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SeaWorld Orlando

calendar_monthMar–May, Sep–Novbest time schedule1 dayplan for directions_car26 minfrom Orlando child_careYeswith kids confirmation_number~$112entry
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SeaWorld Orlando mixes roller coasters with marine animal exhibits and shows, all on one site off Interstate 4. The coaster lineup carries the park: Kraken, Manta, Mako, Ice Breaker, and Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, plus the water ride Journey to Atlantis. Admission covers all rides, shows, and exhibits, so there is no upsell inside once you are through the gate, aside from add-on experiences and food.

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The animal shows are the part worth thinking about before you go. Some visitors come specifically for the conservation and rescue side of the park, others are uneasy about marine mammals kept for performance. Both reactions are common. Decide where you stand, then plan your day around the rides, the exhibits, or both. The park sits at 7007 SeaWorld Drive, about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

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At a glance

Opened
1973
Open
Typical day 9 AM - 9 PM, varies by season, check calendar
Accessibility
Wheelchairs and ECVs for rent first-come first-served; service animals welcome; rollators with seats not permitted
Address
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando FL, 32821
Opening hours
Typical day 9 AM - 9 PM, varies by season, check calendar
Price
~$112
Website
seaworld.com

Things to know

Hours shift by season. A typical day runs 9 AM to 9 PM, but check the online calendar or the free SeaWorld app before you go, since closing times change month to month.
Buying tickets online ahead of your visit usually beats the gate price, and it is worth checking for seasonal promotions.
The SeaWorld app shows ride wait times and show schedules and lets you buy add-ons, so download it before you arrive.
Admission includes all rides, shows, and exhibits. You only pay extra for food, merchandise, and optional experiences.
Plan a full day. Between the coasters, the walk-through exhibits, and scheduled shows, you will not rush it.
Security is real: expect metal detection, walk-through or hand-held, and bag inspection at entry. Leave anything unnecessary in your car.
Prohibited items include weapons and lookalikes, pepper spray and mace, glass containers (baby food and medicine excepted), luggage and wheeled suitcases, tents and folding chairs, squirt guns, and portable stereos.
Guests under 14 must be with an adult, except for programs meant for young visitors like camps, sleepovers, and birthday parties.
Strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs rent on a first-come, first-served basis near Guest Services. There is no reserving ahead.
Lockers come in three sizes near the entrance, from roughly 13 by 7.5 inches to 22 by 13.5 inches, with small single-use lockers at Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, Manta, Mako, Ice Breaker, and Pipeline for a small fee.
Pets are not allowed inside, but there is a kennel at the main entrance on the right of the entry plaza: ±$25 per day, ±$20 for Pass Members, credit only, no cash. It has 31 kennels from small to extra large.
Service animals are welcome. Rollators with seats are not permitted, though the park lends free rollators without seats to guests who arrive with a device that does not qualify.
Bicycle racks sit just outside the Main Gate Plaza.
Weekdays and off-peak dates mean shorter coaster lines than weekends and holidays.
Dress for changeable Florida weather and bring sun protection.