Manila Ocean Park Itinerary 2018

October 30, 2018



#ZekydGreat's 2nd Birthday Celebration at H2O Hotel and Manila Ocean Park. We did buy the MARINE VOYAGE (15) package for our tour, this is inclusive of 15 attractions already. Each ticket cost 995 pesos, this price is for their Yuletide Deals promo from October 1 to November 30, 2018.
Since we have a birthday celebrant we were able to buy the Special Birthday Blowout - Marine Voyage (3+1). For 1 birthday celebrant, he must be able to bring 3 full paying guest to avail the free birthday ticket. What a deal right?

Day 1: October 30, 2018 - We finish first all the attractions that are located in the Ground /1st floor so we won't forget anything that is included in our package since we did get the package that has all the attractions included and please note that if you are not checked in at the H2O hotel you won't be able to use it again some other day (not like before when if you're not able to visit all the attractions in your package as long as you have the stub or the ticket with you, you can still use it for 6months if I remember it right). But since we are checked in for 2 days and 3 nights we can just have it re-validated the next day or until we checked out from the hotel.
Sadly, it was the coming of Typhoon Rosita and it was raining hard on our 1st-day tour, that is why the Symphony Evening Show has already been canceled and it was replaced with the Jellies Exhibit.

Below are the attractions we were able to finish visiting for our 1st day (in ascending order)

Birds of Prey Kingdom Sea Lion Show World of Creepy Crawlies Super Toy Collection *Coffee and Cake lunch at the cafe inside the Super Toy Collection Jellies Exhibit *Ate some pica-pica near the Jellies Exhibit and Super Toy Collection Penguin Talk Show Oceanarium Trails to Antartica Penguin Exhibit & Christmas Village Back of the House Fish Spa *Dinner at Gerry's Grill MOP.

Day 2: October 31, 2018 - We checked out first from the hotel before we proceed with our 2nd-day tour at Manila Ocean Park because we really want to finish all attractions that are included in our package. Another sad thing is, as much as we've tried, we weren't able to finish all attractions that are included in our package because it was raining hard on our 1st day, so we weren't able to try the Neon Rides. While on our 2nd day the start of Neon Rides is 4pm and we're already done with our tour before 2pm. Sadly our neon rides were forfeited already.

Below are the attractions for our 2nd day (in ascending order)
The Barnyard
The Birdhouse
All Star Bird Show

I have included the ticket packages for your reference below and the operating schedule of all attractions at the lower part.

We hope you find this post helpful for your Manila Ocean Park Tour. We'll be sharing more of our MOP tour soon.

Happy Reading. Travel More and Enjoy!
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TICKET PACKAGES in MANILA OCEAN PARK (Based from their Website)
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Marine Voyage 15 - 995
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Attractions 
OCEANARIUM
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
THE BARNYARD
THE BIRDHOUSE
SUPER TOY COLLECTION
SEA LION SHOW
ALL-STAR BIRD SHOW
PENGUIN TALK SHOW
BACK OF THE HOUSE
FISH SPA
WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES
BIRDS OF PREY KINGDOM
TRAILS TO ANTARCTICA (PENGUIN EXHIBIT & CHRISTMAS VILLAGE)
NEON RIDES
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Sea Breeze Express 12 - 785
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Special Birthday Blowout- Sea Breeze Express (3+1)
Attractions 
OCEANARIUM
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
THE BARNYARD
THE BIRDHOUSE
SUPER TOY COLLECTION
SEA LION SHOW
ALL-STAR BIRD SHOW
PENGUIN TALK SHOW
BACK OF THE HOUSE
FISH SPA
WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES
NEON RIDES
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Deep Sea Rush 6 - 590
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Attractions :
OCEANARIUM
THE BARNYARD
THE BIRDHOUSE
WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES
SEA LION SHOW
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
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Ocean's Madness 5 - 650
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Attractions 
OCEANARIUM
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
TRAILS TO ANTARCTICA (PENGUIN EXHIBIT
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE)
AUGMENTED REALITY (WITH 1 6R PHOTO)
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Special Birthday Blowout - Marine Voyage (3+1) - The package that we availed.
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Attractions 
OCEANARIUM
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
THE BARNYARD
THE BIRDHOUSE
SUPER TOY COLLECTION
SEA LION SHOW
ALL-STAR BIRD SHOW
PENGUIN TALK SHOW
BACK OF THE HOUSE
FISH SPA
WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES
BIRDS OF PREY KINGDOM
TRAILS TO ANTARCTICA (PENGUIN EXHIBIT & CHRISTMAS VILLAGE)
NEON RIDES
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Special Birthday Blowout- Sea Breeze Express (3+1)
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Attractions 
OCEANARIUM
SYMPHONY EVENING SHOW
THE BARNYARD
THE BIRDHOUSE
SUPER TOY COLLECTION
SEA LION SHOW
ALL-STAR BIRD SHOW
PENGUIN TALK SHOW
BACK OF THE HOUSE
FISH SPA
WORLD OF CREEPY CRAWLIES
NEON RIDES

