The Orcas do have enough room (5 Orcas total, 7 pools, underwater viewing and show pool are the top 2 largest enclosures), plus Katina is also there (since 1984), the other 4 (like Trua is Katinas grandson, Nalani is Katinas daughter “or 6th baby”, Makaio is Katinas son “7th and final baby”, and Malia is Makaios older half sister “because same dad, different mothers”) from right to left in order is Katina, Nalani, Malia, Trua, and Makaio (3 girls and 2 boys)
I'm assuming you used your phone to film the rides, and I was thinking "man I hope he doesn't lose his phone." Then I realized I was watching this video sooo...
The orcas dorsal fins shouldn’t be curved like that. I understand if they are going to rescue and rehabilitate the animals to put them back out in the wild. But its sad to see the lack of room they have.
Curved dorsal fin is a normal occurrence in certain populations of wild orcas. There are multiple reported cases of killer whales having curved or collapsed fins in the wild.
That statement is false. Curved dorsal fins are a regular occurrence in orca populations. The goal is always rescue, rehabilitate, and release, but unfortunately, that is not always a possibility. Many animals would not survive due to their injuries if they were released.
@@PeekAdventures yes but only a very small percentage in the wild .... in captivity almost every orca especially males have collapsed dorsal fins... has to do with water pressure and not being able to dive deep...
this is great video, we love watching you because of your personality and reaction. You need to do more of this!!! And later water rides especially Volcano Bay
You’re right! They don’t have much space! But, keep in mind the keepers would never do anything to harm their animals. As I’m sure you know, Orcas aren’t meant to be kept in captivity, and easily become stressed, as shown by their floppy dorsal fin. Sea World has done tremendous work with wild Orcas and conservation, and plan on removing the Orca show at all of their locations as soon as they are able to. (Think about where the orcas would go if they shut it down right now... they can’t be released into the ocean, they’ll die in a few days... So basically they are waiting until the orcas reach the end of their lives and after that will no longer have the show.) I study marine mammals and conservation, so I hope this helped!
You got ur research wrong.Have you seen Tilikum The Orca.He died 4 years ago.Due to heart issues I think.He suffered from Seaworld.If he was in the wild he would still be living but us humans can’t leave anything alone so he died.He was responsible for the death of 3 trainers.The most famous being In 2010 where he bit off a trainers arm and drowned and killed her.Also Keiko.He was the movie star for “Free Willy.”But he wasn’t free after that,He was still in his swimming pool suffering.If you want a real place to sea healthy wildlife go to Georgia Aquarium.They give proper healthcare to their whales and all their other animals.
@@its_ezralol you’re correct, I’ve seen Blackfish. He was one whale of the many across the sea world parks, occurrences like that rarely happen. I was talking about the current orca show.
@@its_ezralol actually no you’re wrong. He had died of a lung disease. He did not suffer from seaworld in fact his life was better. Tilikum before coming to seaworld in the 90s he was at another facility where he was kept in a much smaller enclosure and he was kept with 2 other females and if you didn’t know females are dominant so they bullied tili. And the female orcas would bully him. At night they would put tili and the 2 females in these barges over night where they severely bullied tili. So no he did not suffer at seaworld. Sealand closed and then seaworld bought the orcas and that’s how they got tilikum. SeaWorld was probably the best thing that happened to tilikum. He definitely did not suffer and lived as long as a male wild killer whale which is 30-50. He lived to be 33 or 34 so he would of died earlier if seaworld hadn’t been treating his lung disease. And his lung disease would of happened in the wild as well and he would of died a lot more sooner.
@@migglej.r.7667 Yes! Thank your for correcting us! Just imagine how horrible Tilikum’s life would have been if he stayed at SeaLand being abused constantly by his female tank-mates and Sea World wouldn’t have brought him in!
yassss, Kyle Im so glad you got to go to SeaWorld because its lowkey underrated! Mako is my FAV ride thrill wise in all of Orlando! You should do the Sealion behind the scenes tour sometimes because its so cool!
I wish seaworld was closed completely and the sea life was released back to where they are suppose to be. thats my opinion. and you going there means you support that.
@@migglej.r.7667 that's exactly why it's so sad. these animals deserve a huge, protected Sanctuary. ❤ sea world where the ones to decide to create this problem in the first place, so its their responsibility to fix it and to help them.
