This summer, we had another opportunity to visit SeaWorld® San Antonio, and it was just as much fun as we remembered during our visit two years ago. The hours were extended for summer, and we scheduled our day so that we could visit the water park, Aquatica that morning (more on that in the spring), and Sea World that evening. It worked out well for us, in that we left, got a late lunch, early dinner, then returned to Sea World when it was a) cooler and b) less crowded. A win.
The park also has some fun, themed year-round activities. If you're planning a quick trip this October, the entire park has been transformed for Halloween and Howl-O-Scream®, happening weekends in October.
Young guests can enjoy spooky fun new shows and attractions for the whole family. When the sun sets at 6 p.m. family thrills become spine-tingling chills! SeaWorld’s® Halloween features a variety of sideshows, traveling acts, characters and other fun Halloween-themed experiences.
WARNING: At 7 p.m., the park’s scare level will become too intense for young children. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under age 13.
SeaWorld is kicking off Howl-O-Scream® this year with an all-new sea lion show. Clyde and Seamore’s Monster Mixup features California sea lions, Asian small-clawed otters and zany characters. This is the story of a mad scientist who is attempting to create a super monster by combining the brains of Clyde and Seamore. This fast- paced comedy is sure to delightfully terrify audiences of all ages!
SeaWorld’s resident pumpkin head, Jack-O-Lantern, is back this year with a revamped show. The Howl-O-Scream® experience is complete with the new Jack is Back. This redesigned show features Jack, along with his minion dancers and more than a few ghoulish surprises in this song and dance spectacular.
For a kid-friendly adventure, parents can bring the kids to FantaSea, where magical creatures and unbelievable sights all combine to create a unique experience for young guests. Kids can also do a bit of trick-or-treating as they walk through FantaSea, where they will receive candy and other ghoulish goodies.
SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream® offers a variety of dining experiences. Parents and kids alike can start off the day with a hearty meal in the company of their favorite Sesame Street characters during Count von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast. Parents can also bring the kids to the Pumpkin Patch Picnic, where they will pick and decorate their own pumpkin, then enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch prepared by SeaWorld’s® very own chefs. For a scarier feast, guests can participate in Dine with Jack. Everyone’s favorite Howl-O-Scream® rock star, Jack, will make an appearance at this dining experience. Each group will receive a picture with Jack, Quick Queue passes to the mazes in addition to reserved seating at Shamu's Rockin' Creep Show and Monster Stomp.
Howl-O-Scream® is not complete without returning favorite shows like Shamu’s Rockin’ Creepshow. This year, Shamu’s Rockin’ Creep Show is revamped and supercharged. Shamu® and companion killer whales are part of the celebration each evening during this special killer whale show just for Halloween featuring spooky graphics and special effects. Then, guests can join the singing, dancing and drumming zombies of Monster Stomp as they make some noise, once again on Howl Island.
The park also has some fun, themed year-round activities. If you're planning a quick trip this October, the entire park has been transformed for Halloween and Howl-O-Scream®, happening weekends in October.
Young guests can enjoy spooky fun new shows and attractions for the whole family. When the sun sets at 6 p.m. family thrills become spine-tingling chills! SeaWorld’s® Halloween features a variety of sideshows, traveling acts, characters and other fun Halloween-themed experiences.
WARNING: At 7 p.m., the park’s scare level will become too intense for young children. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under age 13.
SeaWorld is kicking off Howl-O-Scream® this year with an all-new sea lion show. Clyde and Seamore’s Monster Mixup features California sea lions, Asian small-clawed otters and zany characters. This is the story of a mad scientist who is attempting to create a super monster by combining the brains of Clyde and Seamore. This fast- paced comedy is sure to delightfully terrify audiences of all ages!
SeaWorld’s resident pumpkin head, Jack-O-Lantern, is back this year with a revamped show. The Howl-O-Scream® experience is complete with the new Jack is Back. This redesigned show features Jack, along with his minion dancers and more than a few ghoulish surprises in this song and dance spectacular.
For a kid-friendly adventure, parents can bring the kids to FantaSea, where magical creatures and unbelievable sights all combine to create a unique experience for young guests. Kids can also do a bit of trick-or-treating as they walk through FantaSea, where they will receive candy and other ghoulish goodies.
SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream® offers a variety of dining experiences. Parents and kids alike can start off the day with a hearty meal in the company of their favorite Sesame Street characters during Count von Count's Spooktacular Breakfast. Parents can also bring the kids to the Pumpkin Patch Picnic, where they will pick and decorate their own pumpkin, then enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch prepared by SeaWorld’s® very own chefs. For a scarier feast, guests can participate in Dine with Jack. Everyone’s favorite Howl-O-Scream® rock star, Jack, will make an appearance at this dining experience. Each group will receive a picture with Jack, Quick Queue passes to the mazes in addition to reserved seating at Shamu's Rockin' Creep Show and Monster Stomp.
Howl-O-Scream® is not complete without returning favorite shows like Shamu’s Rockin’ Creepshow. This year, Shamu’s Rockin’ Creep Show is revamped and supercharged. Shamu® and companion killer whales are part of the celebration each evening during this special killer whale show just for Halloween featuring spooky graphics and special effects. Then, guests can join the singing, dancing and drumming zombies of Monster Stomp as they make some noise, once again on Howl Island.
SeaWorld® is celebrating Halloween on select days through October 28. The park opens at 10 a.m. each day and closes at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Through the end of 2012, when SeaWorld® San Antonio guests pay for a day, they get this fall and next year free with a 2013 Fun Card. SeaWorld’s® Fun Card provides guests with unlimited visits to the park for the price of a one-day admission ticket. The park will offer an upgrade to the 2013 “Fall for Free” Fun Card which will include unlimited admission to its new water park, AquaticaTM San Antonio. Fun Cards can be purchased online at www.seaworld.com or by calling (800) 700-7786.
Sea World provided single-day tickets this summer for my family's visit for the purposes of facilitating this review. Opinions expressed are, as always, my own.
