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Sea World is a great park. We go every year. It's very different from Disney, a little more laid back. I never feel as though I have to have a touring plan. It is a bit much to try to see all the shows/exhibits in one day. If I could only see one show it would be Blue Horizons. Shamu though is the big draw, get there early to get seats. Right by Shamu Stadium is an area called Shamu's Happy Harbor and there's a wet play area (water fountains etc.) as well as arcade style games, a large climbing structure and now some smaller "kiddie rides". There's a shamu themed, very mild roller coaster and another ride which is Dumb meets the tea cups. It's mild or wild depending if your kids spin it or not. I also like that several of the walkways are shaded and there's nice music playing. My only complaint with Sea World is the dolphin feeding at Dolphin Cove. It's always packed and it's never been a good experience for my kids. We don't go there but do stop by the dolpin nursery. While there's no feeding involved there, they do get see the dolphins. My kids also like the Wild Artic. Once inside the exhibit you see Beluga whales, polar bears and walruses. It's all inside (a great place to cool off) and set up to look like the interior of an Artic base station. My kids play more in those areas than looking at the animals. You can choose the mild or wild ride in. It's set up that you're coming into an Artic base station via helicopter. You can chose to sit and watch the movie and proceed into the exhibit or do something that's more motion simulated (we've not chosen this one). This is a popular exhibit but most of the waiting areas are covered. don't forget the free beer at the A.B. Hositality Center. Refreshing on hot day. Enjoy your visit!