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Discovery Cove Information and tickets. Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
Discovery Cove
Swim with a real Dolphin?.... Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Adventure Park has something special just for you! Adjust your attitude in a Tropical Paradise Lagoon where you can experience dolphins "close-up" and enjoy thousands of marine animals and tropical birds.
FAMILY ATTRACTION - Discovery Cove, Orlando's newest vacation destination, offers families the ultimate up-close and hands-on dolphin experience.
Guests wade into shallow water and become acquainted with their dolphin through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. Guests then swim and play with their dolphin in deeper water, and may receive an exciting dorsal tow or belly ride.
TOO-CUTE TOUCAN - The large-bird habitat at Discovery Cove's expanded free-flight aviary encourages up-close interactions with tropical birds including colorful toucans, red-legged seriema and flamingos.
The new aviary also features a small-bird sanctuary where guests come nose-to-beak with tiny honeycreepers, finches and mousebirds.
TRAINER FOR A DAY - Guests double their dolphin fun when they take to the water during Discovery Cove's thrilling "Trainer for a Day" program.
From enhanced dolphin interactions and training encounters to behind-the-scenes animal care, participants work side-by-side with animal experts as they interact with dolphins, birds, small mammals, sharks, stingrays and tropical fish.
TROPICAL OASIS - At Discovery Cove in Orlando, guests swim with dolphins, wade with mysterious rays, snorkel with tropical fish, hand-feed exotic birds and come eye-to-eye with sharks.
White-sand beaches, sparkling lagoons and crystal-clear rivers offer guests the ultimate vacation experience.
NOSE-TO-NOSE - The dream of getting up-close with a beautiful bottlenose dolphin comes alive at Discovery Cove in Orlando.
The extraordinary opportunity to swim and play with dolphins highlights the variety of intimate animal encounters that await guests at Orlando's newest vacation destination.
INTO THE DEEP - Swimmers don snorkels and masks for a glimpse into an amazing underwater world at Discovery Cove's Coral Reef.
Giant rays and thousands of exotic fish surround guests as they explore the remains of a shipwreck while coming eye-to-eye with sharks and barracuda.
Discovery Cove offers the opportunity for a limited number of guests to have personal interaction with dolphins, rays, tropical fish and birds, all while wrapping youself in a tropical paradise and Florida sunshine. You can even snorkel eye to eye with sharks and barracudas (if you want to!). No crowds, no lines, no barriers and best of all, no place like it. Explore underwater shipwrecks and shadowy grottos, swim down a meandering river and relax in the freswater lagoon. One of the best experiences in Orlando
Imagine a tropical paradise your family could call its own. A place where you can swim with real live Dolphins, rays, thousands of tropical fish, or maybe swim under a waterfall and just float all day in a beautiful blue lagoon? Or just relax on a sugar-white sandy beach and watch the blue skies float by? Only at
Discovery Cove.
6000 Discovery Cove Way Orlando, Florida 32821
Someone in your family may have dreamt of the once in a lifetime chance to touch, hug and swim with bottlenose dolphins, or maybe YOU would like to swim under the waterfall and feed, hold or play with some of the 300 tropical birds in the aviary of the lagoon. Reservations are required.
Where to Stay?
Crowne Plaza Resort Orlando - This delightful hotel offers guests the perfect combination of high quality service, and comfortable accommodations at reasonable prices that make Crowne Plaza one of the most popular luxury hotel chains in the world. All guests at the Crowne Plaza Resort Orlando enjoy the warm, personal service that distinguishes the best hotels in the world; and, that today's discriminating travelers demand.
Renaissance Orlando Resort - The twenty-seven acre award-winning Renaissance Orlando Resort is conveniently located across the street from Sea World and one mile from the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center. The Disney parks, MGM Studios and Universal Studios are just six miles away. This ultramodern resort offers some of the largest guest rooms in Orlando and one hundred eighty-five thousand square feet of meeting space including a convention center, three ballrooms, five executive boardrooms, meeting rooms and suites. The I-Ride trolley stops at the hotel providing shuttle service at a nominal fee along International Drive to the convention center, Mercado, outlet mall and Pointe Orlando. Outdoor self-parking is USD 12 per night with valet service additional. * The Renaissance Orlando Resort participates in Wired for Business: Marriott's new service that includes high speed Internet access plus unlimited local and long distance telephone calls within the United States for a low daily fee. This service can be requested at the front desk at check-in.
