Dine with Orcas Review: Is it Worth it? | SeaWorld San Diego 2022

We went to SeaWorld San Diego in 2022 to review Dine with Orcas. Dine with Orcas is a lunch event that takes place at 1 PM on Saturdays. It offers a full buffet, plus a 30-minute exclusive and upclose Orcas presentation and show during your meal.
Dine with Orcas costs $44.99 without passholder discounts and we feel that it is worth the price for the buffet and show.
What are your thoughts? Have you ever attended the Dine with Orcas lunch event before?

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  • @SoCalDisneyDad
    @SoCalDisneyDad2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! If you found this video helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more theme park, zoo, and aquarium videos in Southern California.

  • @user-ne2mj2kk2t
    @user-ne2mj2kk2t7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! You answered all our questions about this dining experience. :)

  • @umtheelementofconfusion
    @umtheelementofconfusion Жыл бұрын

    OK! So a few things, so i am from San Antonio I do a lot of the SeaWorld videos here. I just recently subscribed to your channel which i think is great btw. So I have to just say wow you actually got a dine with orcas right before Nakai passed! that's hard to find. I got his last show when I went there in July we went to SeaWorld July 30th and when i came home I found out he was gone. So very bittersweet. I loved this video for one main reason!!! YOU SHOWED THE FOOD!!! So because I am in San Antonio I have to say the spread and the food in San Diego WAS INCREDIBLE compared to what they serve at our Dine W Orcas, and I did do the dine with orcas in cali but my video is just the show and i forgot to show the food lol BUT LONG NOVEL SHORT seeing this again and seeing Nakai gave me such wonderful memorable feelings about my trip there. Thanks for the videos and you do a very good job with the camera. Maybe you will subscribe to me maybe you wont but thanks again!!!

  • @bowlingaly5059
    @bowlingaly50592 жыл бұрын

    The glass panels are relatively new, for about 10 years they had tiered ropes...and lots of extra salt water being splashed onto your food. :)

  • @ginatheballerina5602
    @ginatheballerina56022 жыл бұрын

    This I did not know. How wonderful of you to share.

  • @bowlingaly5059
    @bowlingaly50592 жыл бұрын

    The heaters usually are used at night events and on the really cold or possibly even rainy days. :) I think you can ask them to turn the heaters on in your section at any time.

  • @davidanton6203
    @davidanton62032 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Looks like it was a good time and worth doing in the future!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should definitely consider it if it’s something that interests you!

  • @lisabostrack24
    @lisabostrack242 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome experience. And even the regular price for it is great. And the view of the Orcas, wow. I have always seen it, but never have I tried it. I would definitely do it. Probably not this coming trip. Food looks good too.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where they put us was a great spot!

  • @jeremynguyen2346

    @jeremynguyen2346

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SoCalDisneyDad hello

  • @CoreyMillionaire2029

    @CoreyMillionaire2029

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you think the orcas feel about all that? PRETTY MISERABLE THAT'S WHAT!!!!

  • @molly-mahlethongphrachanh.5696
    @molly-mahlethongphrachanh.56962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 🍀!

  • @adventureswithjulani
    @adventureswithjulani2 жыл бұрын

    You are going to make me extend my trip to San Diego!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha! So many things to do here. That’s for sure.

  • @lsdemon7773
    @lsdemon7773 Жыл бұрын

    For the amount of money you pay especially if you go with your family. I think they can do a better job on the food selection.

  • @ginaperez1804
    @ginaperez18045 күн бұрын

    Great video it was great to see you and your wife

  • @ggaboveaveragegamer
    @ggaboveaveragegamer2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review! Definitely going now

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy!

  • @teragale2384
    @teragale23842 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video... questions answered. Next time you do a experience like this I'd recommend commenting on the food after of just keeping the camera on the show. As a viewer I can her you talking about the food and I already got to see what you picked so the camera doesn't need to be on your face.

  • @socal_haunts_and_parks
    @socal_haunts_and_parks2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Dining with Orca's gonna decide by the end of the video if it's on our list.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let us know what you think after your trip if you decide to do it.

  • @holyddogg7
    @holyddogg72 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    And thank you for watching!

  • @rachelbuck8306
    @rachelbuck8306 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel so much! I was wondering if you knew if they had high chairs available for babies/toddlers at the buffet? Also didn't see milk as an option but our 1.5 year old drinks milk- do you know if that is available at the buffet? Like are there servers to ask for an alternative? Other than that I was wondering if they had any accommodations for vegan or vegetarian options since I am vegetarian... would my best bet be to eat the salad and vegetables and kids mac & cheese? Thanks for your help! I am going to be going through ALL of your content for help planning our first CA trip to DL/DCA and San Diego this September :)

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not sure on the high chair or milk situation since it’s not something we were looking for. I personally would Facebook message Seaworld and ask there and if they do any dietary accommodations.

