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Spent today at Sea World, Orlando. I got there shortly after they opened at 9 - there were lines of cars pouring into the parking lot, but it's all very organized and efficient. Spent hours wandering from exhibit to exhibit. It was busy, but never felt crowded. There were plenty of photo opportunities ~ aquatic life: fish, seals, beluga whales, walrus, dolphins; birds: flamingos, storks, egrets; plants and flowers. I was surprised when I got back to the motel and discovered I had over 200 photos. After walking for almost 7 hours, happy to have a quiet evening in the motel with my laptop and my book.
Interesting stops: Wild Arctic - the line was short to walk through and then there was no line for the helicopter simulation ride so I did that and went theough the exhibit again; Shark Encounter - there is a moving walkway thru a tunnel thru the shark tank so it keeps people moving and it doesn't get crowded, Pacific Point Preserve - they sell fish ($5!) that you can feed the sea lions and harbor seals. wild native birds have discovered this so there are egrets and wood storks that will swoop in and grab the fish.Whale and Dolphin Theater ~ almost skipped this, but my feet were tired so it was a good place to sit; enthusiastic performers and half of the show had aerialists!
Some observations from today~ lots of European tourists at Sea World, lots of kids recognize fish from seeing Finding Nemo, parents seemed to be pretty knowledgeable when talking to/explaining things to their kids, the park is clean, well designed, and expensive.
A few thoughts from travel day yesterday ~ there were no lines at Logan (bag drop off or security), went to Downtown Disney around 7:30 and the place was packed - adults, young people, little kids who should have been sleeping. Found 2 things that I liked at the Cirque du Soleil store that were on sale! Chocolate covered strawberries are overpriced in Downtown Disney. Stopped at a Walgreens on my way back to the motel and there were long lines there too.
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