I always thought SeaWorld was just some overrated place that held killer whales in captivity for…read moreentertainment. While some of that debate may still exist, I was pleasantly surprised by how much there actually is to do & how fun & engaging the scheduled shows are. SeaWorld ended up being an absolute blast for me & my family! There was so much going on that it was hard to know where to begin. We went to the beluga & Pacific white-sided dolphin experience, then the sea lion talk where we watched the sea lions dance & do tricks, which was really fun. One of the highlights was the Imagine Ocean puppet experience. It was a glow in the dark, super immersive, & honestly magical experience for me & my kids. We also went to the orca encounter, which was such a delight. They have splash zones & it was hilarious watching the killer whales jump & flip in the air while the crowd got unexpectedly soaked at certain moments of the show. Also be aware, if you plan on sitting in the "splash zones" during the whale, dolphin, or sea lion shows, I suggest wearing a bathing suit under your clothes & bringing a small towel because you will get soaked depending how close you are sitting in the front. However, the splash zones are clearly labeled on the seat backs so you will know whether you are considered within range of getting wet to determine whether that's a good fit for you. We sat in the splash zone on our first orca experience but farthest back of the splash zone & still got a good soak, but the folks down at the front were drenched in water. When it's a hot day that sounds refreshing, today when we went it got quite windy & cold toward the evening so we opted to steer clear of any & all splash zones. They have a huge playground area for kids, which I'd estimate is great for children under about age 12, plus a separate playground for the younger little ones. There is a wide variety of food options like ice cream, burgers, cupcakes, & carbonated drinks. I would describe the food as pretty mediocre, & it is definitely expensive. You are allowed to bring water bottles into the park but no outside food or drinks. We brought my daughter's sippy cup with milk & a backpack & no one questioned it. I definitely recommend bringing a backpack so you have somewhere to keep your belongings, although the park does offer lockers near the entrance if you do opt to store your stuff. I also suggest downloading the SeaWorld app. It's super helpful & easy to use as it gives you up to the minute daily schedules of what events & shows are happening by the hour. There was also a plethora of rollercoaster rides for those who enjoy a thrill! Even though we did not ride any of the roller coasters this visit, it was still fun watching people climb up the massive tracks before the big drop & hearing everyone scream with excitement as they flew past. The way the park is laid out puts you pretty close to many of the rides, so you get a great view of them even if you are not riding. If you think you will go to SeaWorld at least twice a year, I would suggest going with the annual pass. More bang for your buck. A single day pass starts at $50 & goes up from there depending if you add a dining experience to your day pass. Right now during spring break you can get the basic adult annual pass for $99, which includes access to their aquatic park. Kids under 5 are currently offered free annual park passes. We grabbed two for our kids. The free kid passes do not include the aquatic section like the adult pass does, but you can add that for roughly $39.99 per child before taxes, which is still very reasonable. With the basic annual pass you do not have to pay for parking, & there are higher membership tiers that include dining & merchandise discounts that may be worth the cost depending on how much you plan to eat inside the park because the cost of food & drinks add up quickly. For example, we bought one electrolyte drink like a Powerade & it was about $9. A small Dippin' Dots ice cream cup came out to almost $15 after tax & tip. Something else to know is that every time you check out at a register there is a tipping option. I usually tip because I worked in the service industry before so I have a soft spot, but I can understand how it might feel excessive when every single purchase asks for a tip, even when someone is just ringing you up for a drink. My advice is to eat before you arrive so you are not relying too heavily on park food. Also definitely bring your water bottle. Overall it was an amazing experience, especially for the kids. They were thrilled by the whale, dolphin, & sea lion shows. It was entertaining for the adults too. We laughed a lot & had a great day. Giving SeaWorld 4 stars because the cost of food & drinks is egregiously expensive when you take into account tipping for every purchase. Costs add up quickly even with having a pass. That said, we will definitely be back.

I last visited Sea World over 10 years ago. The park is great woth a lot of activities ranging from…read morerides, shows and seeing many sea animals. It is a good time for all ages. On the trip we took advantage of the all you can eat meal which made it worth it throughout the day. You pick a meal every 1 1/2 hours and the price makes it worth it.

