ribbitribbit said:
Going to Discovery Cove in May. Since it comes with the 7 days damission to one of these parks, I was wondering if anybody has an opinion about which one to go to?
First time, and can't wait
Any info. would be appreciated
Thanks
I would say it really depends on the age of all going. We live on the East Coast of Florida and have the gold pass so can go to either park whenever we want. We go to SW more because it is closer; but wish BG was closer because we really love that park. If you like coasters----hands down go to BG! They have the coasters and a new one my guys can't wait to ride opens in May. That said. My husband and I don't ride coasters anymore. We still love BG and so do our sons. The coasters are just a +. It is a big park with lots of animals to see. There are some excellent shows and the food is fantastic at several of the restaurants. We usually opt for the Colony House requesting window tables and sometimes eating on the porch. I think it is a 5 star rated restaurant and you can watch the animals of the Serrengetti while you eat.
You do have to do a lot of walking at BG, but there is also a train and sky ride that takes you through area where animals are. Even though we have done the Rhino ride every time, we still enjoy it as if it were the first time. Well worth the wait.
The Haunted LightHouse 3-d show is hokey but kind of fun if first time or with people there for the first time.
The Katonga show is my favorite. The singers are all wonderful.
My second favorite show is the corny Moroccan Roll sort of a rock and roll spoof. We usually end the night there while the sons ride coasters over and over cause they refuse to sit through this show<g>
BG has a huge kids area and an aviary that you can go in and feed the birds. We saw the bird show for the first time in years and years last trip there and it was very good.
If you manage to be there at the right time(which varies by temps and time of year) the chimps at Myombe reserve are so much fun to watch. They come up to the windows and interact with kids all the time.
When you walk through the area with lions and hyenas watch the lions. They can see the hyenas from their compound and will often stalk and then attack ---the window they see them through. LOL
And if it rains while you are there and ruins the day you can get free pass to return another day. Also listen to the music the park plays during rain storms. We got a kick out of it. We were there one time when it poured for about an hour. They played rain songs like "Walking in the rain" "Don't rain on my parade" etc. and a song that gave good advice about finding shelter from the lightning etc.
And did I mention the food??? LOL It isn't the typical theme park food except for at the big Zagora cafe where you can get burgers etc.
Of course there is also the beer school, free samples, and the Clydesdales to add to the day there.
The last time we were there they were still working on the road to the parking lots which makes getting into the park a little slower. Hopefully that is completed now and the arrival to park has been made easier for everyone going.
If you have a pass, there is a bus you can take from Orlando for about $5 or $10 to BG if you would rather not drive the 11/2-2 hour drive from Orlando. We have never gone this route and not sure where the pick up points are except for Sea world. It is worth looking into if you don't have a car or would rather not do the driving to Tampa.
