Sea World

We spent the weekend with Mel and Sharon at Sea World. We had year passes and wanted to get another use out of them. We thought if Mel and Sharon came with us, Brian and I would be able to go on rides with Jackson and not worry about Lincoln. 

It was a rainy Saturday and as soon as we entered the park it started raining. Jackson and Brian were able to go on a few rides first thing.

Lincoln's first ride on the Merry Go Round.

I snapped this picture before the ride and it never actually began. The storm came through, and they shut down the rides.

We were able to watch all of the shows, but the rides stayed shut down a majority of the day.

Jackson and a diver from his favorite show Azul.

We ended up eating dinner at Sea World so we could stay for the Shamu show. Good thing we did because the rides opened up after that and Jackson was able to go a few more before we left.

I was so proud of Jackson for not crying or getting upset about the rain. I know he really wanted to go on more rides, especially the River Raft one. 

Brian and I went back over to Sea World around 7:30, and Jackson and Lincoln stayed at the hotel with Papa and Grandma. Sea World was having Hallowscream so Jackson couldn't come back with us. We took advantage of a kids free night and enjoyed a fun date. We rode the roller coasters and went through the Haunted Woods.

Despite the rain (and humity), we all had a great time!

Sea World Day 2

We slept in on Monday morning and enjoyed breakfast at the hotel before heading back to Sea World. Jackson had our whole day mapped out for us. He may or may not have been in love with the park map:)

 Once we arrived at Sea World, we knew today was going to be a lot more crowded than Sunday. We tried to feed the dolphins first but the line was too long.

 

Brian took Jackson on the boat drop ride again because there was no wait. However, this time he was terrified and screamed the whole way! No clue why, since he went on it 5 times the day before.

 Jackson and Brian went on a few more rides at Bay of Play and watched the show Azul again. I went to go wait in line to feed the dolphins an hour before the actual feeding time.

 I secured a spot to feed the dolphins. I was worried Jackson would be too afraid to feed them. He was! This was the closet he got and then screamed and cried.

The dolphins were excited for the fish and would jump up at you a bit.



Since Jackson didn't want any part in feeding the dolphins, I took advantage and fed them myself. After all I waited in line for an hour and paid $12 for the fish! 

(That really was a lousy 20 minutes with our boy. He was enjoying himself and sweet the entire trip until feeding the dolphins. He said he wanted to, but I guess not!)

 

After that traumatic time, we headed over to the river raft ride. Jackson had wanted to go on this the day before but it was shut down. Brian and him rode it three times and got soaked!



We tried to catch the Shamu show one more time, but it was already completely packed. The day before we were able to walk into any show 5 minutes before it started. 

Around 2:30 we headed back to the hotel to begin our drive home.

 

Overall, Sea World was a blast; the weather was perfect, Sunday wasn't crowded, the free shuttle back and forth to the hotel was a life saver, and creating memories together as a family of 3 that won't be forgotten!

Sea World Day 1

Sunday morning we got up early, despite the fact we lost an hour, and drove to San Antonio.

Jackson was very excited and couldn't wait to see what Sea World held.

First up was the Shamu show!

Jackson was into every show and pretty much smiled or laughed the whole time.

The Shamu show did not disappoint. 

Next was the Bay of Play. Brian went on every ride with Jackson. Lincoln and I sat and watched them on every ride:)

Fun times with our sweet boy!

The Journey to Atlantis ride; Jackson's first time on a BIG ride

He wasn't quite sure the first time down, but went 2 more times in a row. I couldn't believe how much he liked it!

 



The Sea Lion Show was very entertaining and funny.

 It is amazing what they can get an animal to do.

We also went to the Azul show. 

This show had aspects of Cirque du Soleil show, but in/above the water.

Jackson found this show the funniest of all. There was a man who acted very silly and Jackson couldn't contain it:)

 Successful first morning/afternoon at Sea World!

 We took the shuttle back to our hotel and let Jackson nap. Once he woke up we went to dinner, and then took the shuttle back to Sea World.

Hardly any one was left at the Park. Brian and Jackson went on a bunch of rides at the Bay of Play with no wait at all. 

We checked out the penguins.

 Brian rode the roller coaster by himself, and Jackson and him rode the big boat drop two more times.

We stayed for the Shamu Rocks show. It was similar to the morning one, but was more upbeat and had different music.

The park closed after the show, and we took the shuttle back to the hotel.

 

We were all wiped out, but fell asleep (in one king bed) with smiles on our faces!

FUN, FUN, FUN!