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SeaWorld Bands, Brew & BBQ Festival

Viva la Música

Celebrate the food, fun, sights and sounds of Latin culture at this annual festival, featuring live concerts by internationally renowned Latin musical artists April 13 - May 4, 2013. All concerts are free with admission. You can ensure that you get good seats by buying VIP seating or a package that includes great seats and a meal. Book online or when you arrive at the park.

Summer Nights

Enjoy Summer Nights every evening June 22 - August 11, 2013 with your SeaWorld admission. Summer Nights is a nighttime spectacular and the best place to be when the sun sets. Celebrate summer with exciting, nighttime shows, including a high-energy, rock ‘n roll Shamu Rocks, the hysterical duo of Clyde and Seamore in Sea Lions Tonite, and Reflections, a spectacular fireworks and fountains finale.

Other Upcoming Events

Halloween Spooktacular: 10/05/2013 - 10/27/2013
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration: 11/29/2013 - 12/31/2013
New Year's Eve at SeaWorld: 12/31/2013 - 01/01/1214

Regular SeaWorld Orlando Addmission Prices

One-day SeaWorld Admission at Gate: $94.79 for adults & $86.27 for kids (3-9), includes tax.

SeaWorld Orlando Discounts

• TheMouseForLess Yahoo Group Members can get deep discounts on Seaworld single day admission tickets, as well as get advance stroller, wheel chair and ECV rentals and tour reservations. Click here for information on discounts and how to join TheMouseForLess Group.

• TheMouseForLess Web Site Readers can visit Undercover Tourist for discounted advance-purchase Sea World Orlando Tickets. This is a very reliable company and all ticket prices shown include tax and shipping. Single day SeaWorld tickets cost: $79.49 for Adults and $70.95 for kids (3-9). That's a $15 savings off the adult ticket gate price!

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Food Discounts

Purchase Seaworld's All Day Dining Deal and Receive a Wristband to enjoy All You Care To Eat and Drink All Day at a nearby participating restaurants. Get 1 entrée, 1 side item OR dessert, and 1 regular size non-alcoholic beverage (fountain drink, iced tea or 20oz. bottled water) each time through the line. Adults $32.99 / Children (Ages 3-9) $17.99; Child's Price includes Kids Meal entrees only. Prices are per person and do not include sales tax. Participating Restaurants include: Voyager’s Smokehouse (Excludes Baby Back Ribs), Seaport Pizza, Terrace Garden Buffet, The Spice Mill, Seafire Inn, Mango Joe's. Purchase on SeaWorld's website

Use promo code PlayandDine on Seaworld's web site to get Free All Day Dining when you purchase a one-day admission ticket to Seaworld at regular price. This offer is available for purchase and redemption now through December 31, 2013. Tickets are $89 for adult and $81 for child, plus tax. To purchase, go to SeaWorld's ticket page and click the "Enter a Promo Code link" near the upper right side of the page to enter the promo code.

Auto Club South Members can visit their branch offices and get a special deal on 1-day SeaWorld Admission and 1 Meal Deal. The ticket is $78.99 for adults 10 and over and $70.99 for children ages 3 to 9, plus tas. This deal is not available online and must be purchased in person. The Meal voucher is good for one entree with accompanying side and one regular non-alcoholic beverage. No expiration date available

AAA Members can show their cards and receive 10% discount off Dine with Shamu and other select in-park dining locations.

Visit SeaWorlds Facebook Deal page and check to see if any special food discount coupons have been posted for your visit.

Purchasing Tickets on SeaWorld's Web Site

Buy an Adult or Child's SeaWorld single park ticket online and save $10. Save time by printing your tickets at home and go straight to the front gate of the park.

Use promo code PlayandDine on Seaworld's web site to get Free All Day Dining when you purchase a one-day admission ticket to Seaworld. This offer is available for purchase and redemption now through December 31, 2013. Tickets are $89 for adult and $81 for child, plus tax. To purchase, go to SeaWorld's ticket page and click the "Enter a Promo Code link" near the upper right side of the page to enter the promo code. This is a $32.99 savings for adults and $17.99 for children.

Seaworld's web site sells combination 2-Park and 3-park tickets at less than gate prices. Tickets include choice of SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica in several configurations and/or ticket types. "Limited Time" tickets offer "one" admission to each park and you must take your park visits before the ticket expires. These eTickets are not valid with any other offers and must be purchased in advance. "Length of Stay" tickets (also referred to as "Unlimited visits during your stay") are eTickets that are good 14 days from first use. You get unlimited admission throughout your vacation (14 days) with the purchase of any non-resident multi-park ticket. All tickets include shuttle transfers between SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks when applicable. Visit Seaworld's web site to see current prices or scroll down to our Multi-Park ticket section for additional information. Similar tickets are available on Busch Gardens web site but are sometimes slightly cheaper on SeaWorld's web site.

