7 Insider Secrets To Sea World San Antonio of Texas

Tip #1 ~ Plan Your Day Before You Arrive at the Park

Did you know that SeaWorld San Antonio has an iPhone and Droid app? Yep, first things first and download the app to your phone. You’ll love it! It has the show schedule {which changes frequently}, a map to the park, and you can even take pictures of your day ad upload them. It’s seriously cool. You’ll be able to find a restroom and pick a place to eat right at your finger tips.

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Tip #2 ~ When to Arrive?

The parking lot opens at 8am, cashier opens at 9am, the front gate opens at 9:30 in the morning. The front of the park opens at 9:30 and others at 10am. While the entire park opens up at 11am.

My advice is to find out what time you can feed the dolphins and get there at 9:15 to do that first! Otherwise you can wait up to 3 hours trying to feed those friendly creatures since they’re only fed a few times throughout the day. It’s a Sea World tradition and an amazing photo-op for your kiddos.

Tip #3 ~ When to Ride the Roller Coasters

If you have older kids and want to ride the Steel Eel and the Great White go back to the park first thing in the morning {11am}. My boys were able to ride each ride twice with zero wait!

In the summer hit the water rides in the Lost Lagoon before the dry rides between 1-2pm to avoid the lines and long wait times. If you have a two-day pass for Sea World Texas, go early into the Lost Lagoon and stay the day. There is so much to do and your family will absolutely love it.

Tip #4 ~ Best Time To Eat

Hands down the best time to eat is near a stadium during a show, especially at Rio during the Shamu show at noon. You’ll see that the majority of the people are either inside the stadium or in a different side of the park – leaving Rio empty without a line and perfect for a quiet family lunch.

Tip #5 ~ Where To Sit at the Shows

If the park is really crowded, then you are going to want to get to the shows 45-60 minutes before it starts! Um, yes. I know that sounds a little excessive but if you have come with another family then this is really easy. You tag team it! Have one adult sit and wait at the show with the small kiddos while the other is having fun with the older ones. My husband and I take turns waiting and it actually ends up being a really nice break. Buy some popcorn, cotton candy, or lunch and enjoy the peace and quiet.

I was wondering where are the best places to sit and watch the shows at the park so I asked Brian, their PR director and this is the inside scoop!

Azule – Sit left center. Away from the funny guy that splashes people during the warm up show. If the seats are wet around you – you will get wet! So pick a dry spot.

Sea Lions – At the front left you will get wet – so sit in the front on the right side to stay dry and get a great view.

Shamu – You’ll want to site right behind the side out {the white landing place where the whale shows off} Or when facing the stadium from outside – sit on the left bleachers, middle. You’ll get a great view and stay dry.

Tip #6 ~ Re-create Family Traditions

Don’t forget your family traditions while at the park. For instance, I always take a family picture of us eating cotton candy when we visit. Also, if you match your families clothing it not only makes darling pictures but it also helps with safety as you’ll be able to find your family at a quick glance. Another thing I love to do is take a picture of my kids at the same place every visit. This way as they get older I have fun collage of growing up pictures.

In order to get a picture of the big Sea World sign at the front of the entrance {like the 1st picture in this article}, you’re going to want to take a U-turn at the entrance at around 9:00am. This way no one else will be in your picture, there won’t be a wait, and you won’t back up traffic. {wink}

Tip #7 ~ Don’t Forget to Bring:

Make sure your camera is fully charged. You’re going to love all of the photo ops!

Sunscreen – Especially if it’s a little overcast you’re going to want protection from the sun.

8 Quarters for the Lockers – There are lockers in several different places to keep your personal items secure. You’ll need more if you’re at the Lost Lagoon to hold your camera and wallet while you’re on the wet rides.

A small bag or light backpack that you can wear on your back to carry small items. I would not bring a purse ~ you’ll be walking all day long and the extra weight will just get cumbersome.
Portable iGo Charger for your iPhone. You’ll be taking pictures, using the Sea World app, and texting each other to stay in touch. You’ll need a lot of extra juice to get through the day without a hitch.

Stroller for young kiddos. Just make sure that it has a basket to hold a diaper bag, water bottles, and individually packaged snacks. {that’s the only type of food allowed to be brought into the park}

That’s it. Even though we live 5 hours away, my family and I have been to Sea World San Antonio of Texas over 6 times and I we still can’t get enough of it. It’s a wonderful family vacation and there’s so much to do for families with kids of all ages!

Enjoy your trip, you’re going to love it!