Latest time to leave Discovery Cove?

[ten822]

I've heard that they let people linger after the official closing time. What have people's experiences been?
I want to stay as long as possible but also want to plan for dinner reservations so I need to know realistically what time we will be out of there.

 

[VacaPlanner2012]

I believe the attractions close down, the lingering is in the gift shops and photo shops. Lots and lots of money being spent on photos and DVDs, so they stay open. But no one in the water. Pretty similar to Universal and Disney, you can't get in line anymore, but you can still spend money!

 

[ten822]

I believe the attractions close down, the lingering is in the gift shops and photo shops. Lots and lots of money being spent on photos and DVDs, so they stay open. But no one in the water. Pretty similar to Universal and Disney, you can't get in line anymore, but you can still spend money!

Do you know if you can start using the showers/changing rooms at closing? I'm assuming they have nice facilities?

 

[VacaPlanner2012]

Facilites are very nice, we always try to beat the rush, so head over about 4:30. Not sure what time they shut them down.