Today we took our kids (10 and 9) to the aquarium. I have to say after reading many of the reviews I was skeptical but decided to see for ourselves. I am so glad we did! We spent 4 hours there not sure how others couldn't spend that much time walking thru...there was a lot to see IMO. My kids loved it all!! The food at their food court was surprisingly good but little pricey.
YES there is still construction going on in courtyard area but I don't think that really effected the actual aquarium itself....the octopus was not available yet which we were bummed about; But we will definitely go back! Go check it out for yourselves and I wouldn't take to heart all of the negative reviews!