I would like to take our family to San Antonio and Sea World this summer. There will be 5 of us, and my grandson is 5.
Here are the questions;
Where would be the cheapest place to stay that we would all be comfortable? What timeshares are close?
If you buy a one day pass, how much does it cost to upgrade to an annual pass while in the park? Anyone done this, this year?
Any park strategies?
What are the things the 5 year old would like best?
Do they still have a reduced price after 5 PM?
So thanks for any information!!
1-day adult tickets are $54.99, and 1-day children's tickets are $46.99. AP is $79.99, child or adult.
This past summer we stayed at the new Fairfield Inn & Suites just across the highway from the park. They had a package that was pretty reasonable and included season tickets & a free shuttle. We booked it through the SeaWorld web site.
If you aren't interested in staying close to the park, there are a lot cheaper options, but I'm not familiar with timeshares in the area since we only live a couple of hours away and spend 3 nights when we go.
My grandchildren (2, 3 & 4 at the time) loved feeding the dolphins, sea lions, and birds, the aquarium, all of the shows, and the water park. The only ride they really liked was the Shamu coaster.
I'd suggest going to the San Antonio Visitor's Bureau (or whatever it's called) web site and requesting a coupon book. There are lots of good discounts for other things in the area.
We love the San Antonio Zoo and the train that takes you through Brackenridge Park (where the Zoo is).
Natural Bridge Wildlife Park was a big hit as well. It's a drive-through, and there are tons of animals that will eat out of your hand--the little ones especially loved the zebras.
As far as park strategy, get there early and feed the dolphins first. The shows are spaced out throughout the day, so we always figure out our show times first and then do whatever we can in between.