Ocean Explorer and Orca Encounter now open at SeaWorld San Diego

Last week we were invited out to SeaWorld San Diego to check out the all new Ocean Explorer as well as the new Orca Encounter. 

Overall we really enjoyed the new area even though it's definitely for the younger set, which is totally fine considering next years addition is for us thrill seekers. 

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Written by Gregg Condon

Welcome to Ocean Explorer 

Lots of fun kid-sized flat rides in the area 

And of course the all new Submarine Quest 

Lining up for our ride 

Be sure to check out our POV of Submarine Quest 

Hey little buddy 

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The other new addition for this summer is the all new Orca Encounter. 

I have to be 100% honest, when I watched the preview video below that Al shot during the AP Previews I was concerned that it still contained too many "show" elements and it wasn't going to convince any of the SeaWorld detractors that they've gone far enough. I envisioned just a huge area where the Orca's would swim and the stadium was just there for you to go in and watch them throughout the day. 

But after seeing Orca Enounter I can definitely see where SeaWorld is going with the new show and it's definitely different than their previous shows. I hope those who are against SeaWorld will take the time to actually watch the show prior to making up their minds. 

Here are some pictures of the show, we had some video but because people are rude, it didn't turn out great. We'll try and get back this summer to hopefully get a better full video of the show. 

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We also took a ride on the awesome Bayside Skyride during our visit and were able to get a nice POV of that as well. 

Thanks again to SeaWorld for having us out, make sure you get out to the park to check out the all new additions for this summer and of course all of the other amazing things in the park. 

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Related Updates: 

• Sneak Peek of Ocean Explorer at SeaWorld San Diego
• SeaWorld Orlando announces Infinity Falls for Summer 2018
• Corks and Coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival 
• SeaWorld San Diego announces Electric Eel for 2018
• Coaster Crusade at Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando

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