Ill just go ahead and post everyones plan here so I dont have to rewrite everything. Ill post some "Heads Up" info for everyone at the end of the last plan. So scroll down to the bottom after you finish reading yours.
For Momtotwinprincesses:
I would start off early. Saturdays in August have been pretty busy. Although it isnt considered "Seaworld After Dark" you will still get a Shamu Rocks and Sealions tonight since the park is opened until 9:00pm. I would suggest getting to the park around 9am to do everything possible since it will be so busy.
Start off doing the dolphin feeding. From there you can visit the manatee exhibit and then head to the 10:00am Blue Horizons show which is located near Dolphin Feeding. From there, head over to Key West at Seaworld located near Blue Horizons. There you will get a chance to pet and feed sting rays and see turtles and flamingos. From Key West At Seaworld, head over to the ride Manta. Your daughters will probably be to small to ride the intense coaster, however there is a very cool aquarium located at the ride that you are able to experience whether you ride the coaster or not. Following the Manta Aquarium head around the corner to the Dolphin Nursery where the newborn dolphins and their moms are located. From there head over to the 12:15 showing of "Pets Ahoy." Pets Ahoy is a cool show featuring dogs and cats and a few surprise guests. This show is a huge hit with kids. And its also cool because all the animals that perform in the show were rescued from the local animal shelter.
Following Pets Ahoy, take a break for Lunch. Two places near by are Voyagers Smokehouse or Seaport Pizza. Voyagers smokehouse serves bbq items and Seaport Pizza serves Pizza and Chicken Tenders as well as fresh fruits, salads and desserts. After Lunch, head over to the Penguin Encounter where you can see Seaworlds Penguins and Arctic birds. From there you can head over to the Sealion exhibit located around the corner from the penguins. You can feed the sealions here if you choose. Following the Sealion exhibit, head right up the path to the 3:45 showing of "Clyde And Seamore Take Pirate Island" this is a funny show featuring Seaworlds Sealions, Otter and Walrus! From there head back down the path to the shark encounter.
Shark encounter is indoors and its a pretty long exhibit. But since its indoors, it provides nice shelter from the Florida heat or rain. After the sharks continue down the path to the Animal Connections Seagarden this is where you can get a photo op with exotic animals from around the world and even meet and take pictures with a few costumed characters. After the Sea Garden, continue down the path to Shamu Stadium for the 5:30 showing of "Believe." Following Believe head down behind the stadium for "Wild Arctic" Wild Arctic is a ride that simulates your travel to the arctic on a helicopter. If its to intense for your daughters, you can do the non motion side which plays the same movie only there is no movement. Either way, you need to ride one of those sides to reach the Beluga Whale, Polar Bear and Walrus exhibit.
Following Wild Arcitic you could do one of two things.... Either stay near Shamu stadium and enjoy Shamus Happy Harbor. Or go back to the Sealion stadium for the 7:15 showing of Sealions tonight. Shamus happy harbor is a giant play area designed for kids your daughters ages. It features rides for young kids and a giant play net. Sealions tonight is a show that spoofs and makes fun of the Seaworld day shows. So if you see Sealions tonight, I suggest you see the day shows first.
Regardelss of what you choose to do, be sure to be at Shamu stadium around 7:45 for the 8:30 showing of Shamu Rocks. This show is different from the day show and is a rock and roll themed show. Its a great show in my opinion. Following the show, your day has concluded.
As far as the meal plan it could be a good idea especially with young kids and such a long day. I would go for it. I think its worth it just incase.
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Plan for csmith_nc:
You will be going during the slow time. So the park is only opened until 6:00pm. And there are afar fewer shows. The show schedule isnt released for October yet however a schedule for 6:00 closing in September is released and I would imagine the same schedule for 6:00 closings in October on a Saturday.
Since it wont be crowded you wont have to battle large crowds to do everything. Start off at 9:00am with Dolphin feedings and the Manatee exhibit. From there head over to the 10:00 showing of the dolphin show, Blue Horizons. Following the show head over to Keywest at Seaworld where you can feed and Pet Sting Rays and see turtles and flamingos. From there head over to the Manta rollercoaster. Your daughter may be to small to ride however there is a cool aquarium located there that riders and non riders can enjoy. Its a must see! From Manta head over to the Dolphin Nursery to see the newborn dolphins and their moms. Then head across the bridge to the other side of the park. First stop by Wild Arctic. Wild Arctic is a ride that simulates your travel to the arctic on a helicopter. If its to intense for your daughter, you can do the non motion side which plays the same movie only there is no movement. Either way, you need to ride one of those sides to reach the Beluga Whale, Polar Bear and Walrus exhibit.
After Wild Arctic, break for Lunch at my favorite place to eat. "Mango Joes" here you can find chicken tenders, steak wraps, chicken wraps, steak or chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit french fries and desserts. Mango Joes is located next to wild arctic. After lunch head up the path to Shamu stadium for the 2:30 showing of "Believe." After the show, behind the stadium you will find Shamus Happy Harbor. Shamus happy harbor is a giant play area designed for kids your daughters age. It features rides for young kids and a giant play net.
