hmm, what to eat? …so many choices |
no food goes to waste when hungry stomachs await |
at the marine life habitat just noticed that the tots look so sad in this pic still at the marine life habitat |
keeping the little ones entertained while waiting for the show to start |
“Papa, guess how many jellies there are?” |
Tots were too enthralled with the jellies to gamely pose for the camera |
“there was a little turtle who lived in a pond he swam at the bottom and he climbed on rock” |
Jakei and Papa marvelling at the wonders of marine life |
Jade furtively looking behind us to check on the fish. She was terrified of the fish but was brave enough to go through the tunnel with us. |
“If I lived under the sea, sea, sea… I think it would be neat as it could be, be, be… I could visit all the fish anytime I wish… If I lived under the sea” Thanks to Barney’s song, we were able to go through the tunnel without much fuss. |
We had early dinner at Pancake House but should have rushed through our meal coz when we went out to queue for the Musical Fountain Show, the place was already packed and we were asked to wait for the 730pm show. We couldn’t stay that late as we were strict with the toddlers’ bedtime (even during holidays…yeah, we’re tyrannic parents. haha!), so we decided to just come back some other time to watch the show and headed for the hotel to get the tots cleaned up and ready for bed before 9pm.
Are we going back there? Definitely yes, but not soon… probably when Jakei is of school age already.
What did we love most about the place? the toddlers loved the jelllies most, husband and i loved watching the looks of amazement on their faces
Our Toddler-friendliness Rating: 8 because…
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the rest rooms were not spacious enough for diaper changes
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strollers can be brought inside the oceanarium but only if you’re willing to lug it up and down flights of stairs
Hi, Chrizelle! Yes, that's true. The crowd was overwhelming and I was also fearful that my toddlers might get lost or taken. But I'm really paranoid about safety and never let them stray more than an arm's length when we're in a public place anyway. The line to the Oceanarium was a mile long when we got there so we went to the other attractions first. By 5pm, the line was gone so we didn't have to wait long to go inside.
Thanks for taking time to read my blog and commenting! Hope you'd follow the crazy world of my toddlers.
The place was totally fun and educational butI wish Manila Ocean Park's admin will try to control the number for big groups such as booked tours and field trip to a certain number or time of the day. We went Jan 22 to join an elementary school field trip and the place was too crowded. As a mom, I did felt that it was not safe for the children to be there anymore. There were like more than 5 schools that were there all the time and include the number of families and other people walking-in on a weekend. We did not get to enjoy the whole package because the very looooong lines. I just wish my son's school went on a weekday to avoid the crown but at the same time Manila Ocean Park should also control number big groups coming in a day.
Hi, Kaye! Thanks for the compliment. The toddlers loved the jellyfish the most. It was also not as crowded as the oceanarium. It has been more than a month since our visit by Jade, my 2-yr-old, still exclaims "Like in Manila Ocean Park. I'm going to the see the fish…" whenever she sees pictures of marine life. We'll be taking them there again when they're older…but on a weekday this time when there's not much of a crowd.
Wonderful review!I'm yet to see the other attractions at the theme park. Thanks for blogging about them. More power!
Warmest regards,
Kaye
http://kayelangit-luistro.blogspot.com/2011/01/guided-tour-of-oceanarium-at-manila.html
http://kayelangit-luistro.blogspot.com/2010/11/musical-fountain-show-at-manila-ocean.html.
Braney is a childhood classic! The shows they have today are just pure garbarge.
Thanks for sharing, I`ll come back and check one of the other posts you have written. See ya.
Neat blog layout! Very easy on the eyes.. i like the colors you picked out
Nothing is more special than a family day out. It’s the best thing about weekends, the magic it does with the family. It tightens the bonds. Glad to see that you have a happy family there. Keep up on sharing your family moments with us.
Regards,
Karen