A new mobile website supports using your phone to purchase and use SeaWorld theme park tickets. Smart phone users, including iPhone and Android phones, can point their web browsers to seaworld.com to purchase One-day Tickets, Fun Cards, or Silver and Platinum Annual Passes. Once the purchase is complete, guests can use the parks' mobile websites to access the ticket and enter the turnstiles. The websites also will offer "upsells" of animal encounters, tours and dining packages, based on which ticket was purchased.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Quick Queue at SeaWorld Orlando is a paid way to skip the lines for the park's most popular attractions, like Manta, Kraken, Journey To Atlantis, & Wild Arctic and more. Pass includes one complimentary ride on Skytower. The price varies by season. It's around $15 to $30 for the one-time version and $20 to $35 for unlimited Quick Queue.

Other Single Day Admission Discounts

Publix supermarkets in Florida carry discounted SeaWorld tickets and sometimes special deals on gift cards. If you're in Florida and decide to go to SeaWorld at the last minute, it might be worth checking out Publix before going to the park. Tickets have been offered recently for $61.99 plus tax.

SeaWorld's Happy Tails is a new animal adoption program that will provide pet lovers two free single-day admissions to SeaWorld when they adopt a dog or cat from a participating animal shelter. This offer is good for a limited time. Visit the Happy Tails web site for a list of participating Orlando, Florida shelters. Tickets are valid for a single-day admission to the park any time within one year of purchase. Tickets will be printed onsite at participating shelters.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members can show their card at SeaWorld's gate and get 20% off a one-day admission ticket for up to 4 people. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is free to join and you can can print out your membership number immediately, which is accepted at SeaWorld.

U.S and Canadian military qualify for Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park's Here’s to the Heroes Salute. Those on active military duty and as many as three (3) direct dependents can receive Free complimentary admission to Seaworld for a single day. Visit www.herosalute.com to register. Offer valid through December 31, 2013.

Active and Retired military as well DOD employees can obtain discounted SeaWorld and Aquatica tickets through their military base MWR offices and Shades of Green, located on Walt Disney World property. Currently a 1 Day SeaWorld ticket is $76 for adults and $66 for children ages 3 to 9. There is also no tax on these tickets. A Seaworld/Aquatica Combo ticket, valid for 14 consecutive days is $110 for adults and $103 for child with no tax. Shuttle transportation is available from Shades of Green to Sea World Orlando for a nominal round trip fee of $ 10.00 per adult and $ 5.00 per child. Under 4 is free.

Canadians can receive a free All Day Dining deal (a $32.99 value) with each full paid admission to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This deal is good on single day admission tickets or SeaWorld/Busch Gardens combo tickets. Offer requires a 3-day advance online purchase and redemption by April 30, 2013.

AAA Members can show their cards at the gates of SeaWorld and get $5 off general one-day admission for up to six persons. AAA members can often save on SeaWorld admission when buying tickets in advance online on AAA's web site.

College students with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) membership can get 15% off an admission ticket to SeaWorld when purchasing through the ISIC web site.

Cash in Hilton HHonors points for Entertainment Rewards that include Seaworld Orlando. Single day Seaworld Orlando tickets are 37,000 points for an adult ticket and 34,000 for a child ticket. Click here to join or for more info. To see point schedule, click here, enter "country" from drop down menu and select theme park under the "Gift Cards & Certificates" link at the top of the page.

American Express Membership Rewards points can be redeemed for SeaWorld tickets. 9800 points are required for an adult single-day admission ticket; child single-day admission ticket also available.

Members of the Canadian Air Miles frequent flier program can redeem air miles for SeaWorld tickets. Click here for more details. Canadians can also redeem Aeroplan Miles for 2 Park SeaWorld/Aquatica tickets.

MouseForLess Tip: Parking fee for SeaWorld is $14.00 per day for automobiles & motorcycles and $18.00 per day for RV's and campers. Preferred parking available for $20.00. Platinum Passport members receive complimentary preferred parking. 1 year and 2 year Passport members can park in general lots for free, and pay only $10.00 for preferred parking. Those visiting more than one Anheuser-Busch parks in the same day pay to park only once.

TheMouseForLess Tip: For information on how to get to Seaworld from Walt Disney World without a car, click here.

