I really enjoyed my experience in the encounter. As soon as you walk in you see the walk through…read moreaquarium full of sharks. This exhibit has a lot of educational signage about sharks and has a lot of beautiful photo opportunities. This is one of my favorite part of my Seaworld experience. I was able to be super close to a shark that was by the glass.

The Shark Encounter is remarkable. My favorite part is going through the moving walkway with the…read moreglass tank above your head. There is a restaurant next to the shark encounter on which you can see the Tank on that angle. I didnt try the food at that restaurant. Don't miss visiting the shark encounter.

4 stars for a great indoor activity to beat the summer heat in Orlando! This was our first time…read morevisiting Sea Life (located at ICON Park) and our 2-year old had a blast. He loved running around and looking through all the different tanks full of fish. It's a pretty small aquarium and tickets are relatively inexpensive at $15 pp. You can also buy a ticket bundle and combine it with the Madame Tussauds wax museum next door. We didn't do that this time but not a bad deal if you want to see both. This is definitely a tourist attraction, being located on I-Drive, but we still enjoyed it. We went through it in about 45 minutes, but you could go at a slower pace if you're not chasing a toddler. Even with the size, there's still a lot to see and a wide variety of fish and sea life: sharks, turtles, axolotl, starfish, stingrays, seahorses, jellyfish, moray eel, and more. There's also a touch tank at the end if you want to participate. It also wasn't too crowded and was easy to navigate.

Wasn't sure what to expect when we got timed tickets for this aquarium sight unseen…read more Not a fan of taking multiple photos of you, to sell back to you, before you even get inside to see anything. They had some interesting fish and water animals. The docents who were trying to educate people had an uphill battle with the younger kids. Overall, I've been to some bigger aquaria with more to offer but I enjoyed it.

SeaWorld Orlando is an awesome park that doesn't get as much attention as some of the other theme…read moreparks in the area, but it definitely deserves a visit! One of the best things about SeaWorld is their annual passes, they're a great deal, especially when compared to other parks. The passes come with tons of free perks, like complimentary gifts, food trays for animal feedings, guest tickets, $10 to spend in gift shops, and even free sample food items throughout the year. We love Seaworld's Seven Seas Food Festival, there are so many tasty options to try. If you love food and drinks, this festival alone makes the annual pass worth it (and makes it so you get 18 items for the price of the $15-item lanyard). Going here with a bunch of friends and trying out all the different food options is honestly one of my favorite things to do. The wait times for rides are way better than at other Orlando parks. You can usually hop on multiple coasters without spending hours in line, which makes the experience way more enjoyable. I hate going to a park and having to spend most of my day just waiting in a line.. SeaWorld also has a lot more thrill rides than you might expect! They currently have 8 coasters and some are pretty unique. If you like coasters, I'd recommend trying Manta and Pipeline during your visit for the unique experience they offer (not your conventional sit-down coasters). The only thing that gives me conflicting feelings are the animal shows.. On one hand, it's an incredible experience to see these intelligent creatures up close, but on the other, it's hard not to feel a little guilty about them being kept in captivity and performing daily. I will also note that SeaWorld has made efforts toward conservation too... lots of mixed feelings. Overall, SeaWorld Orlando offers a fantastic mix of thrills, entertainment, and unique experiences, especially if you take advantage of their annual pass perks. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth checking out!

A group of 4 of us visited the park on a Monday over the summer. We arrived about an hour after it…read moreopened and still got pretty decent parking. It took only a few minutes to get through security and ticketing. We knew our group wasn't going to ride any of the rides but wanted to take full advantage of the animal viewing areas, shops, dining, and shows. A few animal areas that peeked my interest was the seals which I paid for a basket of fish to throw to them. I loved the interaction. The dolphin viewing area underground to see them play is a neat perspective. Also, the penguins are adorable! The cold gives you a break from the summer heat. We saw the dolphin show and the show that had the seals and otter. The dolphin show packed the action and the other packed alot of good information and humor. We dined at Sharks Underground. The food was good and we got a seat right next to the tank for optimal viewing. The restaurant was not very busy but it did take along time for our food to come out. Overall, a decent way to spend several hours and enjoy some animals.

Discovery Cove in Orlando is definitely on the pricier side, but honestly, the experience makes it…read moreworth it! It is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and feels like a tropical escape right in Orlando. Everything is so well-maintained, and the atmosphere is relaxing and perfect for a full day of enjoying the water and beautiful surroundings. The food was okay--nothing that really stood out to me--but with so much included in the experience, that wasn't the main reason I came. The opportunity to swim, relax, explore, and enjoy such a gorgeous setting made the day really special. It is an expensive experience, but if you're looking for something unique, relaxing, and memorable, I definitely think Discovery Cove is worth doing at least once!

An expensive disappointment! The Dolphin pkg felt like an amusement ride- teach, touch, clap,…read morethanks for your $..NEXT Alot has changed since the the last time we went. Our last experience was amazing. Lastly, we were warned by a staff member to make sure we get a locker for our personal items. She actually said that people steal items from you. I take that as alot of theft here.

