Sea Star Changing Station from the outsideOne of the things that I love about SeaWorld is that it has something for everyone - young or old.
I have been a consultant for the San Antonio park since August of 2005. My family used to live just two miles from the park and we visited often. Last year we moved to Houston and one of the things I have most regretted is that I can't get into the park with my family as often as we used to do.
This summer, we loaded everyone into the car to come for a visit, including a brand-new Kindergartener, a two-year-old toddler, a seven-month-old baby and my husband -- who insists he is my fourth child.
When we arrived, we headed straight for the Dolphin Cove where we easily were able to get a tray of fish for Mommy to feed the dolphins - hey, everyone else was too afraid. We then caught the first showing of "Believe" and afterward headed over the Sea Star Market and Cafe, which is located at the backside of Happy Harbor.
Tip: I rarely use the restrooms right outside of Shamu Theater right after a show lets out and instead head for this area. It's much less crowded at that time of day.
I took the baby into the restroom near Sea Star to change his diaper and a team member pointed me to a new changing area that hadn't been there the last time I had visited. It was a separate area that included a changing station, sink and a small room off to the side with a shelf/bench where someone could nurse or a small child could sit and take a break.
It was also wonderfully cool.
If you hadn't noticed, this summer has been HOT in Texas. I was concerned that the little ones would not be able to stand up to the heat, and indeed, when I undressed the baby he was very sweaty and a bit lethargic. However, a few minutes in the changing area brought him back to life. There was plenty of room for my toddler and 5-year-old, too,
After using this great family changing area, you can take your younger kids to eat at either Seafire Grille or Sea Star Cafe to beat the crowds. After eating they can play in Happy Harbor. My oldest son loves the giant sand box under the net climbs, and the water play area is great to beat the heat.
When I got back home, I recounted my story to some of the communications team and learned that there were several more of these changing areas throughout the park. If you have a child in diapers, or are still nursing, be sure to print out this list and take it with you as you plan your day at SeaWorld.
Changing Stations
There are 10 Baby Changing Rooms located around the park with sink/counter tops designed in width and length for diaper changing. Some of these are also equipped with a small room for semi-privacy.
- The restroom located at Front Gate on the outside of the entrance has a baby changing station
- Texas Surf Shop bathroom has a changing station
- Boardwalk Games / Event Center (Games Center) Bathroom has a pull down Koala changing table
- Lost Lagoon has two baby changing stations
- White Water / Rio Loco bathroom has a changing station
Changing and Nursing Stations
- Main Mast / Bakery Sweet Treats bathroom has a changing station and small room with a rocker
- The Nature's Kingdom / Happy Harbor bathroom has a changing station and a small room with a rocker
- Seafire Grille / Sea Star / Happy Harbor bathroom has a changing station and a small room with a bench
- Shamu bathroom has a changing station with a separate room with rocker
Please see the park map for locations.
Hope you have a great time in the park with your little ones. If you have any great tips, share them with all of us in the comment section.
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