Sea World – My Favourite Park in Florida

The first couple of times I went to Florida I didn’t go to Sea World. I had the preconception that there would be nothing interesting there compared to the Disney World parks. The first time I did decide to visit was with my Boyfriend on our first solo visit to Florida. The first impression I got was that it is much calmer than the Disney parks. There is a lovely water feature at the entrance which in itself is a lot more understated.

As soon as you go through the gates it felt peaceful. It helped that we were there in September and the crowds were really very small. There are animals and fishes to see and feel as Continue reading “Sea World – My Favourite Park in Florida” »

Seaworld and Busch Gardens Road Show

Seaworld and Busch Gardens have sent out an email today letting people know about an entertaining and educational roadshow that they are presenting. The are offering a free opportunity to get close and personal with exotic animals and added on top of this there is even a chance to win a family holiday to Florida  to visit SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica and Discovery Cove.

To find out more click here to find out about the roadshow and where it is coming to be close to you.

SeaWorld Orlando – What A Day

What A Great Day 

Let me enthuse you about this fantastic attraction. First of all, the actual stadium is wonderful, with ranged seating giving everyone a clear view: all the action in the pool area is displayed on huge TV screens behind the stage area: there are special seats for those unwary of how wet it can get when a killer whale swishes its tail across the pool!

It is a wonderful sight to see a tiny girl emerge from the depths of the pool standing on the very nose of a whale – she looks like the warhead of a missile fired from a nuclear submarine. The level of training is impressive to think that these huge sea creatures will respond to the will of tiny, puny humans.

On one visit to Seaworld, show time arrived and went by. Something was amiss. Sure enough, the trainer came on and announced that the whales were not responding to their normal routines (“they are being naughty”) and it would sent all the wrong messages to the whales if they were allowed to get away with it, so would everyone be understanding that the show was being cancelled and would everyone leave and return for the next scheduled performance. And do you know, everyone got up with no moaning and filed out, perhaps realising that you don’t mess with killer whales.

You must see this show. On the way out my day was made a bit special when I won a stuffed model of “Shamu” for my grandson by shooting a basketball through a ring.

This review was submitted by one of our villa visitors