OK- I'm a self admitted 'big geek' 
So last year I read every book, magazine, internet site etc that I could find on Disney, and cross referenced EVERYTHING with coloured-coded sticky notes so I could stay organized 
Anyway, every review recommended the Snorkeling (Divequest) at Epcot. I went back and forth because it is $140. for 2 1/2 hours but we finally decided on doing it. This HAS TO BE THE BEST KEPT SECRET that Disney has! They only take 11 people once a day and you get a back stage pass, where you sign waivers- my girlfriend who is a lawyer read through everything for us and it was OK 
and you get to snorkel in the big tank at Epcot's living Seas. Every person in our party were Canadians- our guide told us that it was mostly Canadians who sign up- perhaps it's because we're more adventurous?? I don't know, but anyway you get to see how they prepare the food in the kitchens- petted a manatae back stage (which they don't advertise) swam with sharks, baracudas and sea turtles. You also get a free picture and t-shirt. All of the proceeds go to rescuing animals. 
They also warn us about the 'paparatize' who will take pictures of you and it's true! You have to go by everybody in your wetsuits to get into the tank and all of the tourists take pictures of you. It's hilarious! You must book way in advance b/c as I said they only take 11 people a day. It was by far the best thing that we did at Disney- afterwards I booked us in for dinner at the Coral Reef where had a table that overlooked the tank that we swam in. I encourage everyone to try and do this. It was absolutely AMAZING!!! 
So last year I read every book, magazine, internet site etc that I could find on Disney, and cross referenced EVERYTHING with coloured-coded sticky notes so I could stay organized Anyway, every review recommended the Snorkeling (Divequest) at Epcot. I went back and forth because it is $140. for 2 1/2 hours but we finally decided on doing it. This HAS TO BE THE BEST KEPT SECRET that Disney has! They only take 11 people once a day and you get a back stage pass, where you sign waivers- my girlfriend who is a lawyer read through everything for us and it was OK and you get to snorkel in the big tank at Epcot's living Seas. Every person in our party were Canadians- our guide told us that it was mostly Canadians who sign up- perhaps it's because we're more adventurous?? I don't know, but anyway you get to see how they prepare the food in the kitchens- petted a manatae back stage (which they don't advertise) swam with sharks, baracudas and sea turtles. You also get a free picture and t-shirt. All of the proceeds go to rescuing animals. They also warn us about the 'paparatize' who will take pictures of you and it's true! You have to go by everybody in your wetsuits to get into the tank and all of the tourists take pictures of you. It's hilarious! You must book way in advance b/c as I said they only take 11 people a day. It was by far the best thing that we did at Disney- afterwards I booked us in for dinner at the Coral Reef where had a table that overlooked the tank that we swam in. I encourage everyone to try and do this. It was absolutely AMAZING!!! 
