Have a look at any record of issues to do in San Antonio with children, and you might be more likely to see SeaWorld San Antonio listed. This theme park, which is situated about 25 minutes from the historic River Stroll, provides a lot for households to do. Throughout our current San Antonio household trip, we loved spending Easter day at SeaWorld.
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If you find yourself able to e book, you will get tickets and add-ons on the SeaWorld web site.
Information to SeaWorld San Antonio TX
Arriving at SeaWorld San Antonio
We knew that we needed to go to SeaWorld throughout our household trip, however they do supply decreased hours in April. The one day they have been open throughout our journey was on Easter Sunday, which was really good. They opened at 10 am, however we headed out early. Make sure to examine opening instances to your deliberate go to as a result of they fluctuate.
After a brief drive from our resort, the Omni La Mansion Del Rio on the River Stroll, we arrived on the parking zone. Common parking is $32 per automobile, and since we arrived early, we received a great spot. Additionally they supply an up-close parking possibility beginning at $42 (the value varies relying on the day). You possibly can pre-purchase parking right here to make sure availability.
There are three separate sections to the park – SeaWorld, Aquatica (the water park), and Discovery Level (the place you possibly can expertise animal encounters).
Earlier than going by safety, you’ve the choice to decide on which tickets you wish to purchase. There’s one safety gate for all three parks. Entry to Discovery Level is included with SeaWorld tickets, whereas Aquatica is a separate admission. You’ll have to pay for any Discovery Level particular animal encounters, nevertheless.
Maps of the park are additionally obtainable at this level, as are stroller and wheelchair leases (these will also be booked prematurely). When the park opened, we went by the ticket gate and walked proper to the primary experience.
Rides at SeaWorld San Antonio
Youngsters of all ages are more likely to discover one thing that they wish to experience on the park. My children headed proper to the Metal Eel, one among two hypercoasters situated at the entire SeaWorld parks.
This lengthy rollercoaster has enormous drops – greater than something I’d skilled. The park was nonetheless quiet once we completed the experience, so my children went proper again on.
It’s vital to notice that baggage and different belongings are typically not permitted on the rides. You possibly can lease a locker at every attraction, and for those who plan to experience a number of, it’s a good suggestion to get a day move.
With that, you’ll have the ability to use a locker at every attraction. We selected to do this since we knew we’d be driving a couple of experience.
After the Metal Eel, we headed to the Nice White. My son and I waited whereas my daughter and husband went on, however they liked it a lot that all of us went on proper after. I used to be so glad to see how a lot my son loved it – as a result of he was so fearful proper earlier than he received on it.
There are additionally two water rides – the Rio Loco (a river rapids experience) and the Journey to Atlantis (a flume-style experience), in addition to a Sesame Avenue Bay of Play space devoted to youthful youngsters.
A comparatively new experience, Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster opened a number of years in the past. It’s constructed like a jet ski and is the primary design like this in North America.
The experience reaches a top of 61 ft and is 2,600 ft lengthy. With a observe working over water, and the jet-ski design, it makes riders really feel like they’re really driving a jet ski throughout the lake.
A brand new experience, Catapult Falls, is opening in the summertime of 2023. It’s the world’s first launched flume coaster and appears like it can each be refreshing and thrilling.
Animals and Exhibits at SeaWorld San Antonio
As you’d anticipate, SeaWorld provides various reveals and different animal reveals. You possibly can choose up a schedule of occasions on the entrance entrance, together with the next: Orca Encounter, Ocean Discovery- Beluga Whales and Dolphins, and a Sea Lion and Otter Exhibit.
There are additionally a number of reveals situated all through the park. We particularly loved the penguin exhibit, which had a transferring sidewalk so you possibly can view them with out crowds.
It’s additionally price strolling over to Discovery Level, the place you’ll discover the dolphins and sharks (SeaWorld visitors are welcome over there, even for those who don’t have a Discovery Level reservation).
There are different reveals at SeaWorld San Antonio. These embrace a Sesame Avenue Block Celebration and a Sesame Avenue Parade.
Meals at SeaWorld San Antonio
Along with the tickets at SeaWorld San Antonio, you should buy extras. As an illustration, there’s an all-day eating deal, which works at each Sea World and Aquatica. That is supplied at a fantastic worth, and is an effective deal for those who plan to eat a couple of meal on the parks.
SeaWorld San Antonio additionally provides particular eating, together with Cookies With Cookie Monster and Dine with Shamu. We selected to dine a la carte and had lunch at Shamu’s Smokehouse. It was scrumptious, and the parts have been good – not too large and never too small.
Occasions at SeaWorld San Antonio
SeaWorld San Antonio is house to various occasions all year long. These embrace the Seven Seas Meals & Wine Pageant, Summer season Nights at SeaWorld, the Fourth of July Celebration, the Halloween Spooktacular, Howl-O-Scream, and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. We missed the Meals & Wine Pageant by per week, however they have been setting it up and it regarded so enjoyable. I’ll must test it out sooner or later.
The place to Keep Close to SeaWorld San Antonio
We determined to remain on the River Stroll, on the Omni La Mansion Del Rio. The Drury Accommodations (there are two within the River Stroll space) have nice critiques as effectively (e book the Drury Plaza and the Drury Inn and Suites). Anticipate to drive about 25 minutes to get to SeaWorld. Should you’d want to be nearer to the park, this Courtyard by Marriott is an possibility.
You can too try lodging choices on this map.
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