Dont feel bad that its empty. Hopefully they continue to loose enough revenue that they have to move the animals to a sanctuary. They would be smart to focus on ocean themed rides at a park and open sanctuaries elsewhere for the animals. THEN maybe they will make back what they have lost. Plus they will truly be teaching people about these beautiful animals. When humans have more space to park their cars than large cetaceans who travel hundreds of miles a day, thats a problem. They currently swim in small circles and are ripped from their familial bonds and pairs. The orcas at sea world are from different pods and even completely different species. Even though they look the same, it would be as if you were in a room with multiple people who don't speak the same languages and you have no way to communicate. It really is sad and stressful for them.
absolutely! they can introduce dark rides at their parks. animatronics, Virtual Reality, there are even robotic dolphins now. they can still succeed without using animals. ❤
I will be there on July 4th. It really is for my grandkids more than anything - but my daughter and I shall be taking turns riding the big stuff. Love Mako (have not ridden that yet, but our old hometown park was SFGADV and Nitro was our fave coaster). Hypers are awesome! Manta is my fave flyer as well. Cannot wait til they announce the entry way coaster... fingers crossed for a wing rider!!!
Nice to see Lora. I always went to the Sea World in Ohio as a kid. They didn’t have any rides. Would like to check Sea World ojt some time. That aquarium is so awesome. That ride is like Superman at Six flags.
Aww loved this Kyle, brought back memories from last year when we were so lucky to go in Feb .. went on Mako for the first time ... absolutely petrified 🙄😬 you guys are just the best 😉xx
I thought sea world was supposed to band the orca shows. Because of the small spaces there and the treatment of the whales.its sad for them to be confined in small spaces and be abused for entertainment.
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@@laurenm7929 yea no, they shouldn’t be in captivity at all. No matter how “big” the cages are, they should just leave them alone in the wild. There is actually no need for Seaworld to be a thing. Do some research:)
@@Mikayla_Y_1998 I actually study marine mammals! Thanks! If there were no animal in captivity right now, I’d be so happy! But we do actually need zoos and aquariums, so many species would be extinct if not for them. What do you suppose Sea World should do with the orcas at this time? Release them into the wild even though they don’t know how to echolocate for live fish?
@@Mikayla_Y_1998 Yeah, You need to do a little more research. Zoos serve a variety of purposes - SeaWorld works to preserve endangered species and to provide a home to animals that could not otherwise survive in the wild (which is in fact the case for each of their orcas).
@@laurenm7929 good for you and if you truly like study them then how can you be okay with the was the animals are treated? Their fins flop, the are depressed, they hurt each other, are forced to do stupid tricks and shows that they don’t want to do and only do it for food, and much more. Watch the blackfish documentary and you will see how terribly they are treated. And I get they can’t release these ones so what they should do is never capture them again.
People are choosing not to go to Sea World for the reason you stated 😢 I have been many times over the years it started my interest in these FABULOUS ORCAS who travel in family pods hundreds of miles in a day we have been really lucky to see them in the wild It makes me sad to see these amazing ORCAS in these small tanks (watch BLACK FISH ) Thanks for all your fun videos from Northern Ireland xx🤗🌈
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@Lola M Are you on Sea World’s payroll or something? If you “study marine mammals” you would know what happens with orcas at Sea World is not comparable to teaching a domesticated dog sit commands. Everyone knows, it’s well documented, and researchers have proven captive orcas don’t have their physical or emotional needs met. Their lives are tragic and short. So stop lying.
Its not that empty all the time we went on December 30th, it was packed, took 1 hour to park another hour to get in the park. Ride were all super long and the shows(which may be done now) you had to be there 45 mins before to get a seat.
Our favorite thing about seaworld is the food pass... its $40 eat every hour and drink all you want... you should go and ride infinity falls it's my family's favorite ride
im really really late but basically im going to orlando in april for seaworld and all other theme parks but hate when it goes straight down after i rode the big one in blackpool have any tips how i can get over the fear?
majority of them are rescued, where they would otherwise die in the wild. Its not all nice, but people are making it seem like their intentions are evil
@@bariton3779 nah, they aren’t. majority of them were captured & some were bred. sea world was literally banned from Washington state to stop them for doing so.
Yeah, SeaWorld is the best park to just go and chill for a while. A lot less frantic than Disney or Universal. You missed Infinity Falls. The Orca are from a different time and are no longer bread or captured. I suppose them might be open to a rescue. Their festival food is on par with Disney and much less expensive, especially for Passholders.
Patronizing seaworld is keeping those animals in a prison🥺 Imagine being taken from your family and forced to perform for the rest of your life or being born in a way too small habitat and never getting the opportunity to experience the outside world😔 These animals are not that well taken care of. There have been reports of the whales bullying each other when they go in at night. They leave injuries on each other and the trainers do nothing about it. If you want to see marine animals in person I suggest going on boat tours like whale watching. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience as I have done that myself and will again in the future👍
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@@laurenm7929 wow, you are either really ignorant or in denial if you honestly think they “love” those animals and are “well taken care of”👎 How do you love someone while forcing them to live in a NONSUITABLE “habitat” and force them to perform their whole lives?? Tell me where the love is in that. And most are stolen from the wild and can be and want to be released. You need to watch the Blackfish documentary bcs they are abused. Teaching a dog to sit and lay down is not the same as stealing a whale from his or her family and natural habitat and forcing it to perform.
