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    3.9 (400 reviews)
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    Alyssa P.

    Such a cute date spot for a couple or even to take your kids on an outing. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable on the animals and were able to answer questions we had. They give Florida Resident discounts which is really cool. There is an exhibit where they allow you to touch starfish! Definitely a place to go if you're just visiting or a repeat visit. It is relatively small so could be done in about 45 mins but you can go at your own pace. My fiancé and I even stopped at a couple exhibits to sketch the animals in the tank.

    Erica W.

    We visit zoos and aquariums often and genuinely don't mind paying admission when it supports conservation and provides animals with well-maintained, enriching habitats. That's why this experience was especially disappointing. We purchased tickets in advance and paid nearly $160 for four people, three adults and one child. For what was offered, that price is incredibly hard to justify. The aquarium is located inside a mall, and the entire experience felt dark, cramped, crowded, and worn down. If we felt confined walking through it, I couldn't help but think about the animals living there every day. There were surprisingly few exhibits, and the sea life itself was fairly limited. Nothing felt particularly unique, and the entire visit took us less than 30 minutes at a relaxed pace. To make matters worse, the building had an unpleasant odor. You expect a slight marine smell at an aquarium, but this smelled more like an old, damp mop than the ocean. For the admission price, we expected a much larger, cleaner, and more engaging experience. Instead, we left wondering where all that ticket money is actually going. Something about this place just didn't sit right with us. And honestly... something seems a little fishy here.

    Alexandra P.

    While this place is beautiful! It is a one time experience. We came to visit on a Saturday. We were instructed to go to the box center and purchase tickets. For 2 tickets it's was coming up to almost $80. I looked online quickly and found they have Florida resident discounted tickets. For 2 people it ended up being around $65. Thankfully I looked online, because for $80 it is VERY overpriced for the experience. While it is an immersive experience and they have lots of views, interactions and beautiful marine life, I found that walking thru the aquarium lasted maybe an hour and that's with kids stopping and looking. They have lots of add ons and it seems that if you don't do the add ons then you pretty much just walk around, look at all the tanks, and do a touch tank that's pretty much it.

    Christina G.

    Definitely on the smaller side for an aquarium, but I appreciate how it's around so many other things which is why I'm giving it a higher rating than if it was just standalone. We have free passes with our Legoland annual pass, so we checked out this place, the Orlando, Eye, and Madame Tussaud's. There was a lot of things to read, I made my older son practice reading by reading a lot of the plaques. There was also some fun interactive screens. And the highlight was a mermaid that was swimming around in the tank that came up to wave at everyone. It must be somewhat common place because we saw the mermaid a couple of times and only in one area where people rushing up to get pictures. The aquarium is broken out into sections, they had quite a few different species. My son also liked the touch tank. Overall, it took us about 45 minutes to get through so it's not a full day thing. If you read more, you could maybe make it last a couple hours, but for young children, I would say about an hour. Parking at icon park is easy. There's a free parking garage that has free parking on the upper levels and pay to park on the lower levels. When we came at about 5 PM on a Saturday there were tons of spots. I don't think this place gets that busy until nighttime.

    Boon C.

    This aquarium is located in the icon center. This is part of attraction there. Parking is at the back of building or the garage. Parking is free. The back entrance next to Bluemen Group directly connected. The fish collection is good. It is a lot from different ocean. They also have collections from Everglades. I like seahorses collection. One of the seahorse is called pork belly seahorse. Sounds like a dish in the restaurant. Just kidding. I also like the decorative stone in the water. Most of them are like South America relics. I also like the touch tank. I got to touch small animal. The visit may take 1.5 hours to complete. There is the Florida residence price. I recommend this visit with kid.

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    Emily B.

    We came here for the Animal Crossing tour, and were excited to bring our daughter to see the aquarium. Children under 2 get in free, and there are Florida resident discounts available. For two adults (with the Florida resident discount) it was a little over $50 and we did not feel like it was worth the price. This aquarium is very small and gets crowded very quickly. We had a stroller (as did many other families there) and it was hard to navigate the aquarium because of how crowded it got and how narrow the path was. This aquarium is very streamlined as you maze through different viewing spaces. Many of the tanks lacked informational placards and there were very few workers around available to share more information about the animals. The few workers we did have the chance to interact with were very knowledgeable and friendly, but we definitely felt like there should have been more workers available to share about the fish. With other aquarium options within a few hours of the central Florida area, I can't say I will be returning to SeaLife Aquarium anytime soon. Due to the aquarium being overpriced, under staffed and extremely crowded, I would not recommend this aquarium.

    Christine S.

    This is another exhibit at icon Park that has been here since it's opening. It's part of the complex with the Eye and Madame Tussauds. It's a walk-through aquarium exhibit. There a brand that has many different locations throughout the world . I've been to the one in Australia for the sea life and wildlife exhibits! At the end, there is a nice little interactive pool where you can plunge your hand in the freezing cold water and pet starfish and some anemones! This is a lovely interactive spot to learn more about fish and sea life ! I highly recommend for children and kids at heart !

    Erika E.

