We started the day with a kickoff of the new Sesame Street Bay of Play attraction. There was a speech by Shawne Merriman in honor of his Lights On homeless charity. A SeaWorld exec welcomed us, then the kids were unleashed to hop around in this place, what I would call the coolest playground that I’ve ever seen.
The characters came out and did a show, and transfixed the under 5 set. Then they made a photo-op appearance. I must say, I never imagined I would get to meet Cookie Monster in person. Or should I say in monster?
Cookie Monster tries to absorb Kyle.
The nice people – and they really were all so nice – treated the bloggers to snacks and juice and coffee, and let us talk amongst ourselves. These blogger events are exciting because we get to see and talk to each other, and at this event we even got to see the famous children in person.
Beware of bloggers bearing cameras. You can see Child’s Play x2’s photos here.
But the rest of SeaWorld awaited and the kids would not sit still, so off we scattered, our “nice to meet you’s” and “here’s my card’s” fading beneath the cries of “Mommy, let’s go see SHAMU!”
Julie’s cat is white and black, so from then on Kyle called it “Shamu cat.”
Here are some more photo highlights from the House of Prince SeaWorld experience:
There’s got to be a ’70’s sitccom theme song to go with this photo.
There’s no better way to end any excursion than with ice cream.
REVIEW:
We had a fantastic time, so overall I give it two thumbs up. The amenities made us comfortable: plenty of stroller parking, clean and spacious changing rooms, lockers to rent for the day. We at at the Shipwreck Cafe, which I found overpriced and unappealing, but I would say that’s the only downside we encountered. I think Kyle has good memories of the whole experience. Both children enjoyed the Shamu and dolphin shows, and watch them watch the shows was worth it to me.
READER CONTEST:
My first blog giveaway!
Before we left the blogger event, the nice people (did I say they were nice?) gave out really nice Sesame Street cookie jars with something cute inside. I have one to give away to a faithful reader (shipping and all that is taken care of, too), so here’s the contest: send me your best photo from SeaWorld or a similar theme park visit, and Kyle will pick his favorite. Then you’ll be the proud owner of a cookie jar with Cookie inside!
Oh what a fun contest idea! I love it.
Now…seeing as I have no children of my own, maybe I’ll be forced to dig through my own childhood photos. I mean, I DO love the cookie monster.
Oh what a fun contest idea! I love it.
Now…seeing as I have no children of my own, maybe I’ll be forced to dig through my own childhood photos. I mean, I DO love the cookie monster.
Oh what a fun contest idea! I love it.
Now…seeing as I have no children of my own, maybe I’ll be forced to dig through my own childhood photos. I mean, I DO love the cookie monster.
Take your pick:
http://honeaexpress.blogspot.com/2008/04/return-from-laughing-spot.html
Take your pick:
http://honeaexpress.blogspot.com/2008/04/return-from-laughing-spot.html
Take your pick:
http://honeaexpress.blogspot.com/2008/04/return-from-laughing-spot.html
Oh, man! They come out with cool playground stuff AFTER I leave… That would have been worth the trip down.
Ah, well… Maybe in the next lifetime.
Glad you guys had fun!
Oh, man! They come out with cool playground stuff AFTER I leave… That would have been worth the trip down.
Ah, well… Maybe in the next lifetime.
Glad you guys had fun!
Oh, man! They come out with cool playground stuff AFTER I leave… That would have been worth the trip down.
Ah, well… Maybe in the next lifetime.
Glad you guys had fun!
I LOVE the Sesame Street stuff — now we have to visit again!! I bet the boys loved it! I’ve got a couple of fun photos to send you.
Michelle
I LOVE the Sesame Street stuff — now we have to visit again!! I bet the boys loved it! I’ve got a couple of fun photos to send you.
Michelle
I LOVE the Sesame Street stuff — now we have to visit again!! I bet the boys loved it! I’ve got a couple of fun photos to send you.
Michelle
Oh no you DI’INT just challenge me to a photo contest! We just got back from Disneyland this AFTERNOON! Like just now! Husband is downloading pics onto flicker and I will send one to you ASAP!! That trip looked amazing. I wanted to go but it was so early!! I’m wondering what time you had to leave.
Oh no you DI’INT just challenge me to a photo contest! We just got back from Disneyland this AFTERNOON! Like just now! Husband is downloading pics onto flicker and I will send one to you ASAP!! That trip looked amazing. I wanted to go but it was so early!! I’m wondering what time you had to leave.
Oh no you DI’INT just challenge me to a photo contest! We just got back from Disneyland this AFTERNOON! Like just now! Husband is downloading pics onto flicker and I will send one to you ASAP!! That trip looked amazing. I wanted to go but it was so early!! I’m wondering what time you had to leave.
I think the best part of this was seeing Stewart in a theme park having fun! Look what kids will do to you.
I think the best part of this was seeing Stewart in a theme park having fun! Look what kids will do to you.
I think the best part of this was seeing Stewart in a theme park having fun! Look what kids will do to you.
Here’s my favorite, entitled “Kisses from Mickey” http://www.bomberger.net/2008/06/favorite-disney-pictures.html
Here’s my favorite, entitled “Kisses from Mickey” http://www.bomberger.net/2008/06/favorite-disney-pictures.html
Here’s my favorite, entitled “Kisses from Mickey” http://www.bomberger.net/2008/06/favorite-disney-pictures.html
I’ve been wanting to check out Sea World. And it sounds like a must do! Great pics.
I’ve been wanting to check out Sea World. And it sounds like a must do! Great pics.