Following Happy Harbor head down the path to the animal connections Seagarden. This is where you can get a photo op with exotic animals from around the world and even meet and take pictures with a few costumed characters. Following the Sea Garden head over to the Shark encounter. Shark encounter is indoors and its a pretty long exhibit. But since its indoors, it provides nice shelter from the Florida heat or rain.
After the sharks you will come to Sealion Stadium. There you will find the funny show "Clyde and Seamore take pirate island." This show is at 4:45. Clyde and Seamore take pirate island features Seaworld sealions, an otter and a Walrus! Following the show you can hit the Sealion exhibit where you can see and feed Sealions. From there go down the path to the Penguin encounter to see Seaworlds penguins and Arctic birds. Following the Penguins take some time to shop for a souvenir in the waterfront area before you head home.
If you get a chance check out the show "Pets Ahoy." Pets Ahoy is a cool show featuring dogs and cats and a few surprise guests. This show is a huge hit with kids. And its also cool because all the animals that perform in the show were rescued from the local animal shelter. This is located right by the dolphin nursery in the Waterfront area near the Sealion stadium. I didnt include this on your plan because the times seem to be so inconvenient. The times for that day are 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, and 3:15.
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Plan for EMHDad:
September is not busy at all dont worry about crowds. Are you going on a Saturday or any day but Saturday? If your going on Saturday follow the plan I posted above for csmith_nc. If your not going on a Saturday follow this plan.....
Since it wont be crowded you wont have to battle large crowds to do everything. Start off at 9:00am with Dolphin feedings and the Manatee exhibit. From there head over to the 10:00 showing of the dolphin show, Blue Horizons. Following the show head over to Keywest at Seaworld where you can feed and Pet Sting Rays and see turtles and flamingos. From there head over to the Manta rollercoaster. Your daughter may be to small to ride however there is a cool aquarium located there that riders and non riders can enjoy. Its a must see! From Manta head over to the Dolphin Nursery to see the newborn dolphins and their moms.
Following the dolphin nursery, head across the bridge and go to Shamu Stadium for the 12:30 showing of "Believe" following the Shamu show, head over to Wild Arctic. Wild Arctic is a ride that simulates your travel to the arctic on a helicopter. If its to intense for your sons, you can do the non motion side which plays the same movie only there is no movement. Either way, you need to ride one of those sides to reach the Beluga Whale, Polar Bear and Walrus exhibit. After Wild Arctic, break for Lunch at my favorite place to eat. "Mango Joes" here you can find chicken tenders, steak wraps, chicken wraps, steak or chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit french fries and desserts. Mango Joes is located next to wild arctic. Following lunch head behind Shamu stadium. There you will find Shamus Happy Harbor. Shamus happy harbor is a giant play area designed for kids your sons ages. It features rides for young kids and a giant play net.
Following Happy Harbor, head down the path to the animal connections Seagarden. This is where you can get a photo op with exotic animals from around the world and even meet and take pictures with a few costumed characters. Following the Sea Garden head over to the Shark encounter. Shark encounter is indoors and its a pretty long exhibit. But since its indoors, it provides nice shelter from the Florida heat or rain.
After the sharks you will come to the Waterfront. There you can catch the 3:15 showing of pets ahoy. Pets Ahoy is a cool show featuring dogs and cats and a few surprise guests. This show is a huge hit with kids. And its also cool because all the animals that perform in the show were rescued from the local animal shelter. Next head to Sealion Stadium. There you will find the funny show "Clyde and Seamore take pirate island." This show is at 4:45. Clyde and Seamore take pirate island features Seaworld sealions, an otter and a Walrus! Following the show you can hit the Sealion exhibit where you can see and feed Sealions. From there go down the path to the Penguin encounter to see Seaworlds penguins and Arctic birds. Following the Penguins take some time to shop for a souvenir in the waterfront area before you head home.
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Side Notes for everyone:
A show I didnt mention is "A'lure". A'lure is an acrobatics show and is shown indoors at Nautilus Theater. This isnt a must see but can provide a nice relief from the Florida sun or rain. Speaking of rain. If it rains, you will be fine, rides may shut down but shows wont be canceled. All stadiums have covered seating. However if there is lightning, the outdoor shows, Believe, Blue Horizons, and Clyde and Seamore may be delayed or canceled. Pets Ahoy and A'lure are indoors so they wont be affected by weather. All shows are atleast 15 minutes and no longer than 30 minutes. Blue Horizons is the longest at about 30 minutes and Pets Ahoy is the shortest at around 15-20 minutes.
Here is a show schedule for August 21st:
http://www.seaworld.com/ParkHours.aspx?LocationID=1&ScheduleID=40411
Here is the show schedule for weekdays in September/October:
http://www.seaworld.com/ParkHours.aspx?LocationID=1&ScheduleID=40436
Here is the show schedule for Saturdays in September and the first Saturday only in October:
http://www.seaworld.com/ParkHours.aspx?LocationID=1&ScheduleID=40439
Last, here is a park map so you can have a better idea on where show and exhibit locations are: (Note the Clydesdale hamlet on the top right of the map is no longer there. That is now where the animal connections sea garden is located.)
http://www.seaworld.com/orlando/parkmaps.html
Any other questions please feel free to ask! I would be happy to help! Hope all of you and your families have a great time!