So much fun! This…read moreis a great waterpark for parents of babies and toddlers. Often times, there are not many fun options for smaller children. My 5 year old had a wonderful time, exploring all the options she had. I was so excited seeing how much fun she had running from pool to pool. It was a rainy day, so there was plenty of parking and we walked up to the ticket check in. It was nice that there was a dedicated lined for strollers. We purchased the meal plan which made it worth it for 7+ hours with a party of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids). There were plenty of dining options and the food was pretty food considering it's a theme park. There were very specific rules stated by some of the attendants on the slides. My cousin was told once he reached the top of the slide that he was not permitted to because there was a zipper on his swim trunks. This was confusing because I did not see on the FAQ's that zippers were not allowed on swim trunks. Besides that, we had no snags in our day. It was raining on and off throughout the day, which was nice because there was an overcast, with was nice because it was not too hot. Overall it was a very fun day. If I lived in San Antonio, I would definitely purchase the season pass because it's very reasonably priced.

Best way to beat the summer heat and Aquatica is the best solution! Located just 1.5 hour from…read moreAustin, Aquatica was totally worth the drive and the cost. I bought an annual pass that will give free parking and +1 free ticket every time I go! That's a steal. Parking gets filled but there are plenty! The area is so large, so plan to walk so much! They have great lockers which are easy to handle and glad they have keypad locks. I really didn't anticipate the quality of the rides to be this good since this is my first time to Aquatica. My favorites were : Sting Ray falls Wallahalla Wave Hooroo run My favorite was sting ray since you go beneath the sting rays but that's only towards the end of the ride but the ride itself was so much fun where you sit in a donut with a group and go through a slide! Wallahalla wave was my next best, a family could go in a tube and enjoy this. It goes down and then it comes to the top with speed and goes down again with gravity!

"The attraction endeavors to educate while entertaining and to promote the park's core message of…read moreconservation and preservation. The wooden-tracked ride features steel supports. The terrain includes small valleys and undulations which the design takes advantage of. A 96-foot lift hill leads into a drop of 100 feet (30 m). The coaster reaches a top speed of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) while traversing 3,379 feet (1,030 m) feet of track. As the train leaves the station it curves to the right to engage the 96-foot lift hill, another right turn off the lift leads to an atypical straight first drop of 100 feet into a small valley. A straight uphill climb leads to a curving dive to the right as the coaster assumes a more typical GCI layout. According to the designers, the soaring curves mimic the action of a large ray swimming in the ocean. Multiple curves and dips are combined with airtime pops. As the train works its way over to the Rio Grande rapids ride it passes over a section of the channel before heading back toward the station. On the return run, the coaster slices through the support structure of the lift hill then dives into a surprise curved tunnel. Following a few more turns and airtime hills the train returns to the station. The ride time from station release to brake varies but is approximately 1:40-1:50."

This is one of SeaWorld San Antonio's stand-out coasters. Texas Stingray is fast and full of…read morethrills but is not rough, a challenging feat for a wooden coaster.

My nephew invited me on his field trip to Morgan's Wonderland, and a time was had! We spent most of…read morethe day fishing, which was a lot of fun. There were rides available, but my nephew wasn't interested in getting on any of them. I did want to try the zip line, but the wait was about an hour. What I lreally liked about this place is that it includes children or adults with special Needs. I have another nephew who has down syndrome and he would love this place. Also for moms who are on a budget you can bring your own snacks. Parking is free and easy, which made the visit even better.

I had the privilege to tour this amazing, ultra inclusive park during my Therapeutic Recreation…read moreconference. I had never known about such a wonderful place. This amusement park was specifically designed for people with disabilities to be able to enjoy the amusement experiences with their friends and families. There was so much information about the different rides and themes and learning about Morgan and her family. I definitely recommend everyone checking this place out.

GREAT EXPERIENCE & PRICE WITH GROUPON! I decided to go racing here with friends for my birthday!…read moreSomething told me to check Groupon. Sure enough there was a Groupon for $48 for 2 races for 2 people and memberships for both or 4 races for 1 person and a membership for that person. My babe and I used both races during this single visit. Each race consisted of 14 laps around the track. The race cars go super fast (40-50mph). The first race was nerve wrecking because as a newbie you're getting used to the car, track and speed. However, the second race I was Danika Patrick, lol. I went from 7th place to 2nd place and this was my first time at K1 Speed! Overall had a great time celebrating my birthday. The facility is nice and clean! They have arcade games and lounges, table to relax at during down time after your race. The staff were very friendly! At the end I realized I could have received a free race on my birthday but I had already left the facility. I contacted them promptly and the added a race credit to my account for the next day! Great Customer Service!

Went to a friend's birthday party here, and honestly the experience was disappointing. There…read moreweren't even that many people, but the staff came across as rude and not welcoming at all. Basic customer service was missing, which really took away from the whole vibe of the place. When you're spending your time and money, you expect at least a decent experience, but this just didn't deliver. Personally, I would avoid this place unless they seriously improve how they treat customers.

