.

Largest and cleanest aquarium store I have ever been too. This place is for the professionals, as…read morethey have a huge variety of all kinds of coral, which they grow themselves on site, and a huge selection of fish. Entire store has a cool blue lighting throughout and they have the largest tanks I have ever seen in a store, with entire ecosystems holding thousands of gallon of water. The place is kept immaculate and everyone working there is very knowledgeable and professional. Someone told me about them from their large YouTube following, so they are clearly helpful and basically famous.

This was my very first time visiting Icon Park, and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised…read more The first thing I appreciated was the parking. They have a convenient parking garage where the first three floors are paid parking, while the fourth floor and above are free. That was a nice bonus and made getting there easy. I was actually on my way to a restaurant, so exploring the park wasn't part of the plan. But once I walked inside, I couldn't help but look around. There were restaurants, food vendors, candy shops, drink stands, and so much more. The atmosphere was lively, fun, and full of energy. It looked like the perfect place for families, couples, or anyone just looking to spend a few hours enjoying themselves. This is a short review because I didn't get the chance to experience everything Icon Park has to offer. However, based on my first impression alone, I can definitely say I'll be back. It was filled with excitement for both children and adults, and I'm looking forward to exploring it even more on my next visit.

Overall, I think this is a great place to check out if you are in Orlando…read more We came here because we have Legoland gold passes which means we get free admission to sea life, Madame Tussaud's, and the Orlando Eye. All three of these together took up about two hours and then we were able to go to Cafe tu tu tango to get a bite to eat. This was a great half day experience while we were visiting Orlando. There was a parking garage and parking was super easy. By that time we left around 8:30 PM there were so many cars, but when we first got there at about 5 PM there were tons of spots. They do have parking spots you can pay for in the lower levels so it seems like if you're willing to pay there will always be parking. If you want free parking, you need to go earlier because this seems to be popular for nightlife. I always appreciate when there's so many attractions together that you can walk to. This place has quite a few restaurants, some shops and the attractions all in a contained area. It was very clean and when we came, there was a huge police presence, because apparently a couple weeks before there was hundreds of teenagers that descended to the area and fought. So the place was doing a really good job making sure that everything was safe. This is a place for both families and non-families alike.

This is not a ride! The entrance and exit can both be found in the gift shop. It's a walk through…read moreexperience where you get to read and see animals that exist in the arctic. There are beluga whales, walruses, and seals. It's a great way to cool off and take a leisurely stroll while checking out some animals. There isn't a ton to do, but you can compare how long you can hold your breath to other animals. You can see how long you can hold your hand on an ice wall. Let the games begin!!

This is an awesome ride however they are not operating it at this time due to COVID. Only the…read morepenguin area is open for viewing. We didn't know this before going in line and was surprised when the doors opened and there was no ride available. We still loved seeing the penguins. Absolutely love these animals and watching them swim around! So even though the ride is not operating, I do recommend coming to see the penguins. Also know that you can use your platinum card as a quick queue so you don't have to spend a long time in line.