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PHOTOS: SeaWorld Orlando is Crushin’ the Reopening Merch Game!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

We are LIVE at the Grand Reopening of SeaWorld Orlando today! We’re here to check out things like crowd levels, entertainment options, and the park’s new health and safety procedures upon reopening.

SeaWorld Orlando

As we began our day, we couldn’t resist stopping in one of SeaWorld’s gift shops… and we also can’t resist sharing some of our finds with you, because SeaWorld has delivered some pretty unique merchandise to commemorate the reopening!

Before we check out the new t-shirts on display, just a note that the shop has markers on the floor to remind you to keep a safe distance as you peruse. (You’ll see similar reminders on the park grounds outside, too.)

SeaWorld Merchandise Shop

And with that, SeaWorld says…

SeaWorld Orlando Reopening T-Shirts

“WHALECOME BACK!”

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

Another t-shirt reminds that We Are All In This Together… even while we stay 6 Feet Apart.

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

It’s available in gray and pink.

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

Of course, maybe instead of togetherness, you consider yourself more of a Social Distance Expert… like THIS GUY!!

SeaWorld Reopening T-Shirt

And there are additional new items available upon reopening, too.

SeaWorld Orlando Face Masks

I n case you missed it earlier, there are reusable Face Masks available for purchase (as they are required for guests to wear throughout the park).

Mask, gloves, and sanitizer for sale

You’ll spot some fairly unique designs among the options (which, by the way, were available today for Buy Three, Get One Free)…

Face Masks Display

Check out those Dolphin and Shark face masks on the top row!

Face Masks for Purchase

So, just a heads up that you may want to bring along a little extra for souvenirs to remember this unique reopening phase if you visit SeaWorld Orlando anytime soon. And before we sign off (for now), we say it in return… WHALECOME BACK, SeaWorld Orlando!

And to find out all the latest news about the upcoming reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, you can visit the links below!

Have you ever visited SeaWorld Orlando? Please let us know with a comment!

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We’re LIVE From the Grand Reopening of SeaWorld Orlando

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 11, 2020

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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SeaWorld Orlando Reservations Only Available For Select Days of the Week

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

Orlando theme parks are working through the reopening process, and things are a little different!

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SeaWorld is set to reopen one month ahead of Disney on June 11th. Today, a new reservation system launched to help SeaWorld Orlando to limit capacity in all of their theme parks, but the process might have told us something else. It appears that reservations are only available for select days of the week. So, by the looks of it, SeaWorld may remain closed select days of the week for the time being. Take a look!

When selecting our date for our reservations, we noticed that many of the calendar dates were blocked out or marked as “Closed.” SeaWorld park, for instance, is not currently accepting reservations for Tuesdays or Thursdays after the initial reopening date.

SeaWorld Reservation System

As for Aquatica, the park is marked as “Closed” on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Aquatica Reservation System

Discovery Cove has the fewest days open each week after the initial opening. The reservation system is only accepting reservations for dates Friday through Monday. As of now, these limited days are reflected from the June reopening through the end of 2020.

Discovery Cove Reservation System

This is the first we’ve noticed any sign of SeaWorld only opening select days of the week so we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for what this means! Keep up with DFB for more Orlando theme park coverage!

Click here to find out how to make a reservation for SeaWorld parks!

What do you think these blocked out dates mean? Tell us in the comments!

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Reservations for the SeaWorld Orlando Theme Parks are Available NOW

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 8, 2020

Disney World isn’t the only Florida theme park with its eye on reopening!

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SeaWorld Orlando reopening plan has been approved and the park will reopen on June 11th. SeaWorld has shared that the park is going to use a guest reservations system — potentially like the one we expect to see in Disney. So, if you want to get your SeaWorld on, get ready because SeaWorld theme park guest reservations are available NOW!

Reservations for SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove became available this morning on the respective websites. You can find SeaWorld Orlando reservations here, Aquatica reservations here, and Discovery Cove reservations here.

SeaWorld Reservation System

To make a reservation, you use the portal that applies to you — Pass Member Reservation, Fun Card Holder Reservation, or Ticket Holder Reservation. Then, you select from the available dates on the calendar.

SeaWorld Reservation System

As long as there is availability, your reservation will be confirmed!

SeaWorld Reservation System

From there, you’ll get an email confirming your reservation, and you’ll be able to find your reservation in the SeaWorld app.

SeaWorld Reservation System

All guests with existing tickets, Fun Cards, or Annual Passes are required to make a reservation in advance to be admitted to the park. If you have already purchased a date-specific single day ticket, then you do NOT need to make a reservation. Bring your reservation confirmation along with your park entry to get into the parks.

We’re super interested to see how this reservation system works out to help limit theme park capacity. After all, we have some questions about what getting back into Disney will look like! Perhaps the processes at SeaWorld will shed some light on what we can expect!

Click here to learn more about the reopening of SeaWorld!

Will you be snagging a SeaWorld reservation? Tell us in the comments!

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NEWS: SeaWorld to Use Guest Reservation System Upon Reopening Theme Parks

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 4, 2020

SeaWorld pitched their June 11th reopening date the same day that Disney World announced theirs.

Since then, SeaWorld’s reopening has been approved and they are beginning to move towards the reopening of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove a week from today. Now, they’ve announced that the parks will require reservations and they’ve launched a new safety webpage for each of the parks.

The new safety websites for the three parks help to detail information about the health measures and operational changes that will be implemented in the parks like cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and information on temperature screenings.

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You can see the SeaWorld Orlando Safety Page here, the Aquatica Orlando Safety Page here, and the Discovery Cove Safety Page here.

The company also announced that all of the reopening theme parks will require advance online reservations. Guests will be required to make a reservation on the individual reservation pages for the parks (SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove). Reservations will be required for entry so as to limit compacity in the parks. You can make reservations starting at 10AM ET on June 8th.

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Disney World will be requiring a reservation to enter the parks as well. At this time, Universal Orlando will NOT require a reservation to enter their theme parks, but they will be operating at a limited capacity. We will see what processes they implement once the parks hit capacity when they reopen to the public tomorrow.

We will continue to report in on the updates on Florida theme parks to get an idea of what we can expect in Disney World. Follow along with DFB for all the latest news!

Click here to learn more about SeaWorld’s opening proposal!

Will you be headed to the SeaWorld reopening? Let us know in the comments!

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