I also live in the greater Orlando area and took my in-laws , wife and 4 yr old to Sea World last Tuesday. I spent more on admission than I did for a round trip ticket to Paris last month. I can't say I enjoyed myself, but I think my daugher did, and that was the point. Sea World is a bit more laid back because there aren't any lines per se. Most of the attraction is the shows (Shamu etc). It might be a bit of a break from the Disney madness. I hope you like crowds- I hope you aren't there over a weekend. We brought sandwiches and food into Sea World and I don't see why you couldn't do that at Disney. That said, I would say that the dining experience at Disney (particularly at EPCOT) adds significantly to the experience and really isn't outrageously expensive ( I haven't been there in 3 or 4 years , though)

Rick
Deltona, FL

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