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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 Mary Foroughi

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

🏆 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

💬 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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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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Joshua Wheeler

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

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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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Thomas Mcquire

Park opens at 9am. Unfortunately most exhibits and the entire Sesame Street area is closed off until 10am... Don't rush to get here at 9am, you'll be waiting until 10am unless you want dipping dots or beer.

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

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