A Homeschool Field Trip to SeaWorld Orlando

My, my doesn't the time pass quickly before our unseeing eyes? Back in August I looked over our homeschool field trip schedule and stopped at March's event - SeaWorld for only $29 a ticket! SeaWorld invites students from homeschool, private or public school to come and learn about the mysterious and captivating ocean at a deep discount. I love most theme parks so I added this one to the calendar!  Now someone explain how this day already came and went?? If you're planning a trip to Orlando, you may want to add SeaWorld to your itinerary. It's a place I've visited since childhood and our recent trip felt like a walk down memory lane...

It's the throwback that throws me way back...the day became an adventure riddled with nostalgia and new memories as soon as I entered the gate. I could almost see my siblings and I rushing to the next show; my mom keeping up, wearing her bright neon yellow socks (funny the things you remember). I could see us all laughing at the Clyde and Seamore show and before I knew it the memories sped forward to when my own family returned as a family of four. .

My eldest experienced his first roller coaster ride on The Kraken and I was his riding buddy. His excitement turned to fear as we moved closer to the coaster. A recording replayed over and over, but all I remember is “Enjoy THE KRAKEN!” My boys’ eyes doubled in size but there was no going back. As the ride began, his fear escalated before changing to pure delight and squeals. This brings tears to my eyes because they grow up so fast.

Meanwhile on our current trip, my eldest wasn’t able to go due to work scheduling, but he was close to my heart for sure. And once again I was riding buddy to three others, two of which were experiencing their first major roller coasters. We rode the Kraken, the Manta and the Mako repeatedly, though I admit I was the scared one this time. Oh, if I could package every squeal, every comedic remark and the smiles that could light up the world!!

It was a great day my friends. My in-laws were in town visiting and were able to join us. After the required educational demonstration and show at Shamu Stadium, with the entrancing "magnificient beasts" (as referred to by my MIL), my boys made a beeline for those aforementioned coasters!

Educational Show

Roller Coasters...You know that was the plan all along! My in-laws were troopers, taking in sights while waiting for their grandkids to finish experiencing thrills of a life time. My friends, I was scared to return to my childhood on the coasters but I did and I loved it. The Manta, Kraken and Mako - Orlando's tallest, fastest and longest coaster - were my favorites. I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard on those coasters! However, with no desire to get wet I left the water rides to the boys.

While they rode water rides, I amused myself by taking pictures of swag items from the blog conference I keep referring to, as well as making IG stories. Do you follow me on Insta yet? I'd love to connect with you there!

Keeping My self hydrated with Hydrant

Found this drinkable yogurt at Costco and loved it!

Oh, and we did go walk through the aquarium, visit the beluga whales, which are beautiful and enjoyed the dolphin show, as well as the silly, entertaining Clyde and Seamore show. 

Ok! Happy start to a new week! I love hearing from you and your comments make my day!

Chrissy