Loved this so much.....always enjoy seeing Lora with you......OMG, you on those roller coasters😂 ......Looking forward to the mystery staycation.....my guess is BLT ❤️
When you guys were in the parking lot at Sea World it reminded me of the Empty parking lot at Wally World in the Vacation movie. There is a sea world owned park near me in Langhorn Pa. it is called Sesame Place. My nieces and nephew love it.
Actually I believe they canceled and no longer plan on completing the one ocean project to expand the enclosures. Marine Biologist here that supports aquariums and loves penguins, which makes me sad to say I can no longer support Sea World even after they've ended the orca breeding program.
Awwwwww! I didn't get to finish this vlog. I haven't been to Sea World since I was 10 lol. That was in San Diego. Thank you for rekindling my childhood memories. Ttyl .
hey Kyle! so I’m a marine bio major and grew up going to Seaworld. I had a few years where I was totally against what they did back in middle school and early high school, but after further research, Seaworld truly is the best of the best when it comes to captive care. If you look at places like miami seaquarium (literally google a picture of their orca pool. it’s a swimming pool) and gulf world, you can see that SW does a great job caring for their animals, and they have a good amount of space. they also shut down their orca breeding program, so they can no longer breed, export, or import orcas which basically means that when the orcas that they have die, they will be done with their orca program. sorry to go off a little here but I’ve spent 12 years of my life researching these things, and compared to other captive facilities, Seaworld is definitely one you can trust and support.
when they are not doing shows, the tanks are usually open so they can free roam all tanks. they were brought up there, so they don't know anything else. they are so loved. same as if we let all our house pets out into the wild. will anyone fight for that one? they are pretty much pets, but loved and cared for by a great team!
when they are not doing loud shows multiple times a day...............that's like saying "oh it's OK to keep Farmed animals inside, bc at least they get to go outside for a few months out of the year." they are STILL confined for several months so that doesn't make it ok.
I have not been to sea world here but went back in 97 maybe 98 and then in 2002 to the one in California where I’m originally from and loved it. I just hate that I probably can’t do the coasters. I love them but as I get older my motion sickness on more intense rides has gotten worse 😢
You got a nice car. If I lived down there I'd buy it. Try to find a person that really needs one and sell it .If u know a good mechanic have them ck over both cars,that way if someone wants to buy it they know your not pulling there strings. I hope u luck on it. Your a good person that shows the rides and such. I'll be watching you.
Yes, you come out of your seat on some of the coasters. The ride is designed to do that. It's called airtime, and the best coasters have it. That's why you don't find airtime at Disney. If you want the best coasters in Florida, go west to Busch Gardens, though Islands of Adventure (and Sea World) has some great ones, too. Also, you should cover the fish when feeding the sea lions. The aggressive birds will knock over the container and take them ALL right from you. Yeah, I'm torn on them keeping intelligent mammals like orcas and dolphins in small enclosures and doing tricks for out amusement. They may be well taken care of, but it's ethically dubious.
Not empty just slow right now only busy on weekends mostly friday ,Saturday Sunday. If you go other times cause kids are in school will be no lines. I work their trust me mon through Thursday its super slow
While I love BGT and they do have more coasters, I would easily argue the 3 Sea World coasters are all elite and tops in each of their model in the US. But I love Kumba and Montu and iron Gwazi would put BGT over the top for sure.
I took my daughter to Sea World San Diego a few years ago; it was very similar, very low crowds. We rode Manta the very first thing and we rode it like 5 times in a row within like 30ish min.
Your first visit in 20 years at Sea World was my last day as a Park Services Ambassador after 6 months. I heard someone in the front of the park by guests services say it was their first time at Sea World since they were 6 years old. I wasn’t aware this was you.
They stopped the entertainment show aspect. They no longer have trainers in the water during the show. It is focused on education on what moves they can do and how they take of them
@@alexandrareid4100 SeaWorld has not had trainers in the water with the whales in 10 years. The orca shows are still continuing, just in a less theatrical mannerism.
luckily we don't need to put animals through this, in order to participate in conservation and to educate the public. Sea world can still do all the good things for animals, without the bad. and without having animals at their parks. these animals deserve a huge, protected Sanctuary. ❤
I agree with the other reply. don't reward seaworld for what they do to animals, by supporting them. lots of other parks in Orlando to choose from. 🙂 I like Universal Studios.
hi the stuff in blackfish was up until 2013, seaworld has been through many owners since then just as of the current one, he is focusing on rides rather than animals. san diego has already gotten rid of the orca show and the other parks shall soon follow. it’s just not easy to get rid of a bunch of huge whales. at this point if they were released in the wild, they’d die. so they have to sell them off, which takes time. i’d also assume they want to sell them off correctly and in a manor that won’t get the cancelled. they’re trying and no long affiliated in any way with the people who conducted seaworld in that way many years ago.
