With the coming weekend and the traditional summer kick-off of Memorial Day fast approaching, everyone’s mind seems to be turning to theme parks and summer fun!
I came upon a page of tips and tricks for theme park guests from Theme Park Insider . They had some great tips that can be applied to any visit to make your trip more enjoyable. At Theme Park Insider’s tip section, you can vote on and submit your own tips.
I picked out a few of my personal, tried and true favorites and tailored them with insider information for SeaWorld San Antonio:
Before you ever enter the park, there are some great deals to be found for admission to SeaWorld San Antonio, especially for repeat visitors. Look into buying an Annual Pass or Fun Card. Annual passes include discounts on food, merchandise and free parking. If you might visit SeaWorld again, even just one time, I suggest getting a Fun Card. For the price of a single day admission, you can come back all year for free, paying for itself in as little as two visits.
Avoid eating before you go on a ride. Only a few truly have this gift!
Don’t forget the value of sunblock! As a native Texan and red-head, TRUST me on this one. Even on a cloudy day, sunblock is a must outdoors in Texas. Most of the SeaWorld San Antonio merchandise locations carry some, including Buc’s Survival, Main Mast, Sea Star Market and Lil’ Skippers, to name a few.
Crokies (adjustable eyeglass holders) are indispensable if you’re a roller coaster fan. Get them at a pharmacy or gas station, and make sure they tighten to your head. Great for sunglasses, too.
Forget going to the front of a roller coaster, where there is often a separate line just for the coveted front seat. The real thrill is the back!
Don’t be afraid of weekdays or clouds! I have noticed that if you go on a day less than perfect between Monday and Thursday, you don’t have to wait in line much, if at all. You quickly learn to appreciate those few cloudy summer days because it tends to be cooler and even if it rains, you were planning to get wet anyway, right? Guests wanting to stay dry can pack personal rain gear or stop by a SeaWorld gift shop to purchase ponchos or umbrellas.
If you didn’t go on a ride and regret it, there’s still next time. Bring a braver ride mate with you. Take your time and make sure you’re ready. Tell someone to not let you off. This is also the part where that Fun Card or Annual Pass can be a real asset, since after you ride, you will probably want to go ride again and again and again and…
Hope these tips make your visit to SeaWorld San Antonio even more enjoyable, and let me know if you have any other ideas. Don’t forget to share your rides with us when you get home from the park!
Have fun and keep riding!
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