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[xrayvin]

As a few others you find on this website I am a PLANNER

I basically have my days at WDW all planned so now I need to move onto Seaworld. I am wondering what stratagies people use for this.
I know show times change but can you do a generic plan using listed show times? Do you try to get all shows in at once and then do everything else? How long are the shows? How ealier do you need to show up before the show?
Is it possible to plan your day at Seaworld or do you just "run into things"
We will be going in Dec on a Sunday. Plan to be there at opening and stay till close. Only one day to do Seaworld 9am-8pm are park hours. We also have 2 4 y/o and a 7 y/o plus 4 adults if this makes a difference.
Basically I want to know how do YOU plan for one day at Seaworld!

[modisney]

I love Sea World and am a planner too but show up at Sea World without a care. Without the rides, I find it a real different experience than Disney. We typically check the shows times upon arrival and plan our day around which ones we want to see. There are several so you may have to choose. The Shamu show is the biggie. Our 2nd favorite is Blue Horizons. The last time we went, we saw both of those shows as well as several of the other attractions. There are only 2 thrill rides which can get long lines so you need to decide if you want to include those. Right by the Shamu stadium is Shamu's Happy Harbor which has lots of things geared for the younger set. A small shamu thememd roller coaster (very tame), a jelly fish themed ride similar to Dumbo, a large rope climbing structure, skill games, a wet play area, snacks etc. The dolphin feeding is fun but gets very crowded and can be discouraging. Head there first if you want to do it. You can also feed the sea lions. My kids love the "Wild Arctic" exhibit which is where the Beluga whales are. After you've seen the animals it's set up to look like an Arctic base station and my kids love to play there. You'll really enjoy your visit. Check out their website before you go to get a feel for the layout and a little early planning. Talk to your kids and others to see what they're interested in seeing.

[lisamarie]

We enjoy Dine with Shamu. Also, they have nice tours and you can sign up for them on-line. Our tour time and our dinner time help shape our day. We saw the show in the Odysea (?) theatre for the first time and really enjoyed it. It is more laid back and we really enjoy the day.

[minushka72]

For dinner we enjoyed the Makahiki Luau. The show was good and the food was really good. I am a picky eater and enjoyed everything. The kids get to go on stage to dance too. You can also get a AAA discount on the price. To sit up front you need to book before you get there but not sure how soon they let you book. We sat 2nd level right side of stage when we booked at the park.

[chezp]

I have to agree, in that I'm a planner, but tend to show up to SeaWorld with no real plans. Last time we went, we knew we wanted to see the Shamu show and Clyde and Seamore and that was it. We grabbed a times guide and worked around those two things and then visited the animal exhibits from there. I guess the difference is we weren't interested in hitting the few rides, as we had young children with us.

[xrayvin]

Thanks for all the great replies!

I think I will research the shows more and decide which we want to see. I like the idea of no plans and then when you get there find your shows and work from there. My main fear is this is what everyone does. Goes to a show and then works through exhibits from one show to the next. I need to see how the park is set up and where the shows are in relation to each other. Then figure out a game plan.

Some of the adults in my party will want to go on the Kraken but not I so kids and I can continue on to other things.

How much time before the shows do you get to them? We have NO desire to sit in splash zone.

We also are going to do Counter Service at Seaworld. We don't want to take the extra time eating.

Thanks again

[Laughaholic]

Honestly, Sea World doesn't take all day.

If it's like the other AB parks, their park maps are printed daily, and the times depend on the crowd levels throughout the season.

[Sue M.]

I'd show up about 20 min. before show time. There should be plenty of seats avail. Be sure you get there early for Seymore & Clyde. There is a Mime who has a sort of pre-show. Really funny.
You won't be able to get to all the shows, when one ends, another starts soon after, usually at the other end of the park! So pick which ones you want to see, and enjoy the other exhibits in between. Go early to Atlantis & Kracken, The line-ups tend to get long.

[bsblady01]

we went to sea world in 2006 and we did not have a plan their where not many people their and you could walk on the rides and right into the shows. so their is really no need to really plan your day at sea world just look at the board when you buy your tickets and that will give you all the show times for the day.