Pick two - sea world, discovery cove, aquatica

[Marthasor]

We are thinking of going down to Orlando in February and staying at WDW, but visiting some off-site attractions. Our DS4 will be with us - which 2 attractions do you think he will enjoy most? I'm leaning toward SW and DC. He loves water slides, but I'm not sure if he'll meet the height requirement for some of them at aquatic. Which two would you choose?

 

[Hunclemarco]

I'd go with you and say Seaworld and Discovery Cove. Never sure what the weather would be like for Aquatica in February, plus, There is so much more to do in the parks.

 

[Marthasor]

I'd go with you and say Seaworld and Discovery Cove. Never sure what the weather would be like for Aquatica in February, plus, There is so much more to do in the parks.

That's true! I never even thought about the weather - I guess I always imagine Florida to be hot and sunny!! It always is when we are there, but we've never been down in February! Thanks for your input!

 

[luv4u859]

I would have to choose Discovery Cove and Aquatica, we went to aquatica last year and had the best time ever, so much fun, I also heard that the water is heated there.

 

[HeidiGW]

tough question. guess it depends what kind of pass/passes you buy. (we have BGW plat. passes, so we've been to SW and AQ multiple times. But, sadly, never sprung--yet--for our gang to do DC. Come on, who doesn't want to swim with the dolphins?!?)

DC, as i guess you know, is much more expensive. It varies...and I think you get a choice of a seven-day "extra" pass for one of the other local parks. So, if you do DC you're covered for whatever else. If $$$ is an issue, a two-day ticket for SW and AQ, would be cheaper than DC admission.

If money is no object, in Feb., I would do DC and SW.

We've had three of our children as four-year olds at SW and they LOVED it. Only real issue was trying to "pet" dolphins at the feeding time. Their arms were not long enough to reach.
(Bring spare clothes or prepare to purchase a new SW wardrobe. They will get wet petting the sting rays, especially. Two of our kids practically tried to get in! Add in the fish and shrimp smell...uck!)

That having been said, are you doing other water parks, weather permitting? We also loved AQ. It is compact and well-done. Depending on how adventurous your child is, AQ has the best smaller child play areas. Our son 4.5 at Christmas was underwhelmed with one area previously loved, but he is a wild man! He was a little disappointed cuz he was too short for a few of the grown up slides.

In short and, no help, you can't go wrong with any of the parks, imho.