Reviews for SeaWorld Orlando
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Wasn't to busy. Food is very expensive though. We love Seaworld for the kids.
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SeaWorld Orlando opened on December 15, 1973, as the third park of the SeaWorld chain and just 2 years after Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom. This made Central Florida a multi-park vacation destination. SeaWorld was sold in 1976 to Harcourt Brace Jovanovich then to Anheuser-Busch, owners of Busch Gardens, in 1989. Busch was more experienced with theme parks and thus developed SeaWorld in a competitive and aggressive manner, moving the park from a show-based to a ride-based park. The park joined in the Disneyland-started simulator ride wave in 1992 with Mission: Bermuda Triangle (later rethemed into Wild Arctic). The nation's first combination roller coaster and flume ride, Journey to Atlantis, was installed in 1998. Kraken, a Bolliger & Mabillard floorless roller coaster, was added to the park in 2000. The flying coaster, Manta, came to the park in 2009 and won the Theme Park Insider Award as the best new attraction. After nearly three decades of operation, Busch Entertainment added two adjacent parks. Discovery Cove opened in 2000 followed by the Aquatica water park in 2008. In 2008 AB InBev purchased Anheuser-Busch and sold off Busch's parks to private equity firm Blackstone Inc (the 50% owners of the neighboring Universal Orlando parks until July 2011). Due to this selloff, the Hospitality House and Beer School were closed, also the Clydesdales and their barn were removed from the park.Then 2013, Blackstone sold 37% of SEAS in an initial public offering. On February 24, 2010, during a small show at "Dine with Shamu", one of the orca whales, Tilikum, pulled trainer Dawn Brancheau into the water and ultimately killed her. An autopsy determined that Brancheau's death was attributed to blunt force trauma and drowning; injuries included her scalp being removed and her left arm being severed below the shoulder. In August 2010, the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited SeaWorld of Florida LLC for three safety violations, following the death of an animal trainer in February. The total penalty was $75,000 and SeaWorld was initially required to keep a barrier between its trainers and the whales during shows. The Turtle Trek exhibit opened in 2012 includes a 360-degree, 3D dome theater for a movie. Then in 2013, the Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin pavilion opened the nation's first trackless dark ride system (which closed in 2020), plus an improved penguin exhibit. Then in 2016, Mako opened as a hypercoaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard in the "Sea of Power" near the Shark Encounter. In 2019, the park reopened the "Sea of Fun" area as "Sesame Street Land", themed after Sesame Street. In mid-March 2020, in line with other SeaWorld parks, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the park had to temporarily shut down. The park reopened nearly three months later. Ice Breaker opened as a launched steel coaster, manufactured by Premier Rides.[14] Pipeline opened in 2023 as the world's first surf coaster, manufactured by B&M. It is a revival of the stand-up coaster (the most recent before this being Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags Over Georgia, in 1999), featuring better restraints and offering a more comfortable ride experience.Penguin Trek opened in 2024 as a new launched family roller coaster manufactured by B&M, replacing the former Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin dark ride. In March 2025 SeaWorld Orlando was fined $16,550 by the United States Department of Labor after a killer whale injured an employee in September 2024
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(Translated by Google) The service was outstanding. Finally, a park in Orlando where you pay to ride the attractions without waiting in 120-minute lines like at Disney or Universal, and at a much lower price than the other parks. For me, when you pay so much for a ticket, it's unacceptable that you can't enjoy the entire park in one day. At SeaWorld, everything ran smoothly, and we were able to ride the attractions twice, as it should be. The rides are ideal for those who like adrenaline and aren't so keen on the mascots. The food with the all-inclusive pass was impeccable, offering excellent quality and value. (Original) Atención de 10, por fin un parque en Orlando donde pagas para poder montar en las atracciones sin esperar 120 min de cola como en Disney o en Universal y encima a un precio mucho menor que los otros parques. Para mi cuando pagas tanto dinero por una entrada es inadmisible que no puedas disfrutar de todo el parque en un día. En Seaworld todo fue fluido, pudiendo repetir atracciones como debe ser. Las atracciones para quien le guste la adrenalina y no tanto los muñequitos es ideal. La comida con el pase de todo incluido impecable encima calidad y precio.
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It's a beautiful park. Has always been my favorite for the past 20+years. It's changed considerably, some good done not so good. But so wonderful for the kids. Will continue to visit.
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OMG, the best drone and fireworks show that I've ever seen!!! My family loved it as well.
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It is a fun place. I love all the animal shows 💗 The food is OUTRAGEOUSLY priced. It's especially upsetting, because you can't bring any of your own food or snacks into the park. My poor friend in a wheelchair had the mime jump on it and put his butt in her face. She was deeply hurt by that. Overall, a nice day and fun seeing things.
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Lots of rides options for all age groups. I wish they had more tricks at the dolphin show like San Diego location.
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(Translated by Google) Excellent, except that some attractions need maintenance. (Original) Excelente solo que en algunas atracción falta mantenimiento
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Best theme park and best atmosphere!! The shows, animals, Sesame Street. My toddler and entire family loves it.
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