SeaWorld Orlando
Theme park · Orlando, FL, USA
SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, FL, USA. Operated by SeaWorld / Busch Gardens.
Quick answers
- Is there a nursing room or baby care at SeaWorld Orlando?
- Mapped for this park: 1 nursing room. Details
- When is the best time to visit SeaWorld Orlando?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are February, April, and November. Details
- How tall do you need to be for the rides?
- Eight rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for Infinity Falls® to 54 in (137 cm) for Kraken®; five of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more. Details
- How long are the lines at SeaWorld Orlando?
- Across the 17 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 14 minutes. Details
About
Free admission.
Every thrill ride has a test seat at the entrance, so buckle in before queuing. Manta and Pipeline run tightest; Pipeline is a stand-up surf coaster worth checking for larger riders. Kraken is the most accommodating big coaster (center seats on rows 4 and 5). Belt extenders are available on some coasters.
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed), Store / concessions, Wi-Fi.
Nursing and baby care
Mapped for this park: 1 nursing room.
- Nursing room
When is the best time to visit SeaWorld Orlando?
By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are February, April, and November.
The weather works against it in June, July, August, and September.
The warmest month is May, with average highs near 89°F (32°C); the coolest is January, near 70°F (21°C).
June is the wettest month, with about 8.2 in (208 mm) of precipitation in a typical June.
Planning the rides at SeaWorld Orlando
Of the 35 rides listed, the most common kinds are two stations, two steel roller coasters, two tracks, one carousel, and one roller coaster.
Eight rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for Infinity Falls® to 54 in (137 cm) for Kraken®; five of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more.
The other 27 rides list no minimum height.
There is one water ride where you can get wet.
How long are the lines at SeaWorld Orlando?
Across the 17 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 14 minutes.
The longest typical lines are at ALL NEW! - Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice (35 min), Penguin Trek (30 min), and Pipeline: The Surf Coaster (30 min).
Through the day, the average wait runs from about 7 min at 10 pm to 19 min at 2 pm.
Lines are usually shortest around 10 am, when five rides wait about 66% less than their own daily average.
Rides and attractions
- ALL NEW! - Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice
- ALL NEW! I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch
- Abby's Flower Tower
- All-New! Everything Must Stay
- All-New! The Crawl Space
- All-New! The Dark Net
- Cookie Drop
- Flamingo Paddle Boats
- Ice Breaker
- Infinity Falls®
- Journey to Atlantis
- Kraken®
- Mako®
- Manta
- Penguin Trek
- Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
- RETURNING! The Rave Yard
- Sky Tower
- Slimey's Slider
- Sunny Day Carousel
- Super Grover's Box Car Derby
- Waterfront Water Works
- Big Bird's Twirl-N-Whirl
- Dolphin Lagoon
- Elmo's Choo Choo Train
- Expedidtion Oddesy
- Explorer's Aviary
- Ihu's Breakaway Falls
- Kiddie Slides
- Riptide Race
- SeaVenture
- Taumata Racers
- The Grand Reef
- Turtle Trek
- Wind-Away River
At the park
- Jewels of the Sea Aquarium
- Aquatica
- Alligators
- Bayside Path
- Bayside Promenade
- Beer Garden Pathway
- Beluga Whales
- Commerson's Dolphins
- Dolphin Encounter
- Dolphin Nursery Path
- Dolphin Path
- Dolphin Plunge
- DoubleTree Mini Golf Course
- Flamingo Cove
- Flamingo Paddle Boats
- Front of Nautilus
- Harbor Seals
- Ice Breaker Pathway
- Ihu's Breakaway Falls
- Journey to Atlantis Path
- KareKare Curl
- Lakeside Lane
- Lakeside Patio Pathway
- Manatees
- Manta Path
- Nautilus to Voyager's Pathway
- Old Key West Path
- Omaka Rocka
- Orca Promenade
- Orca to Nautilus Pathway
- and 33 more
Shows and experiences
- Dine with Orcas
- Ultimate Penguins on Ice
- Dolphins Up-Close Tour
- Sharks Up-Close Tour
- Ultimate VIP Tour
- Elmo's Choo Choo Train
- Nautilus Theater
- Seaport Theater
Events
- Christmas Celebration
Places to eat
- Altitude Burgers
- Arabian Nights Restaurant
- Banana Beach Cookout
- Bonefish Grill
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Captain Pete's Island Hot Dogs
- Cheddar‘s Scratch Kitchen
- Chick-fil-A
- Ciao Italia Ristorante
- Coaster Coffee Company
- Coaster Coffee Express
- Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse
- and 46 more
Before you go
- Outside food
- No outside food, drinks or coolers except a water bottle; exceptions for documented dietary, allergy and baby needs.
- Bag policy
- Bags, backpacks, purses and strollers are inspected before entry.
- Loose articles
- Loose items go in a locker or with a non-rider, or in a zipped pocket; nothing loose on the ride.
- Lockers
- Daily rental lockers near the main entrance; single-use lockers at Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, Manta, Mako, Ice Breaker and Pipeline. Confirm pricing on site.
- Mobility
- Wheelchairs and ECVs rent near the front entrance; quantities are limited, so reserve early.
- Disability access
- United Parks Ride Accessibility Program (IBCCES Accessibility Card) — United Parks Ride Accessibility Program; register for the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) at accessibilitycard.org, then enroll at Guest Services. Confirm current process.
- Sensory
- Sesame Street Land is a Certified Autism Center with a quiet room, plus a low-stimulation area between Dolphin Cove and Turtle Trek. Confirm.
- First aid
- Near the park entrance — ask at Guest Services for the exact location. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care or a hospital. — Available throughout the park; ask a team member for the nearest unit. — Multiple urgent care and emergency facilities in Orlando's International Drive area.
- Limits
- Children under 3 enter for free
- Limits
- No outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed to be brought into SeaWorld Orlando, except you may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle
- Limits
- Our team of animal care, veterinary and animal rescue experts are available 24/7 to protect and return animals to the wild
- Limits
- Large hard or soft coolers, glass containers, food, drinks and picnic lunches may not be taken into SeaWorld Orlando park
- Tip
- Reserve your ECV or wheelchair online ahead; in-park supply is limited.
- Tip
- Complete RAP enrollment at Guest Services on arrival for ride return times.
- Quiet spot
- Dolphin Nursery viewing area — Quieter habitat seating with a calming view of the animals — low noise, low crowds.
- Quiet spot
- Wild Arctic habitat — Enclosed, cool, and relatively quiet compared to the main thrill-ride zones.
- Quiet spot
- Lakeside path near Antarctica — Path along the lake with benches, shade, and lighter foot traffic.
Facilities on the park map
4 interactive plays, 6 nursing rooms, 80 restrooms, 4 shade zones.
Where to stay
- Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
- DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld
- Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld
- TownePlace Suites
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando at Seaworld
- Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®
- DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort
- SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld®
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld®
- Best Western Plus Orlando Convention Center Hotel
- and 1 more
History
- Opened
- 1973
- Park opened