*************************************** OPERATING SCHEDULE ***************************************
ATTRACTIONS	LOCATION	SCHEDULE ON WEEKDAYS	SCHEDULE ON WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS	LAST ENTRY
Oceanarium	OC - Ground Floor	10:00AM - 8:00PM	9:00AM - 8:00PM	7:15PM
Augmented Reality	AR - Inside Oceanarium	10:00AM - 8:00PM	9:00AM - 8:00PM	7:15PM
Fish Spa	FS - 2nd Floor; Aquatica Beside Liquid Buffet	10:00AM - 7:00PM	9:00AM - 7:00PM	6:30PM
Back of the House	BOTH - 2nd Floor	11:00AM - 6:00PM	10:00AM - 7:00PM	weekday:5:30PM weekend:6:30PM
Trails to Antartica Penguin Exhibit & Christmas Village	TTA - 2nd Floor	10:00AM - 8:00PM	9:00AM - 8:00PM	7:15PM
World of Creepy Crawlies	CC - Ground Floor	10:00AM - 7:00PM	9:00AM - 7:00PM	6:30PM
Birds of Prey Kingdom	BOPK - Ground Floor	10:30AM - 6:00PM	10:30AM - 6:00PM	5:30PM
Sharks & Rays Dry Encounter	SARDE - Antartica	10:00AM - 6:00PM	10:00AM - 6:00PM	5:45PM
The Barnyard	BY - Outdoor	10:30AM - 6:00PM	10:30AM - 6:00PM	5:30PM
The Birdhouse	BHF/BH - Outdoor	10:30AM - 6:00PM	10:30AM - 6:00PM	5:30PM
Neon Rides	NEONC - Outdoor	4:00PM - 9:00PM	4:00PM - 9:00PM	8:30PM
Super Toy Collection	STC - Ground Floor	10:00AM - 8:00PM	9:00AM - 8:00PM	7:15PM
Jellies Exhibit	JE - Ground Floor	10:00AM - 8:00PM	9:00AM - 8:00PM	7:15PM
*************************************** SHOWS ***************************************
Penguin Talk Show	PTS - Ground Floor	10:00AM - 7:00PM	9:00AM - 7:00PM	6:15PM
		1st Show	2nd Show	3rd Show
Sea Lion Show	SLS - Acquatica	11:00AM	3:00PM	5:00PM
All Star Bird Show	ASBS - Acquatica	1:15PM	4:15PM
Symphony Evening Show	SES - Aquatica	6:30PM
*************************************** ENCOUNTERS ***************************************
Aquanaut Voyage SARAV - 2nd Floor	10:00am - 10:45am	Sharks and Rays Swim Encounter SARSE - Acquatica	Be A Sea Lion Trainer
10:00am - 10:45am	11:00am - 11:45am	10:15am - 11:00am	10:30am - 11:15am
12:00pm - 12:45pm	2:00pm - 2:45pm	2:45pm - 3:30pm	11:30am - 12:15pm
1:00pm - 1:45pm	3:00pm - 3:45pm		2:00pm - 2:45pm
2:00pm - 2:45pm	4:00pm - 4:45pm		3:00pm - 3:45pm
3:00pm - 3:45pm
5:00pm - 5:45pm
6:00pm - 6:45pm
*************************************** PHOTO OPPORTUNITY ***************************************
Birds of Prey Kingdom	Acquatica	1:45PM	4:45PM
Sea Lions	Acquatica	11:30AM	3:30PM	5:30PM
Penguin Feeding	2nd Floor	11:00 - 4:00PM

Himalaya HERBALS Purifying Neem (Facial Wash)

So lately I've been having problems with my acne. Suddenly my acne's keeps on multiplying in my face, maybe because of too much stress daily, plus with less than 8hrs or sleep, I am lucky enough if I'm able to complete a 4 hours sleep but that will be a once in a blue moon event during this days. It is because I've been working on night shift, managing our business as well, plus I have 2 kids to take care of and been a breastfeeding mom straight since day 1 of my turning 2-year-old son. 

