We’re LIVE from the grand reopening of SeaWorld Orlando to see how crowds, entertainment, health and safety procedures are looking.
SeaWorld
SeaWorld, like Disney World, is requiring an advance reservation in order to enter the parks. Therefore, guests knew prior to entering that they’d be spending the day at the park. Now, let’s head inside together!
While we don’t usually report from SeaWorld, we want to see all of the processes so we can give you even more insight into what your Disney World theme park experience might be like.
We will continue to update this post throughout the day, so be sure to check back!
Parking
When we arrived around 9:55AM this morning, there was a pretty hefty line of cars waiting to enter.
Parking SeaWorld
But, the traffic moved rather quickly.
Once we parked, things moved even more smoothly in terms of speed. Team members were parking guests in every other space and cones were placed in the spots that were to remain empty.
Parking
Entering the Park
Like Disney World and Universal, SeaWorld is requiring that guests undergo a temperature screening prior to entering the park. The line was very long this morning, but it did move quickly.
Temp line
SeaWorld is using contactless forehead thermometers like Disney and Universal.
Temp check
Masks are required and we spotted a team member with disposable masks at the temp check. These were being offered to guests who did not have a mask. There are also masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer for sale.
Mask, gloves, and sanitizer for sale
The gloves are on sale for $2.99. The masks start at $9.99 and they were also offering a buy-3-get-1-free deal.
Gloves
SeaWorld’s entrance is divided into three zones.
Zones
And there was a bit of a wait to enter the park.
SeaWorld entrance
SeaWorld had signs out informing guests that their park maps were now digital.
We’ve gone digital sign
The entrance line was marked with physical distancing stickers to give guests their distance. The opening seemed a little more crowded than it did at Universal, but that may have just been the way the crowd was arranged.
Entrance Line
Merchandise and New Shopping Protocols
We stepped into one of the stores to see how they were managing. You can see that the stores had distancing stickers on the ground, too.
SeaWorld Store
Interestingly enough, SeaWorld was actually selling shirts themed around the health measures and the reopening.
Physical Distance shirt
There were a few different options in men’s and women’s sizes.
Physical Distance shirt
They even had a particularly PUNny one with this “Whalecome Back” shirt.
Physical Distance shirt
Animal Exhibits and Viewing Areas
Most of the animal viewing areas were available, so we got to wave a flipper at the dolphins and the flamingoes.
Dolphin
Some exhibits had distancing stickers to make sure that guests were viewing the animals safely.
Flamingo Exhibit
Just a reminder, we will be actively updating this post throughout the day! So be sure to check back for all the SeaWorld details!
Are you planning to head to SeaWorld soon? Let us know in the comments below!
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