SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[robbalveySite Admin]

Wanted to give you a head's up that through September 1, SeaWorld Orlando will be testing a new, fast-access pass called "Quick Queue.”

Every indication is it'll be a hit – our guests tell us they love to customize their SeaWorld experiences. We think this is a great way for our guests to save time and make the most of their day while enjoying Orlando's best thrill rides and shows.

Quick Queue includes express-entrance access to our thrill rides -- Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, and Wild Arctic – and early entry to each of our most popular shows – Believe (killer whale show), Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island (sea lion show), Blue Horizons (whale and dolphin show), Pets Ahoy at Seaport Theater, Shamu Rocks (nighttime killer whale show), and Sea Lions Tonight (nighttime sea lion show).

Also, guests can choose an extra ride – still getting the express entrance - on their choice of either Kraken, Journey to Atlantis or Wild Arctic.

As a bonus, Quick Queue holders can choose fast and free admission to one of the following – the Sky Tower, Xtreme Zone (rock climbing and bungee) or Paddle Boats.

A limited number of passes are sold each day, making sure Quick Queue stays a special experience.

Price is $29.95 per person (tax not included). Quick Queue is sold only at the park.

A few other details:
Ride requirements apply (height).
Rides and shows subject to closing or cancellation – weather, etc.
Quick Queue is valid only on date issued, non-transferable, non-refundable

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

I loved it at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and hope it will take off at Sea World and all the Busch parks!

My only concern is the wording about the shows. I hope they meant 'special reserved seating' instead of early access to the shows. I'd much rather show up right before the show starts and have a good section of the theater reserved for me. I'm pretty sure that's how these passes work at a lot of the other parks that use them with shows.

^Yeah, it really does work well for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. You essentially guarantee that on a crowded day you will be able to ride all the major thrill rides at least once. How much were the passes at BGW?

[dammie16@vt.eduMy Mini Cooper > My User Name]

This sounds great! I can't wait to get back to Seaworld, BGE, and a first visit to BGA.


I hope Cedar Fair reads these forums

[monkeyoverlord71I eat 10,000 rancid testicles for breakfast.]

i think that is a really cool idea. More parks should get these sort of fast pass things.

[sam06prI just swallowed a whole donkey!]

well I can see it being played off well at BGE and BGA...but not Sea World. Well at least it accommodates for other stuff other than skipping lines so then again I can see it working well.

[ThemeparkceoCan I park my donkey here?]

It is a "good" idea for tourists in the busy season; but that's about the only people it will benefit in that time. Any other time, the ride's lines (if any) is really quick, especially Kraken; and you can still get a good spot for the shows. I personally think they're copying Universal's Express Plus ticket to get some extra 'dough'.

[krazekidddFIRE HAIRED BOY]

I love any sort of fast pass style system! It worked out well with some rides at BGE being super busy. I really hope Busch keeps these in all their parks.

[crazydavehI know more about donkeys than women!]

It's a good idea, but I just don't think $30 a person is worth it for a family of four to spend to see shows and ride the attractions.

I love SeaWorld, I go all the time, but I don't see myself spending that much to see a whale jump out of the water!

If they add an express pass to the front of the beer line and unlimited beers with the price, then it starts to become worth it even though it's AB beer!

[STR8FXXXINEDGEJar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

I love SeaWorld, I go all the time, but I don't see myself spending that much to see a whale jump out of the water!

Then it wouldn't make much sense for you to purchase one, but for a family of 4 that visits, and it may be a once in a lifetime thing, it would definitely be worth it if you ask me.
I really love these types of things at parks.