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[maryjane]

Have you swam with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. It is something we would love to do? How was the experience? Also did you stay at their accommodations right on site? I believe they offer a package deal.
Thanks
MaryJane

[chezp]

We swam with the dolphins at Discovery Cove in December 2000 - it was a day where the temperatures only just got into the 50's and while it was fine in the water, it was so cold when we got out! I would say you need to be a good swimmer to do this. We were expected to go out with the dolphins and tread water for a few minutes before they brought you back - and it's very deep water. That is worth knowing before deciding if it's for you.

[wdwlovers]

We did this in Aug 2002 and had a blast! There a lady in our group who wasn't a good swimmer, so she got to stay in waist deep water while they brought the dolphin to here for her turn. We loved the snorkeling! I'd highly recommend this if you can swing it! Here's a link to our pics from our visit:
http://hometown.aol.com/oneyodafan/DicoveryCove.htm

Roxie was our dolphin. It was awesome to be in the water with her and giving her commands! I love marine life, so this was a dream of mine to do and DH gave it to me for our anniversary. DH and I would do this again in a heartbeat. If it was the two of us, we'd probably not do the dolphin swim again as the time isn't all that long in the water with them, but the snorkeling is well worth it. I'd like to take DD for the dolphin experience when she gets old enough! We were at WDW, so we just drove over. Your ticket into DC gets you a day at Sea World.

[chezp]

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We did this in Aug 2002 and had a blast! There a lady in our group who wasn't a good swimmer, so she got to stay in waist deep water while they brought the dolphin to here for her turn.

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That is so good to hear. Maybe they've learnt since we were there, as that wasn't an option when we went in December 2000. I told them I wasn't happy about treading water (I wasn't a very confident swimmer then) and they told me that was my only option, otherwise I wouldn't see the dolphin. I'm really pleased they seem to have changed their attitude on that.

[StephanieS]

We sell the tickets at a discount at AAA. They do sell out though, in advance. I had a member in the other day who wanted to go on a particular day this February and the person from Discovery Cove said it was already sold out. -Steph

[Mossketeer]

How old do you have to be to swim with the dolphins?

[denwol]

When we were there, it was 6 years old - I think.



I remember DS missing it by 2 months, and us trying to talk them into it, but they wouldn't let him slide... Younger kids can still do all of the snorkeling (which he loved!), but just not the dolphin encounter.



Also, we had "life vests" (in quotes, because they wouldn't really hold you up too much, just a little) when we were there in Oct. 2000. Although, we didn't need them - the dolphin came to us.

[Mossketeer]

Yeah, I guess you would have to be at least 6. My babysitter just told me when her family went down, her Mom was injured by one of the dolphins. She was "nosed" in the cheek. She didn't break any facial bones but was bruised pretty badly. I would really like to try it when my children are older. Everyone says it is an amazing experience.