Thursday, June 23, 2005
Day 28: Orlando
June 23: Sea World!!!
Unfortunately rain set in again today and some shows had to wait for rain/lightning reports before deciding to run, but lots of fun was had overall.
Saw the 'Shamu Adventure' show with killer whales, the dolphin Blue Horizons (new) show, the sea lion and otter show where a walrus was also involved, the water skiing show, a pet show where the animals do tricks, a shark and stingray encounter, dolphin cover where baby dolphins are kept (there was a 1-week old and a 1-month old - very cute!)... polar bears, flamingos, ducks, turtles, sea lions, harbour seals, penguins, puffins, manatees and other exhibits too. And yes, after patiently waiting I got to pat a dolphin (another highlight!!!). Also did a ride which simulates storm conditions in the Artic, and attended 'Beer School' to learn about Budweiser's brewing process and that the owners of this beer actually own Sea World and Busch Gardens theme parks across America (and that they're US-owned).
Missed some of the animal's night shows as I did some shopping at the factory outlet mall, but returned to see the fireworks and to get my shuttle back to the hotel. Enjoyed watching TV and seeing Tom Cruise on The Late Show too.
Unfortunately rain set in again today and some shows had to wait for rain/lightning reports before deciding to run, but lots of fun was had overall.
Saw the 'Shamu Adventure' show with killer whales, the dolphin Blue Horizons (new) show, the sea lion and otter show where a walrus was also involved, the water skiing show, a pet show where the animals do tricks, a shark and stingray encounter, dolphin cover where baby dolphins are kept (there was a 1-week old and a 1-month old - very cute!)... polar bears, flamingos, ducks, turtles, sea lions, harbour seals, penguins, puffins, manatees and other exhibits too. And yes, after patiently waiting I got to pat a dolphin (another highlight!!!). Also did a ride which simulates storm conditions in the Artic, and attended 'Beer School' to learn about Budweiser's brewing process and that the owners of this beer actually own Sea World and Busch Gardens theme parks across America (and that they're US-owned).
Missed some of the animal's night shows as I did some shopping at the factory outlet mall, but returned to see the fireworks and to get my shuttle back to the hotel. Enjoyed watching TV and seeing Tom Cruise on The Late Show too.
# posted by mishij @ 9:10 PM 