Multi-Park Discounts

Length of stay combination SeaWorld / Aquatica tickets are available for $119 per adult and $111 per child, plus tax, and are good for unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use. Savings is $10 per ticket on SeaWorld's web site.

Length of stay combination SeaWorld / Busch Gardens tickets are available for $129 per adult and $121 per child, plus tax, and are good for unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use. Savings is $10 per ticket on SeaWorld's web site.

Length of stay combination SeaWorld / Busch Gardens / Aquatica tickets, including transportation between Orlando and Tampa, are available for $149 per adult and $141 per child, plus tax, and are good for unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use. Savings is $10 per ticket on SeaWorld's web site.

A Dolphin Swim Day Resort package at Discovery Cove includes access to all signature experiences at Discovery Cove, plus unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica for 14 consecutive days around the date of your Discovery Cove reservation. For only $20 more you can add Busch Gardens Tampa. Visit the Discovery Cove web site for more information.

Those who purchase a Super Grover Season Pass to Sesame Place also get a season pass to SeaWorld (Orlando, FL), Aquatica (Orlando, FL), Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay, FL), Adventure Island (Tampa Bay, FL), SeaWorld (San Diego, CA), SeaWorld (San Antonio, TX), Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, VA) and Water Country USA (Williamsburg, VA) for the 2013 season. Plus you get free preferred parking at Seasame Place and free general parking at all of the parks and 10% off food and merchandise at participating SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment properties. Other discounts include special rates for Discovery Cove. Internet vouchers for season passes bought online may be redeemed at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment location! Not valid for purchase for residents of FL, NC, VA, GA or TX. Regular price is $211.99 plus tax (ages 2 & up). Click here to purchase.

Those who purchase a Big Bird Season Pass to Sesame Place also get 50% off single-day admission to SeaWorld (FL, TX, CA), Busch Gardens (FL, VA), Aquatica (FL, TX), Water Country USA (VA), and Adventure Island (FL) parks through their regular 2013 operating seasons. The pass must be validated at Sesame Place before it can be used elsewhere, though. Internet vouchers for season passes bought online may be redeemed during normal operating hours at Sesame Place. The park is closed from approximately the end of October to April 1st, so you won't be able to validate the pass during that time period. Regular price is $136.99 plus tax (ages 2 & up). Click here to purchase.

Those planning to visit multiple Orlando Attractions can save money with the Orlando FlexTicket. Check our Orlando FlexTicket sections for more ways to save.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Most Anheuser-Busch combination theme parks tickets that include SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are available on either park's web site. However, purchasing them on SeaWorld's web site yields a small savings in tax rate.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Most Anheuser-Busch combination theme parks tickets that include Busch Gardens and Seaworld, as well as the Orlando FlexTicket, offer free round trip shuttle service for the ride from Orlando to Busch Gardens in Tampa.

Florida Resident Discounts

Florida Residents can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Single Day ticket at a $10 savings. just $79 for adults and $71 for children, plus tax. $10 savings is also available on combination SeaWorld + Busch Gardens or SeaWorld + Acquatica tickets. Available for advance online purchase only (not available at the gate).

Active Florida classroom teachers K-12 with a teaching certificate can get a Free Seaworld Study Pass. The pass is good through December 31, 2013 and allows unlimited visits to Seaworld with No blackout dates. A teaching certificate, a photo ID and most recent paycheck stub will need to be presented any ticket window during your first visit to SeaWorld. Parking is not included. If you are an active teacher without a Florida teaching certificate you may bring a letter from your principal on school letterhead verifying you are an active K-12 teacher at that school.

SeaWorld Fun Cards are back for 2013 for Florida Residents. Now you can pay for a day and come back now through December 31, 2013 to enjoy the sights and splashes of SeaWorld Orlando, including the holidays. Enjoy unlimited admission through December 31, 2013. Cost is $89 for adults and $81 for children, plus tax. Fun cards are also available in combination for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Available for advance online purchase or at the gate or by calling (888) 800-5447.

Florida Residents can often get special discounts on SeaWorld's web site. Web site purchases are limited to those with a credit card with a Florida billing address. To purchase, visit SeaWorld's web site. Florida ID is required to enter park.

Annual Pass Discounts

For a limited time, participating McDonalds in the Florida area are offering promo codes on Large Coca-Cola products that give an additional 3 months free with the purchase of a SeaWorld Annual Pass.

Annual Pass Members can save $50 on a single-day ticket to SeaWorld Orlando for friends and family. Valid for one visit March 5 – May 24, 2013. Must have an active SeaWorld Orlando 1-year, 2-year or Platinum Pass to qualify for discount. Must purchase on Annual Pass member's web site and visit by May 24, 2013.

