Dive Quest at Disney??

[N&B'smom]

Has anyone done this? Where exactly does it take place? Any info would be great!! Thanks!

Shelby

 

[abamick]

It is in the Living Seas aquarium at Epcot.

We are going to do it the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Can't wait! We have talked to people who have done the dive and they said it was one of the best dives they have ever done. It isn't a deep dive, only 35ft. But, where else can you see so many creatures in one place?!

 

[jiminyfan]

We have done the DiveQuest two times and loved both dives. The dive itself is in The Living Seas.

You meet outside of Epcot at the Guest Service office to the right of the entrance. They will take you "backstage" on your way to the Living Seas, sound more exciting than it is - They have to keep the trash dumpsters somewhere.

You will then go into the Cast areas of the Living Seas and be given a briefing on the dive. Remember, while diving you are "on stage" watch what you do as MANY people will be watching you. You will then be assigned a locker to go change into your wetsuit for the dive. Be escorted through the Living Seas to go up to the entry point of the dive, this is a lot of fun as you are paraded through the guests, makes you feel a little special. Just like the Monsters ging to the floor in Monster inc.

You will then do your dive and then have a post-dive briefing and viewing of the video, etc. It is a great experience.

My favorite dive moment of my life was part of th DiveQuest the second time when I had an UP CLOSE encounter with one of the BullSharks, Marylin. We had a friendly little meeting right in front of the Coral Reef Restaurant, I didn't realize it at the time where we were, but I am sure our encounter was part of many pictures and videos. I'd love to have a copy of one. I have dove quarries, the Keys and Hawaii and no where can you find as much life in one concetrated area as you can in the Living Seas.

I rate this a must do for any scuba diver.

 

[N&B'smom]

Thank you so much for the info! I'm thinking of arranging this for my hubby as a gift. He's the diver. He got certified at age 11 and has been on many dives in Jamaica, St Lucia, Turks and Caicos (his fav) and soon the Bahamas. (we're going in just under 3 weeks)

How far ahead can this be arranged our next trip isn't until next Sept?

Shelby

 

[abamick]

Dave,
Thanks for the info. We can't wait! Everyone that we have talked to about it has said that it was one of their favorites.

Shelby,
I think your DH would love it! If you have kids, there are areas where they can watch him. We are going the week of thanksgiving and I just booked about 3 weeks ago. They still had quite a few openings for that week. I don't know how far out you can book. But, I would think 180 days. Call the tour dept. @ 407-WDW-TOUR. It costs $140 pp (they charge your card when you book) and you will need his certifying agency and certification # when you book it. If he is certified by PADI or SSI (and maybe NAUI), then there is a 10% discount.

Allison

 

[Dan Murphy]

Also check other discounts available. Most of the tours have AP, AAA, DVC, Disney Visa discounts. Just an FYI.

 

[abamick]

Shoot! I didn't even think to ask for a DVC discount. I wonder if it's too late.

 

[disneycruise05]

Shoot! I didn't even think to ask for a DVC discount. I wonder if it's too late.

Nope. I booked DiveQuest a couple months ago for my friend and I (we're going in March) and found out later there is a military discount. I called back and got 15% back! It shouldn't be too late to apply a discount.

I'm not sure about the farthest out that you can book the tour. I called about 185 days out asking this exact question, and they told me I was able to actually book it then.

HTH!

 

[N&B'smom]

Thank you all so much! I am definitely going to do this for him. I know he'll love it. Thanks also for the tip about a DVC discount. That's good to know!! I'll call and find out when we can book! Thanks so much!!!!

Shelby