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SeaWorld Orlando

📍 Orlando, FL

4.4(113,418 Google reviews)

SeaWorld Orlando combines animal habitats — dolphins, orcas, sharks — with roller coasters including Mako and Ice Breaker, a Sesame Street kids' area, live shows, and the Seven Seas Food Festival running select dates through May.

Mako coasterdolphin encounterSesame Streetorca viewinglive showsSeven Seas Festival
★★★★★Featured review by Joshua Wheeler

Best amusement park favorite ride mako and the observation tower favorite sea creature the octopus 🐙

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with a wide age range — Sesame Street zone suits children under 7, as Mako and Ice Breaker serve teens and adults. Animal encounters require advance booking for the hands-on experiences. Plan a full day; most reviewers say one visit leaves things unseen.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book dolphin and orca encounter add-ons before your visit — spots fill well in advance
Most exhibits and Sesame Street don't open until an hour after main park opening — plan accordingly
🎟️Download the SeaWorld app to track live show schedules and build your day around them

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💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4

113,418 Google reviews

Praised rides & coasters40%
Loved animal encounters35%
Enjoyed shows & festival15%
Noted staggered opening times10%
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Joshua Wheeler

Best amusement park favorite ride mako and the observation tower favorite sea creature the octopus 🐙

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Mary Foroughi

If you want to see everything and do all the shows, you'll need at least a full day, or even two.

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John Mahoney

Great park great deals I do recommend you get the dinning deal and the around the world deal But one big negative was the rides I do feel the way under staff not and ride vehicles

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Overview

SeaWorld Orlando offers a distinct combination of marine education and thrill rides uncommon in Florida's theme park landscape. Mako, the tallest coaster in Orlando, and the observation tower draw thrill-seekers, the Sesame Street area serves younger children, and dolphin, orca, and shark encounters provide up-close animal experiences. Live shows run throughout the day. The Seven Seas Food Festival (January through May) adds global food and live concerts included with admission.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 20:00
Friday09:00 – 21:00
Saturday09:00 – 21:00
Sunday09:00 – 21:00

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