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SeaWorld Orlando reviews

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Posted: February 28, 2011

SeaWorld Orlando is the world's largest marine-themed park, offering exhibits and live shows featuring dozens of species, from dolphins and manatees to the park's signature "Shamu" orcas (more popularly known as killer whales). In late spring of this year, the park will debut a new killer whale show, One Ocean, which will replace the Believe show.

SeaWorld's got plenty of non-animal attractions, too, including the roller coasters Kraken and Manta, which won the Theme Park Insider Award for the nation's best new attraction when it debuted in 2009. Parents with small children will want to take them to Shamu's Happy Harbor play area for much less intense thrills.

Food's also an attraction at the park (which used to be own by the Anheuser Busch company). SeaWorld Orlando typically offers special dining experiences, including luaus and meals with animal trainers, in addition to its regular collection of restaurants. Check at the park's entrance for what available when you visit.

Buy your tickets in advance on SeaWorld's website, which typically offers online-only deals. Check SeaWorld's website for park operating hours, too.

SeaWorld is located at the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Central Florida Parkway. For driving directions, check our Google Map of America's top theme parks.

Scroll down to links for Theme Park Insider readers' reviews of all the attractions and restaurants at SeaWorld Orlando. Or search our archives for more news about the park.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting SeaWorld Orlando

[247 + / 48 -] When visiting Sea World Orlando get on Kraken and Journey to Atlantis during the last hour the park is open to get on with no wait.

[119 + / 6 -] Get to Shamu Stadium as early as possible- the whole place fills up in a matter of minutes.

[72 + / 6 -] Check the Sea World website the day before you go to find out times for shows. Then plan your day around the shows you want to see, laying out an idea of where you want to be when & build in the other things around it.

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Exhibits(Rating)(Height)
Pacific Point Preserve8
Dolphin Cove8
Stingray Lagoon8
Penguin Encounter8
Shark Encounter8
Turtle Point6
TurtleTrek
Kid Stuff(Rating)(Height)
Shamu Express8
Shamu's Happy Harbor8
Elmo & Abby's Treasure Hunt7
Rides(Rating)(Height)
Manta954
Kraken954
Journey to Atlantis842
Wild Arctic740
Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin
Shows(Rating)(Height)
Sea Lions Tonight!9
Pets Ahoy!8
Reflections8
Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island8
One Ocean8
Blue Horizons8
Shamu Rocks America7
A'Lure The Call of the Ocean7

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Dining
(Rating)
Terrace Garden Buffet8
Cypress Bakery
Restaurants(Rating)
Sharks Underwater Grill8
Seafire Inn7
Makahiki Luau7
Antarctic Market6
Spice Mill6
Captain Pete's Island Eats6
Dine With Shamu6
Backstage at Believe Buffet6
Voyager's Smokehouse6
Seaport Pizza5
Mango Joe's Cafe4
All-You-Care-To-Eat Family Picnic4

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