Acne all over my face

I've been having problems with my acne since after I gave birth in October 2016. I've tried everything to at least lessen the problem in my face, but have no luck. Then on October 15 while buying in the supermarket I saw Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash, cause I've read it was "HERBAL" so I was thinking maybe I can get a little help on this.
Here's the acne on my face before I try to use the product. I would want to see the changes that's why I've recorded my face so I will know if there will be changes after I use it.

As per label:

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Himalaya Herbal is a range of natural, effective and safe products that use special herbs carefully selected from nature. Combining the best of Ayurveda with yesars of scientific research, these products efectively restor your skin natural health and vitality.

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Specially formulated to give you clear, problem-free skin, a soup free, daily use face wash gel that cleanses your skin by removing excess impurities without over-drying. Neem, well-known for it's purifying and antibacterial properties, kills problem-causing bacteria. Combined with Turmeric, it helps to control acne and pimples leaving your skin soft, clear, refreshed and problem free.

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INGREDIENTS: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl  Glutamate & Disodium Cocoyl  Glutamate, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crospolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Perfume, Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylsothiazolinone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citrix Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, C1 19140, C142090.
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It was really frustrating looking for a product that will help me with my skin problem, especially with my face. I cannot just use anything I would want to use as my face skin is quite sensitive. Normally I would look for a product that is natural and herbal. That's why when I found this product in Hypermarket I grab it at once.

The texture of this facial wash is a gel type. So the first time I use it, it really felt different compared to the other products I've used before. It hasn't dried up my skin, it felt moistured already even before I put on my moisturizer. I didn't even use any cleanser after using this. I put on moisturizer directly after washing my face with Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash,

Gel type texture of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash,

THE RESULT:

Since I've purchased this on October 15, 2018, I never stopped using it. Been using it 3times a day, 1st-before I sleep in the morning(since I am working on night shift), 2nd-when I woke up in the afternoon or when I took a bath, 3rd-before I go to work in the evening. Also, when I came from outside and I felt my face was dirty already I washed it again since I never find using it more than 3 times a day harmful because it never dries up my skin.

As of October 19, 2018, I still have a few acne's, whiteheads and blackheads on my face but it never felt dry anymore and there's no more itch since as mentioned it never dries up my skin, and besides it was just 4days ago then when I started using it.

From October 15-19 result. 

I'll be posting more photos for the result. Still using it 'til now. I will update after a month of using Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash with the changes in my face. Will really give this a try for a month, hopefully, this will help with my acne problems. I will also try their different products including the toothpaste, hopefully, I'll be able to find one soon.


Where to purchase Himalaya Herbal Philippines products - Watsons, Mercury Drug, SM stores, Lazada.

Facebook page: Himalaya Herbals Philippines
Website: Himalaya Herbals

Luxurious yet affordable Stay at MERANTI Hotel (Staycation for our 16th year B day)

So we're able to grab the best deal in Travelbook.PH for Meranti hotel. I have booked around January but we stayed for June 5-7, 2018. We stayed for 2 nights for only 4,890 pesos, when the regular price for 1 night would cost 3500++ exclusive of tax. When their published rate was 7500 for a night. What a deal right? And take note that I also received a commission for using my FriendCode in Travelbook. This already includes buffet breakfast for the 4 of us for 2 days (children below 12years old is free of the buffet breakfast), Super Sulit!

We didn't experience any hassle upon checking in, they just ask for my name and printed the form and that's it. Our booking was confirmed. Not like our previous booking with Travelbook for SMDC in Tagaytay, (check out my blog for that soon). One downside is that no one assisted us to our room.
After checking in, we've paid for the incidental fee of 2000 which is refundable upon check out if you haven't consumed anything while your staying at the hotel, they gave us our room key and we are already asked to go to our room, and yes, they don't have any bell boys or girls who will assist you to your room. Though they have baggage carts visible in the area maybe that is only for guests who have a lot of things brought to the hotel.

Upon checking into our room, all that we have loved about this hotel has started (but actually from their lobby, it was love at first sight already). When the elevator doors open that's it! Your attraction starts to go deeper as you will be welcome by the refreshing scent from their humidifiers/diffusers? not actually sure but it smells really, really good.  Once you opened the doors room you will feel really calm and relax from the lights, till you see there beds, until you seat and lie down to their comfy beds, the big windows, the super clean floors, and everything's neatly arranged, the NO dirty smell rooms, the relaxing ambiance, to their personalized and adorable toiletries and everything in between. It was love at first sight😍😍😍.