The Manatee Rehabilitation Center @ SeaWorld was really interesting to see. The center provides…read morecare for manatees that are sick, injured, or orphaned, giving them a safe place to recover w/ the hope of returning them to the wild when they're ready. There were also fish & turtles in the area,& I even saw a sea turtle that was missing 1 of its arms. It was sad to see, but it was also nice knowing that it was being cared for. Seeing these animals & learning about what the rehabilitation center does really gave me a better understanding of the work that goes into helping injured & vulnerable wildlife. It's a meaningful part of SeaWorld, especially for animal lovers who want to learn more about wildlife rescue & rehabilitation.

The Manatee Rehabilitation Center is located in SeaWorld, Florida. SeaWorld has a five acre Rescue…read moreCenter used for rehabilitating wildlife that has been ill, or injured including manatees, sea turtles, birds and other marine animals. SeaWorld is one of the largest manatee rescue operations in the world. It maintains one of only five manatee critical care facilities in the country. SeaWorld has helped ill, orphaned, and injured manatees, rescuing and rehabilitating 1,300 manatees to date since 1976. During my family's visit we saw a few manatees. It was great to learn more about the rescue center.

Take note! This is how you do a flume ride!…read more This is one of the most fun flume rides/ log drops I've ever been on! It's not a soaker, but it's nice for a hot summer day! Beautiful scenery and a pretty nice gift shop and fish viewing area!

Amazing day in the park yesterday, my son who has special needs face lit up with excitement, such a…read morebeautiful park and very kind staff , thanks especially to a gentleman named Mike for his hospitality and making sure my son had the perfect viewing of the animals and making him laugh, truly a heartwarming experience

I not only purchased over $700 dollars worth of Coral, which I have yet to see ANY refund for. I…read morewas specifically told to come pick up my order from the retail store, and was given a time and a date. I arrived, they looked at me like I was an idiot, and handed me a bag of coral that completely didn't match my order. I got home, not only did they take all my money, I purchased a fish, and some other misc goods while I was there, all failed or died. The Zoa's the "promise" are living are half alive and NEVER "come out" and end up passing. The fish I bought had a large infected eye or wound on his body, which I couldn't see in their tank (citron Goby). They promised a "refund" would be issued, but I've yet to see anything. They wanted pictures of damaged coral. It's not damaged, it's just frail and half dead...from the store. They also offer NO military discount, and mocked me for asking. Military Vets and all Americans stay away this place sucks. They also haven't refunded a cent. For this items I've paid for and never received.

Largest and cleanest aquarium store I have ever been too. This place is for the professionals, as…read morethey have a huge variety of all kinds of coral, which they grow themselves on site, and a huge selection of fish. Entire store has a cool blue lighting throughout and they have the largest tanks I have ever seen in a store, with entire ecosystems holding thousands of gallon of water. The place is kept immaculate and everyone working there is very knowledgeable and professional. Someone told me about them from their large YouTube following, so they are clearly helpful and basically famous.

This was my very first time visiting Icon Park, and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised…read more The first thing I appreciated was the parking. They have a convenient parking garage where the first three floors are paid parking, while the fourth floor and above are free. That was a nice bonus and made getting there easy. I was actually on my way to a restaurant, so exploring the park wasn't part of the plan. But once I walked inside, I couldn't help but look around. There were restaurants, food vendors, candy shops, drink stands, and so much more. The atmosphere was lively, fun, and full of energy. It looked like the perfect place for families, couples, or anyone just looking to spend a few hours enjoying themselves. This is a short review because I didn't get the chance to experience everything Icon Park has to offer. However, based on my first impression alone, I can definitely say I'll be back. It was filled with excitement for both children and adults, and I'm looking forward to exploring it even more on my next visit.

Overall, I think this is a great place to check out if you are in Orlando…read more We came here because we have Legoland gold passes which means we get free admission to sea life, Madame Tussaud's, and the Orlando Eye. All three of these together took up about two hours and then we were able to go to Cafe tu tu tango to get a bite to eat. This was a great half day experience while we were visiting Orlando. There was a parking garage and parking was super easy. By that time we left around 8:30 PM there were so many cars, but when we first got there at about 5 PM there were tons of spots. They do have parking spots you can pay for in the lower levels so it seems like if you're willing to pay there will always be parking. If you want free parking, you need to go earlier because this seems to be popular for nightlife. I always appreciate when there's so many attractions together that you can walk to. This place has quite a few restaurants, some shops and the attractions all in a contained area. It was very clean and when we came, there was a huge police presence, because apparently a couple weeks before there was hundreds of teenagers that descended to the area and fought. So the place was doing a really good job making sure that everything was safe. This is a place for both families and non-families alike.

This is not a ride! The entrance and exit can both be found in the gift shop. It's a walk through…read moreexperience where you get to read and see animals that exist in the arctic. There are beluga whales, walruses, and seals. It's a great way to cool off and take a leisurely stroll while checking out some animals. There isn't a ton to do, but you can compare how long you can hold your breath to other animals. You can see how long you can hold your hand on an ice wall. Let the games begin!!

This is an awesome ride however they are not operating it at this time due to COVID. Only the…read morepenguin area is open for viewing. We didn't know this before going in line and was surprised when the doors opened and there was no ride available. We still loved seeing the penguins. Absolutely love these animals and watching them swim around! So even though the ride is not operating, I do recommend coming to see the penguins. Also know that you can use your platinum card as a quick queue so you don't have to spend a long time in line.