  • @erikalopez9221
    @erikalopez92219 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, it answered a lot of my questions. Was your table pre-assigned? Or did you go in and pick out your table?

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    9 ай бұрын

    The host gave us the option of where to sit. But he led us to it and set it up. It wasn't a "just wander around and pick a random table" type of thing.

  • @BigRedJourneys
    @BigRedJourneys2 жыл бұрын

    Superb content as always!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    😱 The alter ego comments as well! I get 2 comments on 1 video. 🥳

  • @BigRedJourneys

    @BigRedJourneys

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SoCalDisneyDad shhhhh U-Tube might be watching!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BigRedJourneys 😂

  • @iraqwilliams2210
    @iraqwilliams22108 күн бұрын

    It looks like improved the menu I remember going and not thinking it was worth my money

  • @carolinavillalvazo2334
    @carolinavillalvazo23342 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I have already reserved. I'm coming with my 3 boys and bf any hotels you recommend either 1 bedroom suites we are looking for privacy.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never stayed at any hotels in the area so I won’t be any help there unfortunately, but I hope you have a great time!

  • @nikychen
    @nikychen2 жыл бұрын

    I might go here to do the dine in with orcas during the summer so thank you for making this video

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure. We had a great time. Hope you enjoy it as well!

  • @denisehowes4785

    @denisehowes4785

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would you help fund this

  • @rowenameyer3008
    @rowenameyer3008 Жыл бұрын

    Is the area where you sat the best seats to be up close and see the whole show? I'm going there next week.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t think there’s a “bad” seat anywhere. They’ve all got really great views of the show.

  • @iscreamadventurec6823
    @iscreamadventurec6823 Жыл бұрын

    If I go to the Dine With Orca's by myself can I still sit anywhere I want? Would I be sharing a table with others? DId you see any solo, bar seats? Just curious. This experence looks so much fun! Thank You for Sharing!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    My guess is you’ll have your own table. But they assign what table you’re at. Though of course I’m sure you can ask to change if you arrive early enough.

  • @saraanderson6304
    @saraanderson63042 жыл бұрын

    Do the tables along the glass only seat 4 people? Or are there some that will seat up to 6? Thanks!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are some 6 seaters up against the glass. Visible at 1:49

  • @dianeward1960
    @dianeward19602 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if all the fine with orca experience are back to buffet? Orlando was a served meal and it looked rubbish but we’d book if it was back to a buffet like this x

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’d have to ask on a SeaWorld Orlando page or FB group maybe. I’ve never been to the Orlando park. I thought about making a visit on our upcoming Orlando trip but we decided against it.

  • @johnandannie5660
    @johnandannie5660 Жыл бұрын

    How did you get the pass holder discount applied to this? I do not see it as an option in my pass holder screen.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe I just ordered it while logged in with my SeaWorld account that has the pass linked. It’s been awhile so I don’t fully remember and I know SeaWorld isn’t the easiest to use benefits for sometimes.

  • @mdeclan84
    @mdeclan84 Жыл бұрын

    Do we get to choose our seats? Maybe we request yet the glass window

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    We were placed at our table by the hostess and they didn’t ask. However, if there are open glass-side seats I’m sure you could ask them to put you there.

  • @jennifermarchand7035
    @jennifermarchand7035 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Coming to Sea World for the first time next month and trying to decide between Dine with the Orcas and the Up Close Dolphin Encounter for my family (including 2 teens). Would love your thoughts!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never done the Dolphin experience. So I couldn’t rightly tell you. Sorry. But I’m sure you’ll have a good time no matter what.

  • @LinkthechadGamer
    @LinkthechadGamer2 жыл бұрын

    I have a question?. How much is to dine with the orcas?. Is all day dining deal comes with dining with the orcas?.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Without any annual pass discounts it’s $44.99. And it is NOT included with all day dining.

  • @LinkthechadGamer

    @LinkthechadGamer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SoCalDisneyDad Ok thank you!

  • @jonjairomercado8297
    @jonjairomercado8297 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how seating works?

  • @bowlingaly5059
    @bowlingaly50592 жыл бұрын

    Fun tip if you are headed to the park and not going to the Dine itself that day... I recommend that you still look up the Dine event times... And then head to the pathway viewing (which yes, currently has a construction wall) or even better head to the underwater glass viewing exhibit area during the Dine. You'll still get to see some cool whale training sessions from that top pathway, and some really cool underwater views of them landing their jumps from below at the glass. Sometimes they do some targeting for the Dine attendees starting from the under water viewing, and you may get to see some cool behind the scenes training from that angle as well. :) Check it out! :)

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I mentioned this at one point while filming but then couldn’t easily find it while editing (I filmed the whole show, but didn’t put it all in there so I missed my comment somewhere). Thanks for sharing it here!

