Info on swimming with dolphins at Living Seas?

[Laurajean1014]

Looking for information on the dolphin swim at the Living Seas? Has anyone done this? What was it like? Can 9 yo's do it? Please advise.

Thanks, LJ

 

[Kallison]

You can't swim with dolphins at Disney. That is SeaWorld. They have some type of dolphin encounter but you do not get in the water with them. If you look on the DIS homepage you should find the info. you are looking for.

oops I"m wrong you DO get in the water, just not swim. The info. is under theme parks, backstage tours:

Dolphins in Depth: Here's your chance to get up close and personal with a playful Dolphin. You’ll first explore the backstage areas where these amazing mammals are cared for and learn about the research being conducted at Epcot’s Living Seas pavilion. After this portion of the tour, you’ll enter into waist deep water to interact with these fascinating creatures. You’ll receive a photograph with the dolphin, refreshments and a T-shirt. PLEASE NOTE: No swimming or SCUBA diving is required. No cameras or jewelry are permitted and expectant mothers cannot participate. The dolphin determines the level of interaction.

It says you have to be 13 years or older. Bummer.

 

[Alaska Catdog]

Amazing. We got to play with the dolphins and pet them but we did not swim with them. And, after learning about them during the tour, I was glad that Disney does not let you swim with them. It seems rather cruel. But there is a park near WDW that allows you to swim with the dolphins. I read a trip report by Delswife and they went to a park where the dolphin hauls you around for a minute or two. I don't remember the name of the park though.

 

[weluvpluto]

Here's some info on Deb's site about Dolphins in Depth at Epcot:

http://allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm#dol