DC dolphin swim for near sighted - The DIS Discussion Forums

pezheadmeg · 08-06-2012, 09:10 PM

I'm looking into booking Discovery Cove for October. However I am extremely near sighted. For snorkeling I would be going to the local dive shop and getting a prescription mask. I made the mistake on not having one when I did the Epcot aqua tour a few years ago, and the experience wasn't full without being able to see clearly.

Could I wear a pair of prescription goggles for the Dolphin swim? I would hate to shell out the extra $$ and not be able to actually see what was going on? I'm assuming I would be fine wearing regular prescription sunglasses on the lazy river.

pixeegrl · 08-07-2012, 07:26 AM

They have prescription goggles there I have been told. You need to bring your prescription though. Maybe someone who has used them can give you more details

blue65829 · 08-10-2012, 10:29 AM

I have pretty much the same question, although I'm hoping that I can just wear glasses for most of the dolphin swim - I've seen lots of pics of people wearing sunglasses during their experience.

My perscription is so wacky that it takes me three weeks to get new glasses if I order from a "1 hour" place, so I don't think there's much hope of me being able to use the perscription goggles they can provide.

KristenHoneymooner · 08-13-2012, 03:30 PM

My husband and I both wore contact lenses with no problems. There wasn't much splashing to avoid, and we were able to snorkel using the regular goggles that they provide.

Also, you ARE permitted to wear goggles or sunglasses during the dolphin encounter, as long as you leave them on. Apparently, if you hold the goggles in your hand, the dolphins assume they are toys...

brenda1966 · 08-13-2012, 03:33 PM

I'm wondering if you have to have a strap on the sunglasses? Isn't there a risk they'd fall off and into the water? I'd love to wear my sunglasses -- I can't see a thing in bright light without them.

pezheadmeg · 08-13-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristenHoneymooner

My husband and I both wore contact lenses with no problems. There wasn't much splashing to avoid, and we were able to snorkel using the regular goggles that they provide.

Also, you ARE permitted to wear goggles or sunglasses during the dolphin encounter, as long as you leave them on. Apparently, if you hold the goggles in your hand, the dolphins assume they are toys...

That's exactly the answer I was looking for. My prescription is in the 800 index range so I can barely see the bedside clock. I'll use my back up pair of sunglasses with a strap.

If the trip does happen I'd be much more comfortable getting a prescription mask ahead of time.

SmallWorld71 · 08-15-2012, 04:50 PM

DH wears glases - don't know the prescription but he can't see much without them. He wears his glasses all the time except for sleeping and showering.

We went to DC 2 years ago and he just wore his regular glasses during the dolphin encounter/ swim portion. He did not have a strap and did not have any problems.

For the snorkeling he wore one of DC's prescription masks and it worked fine for him. He also wore the mask in the river.

blue65829 · 08-15-2012, 06:08 PM

These replies are such a relief! I don't wear contacts and I was worried I'd be doing the dolphin encounter blind, which would really detract

08-06-2012, 09:10 PM	#1
pezheadmeg feminsit turned fashion student Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,467	DC dolphin swim for near sighted I'm looking into booking Discovery Cove for October. However I am extremely near sighted. For snorkeling I would be going to the local dive shop and getting a prescription mask. I made the mistake on not having one when I did the Epcot aqua tour a few years ago, and the experience wasn't full without being able to see clearly. Could I wear a pair of prescription goggles for the Dolphin swim? I would hate to shell out the extra $$ and not be able to actually see what was going on? I'm assuming I would be fine wearing regular prescription sunglasses on the lazy river. __________________ The recent trips: 2011-ASmusic 2010-Poly 2008-CBR; 2007-CSR; 2006-POFQ; 2005-POFQ; 2004-ASsports

08-07-2012, 07:26 AM	#2
pixeegrl DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: eastern Shore of Virginia Posts: 1,562	They have prescription goggles there I have been told. You need to bring your prescription though. Maybe someone who has used them can give you more details __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Seuss

08-10-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
blue65829 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 147	I have pretty much the same question, although I'm hoping that I can just wear glasses for most of the dolphin swim - I've seen lots of pics of people wearing sunglasses during their experience. My perscription is so wacky that it takes me three weeks to get new glasses if I order from a "1 hour" place, so I don't think there's much hope of me being able to use the perscription goggles they can provide. __________________ May 2005 - POR honeymoon September 2008 - POR September 2010 - WL!!!! October 2011 - AKL September 2012 - finally going to Universal - having mouse withdrawls August 2013 - WL CL & I get to be at MK on my B-day!

08-13-2012, 03:30 PM	#4
KristenHoneymooner Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 274	My husband and I both wore contact lenses with no problems. There wasn't much splashing to avoid, and we were able to snorkel using the regular goggles that they provide. Also, you ARE permitted to wear goggles or sunglasses during the dolphin encounter, as long as you leave them on. Apparently, if you hold the goggles in your hand, the dolphins assume they are toys... __________________ August 2012 5th Anniversary at IOA/US/SW/BG/DC Grand Floridian Disneymoon, August 2007!

08-13-2012, 03:33 PM	#5
brenda1966 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,889	I'm wondering if you have to have a strap on the sunglasses? Isn't there a risk they'd fall off and into the water? I'd love to wear my sunglasses -- I can't see a thing in bright light without them. __________________ DD Me ... 4 WDW parks in one day & Private Party at Studios-- Swan April 07 Disneyland: 70, 71, 76, 86, 97, Camelot Inn July 06, Carousel Inn July 07, HoJo's: Oct 05, July 08, 09, 10, 11 WDW: offsite 95; Pop Century: Nov 04, Feb 06, Dec 06, Oct 09; AS Music Oct 10, 11; CBR Oct 07; POR Oct 08 ~ MNSSHP Oct 07, Oct 08 Universal/IoA: Royal Pacific Resort Oct 10, 11 ~ Kennedy Space Oct 10 ~ Sea World Oct 08 Recent: Disneyland Cars Land July 2012 Tropicana Inn Upcoming: Discovery Cove, US/IoA, MNSSHP Oct 2012

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08-15-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
SmallWorld71 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Massachusetts Posts: 4,337	DH wears glases - don't know the prescription but he can't see much without them. He wears his glasses all the time except for sleeping and showering. We went to DC 2 years ago and he just wore his regular glasses during the dolphin encounter/ swim portion. He did not have a strap and did not have any problems. For the snorkeling he wore one of DC's prescription masks and it worked fine for him. He also wore the mask in the river. __________________ me DH DS17 DS14 DD10 Zeke Coco

08-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#8
blue65829 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 147	These replies are such a relief! I don't wear contacts and I was worried I'd be doing the dolphin encounter blind, which would really detract __________________ May 2005 - POR honeymoon September 2008 - POR September 2010 - WL!!!! October 2011 - AKL September 2012 - finally going to Universal - having mouse withdrawls August 2013 - WL CL & I get to be at MK on my B-day!

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