From March 10 – May 4, Annual Pass Members will be entered to win weekly prizes every time they visit the park with their Annual Pass. Weekly Visit to Win prizes may include Discovery Cove admissions, Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin prize packs, Aquatica cabanas, Dine with Shamu certificates, Quick Queue Unlimited and more. Two lucky Pass Members will win an invitation to the Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin Grand Opening VIP Event. Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) U.S. (excluding AK, HI and RI) and D.C. who own a valid SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass purchased on or before February 15, 2013 and who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Void in AK, HI and RI and where prohibited by law.

Annual Pass Members can get the following SeaWorld park discounts during the month of May:
• Capture your SeaWorld memories by purchasing unlimited electronic copies of all of your SeaWorld Orlando photos until December 31, 2013 for $49.99 (plus tax). No further discounts available. Available for purchase at the SeaWorld Orlando photo desks.
• Pass Members can purchase a Pass Member exclusive lanyard for only $7.95. Lanyards are available at the following locations: Under the Sun - at Waterfront, Shamu’s Emporium, Strollers, Exit Gifts, Shamu Souvenir, Coconut Bay Traders, Fins and Wild Arctic. Each SeaWorld Orlando Pass Member is able to purchase two Pass Member lanyards per day.

Annual Passes for just SeaWorld, as well as 2-Park, 3-Park and 4-parks are available. Passes include Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and Aquatica in any combination are available. The Platinum Pass that gives unlimited admission to 9 select parks is also available. Florida Residents can take advantage of EZpay, a monthly payment service on 1 year Annual Passes. All of the Annual Passes above can also be purchased at a discounted rate for a two-year period. See SeaWorld's web site for more info.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Seaworld's Platinum Pass gives a host of benefits like discounts on merchandise and tickets that you buy for friends, reserved seating for shows and discounted admission to Discovery Cove. You get free preferred parking, which is only steps away from the entrance. The merchandise discount is also good on the purchase of Quick Queue - a paid option that lets you use a shorter line. Plus, you get a second ride on the major roller coasters (Manta excluded). Just flash your pass and you don't even have to leave your seat. The Platinum Pass has re-ride privileges at Busch Gardens Orlando, too (Cheetah Hunt excluded) and reserved seating at select Busch Gardens shows.

Discovery Cove Discounts

Non-Discounted Discovery Cove Admission: Day Resort Packages are available with and without the signature Dolphin Swim Experience. Children must be at least 6 years old to swim with dolphins. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who also is participating in the dolphin swim experience. A Day Resort Package includes reserved 30-minute dolphin interaction, snorkeling with fish and rays, hand feeding exotic birds, unlimited use of beaches and Wind-Away River, breakfast, lunch, unlimited snacks, drinks and select alcoholic beverages, lockers, sunscreen, snorkel gear and parking. A Dolphin Swim Day Resort package includes the opportunity to interact with your dolphin in deeper water for an exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore. Day Resort Packages also include unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando during your vacation. For only $20 more you can add unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Tampa for 14 days around your reservation. A "Trainer for a Day" package is also available. Visit the Discovery Cove web site for more information.
Non-Dolphin Swim Program: $149 - $169, plus tax, depending on the date of visit.
All-Inclusive Dolphin Swim Program: $229 - $359, plus tax, depending on the date of visit.

Special Occasion Package Add-ons: Packages are in addition to park admission and require the purchase of the dolphin swim package.

Celebration Package: includes buoy with personalized message delivered by a dolphin, Discovery Cove Signature Tote Bag, souvenir deluxe photo frame or plush toy, off the Ultimate photo package. Price: $129. Add a private cabana to your Celebration Package for only $100 (valued at $175).
Elite Package: includes everything from the Celebration Package, plus a private cabana and the Ultimate Photo Package (valued at $219 including an assortment of photo prints, digital photo CD, Dolphin Interaction DVD, poster, key rings and a photo album). Price: $359

Florida Residents Florida Residents who purchase a Day Resort Package can receive an unlimited admission pass to both SeaWorld AND Aquatica good for 14 days surrounding your Discovery Cove visit. Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package cost $219 and Day Resort Package without Dolphin Swim cost $149. Blackout Dates June 3 – Aug 31, additional dates subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Proof of valid Florida residency for each adult is required upon check-in at guest reception. Book online or call 1-877-434-7268.

