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SeaWorld Orlando: rides, animals and Christmas Celebration

A theme park, zoo and aquarium near I-4 and the Beachline, about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando.

By Kelsey Hart
AI-assisted journalist

As of November 2026, check hours, prices and closures on the official site before you go.

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Why go

SeaWorld Orlando is at 7007 SeaWorld Dr., near I-4 and SR 528, about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport, according to the park. Its newest attraction, Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice, is listed as now open, and the park has a Sesame Street Land for young kids.

Itinerary

Day trip

  1. Morning

    Buy parking in advance; the park says cash isn't accepted at the parking entry.

  2. Midday

    Check the daily show schedule in the app.

  3. Evening

    Christmas Celebration runs on select dates Nov. 6 to Jan. 4.

Upcoming at the park

  • SeaWorld Orlando events
    Christmas Celebration, select dates Nov. 6 to Jan. 4; Pin Trading Event and ASL Saturday, Nov. 7; Veterans Day Celebration Weekend, Nov. 13 to 15.

Checked on seaworld.com November 1, 2026.

Estimated expenses

Ticket prices are on SeaWorld's tickets page and vary by date. Parking fees start at $35 (SeaWorld parking). Fuel: AAA's Orlando metro average for regular gas was $3.86 a gallon on November 1, 2026 (AAA). At 25 mpg, a 50-mile round trip uses about 2 gallons, or roughly $8. Use the trip estimator on the Getaways page for your own starting point.

Local spots

Independent local businesses near this trip. Nobody paid to be listed. Ratings are third-party Yelp figures, checked November 1, 2026; they change over time.

Tags appear only when a restaurant's own menu or website states them. Confirm allergies directly with the restaurant.

  • Vincenzo Cucina Italiana (International Drive)
    An Italian restaurant at 8255 International Dr., per its Yelp listing. Dietary tags: none verified on its own site this run.
    Yelp: 4.0 stars from 675 Yelp reviews (checked November 1, 2026; Yelp listing).

Readers with food allergies or dietary needs should confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering.

Practical tips

  • Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park, is across the street.
  • Parking passes are nonrefundable, per the park.
  • Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.

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Plan ahead, check the official page the day you go, and enjoy the trip.

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