Discovery Cove in January?

[Marilynbn]

We are planning a trip to WDW and thought we would include a trip to Discovery Cove. How long is a day there? We will be driving down to Miami right after and I would love to know how much time to allot to DC. Also is it fun and comfortable to go the first week of January? Will the weather be too cool to enjoy the day and the cost of the time? Thanks Marilyn

 

[wdwluver]

I don't know how the weather will be, but a day at discover cove lasts until 5:30 p.m.

Trust me, you won't even notice the time go by.

They have an All Inclusive package now that includes continental breakfast, a wonderful lunch and all day soft drinks and snacks. It used to be just lunch.

You'll love it. We went 12/23 last year, and it was cool in the morning; but once you put on the wetsuit, you don't even notice the cold.

 

[Marilynbn]

bumping to hopefully get a response....

 

[JohnnySharp2]

It is definitely a full day there if the weather is pleasant.

To be honest personally I am not sure I would go in January, we went to DC in March 2005 when the weather was very much on the cool side, the water was freezing cold.
Not sure if I would fancy a full day there at a cooler time of the year.

 

[yaytezIOA]

They keep the water a little on the cool side anyway, but as someone else said you get either full wetsuits or vests. Once you get in the water, stay in the water pretty much all day. Janurary tends to be a little on the chilly side with temps sometimes dipping down in the 30's. That usually doesnt happen until then of Jan, but it does happen. I would definately take a chance and do it, its so worth it. My best advice to anyone is go to the Aviary FIRST. First thing in the morning the birds are insane. And take a camera or two as well.

 

[Zim]

You definitely take the entire day there... especially with the cost of entry! Are you only in the area for the day? Because when you buy a DC ticket, at least when we were there last, you also get a 5-day pass to Seaworld included...

Anyway, it is a full day. We went the first week of December 2 years ago and had no problem with the weather. I'm sure it won't be pleasant in the cooler months if it's raining, but aside from that I think it would be fine. As I recall the fishless winding river is heated anyway, isn't it? The tropical fish and dolphin water are ALWAYS cold for the fish - if anything the water may feel warmer because you aren't going from HOT air to COLD water. And as someone stated above, you can opt for a wetsuit versus just the lifejacket.

But between ray feedings, bird feeding, lolling down the lazy river and checking out the tropical fish, the day will fly by before you know it. And it's a great break from all the walking you do at the other parks. It's the only park my anti-Disney dad will go to.