If you think of SeaWorld as an amazing zoo, it really is one of the best things you can do in…read moreOrlando. I had the opprtunity to go a couple weeks ago with friends and family. I did a little bit of digging online to see a good plan for the day and I think we really nailed it. We planned our day around the 3 big shows. There is a Dolphin show, a sea lion show, and a killer whale show. We did all 3, and all 3 were a good time. It was a hot day so being in the "splash zone" would have been nice, but we chose the shady seats a little farther back in each case. Inbetween we did a couple of the rollercoasters and visited different animal exhibits. They really are some of the best coasters around. The new ride they have has Beluga whales at the end. That was special to see in person. The gals highlight may have been the mantees. They have there own above and below water exhibit to visit. If you go in knowing its not Disney, but an amazing zoo, it really is a great time.

We went back to SeaWorld Orlando after a long break, bringing our son and my mother-in-law and…read moreusing my annual pass free ticket--which was a nice perk. Right off the bat, it's just a very different vibe from Walt Disney World. Parking felt like a free-for-all (we got lucky with a close spot), and entry was super basic--scan and go, nothing special. We got there around 3 and went straight to the Orca show at Shamu Stadium, which was actually really good. The park didn't feel too crowded, but ride wait times were still long. This trip was all about our son, and Sesame Street Land at SeaWorld Orlando delivered. Seeing him in his Elmo outfit light up during the parade was everything. Food at Altitude Burger was underwhelming--expensive, basic, and the seating area needed some attention cleanliness-wise. The highlight, though, was the animal experiences. The dolphin viewing at Dolphin Nursery had my son completely mesmerized--nonstop smiles, talking, just pure joy. SeaWorld has its flaws, but for kids and animal encounters, it really delivers. Final Verdict: 4 overall, 5 for kid happiness--because at the end of the day, that's what matters most

My guy and I spent the day at Discovery Cove and it was honestly such a beautiful day. I'm a total…read morebeach and water girl, and he hasn't really done much like this before, so I was really excited to share the experience with him. From the moment we arrived to when we left, everything was really well done. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which set the tone right away. They have a buffet for breakfast and lunch with a good variety of options, so I feel like most people could find something they like. There are also smaller stands with snacks, pizza, and ICEE stations. Now let's talk about the drinks. There is just something about a frozen daiquiri when you're by the water. Highly recommend getting the drink package and trying a few... or all of them if you can handle it. I loved how many different areas there were to explore. Seeing dolphins swimming so close to the beach was actually kind of magical. They also have a monkey island which I was really excited about. It was closed when we got there, but I could still see them from a distance and I loved that. The aviary was really cool too. Tons of birds, but also tons of people. They recommend going first thing when the birds are most active, which we did, but so did everyone else. We got there about 45 minutes after opening and the birds already seemed a little over it. Honestly, I don't blame them. The Grand Reef was such a cool experience. I didn't really know what to expect, and even though it's man made, it still feels really immersive. Some of those rays are huge and have zero fear. They will swim right into you. My guy had never experienced anything like that and he loved it. I also liked that there were shallow areas and deeper sections if you wanted more of a snorkeling feel. The only downside for us was the Wind Away River. There are spots that get deep really fast, and that day they were apparently out of floaties because people were hoarding them and claiming areas. Staff even acknowledged it, which was frustrating because nothing was being done about it. It made parts of the river harder to enjoy than they should have been. Other than that, everything else was great and it made for such a fun day. Also the bar swings were a highlight. Loved those.

Date of review : 03/19/2026 All I can say is Amazing !!! We…read moresigned up for for the sting ray feeding . Check in is at 7am , we arrived and were promptly attended to. We had our own private ambassadors show us around the park and were escorted to the sting ray feeding area . We got our wet suits and lockers . Bathroom is very clean and has plenty of towels . The sting ray feeding was so much fun . The ambassadors are very informative . Trainers will feed the larger manta rays since they are larger and take vitamins but we fed the smaller sting rays which was a lot of fun. Also we got to feed small fish which was a fun treat for us . Monkey island pool - warmest water in the park Tropical river - slightly chilly but overall fun Great reef- chillest but once submerged not bad . Colder due to sea-life . Great reef was amazing , it looks like nothing but once you put googles on it's another world. Highly recommend. All inclusive drinks package - worth the money it can get pricy . Food - buffet style , it was okay . Not great , not good but satisfied appetite . Lots of towels , food all inclusive and a great way to spend time in Orlando !

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.

This is wonderful and sad at the same time. This area is located right near the turtle trek and…read moremanatee viewing tank. It's a behind-the-scenes glimpse of SeaWorld's working manatee rescue and rehabilitation facility to learn more about these animals and how they've been rescued. It's sad as these animals have wounds from boats or fishing nets, etc. and are held within the rescue area to help in the healing process. Staff is available to answer questions about the animals should you have any. There's 2 large tanks in this area that, during our visit had a total of 3 manatees.

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!

Amazing day in the park yesterday, my son who has special needs face lit up with excitement, such a…read morebeautiful park and very kind staff , thanks especially to a gentleman named Mike for his hospitality and making sure my son had the perfect viewing of the animals and making him laugh, truly a heartwarming experience

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.

Fantastic shop with an amazing selection of corals, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent…read moreknowledge base. Came in looking specifically for a few things for my cycling tank (recently set up in new home and not yet ready for residents!) and these guys were great. Can't wait to get some of their corals in my tank and see them flourish. A little disappointed in their loyalty program especially that it resets every year, as once my tank is fairly stable I will be purchasing plenty, but the idea that once fully stocked I'll loose access to some of the perks because I'll eventually spend less was disappointing- it's not as if I hadn't made a fair contribution to the store by that point. But, I'm new to the area, it's possible I'll find more places but this selection will be hard to beat!

My grandson and I love to visit the Dolphin Nursery in Sea World. It's a great interactive exhibit…read morethat gives you more of an upfront and personal experience with the dolphins. If you are just passing by you can hang out at the viewing area for as long as you like.

I could sit here for hours and watch the dolphins swim and play. It's especially exciting when the…read moretrainers come out to feed them. I love watching the dolphins interact with the kids at the glass. Just the other day I watched a little girl about the age of 4 running back and forth and a dolphin was swimming back and forth in sync with her. A very peaceful and relaxing area! Dolphins are awesome!

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.

Another "go big or go home" Orlando destination spot for tourists, complete with its own eye (The…read moreWheel). The entertainment complex has a variety of restaurants ranging in price , including my beloved Shake Shack. There are shops, an aquarium, was museum, arcades, live music, illusion museum, and several other places on the twenty acre complex I'm not sure about parking other than knowing it's free. I usually walk over from my hotel when in town for conferences. It's something to do in evening after sitting all day listening to speakers.