Today is Sea World day and it decided to rain a little - ah well we have done well with the rain so far. Now as I said with Wet n' Wild lockers cost $9 no return but you can bring in your own food, no fishing in the park allowed.
Sea World was one of the best for all day entertainment apart from their live animal shows; Dolphins, sea lions, ray feeding, penguin feeding and the big Pirate show, there is plenty to see and do. The park is very much laid out to feel very crowded, there needs to be more paths and easier ways to access rides and attractions than treading the same path back and forth all the time. Also more signs are needed to work out where you are going. http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/en/Visitor-Information/Park-Map.aspx
There are extras like dive with the sharks, helicopter rides, Sea World cruises, swim with the dolphins but these up close and personal packages cost more money - lots more money. Free with the park pass is the monorail but with only one train on one monorail track, it can be pretty slow way of getting round. Good idea if you want to work out what you would like to see and do. You are given a show time guide as you walk in and a park map.
There is also a chair lift that goes across the main water areas of the park, however on the day we were there it seemed to be having a few technical difficulties. The crazy thing is the adrenalin rush rides don't always run in the rain - erm Sea World - the UK has similar adrenalin rush rides and they have no choice but to run in the wet - suggestion maybe you could get that seen too, as many people were disappointed when the rides closed during wet weather.
The first ride I went on was the Jet Rescue for a look click on the video from this link: http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/Jet-Rescue.aspx When I arrived there wasn't a big queue and as we weaved our way towards the front of the queue, you could hear squeals of joy. Now you are warned no mobiles, loose change, nothing in your pockets, so empty everything, when going on this ride and the g's are amazing, this ride is not for the faint hearted, it goes at break neck speed and twists n turns in from one side to the other in succession.
Now, as I came to the front, they needed just 2 more riders, I was on my own, so guess where I got to ride? - Yup right at the front :) Jet Rescue is a truly awesome skidoo ride, if you want fast and furious then step right up, it's low, its twisty, its super-charged fast and an adrenalin rush that just has to be experienced.
From there I went onto Sea Viper where the queues and the walk up was decidedly longer than Jet Rescue. This is your more traditional style roller coaster ride with a corkscrew and 360 degree loop all packed in to a minute of hype. http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/Sea-Viper.aspx the link shows a photo of the ride. This ride gives the awesomeness of traditional roller coaster rides and I dare you to keep your eyes open as you literally turn upside down in the 360 degree loop. The triple corkscrew gives you a momentary feel of weightlessness but its so mild you hardly are aware. Well worth a ride if Jet Rescue isn't running and a nice addition to Jet Rescue if you want to ride both. Tip: Go on Jet Rescue first if you have trouble with confidence then you will find Sea Viper quite tame in comparison.
From here we weaved our way across to see the Polar bears - sadly we could only see one and he wasn't playing ball either, not surprising considering Queensland climate is a tad warmer than his natural habitat, although Sea World state that they have climate control in the water and the Polar Bear's enclosure.
Next was a pool of docile stingrays this was our route towards the Dolphin Show at the back of Sea World. Now the last time I saw a Dolphin show was when I was a little girl and Flipper was all the rage. I have a confession to make, I cried, cried heaps watching the Dolphin show, they were amazing and majestic and certainly showed lots of intelligence. http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Imagine.aspx
After the dolphin show I heartily recommend you take the backstage scenic route, as you get to see the dolphins a little closer and one or two may even come and say hello, the next best thing to swimming with them. As we came out of the dolphin enclosure, we walked past a mixed a curious display of dolphins before heading towards the sharks.
Now you can see the sharks above and below in the man made coral reef with other fish. It's absolutely fascinating seeing the size of some of the fish in there swimming around oblivious to different sharks. Sea World have kindly placed information on the fish in the tank in the underwater section - perhaps one day as a fish swims by it may electronically highlight the fish and tell you what species it is.
It was at this point we decided to have some food - we decided to try a domino's pizza - the megasaurus - yup for meatlover's we also washed it down with a bucket of Sea World Coke. The food is once again over priced for what it is and hardly filling. Just as we sat down to eat, someone asked, "what would you like to eat?' and out came that familiar reply "Hot Chips!" as if questioning what else would they like.
So after you have eaten and the rain threatens again - what do you do at Sea World? Simple - you go and watch the Happy Feet show in 3D. Now for younger children Sesame Street plays in the Theatre for the children's entertainment and judging by what I saw, it was pretty cool - I mean Bert and Ernie haven't changed :).
http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Happy-Feet-3-D.aspx and http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Sesame-Street-Beach-Stage-Show.aspx
Happy Feet 3D film was cool, just a small short from the film but still pretty cool for 15 mins of entertainment and we were kept dry. Word of warning though - no drink or food allowed in the cinema - erm hello 'popcorn?' 'bucket of coke?' kinda traditional and all finished of with a choc top - guess it's not a traditional cinema.
