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Pudders
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Status: offline |  Posted - 15 Jun 2007 : 10:08:29  
| Hi all,
We're looking at doing this for a wedding treat to ourselves whilst over there next year. It'll be myself, partner & litlun but want to know if its really worth the money? I've read a few reviews but wanted to hear/read it from people on the forum what they think or advise whilst there.
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Clayton, Pippa & Heather |
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Kazzie
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mizzy
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Jun 2007 : 12:09:55
| discovery cove is excellent and i would highly recommend it, food and drink is now included all day in the admission price
we had a lovely chill out time here and i would happily pay to money to revisit
i think that those who don't rate it are the ones who expected too long in the water with the dolphin interaction, you get approx 20-30mins we got longer but we did have children with additional needs in our party plus we also had a mischevious dolphin who thought he'd nip over and impress the female dolphins on the other side of the lagoon
there is so much more than the dolphin interaction though so to focus just on this when making your mind up if it's worth the cost would be unwise
discovery cove do an evening package at sunset which i think would be a romantic end to the day, they also offer private cabanas and champagne for those special occasions and can arrange for the dolphin to delivery a special life buoy for birthdays anniversary and marriage proposals, (we did see a marriage propasal happening whilst we where there)
i would check out their website to see what you can discover for yourself 
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sundowner
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Jun 2007 : 13:39:37
| An absolute must, it will make your holiday so perfect and you will have very happy memories.
Only thing I would ask is how old is your little one, as there are age restrictions on swimming with dolphins. I cannot remember what age they have to be but sure the website or someone here would help with that one.
We had a really great day and it was a hundred times better than we expected.
Mary |
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Mr G
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Jun 2007 : 15:49:29
| A great and memorable day.It is one of the days our children still go on about and they go to Florida every year.
Before we went we thought the most impressive part would be the Dolphin swim but the laggon where you can swim with fish, the stingrays, the food, the beaches, the fresh water pool.It was all fantastic.
The photos and DVD can be expensive but worth it to look back on. We bought the DVD and the photo DVD which is a great momento of the trip.
We intend going again for the day, possibly without the Dolphin swim this time as the day was great. |
Graham
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ravtino
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Jun 2007 : 20:08:30
| | I have done this three times and loved it, our son wanted to do it and finally got there(old enough) and i have to say it was difficult for him as the water for the dolphins was too cold for him, but he loved the rest of it, the photos etc are expensive but then they know you will want them as they are the only ones that get you close up with the dolphin. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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lamina
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Status: offline | Posted - 30 Jun 2007 : 18:34:05
| we did this in jan this year, on their coldest day of the year so far. we spent about 30 mins in the pool
it's certainly worth the money as once in DC you don't need to pay for anything..... included in the price are wetsuits (highly reccomended ) lockers, snorkel gear, suntan lotion, (with snorkel gear),towels and showers plus shampoo/soap etc, also if you are there early enough you can have breakfast as well as lunch up till 3pm, plus there are a couple of snack bars for when you get out of one of the lagoon/pools where you can get hot/cold drinks, including beer and biscuits/crisps, etc... all included your admission price, also included is 7 consecutive days admission to sea world,..the daily admission price for seaworld is now around $65. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Pudders
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Status: offline | Posted - 17 Jul 2007 : 20:31:14
| Thanks for all the replies guys.... we booked this last week and are all very excitied about it and cannot wait!! We booked direct and unfortunately the online discount only applies within 60 days prior to your vist so we paid full price but due to the exchange rate...it worked out well!
Thanks again and we'll be sure to post a report and pictures for all to see next year.
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aldridgeclan
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| worth every penny, just come back at the end of july (2007). check in early ( from 8am) to get an early swim time, then you can go off and do everything else in the park. all the food eg breakfast and lunch is fantastic with loads of chice. my son loved the stingray pool and spent most of the day in there and in the caves. the photos and dvd are worth buyinging and the dvd works well here in the uk this costed $50, but you can include it in a package.
this day will be the most relaxing of your holiday, but the day goes so quick.
we have said that when we go back to florida next year we will go back for the day but not do the d swim again because its worth every penny to have a restful day with no crowds.
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