  • @bowlingaly5059

    @bowlingaly5059

    2 жыл бұрын

    I may have not caught it. :)

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bowlingaly5059 it’s not in the video. I’m 99% positive. I just remember saying it while filming but didn’t want to rewatch the whole 30 minutes to find it. I scrolled through at high speeds to find the exciting bits.

  • @CozyPayPay
    @CozyPayPay2 жыл бұрын

    That family at 0:50 was so bothered by you filming lol

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    They were just probably wondering what I was doing. A lot of people turn and look. Some like to “photobomb” (is videobomb a term? 😂) I’ve gotten used to it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @lizethherrera2245
    @lizethherrera22452 жыл бұрын

    Did you get to pick your seat?

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, they sat us at a table. However, I didn’t notice any particular reason for the table other than the host knew who we were and wanted us to have a good video spot. So it’s possible you could ask for a different table if you saw one you liked better. But no guarantees.

  • @miriamgarcia2650
    @miriamgarcia26502 жыл бұрын

    How long can you stay???

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    The show lasts about 30 minutes. After that, most people just left when they finished eating. We left maybe 10 minutes after the show ended. I don’t recall exactly when they shut down the line. But it’s not the type of thing where you sit there for 3 hours and keep eating as much as you want.

  • @TKOAqua-jy3pb
    @TKOAqua-jy3pb3 ай бұрын

    Seems odd that they would have some seats against the glass and others not. People not on the glass don't get the same experience, but pay the same.

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    3 ай бұрын

    No different than going to a movie theater and everyone pays the same price. Some people are in the middle and have the best view, others are on the front row craning their necks, and others are in the way back with a “smaller” screen as far as perspective goes. Some people have aisles and others have to crawl over others to use the restroom. Yet everyone pays the same.

  • @macmcguire707
    @macmcguire7073 ай бұрын

    Is it only 2 people to a table?

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    3 ай бұрын

    I believe you can fit 4 at a table. They might be able to put two tables together to make them larger. I'd speak with the staff when you check-in if your group is larger.

  • @jessicabunion6078
    @jessicabunion60782 жыл бұрын

    Visit the walrus!!

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    We will be sure to do that tomorrow if time allows.

  • @jessicabunion6078

    @jessicabunion6078

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Thank you, they are my favorite

  • @ak47edger3
    @ak47edger32 жыл бұрын

    Ken Griffin!📉💰

  • @cvaldes114

    @cvaldes114

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol $GME $AMC

  • @teragale2384
    @teragale23842 жыл бұрын

    Also if salmons fish tasting it's not good......

  • @CoreyMillionaire2029

    @CoreyMillionaire2029

    Жыл бұрын

    Orca LOVE salmon, especially in the Pacific Northwest residents. Look up the Southern and Northern resident orcas!

  • @rosesbellydancers
    @rosesbellydancers2 жыл бұрын

    Can you bring selfie sticks into the park?

  • @SoCalDisneyDad

    @SoCalDisneyDad

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m not positive but a rule of thumb is that most theme parks don’t allow them. So it’s best not to bring them. Anything that extends is not permitted. But you can take small handhold devices that hold iPhones or other cameras provided it doesn’t extend.

  • @luckyone2837
    @luckyone28372 жыл бұрын

    Do not keep whales in captivity

  • @djguillyd

    @djguillyd

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish they were free out in the wild too but if they want to keep them I think think at least they should have pen in the ocean so they can have a bit of freedom instead of being locked up in the small tank

  • @daylight385

    @daylight385

    2 жыл бұрын

    Idk, most of them can’t be free bc they were born in captivity

  • @luckyone2837

    @luckyone2837

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daylight385 Yeah they need to stop that cycle it doesn’t make it any better And they probably should be in a sanctuary Where they don’t have to do tricks and shit

  • @umtheelementofconfusion

    @umtheelementofconfusion

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luckyone2837 they stopped the breeding program in 2017 so no more orcas in captivity. Once they are all gone that's it. So I say love them and embrace the life they have even if it is in a tank. Just because they are in a tank doesn't mean you cant support them and care for them right? Also something else that might make you happy to know. They are never forced to do anything if they don't want to do anything in the show they don't have to. They do it because it stimulates their mind and gives them something to do instead of just swimming around in a big pool. I hope this makes you feel better, that's honestly all I was trying to do. Sometimes knowing these things helps people, sometimes it doesn't but I hope that it did. Have a Great day :)

  • @luckyone2837

    @luckyone2837

    Жыл бұрын

    @@umtheelementofconfusion Yes I already learned this information already I just don’t like animals being used for entertainment purposes only that is all