This is so sad for all the animales in sea word. Please whatch the movie black fish to understand how much these orcas suffer for human entertainment. 😢😢😢
Watching a Hollywood movie is not a great way to understand SeaWorld. The movie is inaccurate and emotionally driven. Many of the former trainers in the film were either demoted or fired.
hi the stuff in blackfish was up until 2013, seaworld has been through many owners since then just as of the current one, he is focusing on rides rather than animals. san diego has already gotten rid of the orca show and the other parks shall soon follow. it’s just not easy to get rid of a bunch of huge whales. at this point if they were released in the wild, they’d die. so they have to sell them off, which takes time. i’d also assume they want to sell them off correctly and in a manor that won’t get the cancelled. they’re trying and no long affiliated in any way with the people who conducted seaworld in that way many years ago.
Wow that look cool no one in the park you had it to yourself. Wish I could have been there. Great video loved as always. Keep up the great work you are doing great. Thank you and take care
Shocked by how empty SeaWorld was today. IK a lot of y'all might not be interested in SeaWorld, but I enjoyed this park mainly because it was empty
I agree. I`m sure with the park like that you get to enjoy it more.
My daughter works at seaworld
My girls love penguins and sea lions, this would be the perfect day and looks like a good family park and how can you beat those lines
We’re all the rides open??
The Orcas do have enough room (5 Orcas total, 7 pools, underwater viewing and show pool are the top 2 largest enclosures), plus Katina is also there (since 1984), the other 4 (like Trua is Katinas grandson, Nalani is Katinas daughter “or 6th baby”, Makaio is Katinas son “7th and final baby”, and Malia is Makaios older half sister “because same dad, different mothers”) from right to left in order is Katina, Nalani, Malia, Trua, and Makaio (3 girls and 2 boys)
I'm assuming you used your phone to film the rides, and I was thinking "man I hope he doesn't lose his phone." Then I realized I was watching this video sooo...
Great vlog as always, something different outside of Disney. Love the seals. Looking forward to tomorrow's vlog.
The orcas dorsal fins shouldn’t be curved like that. I understand if they are going to rescue and rehabilitate the animals to put them back out in the wild. But its sad to see the lack of room they have.
Curved dorsal fin is a normal occurrence in certain populations of wild orcas. There are multiple reported cases of killer whales having curved or collapsed fins in the wild.
That statement is false. Curved dorsal fins are a regular occurrence in orca populations. The goal is always rescue, rehabilitate, and release, but unfortunately, that is not always a possibility. Many animals would not survive due to their injuries if they were released.
@@PeekAdventures yes but only a very small percentage in the wild .... in captivity almost every orca especially males have collapsed dorsal fins... has to do with water pressure and not being able to dive deep...
this is great video, we love watching you because of your personality and reaction. You need to do more of this!!! And later water rides especially Volcano Bay
Thank you so much!! For some reason I just cant do water rides, maybe one day
I really should though!
Kyle, your face on the rollercoasters was priceless!
BTW, It's always nice to see Laura 😘
Interesting vid! I can't believe you were able to hold onto your camera and film during that crazy ride! It was great POV!
You’re right! They don’t have much space! But, keep in mind the keepers would never do anything to harm their animals. As I’m sure you know, Orcas aren’t meant to be kept in captivity, and easily become stressed, as shown by their floppy dorsal fin. Sea World has done tremendous work with wild Orcas and conservation, and plan on removing the Orca show at all of their locations as soon as they are able to. (Think about where the orcas would go if they shut it down right now... they can’t be released into the ocean, they’ll die in a few days... So basically they are waiting until the orcas reach the end of their lives and after that will no longer have the show.) I study marine mammals and conservation, so I hope this helped!
You got ur research wrong.Have you seen Tilikum The Orca.He died 4 years ago.Due to heart issues I think.He suffered from Seaworld.If he was in the wild he would still be living but us humans can’t leave anything alone so he died.He was responsible for the death of 3 trainers.The most famous being In 2010 where he bit off a trainers arm and drowned and killed her.Also Keiko.He was the movie star for “Free Willy.”But he wasn’t free after that,He was still in his swimming pool suffering.If you want a real place to sea healthy wildlife go to Georgia Aquarium.They give proper healthcare to their whales and all their other animals.
@@its_ezralol you’re correct, I’ve seen Blackfish. He was one whale of the many across the sea world parks, occurrences like that rarely happen. I was talking about the current orca show.
@@its_ezralol actually no you’re wrong. He had died of a lung disease. He did not suffer from seaworld in fact his life was better. Tilikum before coming to seaworld in the 90s he was at another facility where he was kept in a much smaller enclosure and he was kept with 2 other females and if you didn’t know females are dominant so they bullied tili. And the female orcas would bully him. At night they would put tili and the 2 females in these barges over night where they severely bullied tili. So no he did not suffer at seaworld. Sealand closed and then seaworld bought the orcas and that’s how they got tilikum. SeaWorld was probably the best thing that happened to tilikum. He definitely did not suffer and lived as long as a male wild killer whale which is 30-50. He lived to be 33 or 34 so he would of died earlier if seaworld hadn’t been treating his lung disease. And his lung disease would of happened in the wild as well and he would of died a lot more sooner.
