Whew, That Was a Day — SeaWorld, BBQ & All the Feels

Friday was all about SeaWorld — and let’s just say I had some thoughts. Some moments were fun, some had me in my feelings… but it all made for one unforgettable day. We were there from open to close, so by the end of it? Whew, I was TIRED. The weather was actually perfect — warm during the day, then cooled down just enough as we were leaving.

We started off checking out the sea lions, which was super cool. We missed the show because we were in line for a rollercoaster that, let me tell you, had me holding on for dear life 😩. I don’t think I can ride like I used to — I couldn’t even catch my breath afterward lol.

The alligators and turtles were chill, and I honestly enjoyed seeing all the animals. I’ve never been to a zoo or aquarium before, so it was a first for me to see everything up close. That alone made the day worth it.

I skipped the water park — and yes, I’ll admit it, I’m scared of water slides 😅. The rest of the crew went and said the water was freezing anyway, so I didn’t feel like I missed out too much.

My favorite part was Discovery Point — it was calm, not too crowded, and gave me the chance to really enjoy the dolphins, sharks, and fish. Definitely more my vibe. I got to take it all in without feeling rushed.

Then came the Orca Encounter and the Beluga Whale & Dolphin show. The shows themselves were beautiful — the splashes, the flips, the way they jump out the water? Stunning. But something about those orca fins folding over just didn’t sit right with me. It gave sad. They showed videos talking about saving the whales, but didn’t really say what they were saving them from… which had me thinking.

Maybe I was just in my head, or maybe it’s because I watched that documentary Blackfish on Prime. Either way, it had me processing while still trying to enjoy the moment. (If you haven’t seen it, here’s the link: Blackfish on Amazon)

Now let’s talk about the Smokehouse Grill — baby, that brisket was falling apart tender. The chicken was seasoned and juicy. I’ve never been to an amusement park where the food was actually good, but this? Worth every overpriced bite.

📸 A Few Flicks from the Day

Turtle

Alligaotrs

Sea Lions

gators

Orca

Orca jumping in the air

Sharks

Fish tank