I’ve been wanting to check out Sea World. And it sounds like a must do! Great pics.
i might send you a pic or two. i can’t pass up a photo contest!
and the picture of your man — “believe it or not i’m walking on air, i never thought i could feel so free-ee-ee.”
i might send you a pic or two. i can’t pass up a photo contest!
and the picture of your man — “believe it or not i’m walking on air, i never thought i could feel so free-ee-ee.”
i might send you a pic or two. i can’t pass up a photo contest!
and the picture of your man — “believe it or not i’m walking on air, i never thought i could feel so free-ee-ee.”
looks like everyone had fun!! love the pictures of the boys. so cute.
glad you got some
looks like everyone had fun!! love the pictures of the boys. so cute.
glad you got some
looks like everyone had fun!! love the pictures of the boys. so cute.
glad you got some
Have some pics at home, but between the tornados and Jackson eating rat poisoning (yes, check out my blog for the tale – sorry for the shameless plug), my last 24 hours have been a blur!
looks like fun…..
Have some pics at home, but between the tornados and Jackson eating rat poisoning (yes, check out my blog for the tale – sorry for the shameless plug), my last 24 hours have been a blur!
looks like fun…..
Have some pics at home, but between the tornados and Jackson eating rat poisoning (yes, check out my blog for the tale – sorry for the shameless plug), my last 24 hours have been a blur!
looks like fun…..
Does the zoo count?? I guess I’m a lame mom because I haven’t taken my kids to any big theme parks yet?? –b
Does the zoo count?? I guess I’m a lame mom because I haven’t taken my kids to any big theme parks yet?? –b
Does the zoo count?? I guess I’m a lame mom because I haven’t taken my kids to any big theme parks yet?? –b
Yay for Sea World! I love love love Shamu and water mammals in general. I have two favorite moments from these type of parks:
1. When I was in high school, I went with my mom and Patrick, and my mom picked up this stuffed beaver and said, “I’m a beaver, dammit!” I still laugh about that.
2. When I was in Australia, I went to the zoo and saw a sea lion show or something. The trainer said the sea lion came from America. The sea lion barked or whatever, and the trainer said, “You can obviously tell from his American accent.”
Both dumb jokes, but they made me laugh.
🙂
Yay for Sea World! I love love love Shamu and water mammals in general. I have two favorite moments from these type of parks:
1. When I was in high school, I went with my mom and Patrick, and my mom picked up this stuffed beaver and said, “I’m a beaver, dammit!” I still laugh about that.
2. When I was in Australia, I went to the zoo and saw a sea lion show or something. The trainer said the sea lion came from America. The sea lion barked or whatever, and the trainer said, “You can obviously tell from his American accent.”
Both dumb jokes, but they made me laugh.
🙂
Yay for Sea World! I love love love Shamu and water mammals in general. I have two favorite moments from these type of parks:
1. When I was in high school, I went with my mom and Patrick, and my mom picked up this stuffed beaver and said, “I’m a beaver, dammit!” I still laugh about that.
2. When I was in Australia, I went to the zoo and saw a sea lion show or something. The trainer said the sea lion came from America. The sea lion barked or whatever, and the trainer said, “You can obviously tell from his American accent.”
Both dumb jokes, but they made me laugh.
🙂
Ok Kim,
Now you have to answer all the posts.
I always look I just have nothing to send for the contest. I did want you to look at clustermaps.com , it is a service that let’s you know where in the world your blog visitors are coming from. Pretty cool !! I think.
Check it out and I miss you guys more than you know.
Love
Uncle Steve
Ok Kim,
Now you have to answer all the posts.
I always look I just have nothing to send for the contest. I did want you to look at clustermaps.com , it is a service that let’s you know where in the world your blog visitors are coming from. Pretty cool !! I think.
Check it out and I miss you guys more than you know.
Love
Uncle Steve
Ok Kim,
Now you have to answer all the posts.
I always look I just have nothing to send for the contest. I did want you to look at clustermaps.com , it is a service that let’s you know where in the world your blog visitors are coming from. Pretty cool !! I think.
Check it out and I miss you guys more than you know.
Love
Uncle Steve
Great photos and description of the festivities. Sea World is now on my list of places to trek with the kids!
Great photos and description of the festivities. Sea World is now on my list of places to trek with the kids!
Great photos and description of the festivities. Sea World is now on my list of places to trek with the kids!
Sounds like fun. Sorry I can’t find any good disney pix on my computer.
Sounds like fun. Sorry I can’t find any good disney pix on my computer.
Sounds like fun. Sorry I can’t find any good disney pix on my computer.
Now I know what I look like to my kids. Just call me camera face. 🙂
It was great seeing you there!
Now I know what I look like to my kids. Just call me camera face. 🙂
It was great seeing you there!
Now I know what I look like to my kids. Just call me camera face. 🙂
It was great seeing you there!
What great pics! I’ve been to SeaWorld in Sandusky, Ohio (since closed I think) and in SanAntonio, TX. Have not yet been to the one here in Orlando… but surely will go one day! It is a great place. I just e-mailed you a picture for the contest 🙂
What great pics! I’ve been to SeaWorld in Sandusky, Ohio (since closed I think) and in SanAntonio, TX. Have not yet been to the one here in Orlando… but surely will go one day! It is a great place. I just e-mailed you a picture for the contest 🙂
What great pics! I’ve been to SeaWorld in Sandusky, Ohio (since closed I think) and in SanAntonio, TX. Have not yet been to the one here in Orlando… but surely will go one day! It is a great place. I just e-mailed you a picture for the contest 🙂
I haven’t been to Sea World in such a long time. You made me feel like I was right there with you! 🙂
I haven’t been to Sea World in such a long time. You made me feel like I was right there with you! 🙂
I haven’t been to Sea World in such a long time. You made me feel like I was right there with you! 🙂