The "Mine Mine" birds were caught in traffic with us on the way to the park...We decided to use our 2nd day free tickets at Sea World today. Although we got up a little later than we’d planned, we were able to accomplish an awful lot.
Over the course of the day, we saw Blue Horizons (the dolphin show), One Ocean (the new Shamu show), Sesame Street Christmas (which really missed the mark on the true meaning of Christmas… not that I was expecting a whole lot more from Sesame Street… we went because Ian loves Cookie Monster), and Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island. Miah was enamored with the shows, and especially loved the part in Blue Horizons when the birds come out and fly all around the stadium. Ian also really enjoyed the shows and was quite pleased to have a break from getting on rides!
Grace and Caleb were brave enough to pet the stingrays for the first time ever, but Caleb was not expecting them to feel slimy, so he pulled his hand back, causing the stingray to become a little alarmed. The stingray, in turn, splashed us pretty good. Caleb was super disappointed with the experience, which makes me a little sad, since petting the stingrays is something I really look forward to every time we visit Sea World. We didn’t have much luck petting the dolphins, either, because no one could quite reach them… although Miah sure gave it her best shot!
We did ride everything in Shamu’s Happy Harbor except for Swishy Fishies, which was closed for the day. Ian loved the Flying Fiddler and giggled through the whole thing. He kept saying, “This ride is funny!” I think it was the butterflies in his stomach! We also managed to convince him to try the Shamu Express… (please read “convince” as “bribe”… Ian is now the proud owner of a Shamu stuffed animal…) Funny story… Near the end of our night in the park we had decided that Grace and I would only ride Manta again if the line was short (the lines, overall, were a lot longer than they were on Christmas Eve). Since the line appeared to be to our liking, we waited, and we got on rather quickly. Phil took the rest of the kids out to the parking lot, and it would have turned out great if Manta hadn’t had some “technical difficulties” just as we finished our ride.
Grace and I spent the next 20 minutes, strapped into the ride and unable to get out, because the lock wouldn’t release… But in the end, we have our picture and a fun story to tell, and it was a nice time for just the two of us… so I really can’t complain…
A quick stop by Chick-Fil-A (finally) for dinner ended in my dropping an entire large lemonade in the hotel parking lot. I’m starting to think I need a no spill sippy cup… for myself… Phil replaced the lemonade for me, times two, which I was thankful for, because I really wanted it!
Sleep would be good now…
Lisa
Over the course of the day, we saw Blue Horizons (the dolphin show), One Ocean (the new Shamu show), Sesame Street Christmas (which really missed the mark on the true meaning of Christmas… not that I was expecting a whole lot more from Sesame Street… we went because Ian loves Cookie Monster), and Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island. Miah was enamored with the shows, and especially loved the part in Blue Horizons when the birds come out and fly all around the stadium. Ian also really enjoyed the shows and was quite pleased to have a break from getting on rides!
Grace and Caleb were brave enough to pet the stingrays for the first time ever, but Caleb was not expecting them to feel slimy, so he pulled his hand back, causing the stingray to become a little alarmed. The stingray, in turn, splashed us pretty good. Caleb was super disappointed with the experience, which makes me a little sad, since petting the stingrays is something I really look forward to every time we visit Sea World. We didn’t have much luck petting the dolphins, either, because no one could quite reach them… although Miah sure gave it her best shot!
We did ride everything in Shamu’s Happy Harbor except for Swishy Fishies, which was closed for the day. Ian loved the Flying Fiddler and giggled through the whole thing. He kept saying, “This ride is funny!” I think it was the butterflies in his stomach! We also managed to convince him to try the Shamu Express… (please read “convince” as “bribe”… Ian is now the proud owner of a Shamu stuffed animal…) Funny story… Near the end of our night in the park we had decided that Grace and I would only ride Manta again if the line was short (the lines, overall, were a lot longer than they were on Christmas Eve). Since the line appeared to be to our liking, we waited, and we got on rather quickly. Phil took the rest of the kids out to the parking lot, and it would have turned out great if Manta hadn’t had some “technical difficulties” just as we finished our ride.
Grace and I spent the next 20 minutes, strapped into the ride and unable to get out, because the lock wouldn’t release… But in the end, we have our picture and a fun story to tell, and it was a nice time for just the two of us… so I really can’t complain…
A quick stop by Chick-Fil-A (finally) for dinner ended in my dropping an entire large lemonade in the hotel parking lot. I’m starting to think I need a no spill sippy cup… for myself… Phil replaced the lemonade for me, times two, which I was thankful for, because I really wanted it!
Sleep would be good now…
Lisa
Day 8 Photo Count: 235
Photo Highlights:
Seth telling Miah about the dolphins...
She loved them...
Seth & Grace with the Dolphins...
Sometimes, you just have to make your own fun...
Character Greetings...
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