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[chloe01795]

There's one for WDW, so why not for these parks? Feel free to post little unknown facts, hints, tips, or just things that many people don't notice.

[marianne e cornett]

Have been to Sea World before but did not do the following which we are definitely doing this trip in Dec.: Brewmasters Club (this is beer tasting and food pairings for free - just go right away when it opens to the guest services or the Hospitality Center and sign up) and JazzFest (it has an official name too like Baywave - it starts right after Christmas and we are going on Thurs 12-27 and we will just walk around and take in the music as we will have done everything else on the Monday before). Also the restaurant Sharks is very similar to the Coral Reef in Epcot but you cannot reserve very far ahead. I think you can e-mail the day before or else go right to guest services or the podium at Sharks as soon as you get there and sign up. Also found out that Mystic (hope that's right - don't have my notes here with me) will definitely be shown over the holidays. It is videos effects shown on water mist screens accompanied by music. I think it starts when it gets dark. Our absolute must dos from past years: the Clydesdale barn and petting the stingrays. And of course anything Shamu goes without saying! New must dos: penguin encounter and the new Arctic ride. Hope this helps someone! Bigred

[minushka72]

Feeding the dolphins is my must-do. I could sit for hours watching them and petting them.

[BarryH]

Do not visit Wild Arctic after a Believe show ends. Nearly everyone from the show will visit the attraction and the line gets very long, very fast.

[chezp]

SeaWorld:
Don't miss the manatees at SeaWorld, it's one of the best animal exhibits at the park. Plan out your day when you first arrive to ensure you hit the shows you want to see there.

Discovery Cove:
Spend some time with the rays - stand as still as you can, then you're more likely to attract them.
Make time to visit the aviary, there are a lot of wonderful birds to see in there.

Busch Gardens:
Look into booking one of their behind the scenes tours - we did Saving A Species and it was a wonderful experience.