Shamu…you complete me.

If you are looking for excellent Tours and Attractions, one of my favorite Theme Park Attractions in Orlando, Florida is SeaWorld. Put this one on your list. I like the size of the grounds for easy navigation, the variety of venues and shows and the relaxing pace.

Spent the day there on Sunday and really had a blast! The weather was perfect, the staff was friendly and the animals were in a playful mood.

Sea World, like most theme parks, is always refreshing, refurbishing and creating while keeping its core traditional elements. What would a visit to SeaWorld be without seeing the Clydesdale horses near the hospitality center, feeding the stingrays or enjoying the Dolphin nursery? At the same time, there are fences up around new project areas and circus show is restaged since I was there last time. “Odyssea” is much better in my opinion with a strong story line and wonderful performers. I particularly liked the acrobats dressed as penguins.

Another change was not as enjoyable. The dolphin area in Key West now has more restricted access. Used to be, you could stand around the entire side of the lagoon but now they have small, roped off areas for viewing and feeding. SeaWorld is a leader in conservation and education so I can only hope this was done in the best interest of the dolphins, since it really limits the guests. One of my favorite areas is actually behind the lagoon for underwater viewing of the Dolphins where you have a much better view of these beautiful mammals. To their credit, SeaWorld has many, many animal encounter programs where you can get really up close and personal. I’d like to do the shark cage!

The newest excitement at SeaWorld is about the Aquatica water park that just opened across the street. I plan to go as soon as it gets warmer but it sounds amazing! The highlight is a 300 foot water tube slide that flows through a lagoon filled with black and white Commerson’s dolphins. White sand beaches, duel wave pools, slides and animal interaction promise to make Aquatica a hit.

I always relish my visits to tours, attractions and museums in Orlando, Florida and it looks like, once again, there will be more to love in 2008.  More Pics here.

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