SeaWorld Orlando is an experience the entire family will enjoy. Ride the flying roller coaster Manta® or take on the incredibly fast floorless coaster Kraken! Enjoy memorable live shows and unique attractions. SeaWorld Orlando is all about animals. From Shamu® to beluga whales, along with polar bears to bottlenose dolphins, marine life abounds!
Tickets & Fees
Tickets are priced by age:
- 10 and older $92.00 (plus tax)
- 3-9 $84.00 (plus tax)
- 2 and under are free.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Discounts available for guests with disabilities, senior citizens, military personnel and CAA members. SeaWorld is honored to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families. Throughout 2014, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter any of the SeaWorld parks, Busch Gardens® parks or Sesame Place® with a single-day complimentary admission.
All-Day Dining Deal
SeaWorld Orlando’s (one day) All-Day Dining Deal provides guests with a convenient, all-you-care-to eat deal allowing you to eat around SeaWorld at tons of Restaurant locations all day until the published restaurant closing time.
Participating restaurants: Voyager’s Smokehouse (excluding Baby Back Ribs), Seaport Pizza, Terrace BBQ, The Spice Mill, Seafire Inn, Mango Joe’s®
Adult from $34.99
Child (ages 3-9) from $19.99
Quick Que Unlimited
Guests can skip the regular lines and enjoy front-of-the-line access at the most popular attractions as many times as they want – all day long! For an additional $19.00 (ages 3 and up) guests can enjoy the following Quick Que attractions:
- Manta®
- Kraken®
- Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin®
- Journey to Atlantis®
- TurtleTrek®
- Sky Tower
- Wild Arctic®
PhotoKey
With Photo Key guests can enjoy memorable photos from their day at the park . Send pictures, post them, order prints, or use them to make fun custom photo keepsakes. PhotoKey benefits include:
- Unlimited Access: All your attached photos can be viewed, shared, and downloaded at a park Photo location, on our mobile app, or on PhotoKeyonline.com
- Save on Purchased: Receive discounts on in-park photo products including prints, frames, key chains, posters, and more that are available at any Photo location.
- Keepsakes: Your photo’s can be customized into various keepsakes through your exclusive access to Photokeyonline.com.
- Save Time: Setting up your PhotoKey account ahead of time means you can start saving memories from the moment they’re made.
PhotoKey card prices range from $59.99 to $99.99, depending on which PhotoKey you purchase. Pass members get the best deals on PhotoKey memberships.
Parking
Spaces are available to cars and motorcycles for $17.00 – recreational vehicles for $22.00. Preferred parking available for $22.00. Platinum Annual Pass members receive complimentary preferred parking. 1 year and 2 year Annual Pass members can park in general lots for free, and pay only $5.00 for preferred parking.
Locker Rentals
All-day lockers are available for $8.00 (small lockers), and $12.00 (large lockers). Both sizes require an additional $10.00 key deposit that is refundable upon return of the key. The All-day lockers are located inside the Main Entrance of the park behind Shamu®’s Emporium. One time use lockers are also available near Empire Photo, Journey to Atlantis®, Kraken®, Shamu’s Happy Harbor® and Manta® for a rental fee of $1.00 for small and $1.50 for large.
Security
- All bags, backpacks, and packages are subject to inspection prior to entering the park.
- As a reminder, the following items are not permitted to be brought into SeaWorld for the safety of our animals and our guests: weapons, glass bottles, cans, any other type of sharp objects, straws, large hard or soft coolers, and any hazardous items or materials.
- SeaWorld is not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of vehicle including articles left within.
Would you like a quote? If so, please visit our Request a Quote page and we will prepare your quote within 48 hours.
Thrilling Attractions
Manta®
Find out what it’s like to spin, glide, skim and fly like a giant ray. Manta® is the only flying roller coaster of its kind in the world. Riders are taunted by a head-first, face-down inverted nosedive… and that’s just the beginning…
Non-riders are in for their own kind of thrill in the Manta Aquarium, with 10 stunning underwater habitats, over 100 rays, and thousands of colorful fish.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 54″ (137 cm) or taller to ride.
Journey to Atlantis
This exciting flume ride/roller coaster hybrid treats guests to more than its share of surprises as you explore dark, watery passageways through the sunken city before being flung from its gates down a thrilling plunge into the waters below.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests between 42 inches tall and 48 inches tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 14 years old). However, Guests 48 inches in height or taller may ride unaccompanied.
