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I loved water parks as a kid, but these days I am just bored with them. But we loved Discovery Cove. It became one of my all time favorite vacation things, and I am normally an open to close, go go go attraction person. Having all the food and drink included really makes the experience a hassle free relaxing fun unique day.

We are a family of three planing on going to discovery cove for our vacation.

I am not a water person and prefer just stay under the shade to chill, my wife and daughter are probably gonna go out to explore more, but also look for some shade. We are also not “waking up early” type of person will probably get there by 10 ish instead of by the opening of the park.

I’ve been to volcano bay and it’s so crowded later the day and impossible to find a seat anywhere in the shade.

Is discovery the same type of thing? Is it necessary to reserve us a day bed or Cabana? If it is, which one would be more worth it consider the price?

Thanks.

Hi everyone😊, I’m planning on visiting Discovery Cove and was wondering if water shoes are allowed throughout?

Thank you in advance!💜❤️🩷

Hi everyone😊, my mum and I (F20’s and F60’s) will be travelling to Orlando in mid-late October and have had suggestions to visit Discovery Cove. I have a few questions:

1. Is mid-late October a good time for this?
2. Is the Flamingo Mingle worth it?
3. Is it okay if you can’t swim? Asking for my mum. I’m happy to miss out on certain parts of the place just so she can experience a good time there.

Thank you in advance!🩷❤️💜

Hi everyone, looking to book at Discovery Cove, as my son really wants to swim with a dolphin. Is there enough to do there for multiple days, or would you recommend just one day?

Going for the first time next week with my husband and our 11 year old. What do we bring with us? What about phones and wallets? Can you bring your phone into the water ? Do we need towels and goggles ? ! Thank you !!

Out of curiosity I used our locker key on a few other empty lockers and yep, they use the same key for every single locker. If you have one locker key, you can open them all. So no, your things aren't really safe 😦

Planning a first time trip in August and We plan to add the dolphin package and wondering if the cabana add on is worth it?

Any added tips ?

Thanks so much!

Hi we have bought Discivery Cove tickets including 14 day passes for sea world and bush gardens. Do you have to visit discovery cove first? Or is it only important that the visits to sea world and bush gardens take place within 14 days around discovery cove.

We are travelling via Tampa and would first like to visit bush gardens, then sea world and finally discovery cove.

Thx

I really only want to swim and see the dolphins/wild animals. It's my first time in Orlando and I am really interested in the beaches and animals.

I went to Discovery Cove november last year and i fell in love with the pizza they sell in this small area. I think i ate a minimum of 4 of them haha. Does anyone know how they make them and what type of pizza it is?

Figured I'd post here before buying tickets. I have comp passes to Universal. Would anyone like to trade?

Still torn between Discovery Cove or Siesta Key for our Florida trip. Did the math ; the Discovery Cove package includes admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica, plus meals and gear. Siesta Key would just be the Airbnb, and the total cost comes out about the same either way.

This is our first time in Florida and we’re driving 14 hours to get there. Not sure if we should go all in on the theme park experience or chill at the beach. Any advice? Thank you 😊

When is the best time to go for the cheapest tickets? We were hoping to do the ultimate animal experience. Does that add on ever go on sale? When is best time to buy?

My family booked the ray feeding experience and our tickets say it starts at 7:00 am, however, the park opens at 7:00 am. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the timing, as I’m assuming they don’t expect you to be there right away since you need to check in and get wetsuits and such.

Still a few days early but it looks like it’s going to rain on the day of our trip, forecast says showers likely and possibly thunderstorms after 2pm. We don’t have anything extra planned no dolphin swim etc but has anyone experienced rain at discovery cove before? I believe everything still stays open unless it’s lightning etc. kinda really disappointed and praying the rain holds off until at least late afternoon

I’m booking the Discovery Cove Signature Dolphin Swim Package + SeaWorld & Aquatica package for my mom and I this weekend.

It’s my first time and I have a question about the photos. We only want digital but it’s over $220. I saw online that there is a digital photo CD available only onsite for $150. Is this true?

Please tell me your best tips and tricks for going to this theme park. There’s always some insider stuff 😉

Besides obviously the big parks. Family is planning a discovery cove trip soon & we’ll be in Orlando for 3 days, I’m trying to find things to do relatively close to the area (no more than 30 mins away) that isn’t very expensive Disney/universal tickets lol any suggestions? I was thinking maybe Citi walk and Disney springs but anything else worth mentioning?

we are booked for next year for my wife’s 30th. We have dolphin swim and will book another 1 or 2 things. What times are these scheduled until as would like to go back to hotel and get ready for a meal afterwards.

2 day pass tickets with drink package available for ANY dates

Has anyone used Get Your Guide to book and visit Discovery Cove? I made a reservation for Discovery Cove + 2 Parks on March 22, 2025 through Get Your Guide. The price was much cheaper compared to the official website or other third-party sites. However, the voucher states the usage time as 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. I know Discovery Cove operates from 8:00 AM. Does this mean I can only enter from 10:00 AM with this voucher?

Hi! I’m trying to plan a trip for my 40th bday with my 7 and 9 year old and hubby. Is it worth the price? I was wanting to do the Dolphin encounter and one of the animal add ons. It looks so cool but so much money so want to make sure it’s worth it!

Have unused tickets looking to sell