Of course if you want all the amenities and all the fun at a great price? Check out this affordable vacation rental which is on the Sand Lake Chain, WestGate Lakes Resort Stay active with volleyball, tennis courts, a fitness center, bike rentals, shuffleboard and a children's playground. Or escape to one of the resort's six swimming pools, whirlpool spas or walking paths. Unique dining experiences await you at the resort's variety of restaurants including Pelican's Landing Pool Bar & Grill, Fisherman's Cove Restaurant, Flamingo Bay Pool & Bar, and the Sunset Key Pool & Bar. Or relax and kick back -- an on-site Pizza Hut delivers to your suite.
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Attractions Tickets:
2010 Fact Sheet
Overview:
Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive adventure in which guests enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays, and tropical fish and hand-feed exotic birds.
At Discovery Cove, guests experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a 30-acre tropical oasis.
Discovery Cove is a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers, a resort-style pool complete with waterfalls, and pristine white-sand beaches.
Location:
On Central Florida Parkway, at the Intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Beachline Expressway), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International AirportExclusivity:
Reservations are required, and daily attendance is limited to approximately 1,000 guests, ensuring no overcrowding. Guests are greeted at a luxurious reception center and proceed down a nature walk for their day of discovery.
The all-inclusive adventure of a day at Discovery Cove includes a continental breakfast and freshly-prepared lunch, snacks and beverages, including wine and beer throughout the day. Each guest is also provided his/her own swim vest or wetsuit, towel, and swim gear, including a snorkel, mask, fins and eco-friendly sunscreen. Private lockers and dressing areas feature Crabtree & Evelyn bath products.
Animals:
The park’s animals include Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Southern and cownose rays 10,000 brilliantly colored tropical fish and sharks, and more than 250 exotic birds in a free-flight aviary.Adventures:
Dolphin Lagoon
The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin during a 30-minute interactive adventure. Accompanied by a trainer, groups of six to eight guests wade into shallow water and become acquainted with their dolphin through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. Then, taking the adventure one step further, guests interact with their dolphin in deeper water for an exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore. Guests must be at least 6 years old for the dolphin swim experience.Tropical Reef
Visitors can follow colorful schools of tropical fish in this spectacular coral reef. Swimmers will snorkel with thousands of the world’s most colorful underwater species, and within inches of sharks, fierce predators safely housed behind clear acrylic partitions. Guests can also enjoy the thrill of wading among various species of velvety rays, while the animals glide throughout the park’s saltwater lagoon, located adjacent to the tropical reef. These gentle animals are velvety to the touch, and can grow up to four feet in diameter.Wind-Away River
This waterway meanders through the park, encountering beaches, palm-covered walkways and rocky lagoons. Guests swimming through the Wind-Away River travel through different environments: a sunny island beach, a dense tropical forest and an underwater cave. Swimmers going under a waterfall will emerge inside the immense free-flight aviary. Flotation devices are provided as the river varies in depth.Explorer’s Aviary
This free-flight aviary is home to more than 250 exotic birds. Guests can hand-feed hundreds of tiny birds and interact with birds as tall as four feet. Guests enter the aviary’s lush, tropical environment by way of the park’s beaches or drifting under the refreshing waterfalls in the Wind-Away River.Serenity Bay Beaches and Pools
Sugar-white beaches are lined with swaying palms, tropical foliage and quaint thatched huts. Guests can claim their own spot among the tall shady umbrellas, lazy hammocks, sunning lounges and beach chairs. Buckets and sand toys are sprinkled along the beach for kids to enjoy. (All amenities are included with admission.)Conservation Cabana
Guests at Discovery Cove enjoy a rare and unforgettable glimpse into the lives of endangered and exotic animals through personal interaction and experiences that are as enriching as they are fun. At Conservation Cabana, visitors can dig into the animal world by touching replica bones, reading from resource books, and searching on computer terminals about the animals they will spend the day with and the park’s conservation partners. Educators are stationed at the Cabana to answer questions, provide animal information and showcase feathered and furry friends throughout the day.Fantastic Fare
Included with admission, guests at Discovery Cove enjoy unlimited access to a fantastic selection of food and drink all day long. A light continental breakfast is served at Laguna Grill until 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. From familiar fare to chef specials, all dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients and incorporate healthy elements, with daily seafood selections, salad options, and vegetarian dishes available.
