🌴 Am I the Only One Underwhelmed by Discovery Cove?

I had high hopes for Orlando’s Discovery Cove—raved about online, but it fell short for me (especially after my snorkeling trips in Cuba/Mexico 🌊). The perks? No lines and animal interactions are top-notch. But at peak prices? 💸 Not worth it. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Price Gouging 💸 World’s priciest single-day ticket! Off-peak matches Disney/Universal (200),but peakseasonDOUBLES(350+ per person, 400+aftertaxes/fees). Somepaid500?! 😱 A family day = thousands of dollars?! Dolphin photo rip-off: $200 extra for a pic 📸 (they won’t let you selfie!). 2️⃣ Freezing Pools ❄️ Visited in spring break—dolphin pool & manta ray snorkeling pool were ICE BATHS 😖. Lazy river was comfy, but relax? Impossible—two surprise waterfall drenchings 🌊! 3️⃣ “All-Inclusive?” 🍴 Compared to cruises/Cancun, this is a joke: Only breakfast/lunch included (no dinner/lodging). Food = meh 🍴. Drinks/snacks are free, but alcohol = $45/person for plastic-cup cocktails 🍹. 4️⃣ Overrated “Exclusivity” 🏊♂️ Lazy river = standard in most water parks (just prettier here). Snorkeling with fish = fun, but it’s a crowded artificial tank 🐠. After Caribbe’s natural reefs? This feels… staged. 5️⃣ Service? Meh. 🙄 Staff = unenthusiastic. Post-park showers = freezing/intermittent water 🚿. 6️⃣ Tiny Park 🦜 Feed birds early, or they’ll ignore you (full tummies!). Verdict: If you snag tickets under 200🎟 —go!Kidswillloveit. Butat300–500/person? Skip it. Save your cash for a cruise 🚢 or Cancun trip 🌴—better value, warmer water, and actual nature. #OrlandoTravel #DiscoveryCove #OverhypedAttractions