epcots dolphins

[nicknsara]

Hello all has anyone done the dolphin experience at epcot please?,we have done discovery cove so thought we would give this ago.we do appreciate it wont be as indepth as Dc.

any thoughts much appreciated

nick n sara

 

[MsMoneyPenny]

Hi, I did this last year and loved it. As you say, it is not like Discovery Cove, but I knew that and that's why I booked it. There are a maximum of 8 people in the group and you are then split into 2 separate groups of 4 people, once you are with the dolphins. You are first shown behind the scenes at the Living Seas, which in itself is worth doing, then you are given a little lecture (whilst sitting around the tank at Living Seas), then the bit what you've really been waiting for, interaction with the dolphins. It is so cool, you are shown where to touch the dolphin (and what not to touch), we spent roughly 20 minutes with one dolphin, then we swapped and did 20 minutes with the second dolphin. Just so you know, you do not actually 'swim' with the dolphins or get pulled along by them (the staff do not believe in this), but you are waist deep in the water. You get a special t-shirt (only given to people who do the tour) and a great photo of you and the dolphin. The whole thing lasts about 3/4 hours and all the money made goes to the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund. It really is a great thing to do and I will certainly be doing it again.

 

[bozzly]

Sounds good! Does anyone know how much this costs?

 

[nicknsara]

It costs $150 but places are limited and we had problems booking the day we wanted for October 05.

Hope this helps

Thanks to all for the info.

 

[bozzly]

Thanks nicknsara

 

[MsMoneyPenny]

It costs $150 but places are limited and we had problems booking the day we wanted for October 05.

Hope this helps

Thanks to all for the info.

Yes, book as early as you can - I booked a year in advance.

 

[rosiejo]

oh blimey - my SIL2B wants to do DC in November and I was going to suggest this instead as we can't predict the weatehr will be good for th day she wants... but looks like this costs the same and is just as hard to book... better find out what she wants to do quick!

 

[TMM]

Hi, I did this last year and loved it. As you say, it is not like Discovery Cove, but I knew that and that's why I booked it. There are a maximum of 8 people in the group and you are then split into 2 separate groups of 4 people, once you are with the dolphins. You are first shown behind the scenes at the Living Seas, which in itself is worth doing, then you are given a little lecture (whilst sitting around the tank at Living Seas), then the bit what you've really been waiting for, interaction with the dolphins. It is so cool, you are shown where to touch the dolphin (and what not to touch), we spent roughly 20 minutes with one dolphin, then we swapped and did 20 minutes with the second dolphin. Just so you know, you do not actually 'swim' with the dolphins or get pulled along by them (the staff do not believe in this), but you are waist deep in the water. You get a special t-shirt (only given to people who do the tour) and a great photo of you and the dolphin. The whole thing lasts about 3/4 hours and all the money made goes to the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund. It really is a great thing to do and I will certainly be doing it again.

This sounds like a fantastic thing to do! How can I book it for me and my husband when we go in January? Thanks!

 

[MsMoneyPenny]

You need to call WDW tour, the number is 001 407 939-8687 and just say you'd like to do the Dolphins in Depth Tour. It runs Monday-Friday. They will take your money up front by credit card and advise you what to (and not to) wear, where to meet, etc.