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Discovery Cove

6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821
877-557-7404
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Ranked #1 of 171 attractions in Orlando
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Water Parks, Aquariums
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Viewing wildlife, Swimming, Snorkelling
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Discovery Cove is a beautiful, tropical oasis. The park is well run, and the entire staff is very friendly. Buy the picture CD that the park sells if... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Rocklin, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

Discovery Cove is totally unique! We loved the atmosphere and decor. With relatively small crowds, it was a very relaxing day. We loved snorkelling with abundant rays and colorful fish. The all you can eat food was also very good and abundant. The price is rather high, but when you factor in the free passes to Aquatica and Sea World,... More

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Buckingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

What a beautiful place! The service was fantastic, the area was very clean and lots of things to do. You are given you Dolphin swim time straight away so you know how to plan your day. There are sun bathing areas all around the park. Everything is provided - snorkels, swimvests, wetsuits, suncream etc. The dolphins swim around 4 very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Everything was great, the service was exceptional. You can eat and drink as much as you like. The swimming with Dolphins was great, very well organised and good pictures. Family/friends who are not taking part can also take pictures.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We visited in July 2012 and booked the Dolphin swim. It was my 40th birthday and we had a truly fabulous day. It was welcome respite from the busy theme parks and it truly felt we had entered a mini-paraidise when we'd arrived. This year we returned but booked the day without the dolphin swim. Again we had a relaxing... More

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Holladay, Utah, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I loved the interactions with the animals. The reef was our favorite place. After the kids got used to large rays swimming by them (not an easy thing!), we couldn't get them out. The dolphin encounter was great. Too short, but great. I quite enjoyed being that close, and for us, it was a once in a lifetime thing. In... More

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Stafford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

My husband was very reluctant to visit Discovery Cove, but he absolutely loved it! I love stingrays so we organised the trip for our honeymoon. After initially being really excited and heading straight for the stingray pool, I was shocked to see how big they were and was pretty scared! However after I calmed down they were absolutely beautiful and... More

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Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Seven of us visited Sat, May 18th for my nephew's birthday. None of us did the dolphin encounter, my family had done it last year and didn't feel the need to do it again. The food was fine, not great but not bad, definitely something for everyone. We didn't arrive until 9 and we were told the park was at... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

the highlight was definitely the dolphin swim and snorkeling ! however for paying like $700 almost; we were not impressed with the food ! the lunch was alright; but the breakfast was awful.. even though we got in like around 8 in morning (so not late at all- as park opens at 7:30am); most of the breakfast items were done... More

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Birmingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Unfortunately we had bad weather the day we were booked but ir was still warm. The Dolphin encounter was good and very informative. I have done this a few times before in the Caribbean and it is never as good as the first time. Other facilites great and all inclusive aspect is certainly good value for money

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Loved every minute of it. They limited the amount of people in every day so this is not like Disney were you are herded through as quickly as possible. Actually my favourite part was the barrier reef which was free and you could pop in an out all day. The lazy river brings you into an avary where these beautiful... More

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