@@migglej.r.7667 Yes! Thank your for correcting us! Just imagine how horrible Tilikum’s life would have been if he stayed at SeaLand being abused constantly by his female tank-mates and Sea World wouldn’t have brought him in!
Watch 'Blackfish'...
yassss, Kyle Im so glad you got to go to SeaWorld because its lowkey underrated! Mako is my FAV ride thrill wise in all of Orlando! You should do the Sealion behind the scenes tour sometimes because its so cool!
I wish seaworld was closed completely and the sea life was released back to where they are suppose to be. thats my opinion. and you going there means you support that.
“Released back” they were never in the wild to being with. 🤦🏽♂️ those animals were born in human care so it would be irresponsible to put them back.
@@migglej.r.7667 that's exactly why it's so sad. these animals deserve a huge, protected Sanctuary. ❤ sea world where the ones to decide to create this problem in the first place, so its their responsibility to fix it and to help them.
heyyyy Lora is back wooottt also haven't been to seaworld since i was like 9
Dont feel bad that its empty. Hopefully they continue to loose enough revenue that they have to move the animals to a sanctuary. They would be smart to focus on ocean themed rides at a park and open sanctuaries elsewhere for the animals. THEN maybe they will make back what they have lost. Plus they will truly be teaching people about these beautiful animals. When humans have more space to park their cars than large cetaceans who travel hundreds of miles a day, thats a problem. They currently swim in small circles and are ripped from their familial bonds and pairs. The orcas at sea world are from different pods and even completely different species. Even though they look the same, it would be as if you were in a room with multiple people who don't speak the same languages and you have no way to communicate. It really is sad and stressful for them.
absolutely! they can introduce dark rides at their parks. animatronics, Virtual Reality, there are even robotic dolphins now. they can still succeed without using animals. ❤
This is one of the most entertaining vlogs I've seen. I won't go on roller coasters, so thanks for the virtual rides
I will be there on July 4th. It really is for my grandkids more than anything - but my daughter and I shall be taking turns riding the big stuff. Love Mako (have not ridden that yet, but our old hometown park was SFGADV and Nitro was our fave coaster). Hypers are awesome! Manta is my fave flyer as well. Cannot wait til they announce the entry way coaster... fingers crossed for a wing rider!!!
Really liked the rollercoaster footage 👌🏻
Yes!!! I agree
It’s been a while that Lora has been in your vlogs, Kyle! I have to say that she looks absolutely pretty adorable!
Nice to see Lora. I always went to the Sea World in Ohio as a kid. They didn’t have any rides. Would like to check Sea World ojt some time. That aquarium is so awesome. That ride is like Superman at Six flags.
Aww loved this Kyle, brought back memories from last year when we were so lucky to go in Feb .. went on Mako for the first time ... absolutely petrified 🙄😬 you guys are just the best 😉xx
I was vlogging the same day and I kept seeing you all over.
Mako's first inversion with the flip is such insanity. Hey LOOOOORAAAA!
I thought sea world was supposed to band the orca shows. Because of the small spaces there and the treatment of the whales.its sad for them to be confined in small spaces and be abused for entertainment.
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@@laurenm7929 yea no, they shouldn’t be in captivity at all. No matter how “big” the cages are, they should just leave them alone in the wild. There is actually no need for Seaworld to be a thing. Do some research:)
@@Mikayla_Y_1998 I actually study marine mammals! Thanks! If there were no animal in captivity right now, I’d be so happy! But we do actually need zoos and aquariums, so many species would be extinct if not for them. What do you suppose Sea World should do with the orcas at this time? Release them into the wild even though they don’t know how to echolocate for live fish?
@@Mikayla_Y_1998 Yeah, You need to do a little more research. Zoos serve a variety of purposes - SeaWorld works to preserve endangered species and to provide a home to animals that could not otherwise survive in the wild (which is in fact the case for each of their orcas).
@@laurenm7929 good for you and if you truly like study them then how can you be okay with the was the animals are treated? Their fins flop, the are depressed, they hurt each other, are forced to do stupid tricks and shows that they don’t want to do and only do it for food, and much more. Watch the blackfish documentary and you will see how terribly they are treated. And I get they can’t release these ones so what they should do is never capture them again.
