SeaWorld and Aquatica offering free admission for Florida preschoolers in 2023

Only available for Florida residents

SeaWorld Orlando (Landon McReynolds, WKMG)

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando officials announced they are offering free year-round admission for Florida preschoolers with the 2023 Preschool Card.

Starting Jan. 3, both theme parks are offering the free admission to children ages five and younger at the time of redemption through Dec. 31, 2023, according to a news release.

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Advance registration for the Preschool Card must be completed online with registration required by Feb. 2 and ticket redemption by Feb 28.

The card will allow youngsters that qualify unlimited admission to both parks to “experience unlimited access to up-close animal encounters, family-friendly entertainment, and awe-inspiring animal presentations,” according to the release.

Several family-friendly events at both parks include:

Inside Look: Weekends, Jan. 7-15

Guests can go behind the scenes and visit areas never opened to the public during this popular annual event. SeaWorld’s renowned veterinarians and animal experts will offer an intimate look at the day-to-day care they provide for animals large and small. Visitors will also get to meet the SeaWorld Rescue Team and learn more about their life-saving work.

Beach Nights at Aquatica: Saturday nights, Jan. 7-28

Guests can stay late for family-friendly movies on the beach! They can bring a blanket or sit on one of our beach chairs and enjoy a different movie every weekend. Fresh popcorn, delicious food, snacks, hot chocolate, and fountain drinks will be available for purchase at Beachside Panini Bistro. For additional Polynesian vibes, guests can visit the new Trader Turi’s Tiki Bar for a selection of specialty cocktails, frozen favorites, and more.

Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21 & 22, 2023

During the Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend, kids can enjoy hands-on activities, dance parties, photo opportunities with characters and much more throughout this family-friendly celebration.

Elmo’s Birthday Celebration: January 28 – Feb. 3, 2023

SeaWorld is the place to be for Elmo’s Birthday Celebration, featuring an interactive DJ dance party, fun party games and surprise visitors. Families won’t want to miss this weekend-long party for Elmo at Sesame Street Land™ at SeaWorld Orlando.

Seven Seas Food Festival: Select days from Feb. 3 – May 7, 2023

The popular Seven Seas Food Festival is returning to SeaWorld in 2023 with more to love. As guests sip and sample their way through the park, they will discover globally inspired flavors while enjoying local craft beers and beverages from around the world. The fun goes beyond the food with live performances at Bayside Stadium featuring top artists.

Registration for the free Preschool Card can be completes online at SeaWorld.com.


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Jacob joined ClickOrlando.com in 2022. He spent 19 years at the Orlando Sentinel, mostly as a photojournalist and video journalist, before joining Spectrum News 13 as a web editor and digital journalist in 2021.

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