SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park at 7007 SeaWorld Drive in Orlando, with opening hours and show schedules that vary by date.
If you’re staying in Lake Buena Vista, the drive follows I-4 East toward Orlando; how to get around Lake Buena Vista can help put the route in context. Plan around the park calendar, then sort out admission and parking before you go.
- Address: 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
- From Lake Buena Vista: take I-4 East to exit 71, then follow Central Florida Parkway
- Hours and daily show times vary; use SeaWorld’s calendar and schedule
- Tickets are required for guests ages 3 and older
How do you get from Lake Buena Vista to SeaWorld Orlando?
From Lake Buena Vista, SeaWorld’s directions take you along I-4 East toward Orlando to exit 71, then onto Central Florida Parkway; the park entrance is on the left. The address for navigation is 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.
If you’re staying at this hotel in Lake Buena Vista, use the route directions to plan your drive. SeaWorld also notes that the Lynx #50 bus stops near the park. Check Lynx for current route and schedule information if you’re considering public transport.
How can you check SeaWorld hours and show schedules?
SeaWorld Orlando’s opening hours change throughout the year, so check the official park calendar for the date-specific opening and closing times. Shows and presentations run throughout the day, with times in the park schedule.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 10 AM–6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM–9 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Seasonal festivals, concerts and celebrations appear on SeaWorld’s events page, while the park calendar gives daily event schedules and hours. You can use these pages together: first confirm the operating hours for your visit, then check show times and scheduled events to shape the day.
SeaWorld also directs guests to its app for current hours and show times. Check the official site before you go, since schedules and operating hours are date-specific.
How should you plan attractions and animal experiences?
Build your day around the park’s operating hours and the show schedule rather than assuming every presentation runs at the same time. Once you have a date in mind, use the daily schedule to choose which shows and presentations to fit in.
If you’re considering a separate animal-focused outing, how to plan a visit to Discovery Cove is a related option to research. Keep it distinct from a SeaWorld park day when comparing schedules and tickets.
SeaWorld offers several date-specific ticket choices. A Single-Day Ticket is valid for one visit on the selected date and starts at $59.99.
A Single-Day Ticket with All-Day Dining starts at $99.99; the Ultimate Ticket Bundle starts at $169.99 and includes All-Day Dining and Quick Queue Unlimited. Penguin Trek and Expedition Odyssey are excluded from Quick Queue. Prices, taxes and fees may change or be additional.
Parking, tickets and practical preparations
Parking prices range from $35 to $62. General Parking is $37, Preferred Parking is $47 and VIP Parking is $62.
A General Parking pass applies to the selected operating day, and you may be able to upgrade to Preferred Parking at a toll booth, subject to availability. Accessible parking spaces, including spaces accessible to vans, are near the park entrance.
Tickets are required for guests ages 3 and older. Date-specific tickets are valid for one visit on the date selected at purchase and are non-refundable and non-transferable. SeaWorld’s zero change fee policy allows date changes by phone at 407-545-5550, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; check the official site before you go for applicable ticket details.
You can present tickets in the SeaWorld app or on a phone with valid photo ID. To print tickets at Guest Services, bring the purchase credit card, ID and order confirmation number. Guest Services is just inside the entrance, and you must visit it to enroll in SeaWorld’s Ride Accessibility Program.
You may bring your own wheelchair or electric convenience vehicle (ECV). Rental wheelchairs and ECVs are available inside the park, subject to availability, and can be reserved online. Walkers without seats are permitted; rollators with seats and two-wheeled self-balancing electric vehicles such as Segways are not.
Outside food, beverages and coolers are not allowed, with exceptions for bottled water or refillable water bottles. SeaWorld says exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, food allergies, baby food and formula.
FAQs
Where is SeaWorld Orlando?
SeaWorld Orlando is at 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.
Do SeaWorld’s opening hours stay the same every day?
Open daily. No. Hours vary throughout the year, so consult the park calendar for the date you plan to visit.
Can you bring food into SeaWorld Orlando?
Outside food and beverages are generally not allowed, apart from bottled or refillable water. Exceptions may be made for dietary needs, food allergies, baby food and formula.
What do you need to show with a mobile ticket?
SeaWorld says to present the ticket on the app or your phone with valid photo ID.