Discovery Cove Registration is Closed
CureDuchenne is excited to invite you to an unforgettable Discovery Cove Dolphin Experience, exclusively available with your FUTURES annual conference reservation on a limited, first come-first serve basis.
This adventure is available to individuals with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and one caregiver per family. Additional family members may attend at a deeply discounted rate. Booking is through CureDuchenne.
You can enjoy a once-in-a- lifetime, up-close experience with dolphins, tropical fish, and rays. You'll leave with memories that will live in your heart forever. You'll come nose to bottlenose with a new dolphin friend in your one-on-one dolphin encounter!
This unique experience is generously sponsored by an anonymous donor dedicated to bringing joy to the Duchenne and Becker community.
Address: 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 | Distance from Hotel: 3 miles
Discovery Cove is located just 9 minutes from the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. For your added convenience, there will be accessible transportation provided from the hotel.
Details:
- Date: Sunday, May 24th
- Timeslots: 8-11am, 11am-2pm, 1-4pm
- Accessible shuttles to/from Discovery Cove will be provided
- General Admission includes full access to Discovery Cove for the day with unlimited food and beverages including beer and wine.
- Dolphin swim add-on includes a prescheduled one-on-one dolphin encounter in Dolphin Lagoon, subject to availability. Learn more HERE. *Please note, children must be 6 years of age and at least 42 inches tall to swim with the dolphins. Children ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the dolphin swim experience.
- Reservations for this experience are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Must book through the CureDuchenne provided link to receive discounts.
- All ticket types are non-refundable for no-shows and cancellations within one month of the event.
- FUTURES registration and FULL ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE is required to register for the Discovery Cove experience.
Special Discounted Pricing:
General Admission for Individuals with Duchenne/Becker and their Caregiver (dolphin swim not included)
- Individual living with Duchenne/Becker: $50
- One caregiver/parent: $50
This discounted pricing applies to only 1 individual with Duchenne/Becker and 1 caregiver/parent per family. If your family has more than one individual with Duchenne or Becker, please contact us directly at futures@cureduchenne.org to assist with booking.
ALL Additional Guests:
- General Admission: $125 per person
Dolphin Swim Add-On
- Add-On: $25 per person
Limited to individuals with Duchenne or Becker and 1 caregiver/parent. This add-on is only available to those purchasing the $50 individual Duchenne/Becker and $50 caregiver ticket.
Wheelchairs and ECVs
Discovery Cove can accommodate guests with disabilities who are able to maneuver themselves with limited assistance (or with the aid of a personal assistant) during their dolphin experience and in the various wading locations. Discovery Cove also offers specially-designed outdoor wheelchairs with oversized tires for easy maneuvering on the beach. The wheelchairs are not self-maneuverable and guests will need assistance operating them. Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters (Electric Vehicles or ECVs) May be rented at the Guest Services desk, and may also be reserved by calling 407-513-4600. Wheel chairs and ECVs are rented on a first-come, first serve basis.