Thank you for going to Seaworld it does not get enough coverage
It’s bigger then I thought
People are choosing not to go to Sea World for the reason you stated 😢
I have been many times over the years it started my interest in these FABULOUS ORCAS who travel in family pods hundreds of miles in a day we have been really lucky to see them in the wild
It makes me sad to see these amazing ORCAS in these small tanks (watch BLACK FISH )
Thanks for all your fun videos from Northern Ireland xx🤗🌈
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@Lola M Are you on Sea World’s payroll or something? If you “study marine mammals” you would know what happens with orcas at Sea World is not comparable to teaching a domesticated dog sit commands. Everyone knows, it’s well documented, and researchers have proven captive orcas don’t have their physical or emotional needs met. Their lives are tragic and short. So stop lying.
great comment ❤
I loved seeing your reaction on roller coasters. Made us laugh. Keep up the good work
I've got a trip coming in 2 weeks for Universal any must dos? I've never been to this park before and would love food recommendations
How comes you've not been in 20 years? You live in Florida 😂 if I lived in Florida (I live in London uk) i would be in a different park every day 😂
I went when I was 3 and went back my first time only 2 years ago. And no plans to ever return.
I live in Florida and I go almost every weekend but only cause my mom buys yearly passes 😌
Its not that empty all the time we went on December 30th, it was packed, took 1 hour to park another hour to get in the park. Ride were all super long and the shows(which may be done now) you had to be there 45 mins before to get a seat.
So jealous of your day.
Our favorite thing about seaworld is the food pass... its $40 eat every hour and drink all you want... you should go and ride infinity falls it's my family's favorite ride
We are headed to Sea World this Thursday, we are both seniors what is the mask requirement? We are both fully vaccinated.
im really really late but basically im going to orlando in april for seaworld and all other theme parks but hate when it goes straight down after i rode the big one in blackpool have any tips how i can get over the fear?
I can’t believe with all that we know now, that people still support these places with the captive orca, dolphins etc.. so sad
They are protecting them and caring for them because they are endangered and injured
majority of them are rescued, where they would otherwise die in the wild. Its not all nice, but people are making it seem like their intentions are evil
@@bariton3779 you’re joking right? You need to educate yourself.
@@themeparkcheetah you’re joking right? You need to educate yourself.
@@bariton3779 nah, they aren’t. majority of them were captured & some were bred. sea world was literally banned from Washington state to stop them for doing so.
Yeah, SeaWorld is the best park to just go and chill for a while. A lot less frantic than Disney or Universal. You missed Infinity Falls. The Orca are from a different time and are no longer bread or captured. I suppose them might be open to a rescue. Their festival food is on par with Disney and much less expensive, especially for Passholders.
Patronizing seaworld is keeping those animals in a prison🥺 Imagine being taken from your family and forced to perform for the rest of your life or being born in a way too small habitat and never getting the opportunity to experience the outside world😔 These animals are not that well taken care of. There have been reports of the whales bullying each other when they go in at night. They leave injuries on each other and the trainers do nothing about it. If you want to see marine animals in person I suggest going on boat tours like whale watching. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience as I have done that myself and will again in the future👍
Sea World is closing their shows, you’re right! They are essentially waiting until the end of their current orca resident’s lives to end the show, though. Think about what they would do with the orcas if they shut down the show right now: they can’t release them, they’ve never been in the ocean... Also, it’s important to keep in mind that Sea World, in all of its locations, is AZA accredited, meaning every single habitat is suitable for each species and every individual animal is very well loved and taken care of. Keepers and trainers would never do anything to harm their animals. The are, in fact, not “abused for entertainment.” They are in no way being hurt or forced to do any behaviors shown. When you teach a dog to sit and lay down, is it abuse? Thank you for taking the time to read this
@@laurenm7929 wow, you are either really ignorant or in denial if you honestly think they “love” those animals and are “well taken care of”👎 How do you love someone while forcing them to live in a NONSUITABLE “habitat” and force them to perform their whole lives?? Tell me where the love is in that. And most are stolen from the wild and can be and want to be released. You need to watch the Blackfish documentary bcs they are abused. Teaching a dog to sit and lay down is not the same as stealing a whale from his or her family and natural habitat and forcing it to perform.
@@ripleyhamster2012 "Trust me, I'm an expert. I watched a single documentary on Sea World at face value."
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I haven't gone for these reasons too. ❤
Loved this so much.....always enjoy seeing Lora with you......OMG, you on those roller coasters😂 ......Looking forward to the mystery staycation.....my guess is BLT ❤️
When you guys were in the parking lot at Sea World it reminded me of the Empty parking lot at Wally World in the Vacation movie. There is a sea world owned park near me in Langhorn Pa. it is called Sesame Place. My nieces and nephew love it.
I cry for the animals. They need more space. Orcas are beautiful animals and I hope the natural tanks are done soon!
Actually I believe they canceled and no longer plan on completing the one ocean project to expand the enclosures. Marine Biologist here that supports aquariums and loves penguins, which makes me sad to say I can no longer support Sea World even after they've ended the orca breeding program.
That is so disappointing to hear!!!!
@@JohnAJohnson I am not surprised. ☹
Awwwwww! I didn't get to finish this vlog. I haven't been to Sea World since I was 10 lol. That was in San Diego. Thank you for rekindling my childhood memories. Ttyl .