Kraken
SeaWorld Orlando’s mighty Kraken is a monster coaster like no other. This blazing fast floorless steel coaster rises high above the horizon, daring you to take it on. The mythological beast has been unleashed to lift you higher, drop you longer, and spiral you faster than any other coaster in Orlando. All without that piece of equipment standard on lesser coasters: a floor. Kraken opens at 10:00 a.m. daily
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 54″ (137 cm) or taller to ride.
Wild Arctic Ride
Guests embark on a thrilling jet-helicopter ride through the breathtaking, perilous, icy landscapes of the frozen north. Put yourself in your pilot’s hands as he maneuvers treacherous frozen peaks and valleys en route to Base Station Wild Arctic—a place where magnificent beluga whales and walruses have turned Mother Nature’s most challenging conditions into a polar playground!
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to ride.
Sky Tower
The 400-foot Sky Tower has stood as an icon for SeaWorld since opening in 1973. Today the Sky Tower adds a dose of retro-cool to the day’s adventures. Get a seabird’s eye view of Orlando during this leisurely capsule ride.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be 48 inches tall or accompanied by a supervising companion who is at least 14 years old to ride.
Attractions for Small Children
Shamu Express – Shamu® shows a soft spot for kids on this just-thrilling-enough first coaster.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 38 inches tall to ride. Supervising companion of at least 14 must accompany guests between 38 inches tall and 41 inches tall. Guests 41 inches in height or taller may ride unaccompanied.
Sea Carousel – This marine-themed carousel masterpiece is topped by a giant 45-foot-wide pink octopus.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 42 inches tall or accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old to ride. Hand-held infants may ride on the bench seat if accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old.
Jazzy Jellies – This jellyfish-themed teacup-car ride will tickle your silly bone once you realize you’re in control of how fast you can spin as you rise to heights of 30 feet.
Heigh Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 42 inches tall or accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old to ride. No hand-held infants.
Swishy Fishies – This mild teacup ride lets the younger adventurers experience the fun of spinning around a giant waterspout without ever leaving the ground.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 36 inches tall or accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old to ride. No hand-held infants.
Ocean Commotion – A fanta-“sea” themed enormous 19-foot tug boat that gently rocks back-and-forth and whirls side-to-side.
Height Restrictions:
- Guests must be at least 42 inches tall or accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old to ride. No hand-held infants.
Exhibits and Animal Interactions
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin
Experience Sea World’s newest attraction and be transported into the icy world of the penguins. This family ride allows the guests to experience Antarctica through the penguins eyes.
*View the SeaWorld penguin webcam.
Turtle Trek
One of the first attractions with two massive naturalistic habitats, home to manatees and sea turtles, and a 3-D 360 degree dome theater. The dome allows a hyper-realistic 3D movie to be shown all around guests and even above them – not just in front of them or on only one screen. It’s this unique and immersive way of showcasing a sea turtle’s epic and astounding journey.
Guests see two massive naturalistic habitats, one filled with hundreds of freshwater fish and gentle manatees, the other home to more than 1,500 saltwater fish and more than a dozen sea turtles. Key West at SeaWorld® spans five acres and celebrates the legendary mystique and animals of the Florida Keys while it immerses guests in the quirky, carefree ambiance of America’s southernmost city. Guests may feed and touch dolphins in a tropical lagoon with rolling waves, a sandy beach, underwater viewing and naturalistic coral reef — as well as feed stingrays and see endangered sea turtles up-close.
*View the SeaWorld turtle webcam.
Shark Encounter
Enter into a fascinating journey through one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels. Experience a rare, up-close look at prehistoric predators whose ancestors dominated the sea over a hundred million years before dinosaurs walked the earth.
Wild Arctic
Explore a frozen wonderland of ice and Arctic animals. Meet extraordinary beluga whales and colossal walruses.
Dolphin Cove
Here, you can watch a playful group of bottlenose dolphins both above and below the surface of the water. Be sure to check on feeding times to get in on an even more unforgettable experience.
Dolphin Nursery – home to dolphin mothers and their newborn calves.
Shamu Up Close
Celebrate the wonder of killer whales. It’s an intimate, unique look at the whales as they glide beneath the surface at this up-close, underwater viewing area.
Pacific Point Reserve
Home to California sea lions and harbor seals. The 2½-acre naturalistic setting duplicates the rocky Northern Pacific coast. Shark Encounter® takes guests underwater through an almost 85-foot tunnel that surrounds them with the spine-chilling denizens of the deep, including barracuda, venomous fish and sharks.
