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SeaWorld Orlando: free military tickets, prices & hours
Marine-life theme park in Orlando with orcas, dolphins and penguins plus coasters such as Mako, Kraken and Pipeline.
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SeaWorld Orlando is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Waves of Honor: one free single-day visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (through 31 Dec 2026).
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Waves of Honor: one free single-day visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (through 31 Dec 2026): Claim online only: verify active-duty status with ID.me on the park's military page (create a free ID.me account), then print or save the eTicket. Spouses claim under the service member's ID.me login.
- Claim the free ticket online through ID.me before your visit and bring your military ID - it is not issued at the gate.
- Your one free Waves of Honor visit per year covers one park: SeaWorld Orlando, any other SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place Philadelphia - not Aquatica or Discovery Cove.
- Parking is not included with the free ticket.
- Veterans and retirees: no free ticket in late 2026, but 50% off for you and up to five guests.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forWaves of Honor: one free single-day visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (through 31 Dec 2026) | military members and families | U.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservists and National Guard (all ready reservists qualify regardless of deployment). Service member plus up to 3 direct dependents. One park, one visit per person per year. Valid U.S. military ID (or dependent ID) matching the eTicket; service member shows military ID at the front gate. Parking not included. Not valid at Aquatica Orlando or Discovery Cove, nor for Howl-O-Scream, Coasters After Dark or other separately ticketed events; blackout dates may apply. Dependents of a deployed service member can claim; a single parent's caregiver should contact Guest Relations. Not eligible: veterans, military retirees, inactive/standby/retired reserve, U.S. Merchant Marine and DoD civilians. | Yes |
Official prices
SeaWorld Orlando ticket prices
| Waves of Honor guest tickets: 50% off up to 6 single-day tickets (active-duty member must be present) — For extra family or friends beyond the 3 free dependents; visit by 31 Dec 2026. | — |
| Veterans: 50% off a single-day ticket for the veteran and up to 5 guests (limit 6, visit by 31 Dec 2026) — Veterans get a discount here, not a free ticket. | — |
| Military Silver Annual Pass - SeaWorld Orlando, 12 months, no blockout dates (active duty and veterans, online via ID.me, limit 6) — Normally $279; SeaWorld + Aquatica $217, four Florida parks $254. | $169 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: SeaWorld Orlando
Timed-entry ticketSeaWorld Orlando: Park Admission Ticket★★★★☆ 4.1 · 2.2k reviewsfrom $89.34
Skip-the-line ticketSeaWorld Orlando: Fast Track Ticket★★★★☆ 4.3 · 212 reviewsfrom $88.18
Timed-entry ticketSeaWorld Orlando: Entry Tickets with All-Day Dining Add-On★★★★★ 4.7 · 153 reviewsfrom $77.99
Timed-entry ticketSeaWorld Orlando: Multi-Park Pass + Free All-Day Dining★★★★☆ 4.3 · 58 reviewsfrom $151.04
Timed-entry ticketSeaWorld Orlando 2-Park Combo Tickets★★★★★ 4.8 · 12 reviewsfrom $164.50
Ticket & extrasSeaWorld Orlando: Howl-O-Scream★★★★☆ 4.0 · 7 reviewsfrom $51.99
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Hours vary by date (late 2026: typically 9:30 or 10am to 5-6pm); check the park calendar for your date.
7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
FAQ
SeaWorld Orlando: common questions
Is SeaWorld Orlando free?
SeaWorld Orlando has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Waves of Honor: one free single-day visit a year for active-duty military and up to 3 direct dependents (through 31 Dec 2026).
Who gets free entry to SeaWorld Orlando?
Military members and families — u.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservists and National Guard (all ready reservists qualify regardless of deployment). Service member plus up to 3 direct dependents. One park, one visit per person per year. Valid U.S. military ID (or dependent ID) matching the eTicket; service member shows military ID at the front gate. Parking not included. Not valid at Aquatica Orlando or Discovery Cove, nor for Howl-O-Scream, Coasters After Dark or other separately ticketed events; blackout dates may apply. Dependents of a deployed service member can claim; a single parent's caregiver should contact Guest Relations. Not eligible: veterans, military retirees, inactive/standby/retired reserve, U.S. Merchant Marine and DoD civilians..
Do I need to book for free entry to SeaWorld Orlando?
Claim online only: verify active-duty status with ID.me on the park's military page (create a free ID.me account), then print or save the eTicket. Spouses claim under the service member's ID.me login.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- seaworld.com/orlando/tickets/military-discount/active-duty/ · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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