If you’ve bought a SeaWorld inclusive ticket and are staying at one of SeaWorld’s official hotels you’ll be entitled to an exclusive range of benefits including early entry to SeaWorld and Aquatica on select days, complimentary Quick Queue Unlimited at SeaWorld and a 20-minute SeaWorld Rescue Tour highlighting SeaWorld’s rescue and conservation efforts on the early entry dates.

Most restaurants alter their hours according to the season, and some close for bank holidays. If in doubt, phone ahead first.

Remember that you can’t take bags on any rides, so put them in the lockers provided at these attractions

Remember on launch days there is no access to the center, unless you have purchased a launch ticket.

The queue for Spaceship Earth is usually quite long during the early morning hours and relatively short in the late afternoon.

Always ensure that your kids wear sun lotion and a hat – the sun in Florida can be very strong.

Pop along to the aviary to handfeed the birds. The bird food is free.

Planning to mall-hop? The I-Ride Trolley (www.iridetrolley.com) passes all the main malls, plus a few attractions. It costs only $10 for a whole week of travel.

Pick up the latest maps and information from the Guest Services facilities near park entrances to find out about special events and show times.

Pick up a park map and show schedule early so you can plan your day accordingly. To see the animals at their most active, visit habitats in the morning or evening when the weather is cooler and save water rides and air-conditioned shows for the heat of afternoon. It’s best to visit the most popular rides in the late afternoon or early evening, when the lines are shorter.