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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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5 of 5 stars
Oslo, Norway
Aug 14, 2008

We a family of four ( 2 children 15 and 11 year) had booked a day in the park at july 8. 2008. We booked the Dolphin swim for 3 of us and with free visit of SeaWorld and paid 1.124 $. Yes, we think it was expensive, but the day in the park was our best holiday experience ever.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bristol, UK
Aug 13, 2008

Discovery Cove is truly one of the major highlights to visiting Orlando (and there are many), the fact that they limit entry into the park means there are no lines to wait in and you can guarantee a seat on the sand. The staff must be hand picked for their friendliness as nothing was a problem and they seemed genuinely... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tualatin, Oregon
Aug 11, 2008

Our visit to Discovery Cove was absolutely the best part of our week long trip to Florida. The price seems like a lot, but by the end of the day, I thought it was money well spent. Every aspect of our visit was amazing, from the interaction with the dolphins, to the snorkeling through the tropical fish, petting the sting... more

Aug 3, 2008

We had a great time, got there at about 7:30 which was good for us, we had a large group, I took our four children(15,10,7,6) and we got the 9:25 swim but we could have had 8:20 which would have been a little better because when we went to feed the birds they didn't want to eat but they were... more

Aug 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

if youve never been to orlando before , it is amazing. the whole place is arguably one of the best vacation places in the world. discovery cove ,however, puts the rest of orlando and all its amazing theme parks in the shade!!! its no surprise that this place has been voted one of the best experiences in the whole USA.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Aberdeen
Aug 1, 2008

This is a must-see if you are in Orlando although it is not cheap I think it was worth the money (especially with the favourable exchange rate). The dolphin swim was an amazing experience and I absolutely loved every minute of it. It is easy to see that all the animals are very well cared for. The place itself is... more

Jul 31, 2008

My husband and I went to Discovery Cove in March of 2008. It is a day I will remember for a long time! When they say that you don't need to bring anything other than your bathing suit and a change of clothes, they mean it! Before we went, I had a concern about my size, whether they would have... more

Jul 31, 2008

wonderful place, nothing to worry about once you are in. excellent food, all included. no lines, no worries. recommended. i can't stop thinking about it. A paradise in orlando. more

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5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Jul 25, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Spending almost $300 for a Discovery Cove ticket seemed like a tough pill to swallow initially, but the service received and the all- inclusive nature of the park made it slide a little more easily at the end of the day. It was seriously a relief not to have queue up for anything or be nickle-and-dimed to death all day,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Boone, N.C.
Jul 20, 2008
3/4 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

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Discovery Cove Address

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