SeaWorld Orlando Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

Bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to inspection before entry, and the park recommends leaving unneeded items in your vehicle. Luggage, wheeled bags and suitcases are not permitted. The pages give no bag size limit. Backpacks are subject to inspection before entry. The prohibited list names luggage, wheeled bags and suitcases but does not ban backpacks. Purses are subject to inspection before entry. No size limit is stated.

• Bag: Allowed and searched, no wheeled bags
• Backpack: Searched at entry
• Water bottle: Bottled water and refillable bottles
• Outside food: Not allowed, dietary exceptions

Bottled water and refillable water bottles are the exception to the outside beverage rule. Glass containers are not allowed except for baby food or medicine. No outside food or beverages are allowed apart from water. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, and guests should contact the park before the visit. Coolers are not allowed. The FAQ also says large hard or soft coolers, glass, food, drinks and picnic lunches may not be taken into the park.

Selfie sticks and similar extension devices may not be used in queues, rides or heavily congested areas. Securely mounted chest and wrist cameras are allowed on rides, and filming is at the ride operator's discretion. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Strollers are subject to inspection before entry. Single and double strollers can also be rented near Guest Services, first come, first served. Guests with special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, may be allowed to bring food in after contacting the park before the visit.

The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.

The pages do not mention signs, flags and binoculars.

The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.

Guests must pass walk-through or hand-held metal detection, and bags, backpacks, purses, packages and strollers are inspected before entry. The park is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Lockers of three sizes, from 13 x 7.5 inches to 22 x 13.5 inches, rent by the day just inside the main entrance. Small single-use lockers are at Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, Manta, Mako, Ice Breaker and Pipeline: The Surf Coaster.

The pages describe a regular park day. The policies page says the park can change them at any time, and special events can add rules. The park allows re-entry with a hand stamp and a valid ticket.