--Get there before it opens. Also, everyone seemed to be bunched up at the gates in a couple of lanes-- I would also pay for the premium parking. It is $5 more and so worth it at the end of the day.

--Kraken and Journey To Atlantis 1st thing

--Feed the dolphins next

--The show schedules will be available on-line about a month before your trip. Plot your trip before you go

--Buy tickets ahead of time directly from Seaworld. There are discount codes out there.

--If you can, choose the Dine with Shamu--it is later in the day and it can be your last stop.