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Looks like a great time so far at Sea World! My MIL made the same comment (that was worth the price of admission) regarding the killer whale show, and that was the first thing we did upon arrival. I said the same thing to her that Mark said to you: should we leave now?!! I thought it was funny anyway!
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I Sea World. They've done so much with this park since I started going there years ago. The Manatee section is one of my favorites as well, since those guys have such a special spot in my heart. My other favorite section is the Sea Lions, so I'm wondering if you made a trip over to see them too...I guess I'll just have to wait and find out.
I LOVE those manatees! Journey to Atlantis and Blue Horizons look very similar to the ones in San Diego, but not identical. The Blue Horizons show debuted in San Diego I think early last summer, and most of the shows are filled to capacity a good 10 or more minutes before each show time during the day. Until my trip last weekend, I had only seen the show once because I really didn't want to have to sit in the sun with my kids for 30+ minutes before showtime to save a seat! Luckily, we stayed a little later than usual this time and saw that the 6pm show still had some empty seats at the upper most rows about 5 minutes before the show began.
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Couple of really nice updates Cheryl. I haven't been to SW in about 20 years so it is so nice to see it all again. I love the sea lion otter show - did you get to that? I wonder have you noticed any changeing in things since the trainer accident? I thought the trainers were getting into the water with the animals during the shows.
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I'm wondering if you saw the Clyde & Seymour show (if they still have it, that is...) Regardless, you're sure getting some great closeups of the sealife.
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Great pictures! Looks like a beautiful day too! We went to SeaWorld a few years ago (2004 I think), and must admit, did not enjoy it as much as thought we would. From your pics though, it might be worth revisiting the idea of going back in the future!
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Ol Chez thanks for coverin SeaWorld so good up to this point! We are headin down to SeaWorld Aug.10, 2011 and I am gettin so excited, I have been wantin to go every since I was a little girl, cant wait to read more about this day!
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It is so long since I have been to SeaWorld (last visit 2002) that the Dolphin show 'set' looks completely different to what I remember - is it the only Dolphin show?
Looks like a great time so far at Sea World! My MIL made the same comment (that was worth the price of admission) regarding the killer whale show, and that was the first thing we did upon arrival. I said the same thing to her that Mark said to you: should we leave now?!! I thought it was funny anyway!
I Sea World. They've done so much with this park since I started going there years ago. The Manatee section is one of my favorites as well, since those guys have such a special spot in my heart. My other favorite section is the Sea Lions, so I'm wondering if you made a trip over to see them too...I guess I'll just have to wait and find out.
I think you're in for a very nice surprise in the very next update...
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Sea World. They've done so much with this park since I started going there years ago. The Manatee section is one of my favorites as well, since those guys have such a special spot in my heart. My other favorite section is the Sea Lions, so I'm wondering if you made a trip over to see them too...I guess I'll just have to wait and find out.
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