Having shuffled out of the cinema we dashed over to the Sea Lion enclosure to see the show - Fish Detectives http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Fish-Detectives.aspx This show is funny in parts and the sea lions certainly do well with some cool manoeuvres.
After the Sea Lion show we decided to leave the park and let the children enjoy the Pirate show at the end of the day. We decided to find a nice BBQ spot, so I could make a BBQ Curry dinner - hmm flavour makes all those tinned goodies go down a treat.
Then it was off to find somewhere to sleep for the night.
The first ride I went on was the Jet Rescue for a look click on the video from this link: http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/Jet-Rescue.aspx When I arrived there wasn't a big queue and as we weaved our way towards the front of the queue, you could hear squeals of joy. Now you are warned no mobiles, loose change, nothing in your pockets, so empty everything, when going on this ride and the g's are amazing, this ride is not for the faint hearted, it goes at break neck speed and twists n turns in from one side to the other in succession.
Now, as I came to the front, they needed just 2 more riders, I was on my own, so guess where I got to ride? - Yup right at the front :) Jet Rescue is a truly awesome skidoo ride, if you want fast and furious then step right up, it's low, its twisty, its super-charged fast and an adrenalin rush that just has to be experienced.
From there I went onto Sea Viper where the queues and the walk up was decidedly longer than Jet Rescue. This is your more traditional style roller coaster ride with a corkscrew and 360 degree loop all packed in to a minute of hype. http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/Sea-Viper.aspx the link shows a photo of the ride. This ride gives the awesomeness of traditional roller coaster rides and I dare you to keep your eyes open as you literally turn upside down in the 360 degree loop. The triple corkscrew gives you a momentary feel of weightlessness but its so mild you hardly are aware. Well worth a ride if Jet Rescue isn't running and a nice addition to Jet Rescue if you want to ride both. Tip: Go on Jet Rescue first if you have trouble with confidence then you will find Sea Viper quite tame in comparison.
From here we weaved our way across to see the Polar bears - sadly we could only see one and he wasn't playing ball either, not surprising considering Queensland climate is a tad warmer than his natural habitat, although Sea World state that they have climate control in the water and the Polar Bear's enclosure.
Next was a pool of docile stingrays this was our route towards the Dolphin Show at the back of Sea World. Now the last time I saw a Dolphin show was when I was a little girl and Flipper was all the rage. I have a confession to make, I cried, cried heaps watching the Dolphin show, they were amazing and majestic and certainly showed lots of intelligence. http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Imagine.aspx
After the dolphin show I heartily recommend you take the backstage scenic route, as you get to see the dolphins a little closer and one or two may even come and say hello, the next best thing to swimming with them. As we came out of the dolphin enclosure, we walked past a mixed a curious display of dolphins before heading towards the sharks.
Now you can see the sharks above and below in the man made coral reef with other fish. It's absolutely fascinating seeing the size of some of the fish in there swimming around oblivious to different sharks. Sea World have kindly placed information on the fish in the tank in the underwater section - perhaps one day as a fish swims by it may electronically highlight the fish and tell you what species it is.
It was at this point we decided to have some food - we decided to try a domino's pizza - the megasaurus - yup for meatlover's we also washed it down with a bucket of Sea World Coke. The food is once again over priced for what it is and hardly filling. Just as we sat down to eat, someone asked, "what would you like to eat?' and out came that familiar reply "Hot Chips!" as if questioning what else would they like.
So after you have eaten and the rain threatens again - what do you do at Sea World? Simple - you go and watch the Happy Feet show in 3D. Now for younger children Sesame Street plays in the Theatre for the children's entertainment and judging by what I saw, it was pretty cool - I mean Bert and Ernie haven't changed :).
http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Happy-Feet-3-D.aspx and http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Sesame-Street-Beach-Stage-Show.aspx
Happy Feet 3D film was cool, just a small short from the film but still pretty cool for 15 mins of entertainment and we were kept dry. Word of warning though - no drink or food allowed in the cinema - erm hello 'popcorn?' 'bucket of coke?' kinda traditional and all finished of with a choc top - guess it's not a traditional cinema.
Having shuffled out of the cinema we dashed over to the Sea Lion enclosure to see the show - Fish Detectives http://seaworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Fish-Detectives.aspx This show is funny in parts and the sea lions certainly do well with some cool manoeuvres.
After the Sea Lion show we decided to leave the park and let the children enjoy the Pirate show at the end of the day. We decided to find a nice BBQ spot, so I could make a BBQ Curry dinner - hmm flavour makes all those tinned goodies go down a treat.
Then it was off to find somewhere to sleep for the night.
Hey there - love your blog, looks like you guys had an AWESOME time!
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Lucy xx
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