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We will be headed to Sea World via the 7 day free pass from Discovery Cove. I recently purchased a book stating that DC parking was free (unless you purchase the valet option) and that Sea World parking is $10 a day. If I chose to go back to SW for more than one day, is there a break on the daily parking fee? Thanks!
I haven't been to Sea World in so long i was still a kid but i wanted to say have a good time and based on other experiences at other parks. I doubt they'd discount parking for more then one day.
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No you do not get a discount. Annual pass holders even have to pay to park. At least my sister does...she gets a free annual pass because she is a teacher in Florida.
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Actually, if you pay to park at Sea World and come back into the parking lot the same day, you don't have to pay again. Just show your parking receipt (like WDW's, but smaller) to the parking attendant and you can come back into the parking lot at no extra charge. Your parking spot may be filled, though!
Gold and Silver passport members get free regular parking. Platnium passholders get free preferred parking. I have a Platnium pass. If I show it to the parking attendant, he or she gives me a special preferred parking thing to hang on my rear view mirror and I get to park closer. I don't believe Funcard (Bronze members) get any free parking.
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We did Sea World for the first time last March. We did one nearly full day and one half day and saw pretty much everything. Make sure you look at the show schedules when you arrive and work out which ones you want to see.....and get to the venue at least 30 minutes early. We did pay $10 for parking each day.
Well, you can't blame a girl for asking! I guess that means we'd better hit up Clyde and Seamore pretty quickly as well as get in the splash zone for Believe in one day. We've seen the Blue Horizons show and could skip that. Thanks for your help!
We booked DC for May, and in the info they sent for our reservation, which I confirmed via phone, you can purchase a 7 day parking pass for $15 either ahead of time or at DC, so it turns out to be a big break. Since we are only a few miles away we will be going morning and evening to skip the crowded afternoon.
Sometimes if you go to Sea World later in the afternoon during slower periods, the parking booths will close around 3 or 4 pm. There will be at least one lane open for traffic. If you visit in the late afternoon, you might be able to park for free. During busier times, the parking booths may close much later, after 6 pm or 7 pm.
When we went last October for a trip we won. We had 3 day tickets and payed $20 for preferred parking and it was great we parked right at the entrance and made it easy for us to come and go with 3 little ones. It was a family trip with 4 adults and 3 kids but that is what we were willing to pay for the convience.
We booked DC for May, and in the info they sent for our reservation, which I confirmed via phone, you can purchase a 7 day parking pass for $15 either ahead of time or at DC, so it turns out to be a big break. Since we are only a few miles away we will be going morning and evening to skip the crowded afternoon.
We booked DC Ultimate Package which includes free entry into all SeaWorld parks (including Busch Gardens and Aquatica) for September 2008 and while making the reservation over the phone with the Discovery Cove rep I asked about parking as I had heard about the $10/day costs. They said I could purchase an Ultimate Parking pack for $35, which I did, as this gives me free parking in all of their parks over the 14 days we are there. I did not and still can not find any mention of parking packages on any web site so hope this info is of use.
Allot of hotels have free shuttle busses to Sea World. Which I plan on using this trip!! Last time we were at Sea World, our hotel was within walking distance. this time aside from our 2 nights at The Hyatt we will be by Universal, so using the hotel shuttle.
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Self-parking at Discovery Cove is complimentary. Parking per day at SeaWorld Orlando is $10 and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is $9. However, seven consecutive days of self-parking at SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can be purchased for $15. Also, fourteen consecutive days of self-parking at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can be purchased for $30. These parking packages can be purchased on the day of your visit or in advance by contacting our Call Center.
If you have never been before, you are in for a treat. Although Disney is my favorite place, I have to admit this was our favorite day ever at Discovery Cove. Enjoy!
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