I didn't know a whole lot about Discovery Cove before I checked it out but I was astonished to find out that it's All Inclusive! I couldn't believe it. When you go to any of the parks you go to them knowing that you're going to pay an arm and a leg for any type of food item. Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly what you'll end up paying over and above the park ticket price...it all depends on how hungry or thirsty you are that day. Knowing that you are paying one price for the day makes life so easy! Paying just one price is worth it's weight in gold!
So here are all the things your ticket price includes for a Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package:
- A dolphin interaction - you get to swim, touch, play with a bottle nose dolphin. It's in a small group and a trainer is with you through the whole experience. The dolphin interaction lasts about 30 mins.
- Snorkeling with tropical fish and sting rays - there is a whole sting ray area where you can wade in the water and touch them or just stand there with them swimming all around you
- All the food you want - breakfast, lunch and unlimited snacks and drinks. They even have select alcoholic beverages that are included in the all inclusive price! If you want a fancy cocktail, it will be an additional cost.
- Snorkel, mask, wetsuit, lockers, towels, sunscreen, beach chairs...yup all included
- For those that drive, parking is included
- Big perk - you can get unlimited access to your choice of one of the other parks for the duration of your stay in Orlando (max 14 days) Seaworld, Aquatica or Bush Gardens Tampa Bay
- Note: you can get a package that doesn't include the Dolphin Interaction and the package will be cheaper
I unfortunately did not get to spend the whole day there since we were packing Aquatica and Seaworld into the day as well but I could have easily just plopped down on a lounger or jumped into the water with the dolphins. I was however able to get a sneak peak at the new area in Discovery Cove that will be opening up this summer. The Great Reef is a large new area of the resort where you will be able to snorkel and see tropical fish living in a coral reef environment. You don't even have to get wet to see some of the sights like viewing sharks! There is going to be this really cool underwater walking tour where you'll get to wear dive helmets to help you breath underwater!
This is the perfect destination if you are looking for a relaxing break between all of the hectic theme parks. It's a great spot to bring the kids to experience something a bit different as there are so many opportunities for up close encounters of wildlife and the underwater world. Even if you don't have kids, it's just a great retreat from all the other things Orlando has to offer. I would definitely go again to just relax and unwind.
A couple of tips:
- As mentioned above, they only allow 1000 guests in per day so booking in advance is key! Make sure to book at least a couple months in advance to ensure you get the day you want. I've also heard that the earlier you book your tickets the better the price. The closer you get to the date of when you want to go the more money it will be.
- Pay the extra $50 per person and you will get unlimited access to Seaworld, Acquatica & Bush Gardens Tampa Bay! Great savings and it adds great value to your ticket!
Karen
If My Passport Could Talk...
"Who knew something like this existed in Orlando?!"
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