[vanessa]

Has anyone been to Discovery Cove? It has always been my dream to swim with dolphins, but it is so expensive! Is it worth the very high entrance fee? I would love to hear reviews by anyone who has been there. Is there any way to obtain discounts?

[missy H]

Welcome to DC!

We have been to Discovery Cove. We loved it! It was well worth the money. The Dolphin swim was out of this world! We did spend another $250 on photos and a CD (that no one warns you about!) But that was all we spent apart from a "i Swam with the dolphins" T-shirt!
The lunch as lovey the whole place was great. It was very peaceful. There was lots to do to fill the day. My girls want to go back a do trainer for a day (even more money, but more time with the dolphins!) but that will have to wait.
If you need anymore info just ask!

[gina]

WELCOME! My family went in 2003.It was great.We saved it for the end of our vacation. It was so relaxing & fun.There's alot to do for the day. We didn't do the bird thing. Not crazy about birds. The food was good and you get alot. Do you still get passes for seaworld when you purchase? Oh yeah you get a family picture taken for free.That's first thing in the morning.

[wdwspider]

The cost included food and a couple days at SeaWord or Busch Gardens park too. It really isn't that high. You get all the below:

An experience like no other, this exclusive package allows you to take part in every attraction Discovery Cove has to offer.

Reserved dolphin-swim experience

Unlimited access to the Coral Reef

Unlimited access to the Ray Lagoon

Unlimited access to the free-flight aviary

Unlimited access to the Resort Pool and Tropical River

A freshly-prepared meal

Mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, sunscreen and other amenities
All day self-parking

Admission to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay* for seven consecutive days or admission to both parks for 14 consecutive days for an additional charge

A complimentary photo portrait of you and your party as you enter Discovery Cove

*Passes valid for either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for up to seven consecutive days before or after your Discovery Cove visit. Combination park passes valid for up to 14 consecutive days before or after your Discovery Cove visit.


Price for All-Inclusive Admission
Jan. 1 through March 13, 2005: $229 plus tax
March 14 through Oct. 28, 2005: $259 plus tax
Oct. 29 through Dec. 31, 2005: $239 plus tax

[Franco54]

Yes folks, could someone tell me where Discovery Cove is? The all-inclusive day does not sound that expensive. Thank You Kindly!

[vanessa]

Thank you for your answers re Discovery Cove: After reading your reviews, I think we will splurge and take our DDs to swim with the dolphins. This website is great: even though I only registered yesterday, I have been reading and following all the threads for on month now, using all the tips to plan our upcoming first trip ever to WDW in October. thank you to everyone!

[missy H]

Originally Posted by Franco54

Yes folks, could someone tell me where Discovery Cove is? The all-inclusive day does not sound that expensive. Thank You Kindly!

It's next to sea world.

From the West (Lake Buena Vista/Tampa):

Take I-4 East (toward Orlando) to exit 71. This is the SeaWorld exit.

Bear right onto Central Florida Parkway when exiting ramp.

The entrance to Discovery Cove is on the right hand side of Central Florida Parkway, past the sign for SeaWorld Orlando.
From the North (Downtown Orlando, Universal Studios, Sanford, Deland):

Take I-4 West to exit 72 (Beeline Expressway/FL-528/Airport).

Once on the Beeline, take the first exit (International Drive).

At traffic light, turn left. (You will be driving on International Drive.)

At the second light, turn right onto Central Florida Parkway.

The entrance to Discovery Cove is on the left hand side of Central Florida Parkway.


From the East (Cocoa, Cape Canaveral, Titusville Area):

Take FL-528 (Beeline Expressway) west to the International Drive exit.

Make a left onto International Drive.

Make a right onto Central Florida Parkway at the third traffic light.

The entrance to Discovery Cove is on the left hand side of Central Florida Parkway.

[Franco54]

How would it be in December? To chilly a time of year or what? Thank You Kindly

[missy H]

Originally Posted by Franco54

How would it be in December? To chilly a time of year or what? Thank You Kindly

Well, the water is salt water and will be cold.

You might be a little bit cold when coming out of the water when the temp isn't too high.

We went in march so it wasn't cold at all.