Sea World with a 5 year old...

[lovesdolphins]

A friend of mine is going with her 5 yr old in a month or so. She's not sure what to do about walking - obviously he'll walk most of the time, but he might get tired a bit earlier than they are ready to leave.

Would you recomend them taking a wagon; leaving early when/if he gets tired? The dad can carry him some; but that would tire dad out a bit too.

Just wondering what other parents would do.

They only have the 5yr old (no other children yet )

 

[GolfingMom]

We went with a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old. No problems with either. We took breaks and ate/drank at different places. You sit during the shows so you get a break there too.

 

[Meshavrischika]

we rented a wagon (or they can take one).

kid has freedom, you can put your junk in it.

it's great.

 

[oliveplants]

I've only been to Sea World San Antonio, which is the biggest one, but it is HUGE (spread out). If they go on walks regularly, and he's a trooper, it should be fine. You do sit for the shows. But SW does allow wagons and things, and if they want to bring swim gear, or do shopping, it would be a good idea to have one.

(We went last summer with a 5 year old, and her 4 siblings. They all had a blast.)

 

[lovesdolphins]

I've only been to Sea World San Antonio, which is the biggest one, but it is HUGE (spread out). If they go on walks regularly, and he's a trooper, it should be fine. You do sit for the shows. But SW does allow wagons and things, and if they want to bring swim gear, or do shopping, it would be a good idea to have one.

(We went last summer with a 5 year old, and her 4 siblings. They all had a blast.)

They are going to the one in SA. They went a few years ago - but he doesn't remember.

 

[sparassidae]

Unless this 5yo has a very sedentary lifestyle normally I don't see a problem. Like pp have said, you don't walk continuously, and 5yos are very resilient. For that sort of a trip our children at 5yo haven't had any problems with the walking at all.

 

[Andry]

When our son was 5, we did a SoCal trip - Disney, Knot's, San Diego Zoo, Sea World and places inbetween. He tired us out, refusing to go back to the hotel during the afternoons for a much needed respite.

He's now 8 and always asks for a ride to school. A whole 350 yards away.