Discovery cove

[lensgirl]

Hi

is Discovery cove worth the price? We would like to go to Aquatica so would save the price of the ticket there. Im not too keen on doing the dolphin swim as have done that before and think its quite a lot of money to be spending but you cant do the other one online (if you phone do you still get the 10% off for booking early?)

many thanks

[carys]

It is alot of money but personally I thought it was worth every penny it was a great day and I have fantastic memories.

[Gaz]

Oh believe me, DC is fantastic. it is a wonderful day. if your purse streatches that far then please do it, your wont regret it

[pchivvy]

I have mixed views. I have done it and we enjoyed the day, but when I consider how much we paid for it we could have used the money elsewhere and had a good time too. For me, the highlight was the dolphin swim, so if I wasn't doing that then I would say save your money and treat yourself somewhere else.

[disney owl]

We had a great day last August & have some brill memories but I don't think I'd go & not do the dolphin swim

[cooriedoon]

My family did the swim but I didn't, we have been twice now and love every minute spent there, its so relaxing and just great, can't wait to go back again next year....my advice if you can afford it you need to go!

[craigstacey]

Best day of our holiday and will be going again next Easter :)

[TrueBlueAngel]

We've been for the non-dolphin swim and regretted it, so we've booked for the swim this year - can't wait :jump::jump:

[KES]

Fantastic - the dolphin swim is a must.

[wayneg]

been twice 1st time with Dolphin 2nd non dolphin. Personally I prefer fish lagoon and avairy so wouldn't do Dolphin again but DW has a fish phobia and loves dolphins. All 3 of us love the park.
We are AP holders at SeaWorld so get discount, 1st time we only paid £75 each, got $100 off pp

[landkmum]

We have our third day here booked this August. For me, it is the favourite day of the holiday but I couldn't go and not do the dolphin swim.

[pinkypominnie]

We have been 4 times in the last year - twice with the dolphin swim and twice without!
I absolutely love it - it is pure paradise on earth to me, I love the aviary, the coral reef, ray lagoon, tropical river and food and drink! If it was a one-off visit I would have to do the dolphin swim but can have just as good day without it :) xx

[guddy73]

We plan to visit SW & Aquatica this year for sure but really love to do DC too still working out our budget but surely its worth it if we're doing SW anyway......Yes!! Tell me it is please ;) Can I ask how long in advance do you need to book?

[wayneg]

We plan to visit SW & Aquatica this year for sure but really love to do DC too still working out our budget but surely its worth it if we're doing SW anyway......Yes!! Tell me it is please ;) Can I ask how long in advance do you need to book?

Depending on time of year you go it can be worth buying AP for Seaworld. The first time we went was Oct, AP cost us $139 for 2 years and we got $100 off DC. with free parking and discounts it was like getting out AP free for 2 years. 2nd time we went was August, peak time so only $30 off.
Peak time you need to book months in advance, you can look on their site to see when dates a filling up, get in when some of you dates are dissapearing.

[Andi]

Another vote for DC ;)

Absolutely loved it, but I think at least 1 person has to have the swim. When I looked online with DC they wouldn't let you book all non swimmers :erm:

[Anzolo]

We had a great day last August & have some brill memories but I don't think I'd go & not do the dolphin swim

I agree! We did DC last year, and are doing it again this year.

Last year DW wasn't too sure about the swim but did it anyway and really enjoyed it:spin:

I don't think I'd like to spend that sort of money without doing the dolphin swim.

[pinkypominnie]

Another vote for DC ;)

Absolutely loved it, but I think at least 1 person has to have the swim. When I looked online with DC they wouldn't let you book all non swimmers :erm:

One person does not have to do the swim - we have done this twice without the dolphin swim in the last year - all you have to do is ring them to book :)

[nick]

Did Dc last year and it was brilliant.We are going to Florida next year and was cosidering doing DC again but as a non-swim along with Seaworld,Busch Gardens and Aquatica included in the cost and it has worked out at about £55 cheaper than having everything along with a swim so it really depends on your budget and needs.Personally we are now looking at doing the swim along with everything else.There are a avriety of packages available so just keep browsing
:wave:

[Ebony]

We have recently done Discovery Cove, it was fabulous. Will certainly go back and do it with or without the swim next time.

[alanda]

We're doing DC for the first time this year. Yes, it's expensive, but we opted for the Busch, Sea World and Aquatica package, and it didn't seem so bad then.

DH is busy doing swimming lessons so he can enjoy the swim too, without panicking.

Can't wait - I have wanted to do this for years :grin:

[Lesley_Perschky]

We are definetly doing DC next year. Not doing the Dolphin Swim, as we did that last year. Going to spend more time chilling and swimming with the rays.

[essexmick]

and also remember the ultimate swim you get sea world, busch gardens and aquatica tix in the price, all food and drinks too, we are doing it for the first time this year cant wait :)

[Bobbles]

As has been said before if you go for the ultimate package you get 14 day ticket to BG, SW and Aquatica included which for the 4 of us was similar in price to the Disney 14 day ticket. It aint cheap but if you look at it that way suddenly it doesn't seem so bad. Well that's what I have been telling myself.

Another factor which hasn't been covered is that we are going to Forida at the end of July/beginning of August and from what I have read its going to be very busy in the parks. As the numbers are limited I see Discovery Cove as an opportunity for a rest, a bit of a haven in all of the park madness.

Bobbles

[lilo&stitch]

Depending on time of year you go it can be worth buying AP for Seaworld. The first time we went was Oct, AP cost us $139 for 2 years and we got $100 off DC. with free parking and discounts it was like getting out AP free for 2 years. 2nd time we went was August, peak time so only $30 off.
Peak time you need to book months in advance, you can look on their site to see when dates a filling up, get in when some of you dates are dissapearing.
Hi Wayneg
I tried phoning Discovery Cove to ask what discount I would get in October if I was a Seaworld AP holder and the lady advised that it was only $30. Any idea when you are likely to get the $100 discount?

[danny68]

We did DC 2 years ago and have booked again for this year. It's a great relaxing day and when you factor in the food they provide and access to other parks depending on your ticket it doesn't seem so expensive. We have got ultimate tickets that include access to sea World, Busch Gardens & Aquitica. With regards to the dolphin swim it is really more of an interaction as you don't realy swim with dolphins. The only time you are 'swimming' is at the end when they pull you back towards shoe. But still a great experince getting so close to them.

[wayneg]

Hi Wayneg
I tried phoning Discovery Cove to ask what discount I would get in October if I was a Seaworld AP holder and the lady advised that it was only $30. Any idea when you are likely to get the $100 discount?

Maybe they have stopped offering the $100 discount, it was about 3 years ago. It might be popular enough without discounting so much now. I know we didn't book until just before we flew, might have been a special last minute deal.

[Adie55]

This is my familys first time to DC:D we are really looking forward to doing this!

[mand0426]

We too are doing DC for the first time in November.
Can not wait
:pgig: :pgig: :pgig:

[Nickiemof2]

Another vote for DC :thumbs-up we paid $305 each for the ultimate package which I thought was great value for money when you think of what your getting! We had the most amazing day and would want to do it again next time!!

[slayervixen]

Discovery Cove is out of this world. We loved everything about it and will go back hopefully next year when we go again.