Why I love AdventureCon

I’m sure it’s impossible for you to forget but I have been a SeaWorld Wildside blogger since the 2013 season, so my boys (Charlie included) and I did get free season passes to both SeaWorld and Aquatica. However, I was NOT asked to write this post and the opinions are ENTIRELY my own.

I can’t believe how quickly another AdventureCon has come and gone, every year it just gets better and better.  Honest. I mean just LOOK at the speakers we had! I learned so much about SEO, the secret to growing on youtube and more ways to make money than I ever imagined. I enjoyed talking about WHY I blog and stressing the importance of telling your story even when you think no one wants to hear it. **HINT** They do!! 

AdventureCon is truly a family event. I don’t have to leave my husband and kids at home to attend and the location is amazing. My family has fun interacting with the various animals, cooling down in the waterpark, screaming on the rides and they never tire of  all the educational shows. Clearly my family is not the only one to love it. Look at how big our group was this year!

This was the first year Lucas was tall enough for The Steel Eel and he loved it. He kept begging to ride again and again. The only bummer? He was too short to show up in the high speed camera shots. You can see his eyes, though! I have to give a HUGE thank you to SeaWorld for those QuickQue pases.

This was also the first year Nathan was tall enough for the Shamu Express. He was so adorable on the ride; even the guy at the kiosk commented on how well he photographed. Lucas may be grinning in his photo but he was itching to head back to the Steel Eel.

Will wasn’t up for the roller coasters this year but he never says no to the wave pool and Sting Ray Falls. I don’t think Charlie and the boys ever miss a chance to experience this slide. Lucas isn’t pictured because he was with Traci and her daughter and the photographer somehow skipped them. 

AdventureCon grows every year but there are about 10-15 of us that can count on seeing one another every year and it is truly a treat. Kristin and I get a selfie together every year. I thought we had missed our chance this year but it turned out we were both still in the park, SHOPPING in the gift shop, around 6 pm. We are crazy like that.

I would love to attend more conferences but the thought of leaving my family behind and not seeing them makes me sad. I don’t have to make that sacrifice. I am sure someday I will, but for now, I am not ready. What are your MUST attend conferences? Maybe you can convince me that I NEED to go!

Check back soon. I have plans to share a Sea World accessibility post. I’m sure everyone us curious just how easy it is to get around a park that huge.