NEW! Pass Member Appreciation Days! 1 Year and 2 Year SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Aquatica, or Adventure Island Pass Members and Platinum Pass Members and up to 6 guests can make reservations for a Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package at Discovery Cove during select 2013 dates for only $169 per person, or enjoy the Day Resort Package without the dolphin swim for only $99 per person. Enjoy the SeaVenture Experience for just $39. Member must be present and show active membership card at time of check in to receive rate. Pricing is for one-day admission to Discovery Cove. Reservation does not include admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Aquatica. Valid for reservations and visits May 1 -31 and November 1 - December 31, 2013 only. This discount has limited availability and advanced reservations are required. Reserve from the annual passholder web site.

A small discount is usually available on Discovery Cove admission through Auto Club South AAA offices. This discount is only available for Auto Club South members and is not available through other regional offices.

Canadians can redeem Aeroplan Miles for Discovery Cove admission and Dolphin Swim packages.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive park that includes snacks and meals. If you've booked one of the day packages, skip breakfast on the way to the park. There will be places to grab something once you get there. Also don't bother packing towels or shampoo as these items are provided in the shower area.

Aquatica Discounts

Located across the street from SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica features nearly 40 water slides, lagoons, and lazy rivers. You'll also find beach areas for relaxing and special animal exhibits, including dolphins, tropical fish, colorful macaws and assorted small animals.

One-day Aquatica Admission at Gate: $58.58 for adult and $53.25 for children (3-9), includes tax.

For a limited time on Aquatica's web site, you can save $10 on a one-day Aquatica admission. Adult ticket costs $45 and a child's ticket for $40, plus tax.

Get one Aquatica admission plus all day dining access to Banana Beach restaurant at a $15 savings. Purchase on Aquatica's web site. Not available at the Front Gate. Ticket expires one year from date of purchase.

Length of stay combination SeaWorld / Aquatica tickets are available for $119.99 per adult and $111.99 per child, plus tax, and are good for unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use. Purchase at a $10 savings per ticket on Aquatica's web site.

Length of stay combination Aquatica / SeaWorld / Busch Gardens tickets, including transportation between Orlando and Tampa, are available for $149.99 per adult and $141.99 per child, plus tax, and are good for unlimited admission to both parks for 14 days from first use. Purchase at a $10 savings per ticket on Aquatica's web site.

NEW! Aquatica is offering a deal for College Students and Faculty through June 16, 2013. Students and faculty can purchase admission to Aquatica for just $29 for themselves and up to five friends with a valid school ID – a savings of up to $25 per person. This limited-time offer is available for purchase at Aquatica’s front gate only. A valid student/faculty ID must be presented in order to receive the discount.

Active and retired military as well DOD employees can obtain discounted Aquatica tickets through their military base MWR offices and Shades of Green, located on Walt Disney World property. Currently a 1 Day Aquatica ticket is $44 for adults and $39 for children ages 3 to 9. There is also no tax on these tickets. A Seaworld/Aquatica Combo ticket, valid for 14 consecutive days is $110 for adults and $103 for child with no tax. Shuttle transportation is available from Shades of Green to Sea World Orlando for a nominal round trip fee of $ 10.00 per adult and $ 5.00 per child. Under 4 is free.

Some AAA or CAA Auto Club offices Aquatica tickets at a discount. Check with your local office or regional web site.

Cash in Hilton HHonors points for Entertainment Rewards that include free 2 Day Aquatica/SeaWorld Orlando tickets. Two day adult tickets are 55,000 points for an adult ticket and 52,000 for a child ticket. Click here to join or for more info.

A Dolphin Swim Day Resort package at Discovery Cove (with or without Dolphin Swim) includes access to all signature experiences at Discovery Cove, plus free unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica for 14 consecutive days around the date of your Discovery Cove reservation. Visit the Discovery Cove web site for more information.

Florida Residents can save $10 a one day admission to Aquatica Orlando by purchasing online. Purchase on Aquatica's web site.

Florida Residents can save $30 on a single visit to Aquatic and SeaWorld within a one year period. Cost is $99.99 for adults and $91.99 per child, plus tax. Purchase on Aquatica's web site.

Florida Residents can get one Aquatica admission plus all day dining access to Banana Beach restaurant at a $15 savings. Purchase on Aquatica's web site. Not available at the Front Gate.

College students with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) membership can get 15% off an admission ticket to Aquatica when purchasing through the ISIC web site.

Canadians can redeem Aeroplan Miles for Aquatica tickets.

TheMouseForLess Tip: Parking fee for Aquatica is $12.00 per day for automobiles & campers and $16.00 per day for RV's. Preferred parking available for $16.00. Those visiting more than one Anheuser-Busch parks in the same day pay to park only once.