I enjoyed it ty , love animals. Glad no crowds or lines. 👏👏👏👏👏👏😀👍
Omg you on roller coasters too funny! Now I will sponsor a trip to Cedar Point after covid! Lmao
I’m going tomorrow and I’ve never done the roller coasters so I’m really excited
Also, is Sea World affordable if you're a Florida resident?
Very.
hey Kyle! so I’m a marine bio major and grew up going to Seaworld. I had a few years where I was totally against what they did back in middle school and early high school, but after further research, Seaworld truly is the best of the best when it comes to captive care. If you look at places like miami seaquarium (literally google a picture of their orca pool. it’s a swimming pool) and gulf world, you can see that SW does a great job caring for their animals, and they have a good amount of space. they also shut down their orca breeding program, so they can no longer breed, export, or import orcas which basically means that when the orcas that they have die, they will be done with their orca program. sorry to go off a little here but I’ve spent 12 years of my life researching these things, and compared to other captive facilities, Seaworld is definitely one you can trust and support.
I would also be more than happy to answer any questions that you or Lora have about Seaworld or captivity in general. DM me anytime (:
I love Seaworld. I have annual passes. Have you ever experienced the Seven Seas food festival?
good vlog , i cant believe how empty sea world is , stay safe x
It's so good to hear that seaworld's empty.
yes ❤
Great video today (as always). Fun seeing Lora back for that OG vibe.
when they are not doing shows, the tanks are usually open so they can free roam all tanks. they were brought up there, so they don't know anything else. they are so loved. same as if we let all our house pets out into the wild. will anyone fight for that one? they are pretty much pets, but loved and cared for by a great team!
when they are not doing loud shows multiple times a day...............that's like saying "oh it's OK to keep Farmed animals inside, bc at least they get to go outside for a few months out of the year." they are STILL confined for several months so that doesn't make it ok.
Next time you go to SeaWorld I think you should try to ride mako first (It's the most popular)
Going to today actually
Are you allowed to bring gopros inside seaworld to film?
Have you seen blackfish?
Just wait until you’re in your 40s! Then everything is 20 or more years ago. I’m going to definitely check out Sea World next time I’m in Orlando.
I have not been to sea world here but went back in 97 maybe 98 and then in 2002 to the one in California where I’m originally from and loved it. I just hate that I probably can’t do the coasters. I love them but as I get older my motion sickness on more intense rides has gotten worse 😢
You got a nice car. If I lived down there I'd buy it. Try to find a person that really needs one and sell it .If u know a good mechanic have them ck over both cars,that way if someone wants to buy it they know your not pulling there strings. I hope u luck on it. Your a good person that shows the rides and such. I'll be watching you.
Yes, you come out of your seat on some of the coasters. The ride is designed to do that. It's called airtime, and the best coasters have it. That's why you don't find airtime at Disney. If you want the best coasters in Florida, go west to Busch Gardens, though Islands of Adventure (and Sea World) has some great ones, too.
Also, you should cover the fish when feeding the sea lions. The aggressive birds will knock over the container and take them ALL right from you.
Yeah, I'm torn on them keeping intelligent mammals like orcas and dolphins in small enclosures and doing tricks for out amusement. They may be well taken care of, but it's ethically dubious.
Was so fun to watch, specially you on the roallercoasters! The whales look so Cool! Thanks for sharing your adventures Kyle! Enjoy your week!
Glad you enjoyed it! The rides were terrifying and I'm a baby
@@KylePalIo Was fun indeed to watch! I bet they were! Don`t worry Kyle, i`d be terrified to go on them also! Thanks for the response!
Kyle: Help me! Lol good vlog. Nice to see Lora back!!
Not empty just slow right now only busy on weekends mostly friday ,Saturday Sunday. If you go other times cause kids are in school will be no lines. I work their trust me mon through Thursday its super slow
I’ll be in Orlando Florida February 21-march 1 for my birthday weekend- so 21 sea world then 22 Disney theme parks also 23 water park
Wow! I havent been to SeaWorld since 2005. I'm assuming a lot has changed since then
I wanna see your planet coaster creations!
They are so cool!
Hold up, Kyle is a Planet Coaster bro?! Nice!
Super bowl and Mardi Gras at Universal probably helped keep people away
LOL cheetoh orange fingers in the peace side at the end ... I was waiting for a whale 🐳 jump around montage ... love the vid it was fun 🤩
Great video. Good to see Laura back.
Glad you enjoyed it
Sea world rides look a lot more scary than universal and Disney. Probably would have chickened out and left.
Awesome that you could get on so many of the coasters! Great video!
Those roller coasters looked like soo much fun! and yes it’s crazy cold in the Midwest 🥶 lucky you in FL lol
you should go to busch gardens, another seaworld park with wayy more coasters, the best ones in florida 🙏🏾😂
While I love BGT and they do have more coasters, I would easily argue the 3 Sea World coasters are all elite and tops in each of their model in the US. But I love Kumba and Montu and iron Gwazi would put BGT over the top for sure.
