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Discovery Cove

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 162 attractions in Orlando
Traveler 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 »
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Wildlife park, Water park, Aquarium
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Viewing wildlife, Swimming, Snorkeling
Address: Sea World Drive Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: 877-4DISCOVERY

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Reviews of Discovery Cove

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5 of 5 stars
Boone, N.C.
Jul 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My 2 young daughters and I visited Discovery cove today for a long awaited dream- come- true and the experience exceeded our expectations. Every part of the park was our favorite part. The layout is easily navigable and accessible, the staff were friendly and happy to help, and the theme is interaction as education and fun! Great concept in the... more

5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
Jul 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I am already trying to figure out when we can go back. Let me list the highlights: - Since it’s a private park, Discovery Cove lets in a limited number of visitors per day. - Once you pay, everything else is provided: lifejackets, wetsuits, towels, snorkels, sunscreen, shampoo, all food and beverages. - A huge coral reef to swim in,... more

5 of 5 stars
Malmo, Sweden
Jul 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Our family (me, my wife and our 2 daughters (12 and 10) spent a great day at Discovery Cove in beginning of July. The park is an oasis from the big amusement parks and the three parts that it contains all make it worth it. 1) The Dolphin encounter (30 minutes) is something to remember for years to come. As... more

5 of 5 stars
Flossmoor, IL
Jul 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Believe all the good reviews ... my husband and I and our two daughter (12 &14) visited on a hot July day, but we didn't mind the heat as every need was met! Beautiful surroundings, good and plentiful food, extremely well organized staff ... and of course the swimming. The dolphin experience was great, educational and a definite highlight. Extremely... more

Jul 12, 2008

What a day! My family of 6 spent a day here during our Rolando trip back in November 2007. (I'm a little slow on my review sorry! That's the life of a mother of four). The cost of this adventure shocked my husband, and it took me a while to talk him into it. He was in awe of the... more

Jul 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This was by far better than SeaWorld, Universal and Disney combined. It was like being a special guest at a very posh resort. My husband, two teens and I all enjoyed every minute of it. We were in awe of all the beautiful fish in the coral reef and of our 30-minute dolphin swim. We will never forget this incredible... more

5 of 5 stars
Madison, Alabama
Jul 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

There is not much to say about this place other than you MUST do it. Whether child, teen, adult, whatever, this is an amazing experience. The park is top notch and so enjoyable, you will not want to leave. The dolphin swim is a short adventure, but well worth it. The other activities and the small crowd make this a... more

5 of 5 stars
Metropolis, IL
Jul 1, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

WE TRAVELED TO DISCOVERY COVE ON JUNE 27 FIRST WE ARRIVED @ 8A CHECKED IN (THERE WAS 4 OF US) THEY DO CHECK ID'S AND THEY TAKE YOUR PIC AND YOU CAN PUT A CREDIT CARD ON THE ID THAT THEY MAKE YOU IF YOU WANT. THEN THEY TAKE YOU IN A SMALL GROUP AND EXPLAIN THE PARK THIS ONLY... more

5 of 5 stars
peoria, Illinois
Jul 1, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Discovery cove is the best. It is picture perfect. From the time we got there it was like being on a tropical island and were made to feel like royalty. We have a family of 6 (kids ages 17, 13 and 9) and everyone had a great time! We had an early dolphin swim so we chose the wetsuits, they... more

5 of 5 stars
Lincolnshire
Jun 29, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We have just got back to our Villa here in Orlando and thought we had to write a review on this absolutely brilliant experience. None of us had ever experienced anything like it. Having got there at 8am (following advice from other reviews) we virtually went straight to a kiosk, where we checked in. So well run at this point,... more

Reviews of Discovery Cove

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Discovery Cove Address

Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Tel: 877-4DISCOVERY