Travel Tuesday-Howl-O-Scream @SeaworldTexas #Wildside14

***Disclosure-Back in April, I announced I was a Seaworld Wildsider for 2014.   I told you I would be going on some amazing adventures throughout the year as part of me being a Wildsider.  This is one of the many adventures I have been on this year.  Thanks to Seaworld San Antonio, I received a special invitation which included Fright Feast dinner show ticket, and a Fear Pass for myself and my guest.  And now to tell you about my adventure...

I have never been to the park in the Fall.  Normally we only visit during the Summer time when the kids are out of school.  But every year, the kids get a Fall holiday which is in the beginning of October.  Seaworld will be our destination, next Fall holiday.

Things to know about Seaworld this Fall:

1)  SeaWorld San Antonio Howl-O-Scream Fright Feast

 Looking for a place to take a date to dinner.  How about dinner and a show? 

Menu to Die For:

• Iceberg Wedge Salad with Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes and Spiced Pumpkin Ranch Dressing
• Seared Tenderloin
• Mushroom Crab Ragout
• Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Baby Carrots
• New York Style Cheesecake with Sweet Mascarpone and Cognac Macerated Mixed Berries
• Tea, Coffee and Water
• Beer and Wine are available for purchase at the Cash Bar. The bar accepts cash only.

You do have to buy a ticket to reserve your spot for dinner.  For more information and ticket cost, click here.


After the show, how about some scary fun?  Last year was my first year attending haunted houses.  It was so much fun.  Seaworld San Antonio has 5 scary mazes and it is included in the price of admission.

2)  Seaworld Fall Ticket Sale

Purchase your tickets to Howl-O-Scream 2014 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights from September 26 - October 31.  Pay for a day and come back to SeaWorld all fall for FREE, plus spring & summer 2015!  SeaWorld San Antonio Fun Card includes:

• Unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Antonio on regularly scheduled operating days through September 7, 2015.

3)  SeaWorld San Antonio Howl-O-Scream Fear Pass

 Fear Pass includes one-time priority entrance to each of the 5 major mazes of Howl-O-Scream.  For more information on this fear pass or the other fear pass options, click here.

The fear pass was great.  We drove in from Houston to San Antonio and we wanted to do it all.  The fear pass allowed us to jump ahead of the line to the scary mazes.

ICU: Intensive Cursed Unit - NEW! 
Prey: Where the Hunter Becomes the Hunted™. 
Frightmare Forest
Den of the Departed: Zombie Takeover! Sea Oddities Sideshow: Clowns in Control
 dare enter their realm of terro
4)  Seaworld app

Don't forget to download the app.  It can answer any questions you have, right at the palm of your hand.

5)  Vampire Bar

There alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to purchase.

6)  Photo opps

There are so many places to have photo opps with some of the scariest things around.  You never know when one will pop out to scare.  Seaworld is scarier after 7 pm.  I know I won't be torturing my toddler to any of the scariness but I know my teen will love all the fun!  If you do Halloween cards, this is a perfect place for the kids to wear their costumes, but remember only the kiddos are allowed to wear masks.  But no worries...

7)  Get Fanged

There are artist that can fang you, make you look like the walking dead, or add something cute but not so scary so you can join in the fun!

8)  Shamu's Rockin' Creepshow

A show like no other, right at 9:30 pm.



9) Jack is Back

Don't miss this show at 11 pm when the park is closing!

10)  FEAR NOT!

Have fun!  We had a blast with the Wildsiders.  Can't wait to go back and have more fun!  This time we might just have our costumes on!

Travel Tuesday-Seaworld San Diego

***Disclosure-I am a SeaWorld Wildsider.  Complimentary tickets to SeaWorld San Diego were provided for my husband and I.  Any opinions expressed are my own based on my personal experience.

To be a kid again and see things through their eyes is amazing.  Recently my husband and I took a trip to San Diego and we were able to visit SeaWorld San Diego together for the first time.  We asked many of our friends who travel what is on their list to visit and SeaWorld was on everyone's list.

This year SeaWorld is celebrating 50 years.  The celebrations are going on now. 

I want to share my pictures of our recent trip.  We had a blast and an experience of a lifetime.

From the moment you walk you, you get to interact and be hands on.  Start your adventure at Explorer's Reef...Have you ever touched a shark?  I have!

Then head to Animal Connections...Protect, Conserve, Discover, Share

Meet Peanut-Rescued after a bear stack, sole survivor. 

Do porcupines really shoot their quills?  We found out the answer to this question, always wondered if this was true or not.  And by the way they don't.



 

This the poison dart frogs, their colors are amazing.  Kiddos will recognize these from a movie.  The girl frog that falls in love.

 

We got a really could treat because as we were leaving, we saw the Caribbean being walked back to their area.  They do more than just stand around on one leg.  Did you know Flamingos are not born orange?  They get their color from their diet and food they eat.

When we walked in we were handed a map of the park, but I had already been online and knew where I wanted to go.  I kinda outline the park and worked my way by the show times.  But if you are not a planner like I am, SeaWorld has an app.  You can download it FREE.



Next we headed to Wild Artic...a virtual ride and then you get to see the animals.  This viewing is incredible. 

 Next we headed to the Shark Encounter, and what an encounter it is.  You like seeing Shark Week on TV, this will be your spot. 

Right next to this is Turtle Reef.  I love turtles.  My husband rescued a turtle a couple of years ago.  We cared for her until we passed.  We loved Tessa the Turtle.  When we first got her, we did not know what to do.  I remember looking online, going to the pet store, and being clueless.

We were not the only ones amazed with the turtles.  We then headed to the grab a bite to eat.  As we waited in line, I noticed the sign on the door and the Allergy pamphlet.  You can let the cooks know what your or your kiddo's allergies are.



We caught some shows in between, Blue Horizons, Pets Rule, and Sea Lions Live,

All the picture and video taking killed my battery.  Lucky we found this recharge station.  We took a quick break in between shows while we waited in the shade and recharged our phones.  You can carry your USB cord because they have an outlet for that too.

We then headed for another show-Cirque de la Mer,

 and rode the Bayside Skyride.  You can see the entire park from up there.  The breeze is wonderful.

We also rode the Manta.  I got to tell you, I screamed the entire time.  I loved it!  We then headed to the Dolphin Encounter, up close and personal. 

 We didn't Dine with Shamu but you could if you wanted to sit right up front, poolside. 

 But we did get to get a great view.  I also learned that a female's fin curves back.  Dorsal fins are not all alike.  A whale's flipper contains bones similar to those in our arms and hands.

The night was even more amazing when we got to see the Light Up The Night-Shamu's Celebration

 and the Celebrate the Wonder fireworks!!





Stay tuned as I share with you our adventures at SeaWorld Orlando when we take the kids in 2 weeks!  I can't wait to be amazed.  Have you ever been?  What is your favorite show or ride?  Do you have any tips?