Wait what day did you guys go?
I took my daughter to Sea World San Diego a few years ago; it was very similar, very low crowds. We rode Manta the very first thing and we rode it like 5 times in a row within like 30ish min.
Your first visit in 20 years at Sea World was my last day as a Park Services Ambassador after 6 months. I heard someone in the front of the park by guests services say it was their first time at Sea World since they were 6 years old. I wasn’t aware this was you.
I appreciate you showing all different aspects of theme parks in Orlando!!
I totally agree let them free who wants to be cage up.
Do they still have the Atlantis ride ?
Great video! Love everything about sea world. Nice friends. Please have them back.
I thought they stopped the Orca shows after Blackfish came out in 2013. I’m also conflicted about the performances. Hi to Lora!
They stopped the entertainment show aspect. They no longer have trainers in the water during the show. It is focused on education on what moves they can do and how they take of them
@@alexandrareid4100 Thanks for the update.
@@alexandrareid4100 SeaWorld has not had trainers in the water with the whales in 10 years. The orca shows are still continuing, just in a less theatrical mannerism.
luckily we don't need to put animals through this, in order to participate in conservation and to educate the public. Sea world can still do all the good things for animals, without the bad. and without having animals at their parks. these animals deserve a huge, protected Sanctuary. ❤
Always great to start my morning with your vlogs!!
Morning! Go do something fun today.. I've got my first staycation of the year!
I bought puts today. Thx for the confirmation
Great video! And yep it's freaking freeeeezing here in Wisconsin!
Must be if he said its getting hott in Orlando at a staggering 75 degreez 😂
Hey WI. Love the coaster shots!
Awesome! Never been to sea world now I want to go! Love that you took us on the roller coasters!! 😊❤️
Seaworld= animal abuse
I agree with the other reply. don't reward seaworld for what they do to animals, by supporting them. lots of other parks in Orlando to choose from. 🙂 I like Universal Studios.
Good. I'm glad it's empty.
hi the stuff in blackfish was up until 2013, seaworld has been through many owners since then just as of the current one, he is focusing on rides rather than animals. san diego has already gotten rid of the orca show and the other parks shall soon follow. it’s just not easy to get rid of a bunch of huge whales. at this point if they were released in the wild, they’d die. so they have to sell them off, which takes time. i’d also assume they want to sell them off correctly and in a manor that won’t get the cancelled. they’re trying and no long affiliated in any way with the people who conducted seaworld in that way many years ago.
Wow that looks cool I’m actually going today for the first time
First vlog of SeaWorld that actually made me interested enough to go. Plus that ride footage is the best lol!
I’m planning a trip for my boys in April, this is our first time. Any advice? We are so excited.
Research research !
Never been to sea world & I’m glad I never been them poor animals
It definitely can busy there but even then the lines aren't too bad because kids don't ride the big rollercoasters
what park did you go to
Kyle I have been to Sea World it’s a lot of fun I even did a couple rides and saw the water show good one I like this one thank you
Keep crushing these vids! I appreciate seeing these everyday!
More to come! thank you thank you, its a blast to do
This is so sad for all the animales in sea word. Please whatch the movie black fish to understand how much these orcas suffer for human entertainment. 😢😢😢
Watching a Hollywood movie is not a great way to understand SeaWorld. The movie is inaccurate and emotionally driven. Many of the former trainers in the film were either demoted or fired.
Blackfish is not a reliable source by the way.
I recommend going to discovery cove for a fun and relaxing day with some pretty cool animals!
I like SeaWorld too, but just like you, I feel as though the black whales need more space.
its on my to do list on visiting florida
also discovery cove cant wait
great vlog kyle
The rides looked fun, but I think I would be as scared as you. Is it a 26 years old thing? Would it get worst? Hope not! 😂
Great video, and enjoy your staycation at the Contemporary!
Watch Blackfish. I’ll never go to seaworld or support it
hi the stuff in blackfish was up until 2013, seaworld has been through many owners since then just as of the current one, he is focusing on rides rather than animals. san diego has already gotten rid of the orca show and the other parks shall soon follow. it’s just not easy to get rid of a bunch of huge whales. at this point if they were released in the wild, they’d die. so they have to sell them off, which takes time. i’d also assume they want to sell them off correctly and in a manor that won’t get the cancelled. they’re trying and no long affiliated in any way with the people who conducted seaworld in that way many years ago.
same. ❤
Wow that look cool no one in the park you had it to yourself. Wish I could have been there. Great video loved as always. Keep up the great work you are doing great. Thank you and take care
Each and every single day!!
Seaworld is great. I have only been to the one in San Diego. Great video!
Watching kayle not busy at SeaWorld huh? Wow.