Great seasonal spot for fall/winter/spring. We went for the fall festival and Christmas events…read more The fall one had pumpkin patches, and season drinks/snacks like the s'mores milkshake. There are plenty of outdoor activities across the farm for the kids. The Christmas events had pictures with Santa and their gift shop had a lot of Christmas decorations and gifts.

We popped in during Christmas time and it definitely gave some Christmas magic!…read more So many activities for kids, photo ops, and cute shops. Definitely will be back for next season!

Six Flags Over Texas is easily one of the more visually unique parks in the chain …read more The setting really stands out - it's built against a quarry wall, which gives it a cool backdrop you don't see at most theme parks. I also loved the consistent Hispanic/fiesta-style theming throughout the park. It adds a fun, vibrant energy that makes the whole place feel lively and different. Getting into the park was surprisingly smooth and fast, which is always a great way to start the day. Once inside, the atmosphere is super energetic with lots going on, but be ready for crowds - especially on busy days. A couple things to plan for: parking is pretty expensive ($39 for general and $55 for premier), so keep that in mind when budgeting your trip. Also, the Texas heat is no joke, so definitely come prepared with water, sunscreen, and maybe a game plan to stay cool. Overall, it's a fun, high-energy park with a unique look and vibe. If you can handle the heat and crowds, it's a great place to spend the day.

I don't know why the low ratings. The membership to get in free here (and the water park here) any…read moreday the parks are open is only $8 a month. $8 a month! Maybe it's just me, a single mom of 3 who just moved here from California, but that is a darn good price! Not to mention- my little family of 4 gets into a whole bunch of other parks for free too- including Schlitterbahn! Yes, Texas gets HOT, but there are plenty of places to sit inside with some ac. There are two things I would do to improve the park- better food for the meal plan and more shaded areas outside. But still...$8 a month means I'm giving this park a 5. Lastly, there's rides for all ages. So that is awesome too.

We stopped by on our way back from our spring break vacation. I went in with low expectations, with…read moreall the mixed reviews we saw. We figured, let's just check it out. Glad we did! The major, and I mean major things was it was not crowded! Which was a huge relief for spring break and the crowds we dealt with every where else we went. The second MAJOR plus! The food was actually really good! You don't hear that much about amusement parks! If the family says they would eat it served anywhere else, then it's good! I recommend the family pack with food! Ok so value wise, you can look at it in two ways. The perks could outweigh the seeming thought of overpaying. It's waaaaaay cheaper than seaworld, or six flags. I can see it being worth more value if the water park section was opened. For right now, the fact the kiddos and even the misses could ride all day, and no long lines, make this a win for us. There are no token to buy, just all day wristbands. Yes the video games for the most part are dated. It's also not a huge park. There are four major rides outside. My family said the rollercoaster was a lot more violent and faster than they thought it would be. They were split whether they liked it or not. They also all loved the go kart attraction. We almost missed a small section in the inside towards the back. They had a bungee trampoline, a small rock wall, and a flight simulator! The family all enjoyed the flight simulator! It made for lots of laughs. They did have a playground and ball area for the smaller kids which we did not explore. Again, this is not a major theme park, but more like a light version with less crowds! We are coming back! The only negatives for us, the distance from where we live, the dated video game rides, and the water park being closed. It's not crazy cheap, but not crazy expensive. Hope that makes sense. It's almost like it was worth it to us because we were already driving back into town. That's pretty much it...

Had a great afternoon out of the heat and racing the go carts. Employees are very kind and…read morepatient. Food could've been better .

Very pleasantly surprised with how amazingly beautiful this cave was! We just nonchalantly booked a…read moretour here to do something for the day. Turns out, we absolutely loved it. Our tour guide, Michael, was super friendly, ensured our safety, made sure our girls had a good time (along with everyone else), and kept our tour engaged with hilarious humor! Price was good, staff was friendly, service was great, tour was as a good hike (should've worn shorts), and we had a wonderful time. Bring the family! You'll have a wonderful time. Tips: 1. Wear shorts and be ready to walk up and down, so wear those tennis shoes with decent grips. Gets a bit wet at times. 2. Don't follow Google maps that may lead you to their service road. Keep driving up the road and look out for their obvious signs towards their parking lot.

Visited Natural Bridge Caverns and did the Discovery Tour. It was an impressive experience from…read morestart to finish. The caverns are massive and well lit, making it easy to see all the formations without feeling rushed. The tour guide was knowledgeable and explained the history and geology in a way that was interesting and easy to follow. Walking through the chambers really gives you a sense of how big and detailed everything is The paths were well maintained and the pace of the tour was comfortable. It felt organized but still relaxed enough to take it all in. A great stop if you are visiting the area and want something memorable and different from the usual attractions.