Stingray Lagoon
Here more than 200 rays—some with wingspans up to 5 feet—spend warm days gliding through their habitat’s peaceful waters. Guests may put their hands in the water to touch the stingrays. * You may purchase stingray food and feed them as well.
*View the SeaWorld stingray webcam.
Jewel of the Sea Aquarium
A fascinating underwater world exploding with color and luminescence is waiting to be explored. From otherworldly jellyfish illuminated by an interactive backlight to a cool aquatic habitat covered by plexiglass you can walk right across, come discover the living jewels of the sea.
The Waterfront at Sea World
A quaint seaside village where a cobblestone path winds past charming storefronts, treasure shops and restaurants rich with the bounty of the sea.
Shamu’s Happy Harbor
This play area features fun for the entire family. Shamu Express® is the park’s first family-oriented roller coaster. Themed after SeaWorld’s famous killer whale, Shamu Express thrills children and parents alike while traveling down more than 850 feet of track at 26 mph. Jazzy Jellieslifts and spins families in over- sized seats, while Swishy Fishies enables adventurous youngsters to spin around a giant waterspout. Shamu’s Happy Harbor also features the Sea Carousel, the Flying Fiddler, a giant fiddler crab that descends vertically in a quick series of short drops; and Ocean Commotion, a fanta-sea themed tug boat that swings passengers side to side. SeaWorld’s littlest guests can explore four stories of colorful climbing nets and tunnels, nine slippery slides and a splashy water maze.
Immersive Animal Connection Experiences
Beluga Interaction Program – This is one of the few programs in the world where guests can experience up-close, hands-on interactions with majestic beluga whales. Participants suit up and kneel in the chilly 55-degree water for a shallow-water encounter in the whales’ habitat at Wild Arctic. The program is limited to four guests per session, and participants must be at least 10 years old.
Marine Mammal Keeper Experience – From preparing daily diets to helping rescued manatees, guests work alongside marine mammal experts to learn about manatees, dolphins, sea lions, beluga whales. Participants must be at least 13 years of age. The 8-hour tour is $399 per person and includes park admission.
Shows
One Ocean® – SeaWorld’s whale show that connects guests to the sea, and whales, with a new level of energy and excitement while it educates and inspires them to make a difference in this world.
- Showtimes – 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM
Blue Horizons® – A breakthrough theatrical spectacular that showcases graceful dolphins, a rainbow of exotic birds and an entire cast of world-class divers and aerialists draped in elaborate costumes. The vivid imagination of a young girl sets the stage for an emotional adventure to experience the power of the sea and the elegance of flight.
- Showtimes – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM
Pets Ahoy® – is a comical show featuring the talents of a menagerie of dogs, cats, birds, rats, skunks, pot-belly pigs, and other animals performing a series of uproarious and amazing skits. Most impressive is the fact that nearly all of the fabulous four-legged celebs were rescued from animal shelters before they found their fame at SeaWorld.
- Showtimes – 10:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:45 PM
Dining in SeaWorld
Exclusive Dining
Shark’s Underwater Grill – Enjoy fine dining and a fascinating view in an upscale, full-service restaurant that puts world-class entrees on your plate and a window into the world of sharks before your eyes. Let our skilled chefs, courteous staff and mesmerizing sharks make a memory for you. Priority seating can be arranged online at seaworldorlando.com or by visiting the host stand at the restaurant.
Dine with Shamu – Orlando’s most immersive and memorable family dining experience. Guests get closer than ever to SeaWorld’s majestic whales while enjoying a delicious menu of seasonal and sustainable items at a reserved poolside table. They’ll get an incredible glimpse into the interactions that occur between SeaWorld’s trainers and whales. They’ll find out what makes killer whales such unique animals. And, everyone will learn about the many things we all can do to help save valuable ocean resources and habitats. It’s a behind-the-scenes experience that will connect guests to the world we share like never before – only at SeaWorld Orlando.
Park Information
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 1-888-800-5447
The operating hours for SeaWorld Orlando change seasonally. Open year-round at 9 a.m. with extended hours during summer and holidays. Please check SeaWorld’s park hours on their website for more detailed information.
Sea World Reviews/Articles
Simply Shamazing: Sea World’s One Ocean Performance was written by Dawn P. on June 28, 2015.