I've got really carried away, apologies for that. It was because when I remember our first stay at Meranti it was wonderful. (We actually forgot that no one assisted us to our rooms! Hahahaha🤣🤣🤣)

Anyways, before I get too carried away I am sharing our photos below so you could absorb all the excitement I have while telling the story.

The bed that prevents my kids and my husband to go home. They just wanted to lie down and hug the pillows and feel the comfort that bed/s provide.

Super duper comfy beds.

Bed photos the other side around, cause we can't get enough of it.

They also have a desk if in case you will need to work from the hotel just like me when we check in. And take note that their wifi access is incredibly fast. Btw, this desk is larger than it looks here, I have to crop it up as the welcome drinks is a different story.

work desk @ Meranti hotel

This is also an extension of the work desk. Now showing the complimentary H2O, coffee and tea.

complimentary H2O, coffee and tea at Meranti Hotel

Now showing the sink and the toilet and bath facilities. 

Sink beside the T&B

Oh, how I love this vanity mirror!

See how colorful and inviting these toiletries and vanity kits are. 

And this personalized toiletries are a plus, plus, plus.

The cleanest toilet and bath we've ever been so far since we started our Staycation journey.

T&B. Hot & cold shower. Rain shower. 

A mini fridge with readily available soda's, beers, and juices for you to consume in case you feel lazy calling the front desk or cafe or buy your drinks outside. Oh but please take note that it's not for free and will be deducted in your incidental fee of 2000, so don't be surprise guys.

Those were the amenities and facilities in the room assigned to us for our 2days Staycation.

For the add-ons, you will be served a welcome drink on your arrival, some will be served on the lobby while waiting. But for us, since we don't need to wait for our check-in, they just had it sent to our room. By the way, we were provided 4 glasses of their welcome drinks even though the room is only for 2. But it makes me wonder, maybe because we were checked in for 2 days then they just have the welcome drinks for our next day served on our first day (cause when we checked in just this week we were only given 2 glasses.

Refreshing SAGO drinks upon check-in. 

Things to do:

MASSAGE. Since this day was for our 16th-year celebration of being partners this is all for us two to enjoy and have a relaxing stay at the hotel. Good thing Meranti offers massage service to be done in your room, so no hassle going out somewhere or other place or room to have a relaxing massage. And since we wanted to have a superior relaxation, then we've had it for 2 consecutive nights.

Massage101/Selfie101

Ventosa Massage

CHILL. Unwinding and de-stressing 101.

Chill while sipping a light beer right from the mini fridge.

SWIM. Meranti has a simple but very nice swimming pool and because of its simplicity, it makes it more beautiful compared to other hotels nearby. Oh and how we love the glass panel of this pool.

our Kuya Erky enjoying the see-through pool

baby shark and Kuya shark mode at Meranti Hotel.

our very own shokoy

#TeamRYCE enjoying the outdoors at Meranti hotel

BUFFET BREAKFAST. And who wouldn't love a buffet breakfast? Inclusive in the hotels overnight package is their buffet breakfast. From fried rice to omelet, to dangit, tocino, and longganisa. Overflowing coffee and fruit juices. To cereals for the kids to freshly baked slices of bread. To fresh fruits and of course our well-loved fresh vegetable salad /slashed/ create your own salad with two types of sauces for you to love. And I swear I will keep on coming back for breakfast for their fresh S-A-L-A-D. Promise, soon I will have a separate post for Meranti hotels buffet breakfast.

1st morning at Meranti, 1st Buffet breakfast.

Cheese over omelet.

probably my 3rd cup? because I am so sleepy from the previous night shift on work

our Kuya Erky's plate. So picky!

Put your own, add your own, create your own salad. #LoveSalad #MerantiSalad

2nd-day buffet breakfast #TeamRYCE

To wrap it up, we've had the best staycation so far. 2 days is too short for this kind of relaxation. 

To check out more of Meranti Hotel. 

Visit their Facebook page at this link: Meranti Hotel FB page

Website: Meranti Hotel website

To book: Meranti Hotel Booking

You may also book at Meranti Hotel at Travelbook and use my Friendcode: 3928

Hotel Location:

82 Scout Castor, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila

This hotel is superb! We will definitely come back for more. 

Soon I will have more blogs for Meranti hotel as we've just celebrated my husband's 35th Birthday here last October 19, 2018. You see, we keep on coming back for more.

Enjoy Reading. Travel more. For questions, clarifications and suggestions just comment below. 

Thank you for dropping by.