Been to Discovery Cove?

**MissDisney** · 03-23-2004

Has anyone been to Discovery Cove to swim in the reefs and with the dolphins? It seems horrifically expensive, especialy since they say on the website that there are no refunds for bad weather, etc. We decided to go ahead and set up a visit, but the week we are there in April, reservations are N/A. Is it worth pursuing a loophole to get into that park?

Disneybound · 03-25-2004

I would sure be interested in reading what anyone has to say about Discovery Cove. It really sounds like something I would enjoy doing if I could actually swim with the dolphins. I can remember in the Bahamas when I was only able to stand in the water with them and pet them with one hand only...the other hand had to be behind our backs. I felt that "that" dolphin experience was definately too much money for what I got out of it.

MissLisa5730 · 03-31-2004

You are able to "swim" with the dolphins ... but its really controlled . You get in the water with them and do the touch thing ... then you are invited to hitch a ride with a dolphin - you hold onto the fin and your dolphin will take you for a little ride around the cove.
Its very cool stuff actually. I grew up watching "Flipper" and pretty much ANYTHING Dolphin related and I am hooked.

In addition to the Dolphins, there is some pretty good snorkelling at Dolphin Cove too - and its beautiful.

disneyguy · 03-31-2004

I had a friend go and they absoloutly loved doing it. I would go for it!

MJD · 03-26-2005

Where is Discovery Cove?

MJD

**roxie** · 03-26-2005

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Originally Posted by MJD

Where is Discovery Cove?

MJD

Sea World

We are thinking about doing this in the future, I would love to hear how it is.

MJD · 03-26-2005

We almost went to Sea World this year!! My DD got sick and we went home earlier. Everyone I talk to loves Sea World.

MJD

**roxie** · 03-26-2005

If you like animals (dolphins and orcas especially) this place is great.
The shows are terrific!

tink74 · 03-26-2005

We have some friends that went to Discovery Cove, and absolutely loved it!!! They told us it was something we had to do, but I about had a heart attack at the prices, and my boys were not really old enough to enjoy it, so we never went. Maybe in the next couple years.

missy H · 03-26-2005

We went in Mar 03 and it was great! We will go again and will probably do the trainer for the day package. It is expensive but they only let in about 1000 max per day. I would go when it is warm...the water can be cold (it isn't heated for obvious reasons).

aengus · 03-26-2005

The dolphin swim was cool, but just snorkeling along with the fish was an amazing feeling. More so because it was under your control unlike the swim with the dolphin. Me and my family had an absolute blast. Pick up an underwater disposable camera for everyone and have a great time! They only let 1000 people in per day so it is NEVER over crowded.

We took quite a few pics while were at Discovery cove, maybe I can dig some of them out. Its definitely something you should try if you have the opportunity.

Cavey · 03-26-2005

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Originally Posted by MJD

We almost went to Sea World this year!! My DD got sick and we went home earlier. Everyone I talk to loves Sea World.

MJD

It's actually a seperate park owned by Sea World (Think MK & AK).

Radio host Sean Hannity says its a great experience. But what's money to a guy that successful!

hiner · 03-27-2005

A friend of ours also went during the 4th of July weekend 2 years ago. He said it was a great break from the WDW parks and the entire family loved it. We were thinking of doing it after seeing it on the Travel Channel, after they showed SeaWorld. Then the price shock set in. We are definately doing SeaWorld this trip, just waiting for the tickets to arrive. Maybe next time we will go to Discovery Cove. For now we will snorkle at TL.

missy H · 03-28-2005

Here's a pic of our Discovery Cove trip. It's one of our favourite pics.

skwak · 03-28-2005

Missy H,

A great image. Wow, looks really cool!

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,559	Been to Discovery Cove? Has anyone been to Discovery Cove to swim in the reefs and with the dolphins? It seems horrifically expensive, especialy since they say on the website that there are no refunds for bad weather, etc. We decided to go ahead and set up a visit, but the week we are there in April, reservations are N/A. Is it worth pursuing a loophole to get into that park? __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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Disneybound Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crown Point, In Posts: 545	I would sure be interested in reading what anyone has to say about Discovery Cove. It really sounds like something I would enjoy doing if I could actually swim with the dolphins. I can remember in the Bahamas when I was only able to stand in the water with them and pet them with one hand only...the other hand had to be behind our backs. I felt that "that" dolphin experience was definately too much money for what I got out of it. __________________ Sept. 1993 Grand Floridian March 1996 Caribbean Beach March 2003 Grand Floridian and the Disney Wonder Ship July 2003 All-Star Sports March 2005Port Orleans Riverside March 2005 All Star Sports

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MissLisa5730 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 198	You are able to "swim" with the dolphins ... but its really controlled . You get in the water with them and do the touch thing ... then you are invited to hitch a ride with a dolphin - you hold onto the fin and your dolphin will take you for a little ride around the cove. Its very cool stuff actually. I grew up watching "Flipper" and pretty much ANYTHING Dolphin related and I am hooked. In addition to the Dolphins, there is some pretty good snorkelling at Dolphin Cove too - and its beautiful.

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,445	Re: Been to Discovery Cove? If you like animals (dolphins and orcas especially) this place is great. The shows are terrific!

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tink74 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Serka Zong Posts: 1,239	Re: Been to Discovery Cove? We have some friends that went to Discovery Cove, and absolutely loved it!!! They told us it was something we had to do, but I about had a heart attack at the prices, and my boys were not really old enough to enjoy it, so we never went. Maybe in the next couple years. __________________ MBer's I've Met: alilmagical32 Off Site 1979 Off Site 1986 All Star Sports January 2003 All Star Sports August 2003 Pop Century January 2005 Coronado Springs June/July 2005 Port Orleans FQ December 2006 Port Orleans FQ December 2007 Coming Up....French Quarter October 2008 Grail, Grail, Grail, HUH! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating My Cousins Wedding!! All Adults Trip!! Off to have my 1st Lapu Lapu!!

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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,641	Re: Been to Discovery Cove? We went in Mar 03 and it was great! We will go again and will probably do the trainer for the day package. It is expensive but they only let in about 1000 max per day. I would go when it is warm...the water can be cold (it isn't heated for obvious reasons). __________________ Missy H Avatar Our new home! Next Trip Jun 08 for 21 days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`Kerry *´¨) Proud Member of Disney overplanner AnonyMouse

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aengus Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 37	Re: Been to Discovery Cove? The dolphin swim was cool, but just snorkeling along with the fish was an amazing feeling. More so because it was under your control unlike the swim with the dolphin. Me and my family had an absolute blast. Pick up an underwater disposable camera for everyone and have a great time! They only let 1000 people in per day so it is NEVER over crowded. We took quite a few pics while were at Discovery cove, maybe I can dig some of them out. Its definitely something you should try if you have the opportunity.

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