    We came here for the animal crossing event on a Saturday and you can just tell this aquarium wasn't ready for this event. It was insanely crowded. The line to meet the character was 3 hours!! We did not wait. Weren't even allowed to wait because the line was closing. The animal crossing event didn't have much else to it. Just a paper you got to collect stamps on. And some cut outs of characters. Focusing solely on the aquarium- it was okay. You're going to find better aquariums at Sea World of course which is down the street. But it could be fun for parents with small kids. It was just pretty tiny and it's designed as a walk through which dumps you into a gift shop. You don't get much say to which exhibit you check out first. It's just kind of like a trail of fish tanks. The staff seemed pleasant and well informed. Do not go to the animal crossing event though. Please save your money. And if you want to go to an aquarium in Orlando, just try to find a deal to get into Sea World.

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    Melissa H.

    What a fun way to spend a few hours with a true kid at heart and animal (of all kinds) lover. This was the opening weekend for the Animal Crossing event. Great stamp rally and I learned a lot about Nintendo and marine life! The event was well organized and I must admit I was impressed by the atmosphere and the cosplay of many of the guests! I had the pleasure of attending with my own Isabell- she's a Star! Well done Sea Life- you have a wonderful staff of employees and volunteers.

    Annie K.

    Super cool aquarium in such a small space! There are a few tanks that are so large that they run through several sections of the aquarium, but despite it being the same tank, there's something different to look at from each angle. Super cool and such an efficient use of space! I loved the informative tablets near each tank that tell you all about what you see! At the time we went, it was themed "Animal Crossing"! There is also a touch tank near the end of the aquarium, so cool to touch starfish and anemones! Great place to take the family and young kids! A long enough experience to fully feel worth the ticket price but small enough that it can keep the attention of young kiddos.

    George H.

    Sea Life is conveniently located in a busy commercial area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Lines are long and you might have to wait about thirty minutes after you get your tickets due to Spring Break foot traffic. It looks very small from the outside, but once you're inside there's actually decent amount of sea creatures and fish for you to see. One visit is all I need and probably won't be going back again.

    Sara D.

    I visited for the first time this weekend for the animal crossing crossover. It was interesting. There were way too many people there for me to have a good time. I felt like I was waiting in line the whole time, more people watching than seeing many fish. It would have been a better experience if the crowds were more limited or queues were managed better. Overall the animal crossing stuff was super cute. The crowds were just overwhelming.

    Chantal S.

    I usually love aquariums but I wasn't a huge fan of Sea Life. It just seemed dingy and in need of renovations, overpriced in my opinion. Purchasing tickets online for during the week or a pass on Groupon is recommended to make it worthwhile. If you have young kids I'm sure they would have a blast. There were quite a few interactive things for them to do. Pros: Staff was super helpful and the line moved along quickly. Highlight of the day was being able to touch a starfish! The location is also great with plenty of restaurants and shops to visit. Cons: smaller than expected. Can get very crowded. Overpriced.

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    ICON Park - There are jumbo games like Connect 4 & these girls got Mickey and Minnie hats from The Secret Service Agency Entertainment Company !

    ICON Park

    3.7(556 reviews)
    0.0 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    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.

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    SeaWorld Orlando - Emperor Penguin & Emperor Penguin Chick

    SeaWorld Orlando

    3.3(1.9k reviews)
    2.2 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    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!

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    Discovery Cove - Bird checking out shorts

    Discovery Cove

    4.1(729 reviews)
    2.6 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    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!

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    The Orlando Eye - Don't go, easily one of the worst places I've been.

    The Orlando Eye

    3.7(75 reviews)
    0.1 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

    I'm actually surprised that this attraction has such a high rating, because it was a solid three…read morestar experience for me. We have free passes with our Legoland annual pass, because if I had to pay for this, I would've been pretty disappointed. I was really looking forward to the fact that you can hook up your Bluetooth and play music. It didn't work! We tried for a solid 1/3 of the ride and could never make it work. So then I thought that maybe the narration would tell us information about what we were seeing. It didn't work either, it just kept telling us to watch out the doors were closing, even though they were already closed. So my son and I opted to sit in silence and look at everything beneath us. Overall, the ride wasn't bad. You can see quite a bit of Orlando, but I expected to find the views more interesting. There's a lot of construction happening around the Eye so we did see a lot of plain lots. But we could glimpse part of epic universe that was pretty cool, but most of the major theme parks are pretty far away. Everybody that worked there was super nice though. It is about a 20 minute ride the full way around. That's why it's a little crazy to me. That people are willing to pay so much for what amounts to that 20 minute attraction. It is neat though that it's part of icon Park, so I do really appreciate that you can pay for the Eye, sea life, and Madame Tussaud. We get all for free with our annual pass to Legoland, so that made this trip worth it. Parking at icon park it super easy. There is a parking garage where the upper levels are free and lower levels you pay for.

    There is just something about a huge Ferris Wheel that draws me to it and right here is the biggest…read moreone in the area! So basically this is one of those ripoff attractions along I Drive but there is a little trick that makes it worth it to ride whenever you like and that is to get a Season Pass to Legoland as if you get the Elite Pass then this is one of the attractions that's included with your pass so you can ride whenever as this attraction is owned by Merlin if you don't have the pass it's about $30 per person. So they have a bar inside right after photos it's only there that you can get a drink to bring on the wheel with you! Once in the wheel the first thing you wanna do is go to the corner and connect to the Bluetooth in your cabin so you can play whatever music you like along your journey in the big circle as it just adds to the experience! This Eye does provide some really awesome views of Orlando and especially at sunset and on a clear day so that alone has made me come back several times! Riding the wheel and having dinner at one of the many restaurants in Icon Park is definitely one of our favorite date nights so with that said I'm sure I'll be back here again soon to go in circles!

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