Snack stations throughout the park provide all-day service, and offer everything from yogurt and soft pretzels to fruit smoothies and gourmet coffees. Ice-cold beverages, including bottled water, juices, sodas, wine and beer are also offered all day.
Extras:
Trainer for a Day For a truly extraordinary experience, up to 24 guests a day can spend additional time with dolphins with three personal interactions, plus behind-the-scenes time with Discovery Cove’s trainers to learn more about the animals that call the park home. The Trainer for a Day package includes all features of the standard Discovery Cove package plus the behind-the-scenes activities starting at $398 plus tax, depending on the season. Guests between the ages of 6 and 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Special Occasions – Discovery Cove has created a number of unique Special Occasion packages that include the delightfully unexpected assistance of a bottlenose dolphin. Discovery Cove dolphins have assisted in countless watery wedding proposals, launched love notes, and been a splash at the best of birthday celebrations. For each Special Occasion package, a bottlenose dolphin delivers a personalized message on a keepsake buoy, putting a fantastic end to the already memorable dolphin experience. In addition to the special dolphin delivery, each package features an array of other impressive touches. Call for details.
Private Cabanas – Tucked away behind lush foliage, private cabanas (available for an extra fee) overlook the secluded Dolphin Lagoon. All come complete with table and chairs, chaise lounges, towels, fresh flowers and a refrigerator.
Admission:
An all-inclusive experience like no other, admission to Discovery Cove includes: Reserved dolphin-swim interaction Unlimited access to the Tropical Reef, Serenity Bay and Wind-Away River Unlimited access to the free-flight Explorer’s Aviary Light continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks and beverages throughout the day All swim gear (mask, snorkel, and swim vest or wetsuit), towel, locker, sunscreen and other amenities All day self-parking A complimentary photo portrait of guest and their party upon entry to park A pass for 14 consecutive days of unlimited admission to either SeaWorld or Aquatica in Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to be used during the vacation.
Guests can upgrade to the Ultimate Package which includes admission to all three for an additional fee. Advanced reservations are required.
SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Busch Gardens passes must be used consecutively with the Discovery Cove visit either before, after, or a combination of both for a period of 14 days.
Admission prices through the remainder 2010: Seasonal rates for Discovery Cove experience with dolphin interaction start at $199 (rates for those who prefer to not to swim with a dolphin and guests age 3-6 start at $99)
Discovery Cove ultimate experience with dolphin interaction starting at $279 Hours: Discovery Cove is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guest check-in begins at 8 a.m.Reservations:
To book your reservations with Discovery Cove, please call 1.877.406.4836 . For International guests, please call 1-407-396-9020.
Due to the exclusive, limited-attendance nature of Discovery Cove, advance reservations are required. Reservations and information are available by visiting DiscoveryCove.com or by calling toll-free at 1-877-434-7268. *Prices vary seasonally. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates 10 parks across the U.S. including SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg. The 10 parks play host to 25 million guests each year and employ 26,000 people nationwide. To learn more, visit SeaWorldParksandEntertainment.com or call toll-free 1-888-800-5447. Additionally, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment created the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a non-profit, private charitable foundation committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education and animal rescue programs worldwide. Learn more at SWBG-ConservationFund.org. -- Discovery Cove --
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