Thunderstorms Discovery Cove

GusGus77

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Nov 10, 2012
So we are supposed to be at Discovery Cove on Friday. 80% chance of thunderstorms and it looks like it is supposed to be most of the day. So what happens? I know some activities happen in the rain, but this isn’t supposed to just be a typically summer rain...
 
Can you reschedule your day? We have been there during afternoon thunderstorms and everything is closed, except the actual park itself. I don't think you will be refunded your money in that situation.
 
In general at any of the parks when thunder or lightening is 'in the area' all outside activities (especially water activities) are halted and stay stopped until there has been no sighting / detection for 30 minutes. This is why it is a good idea to get the dolphin swim in early as afternoon thunderstorms are pretty common in the summer. (This is what the weather service recommends ... I worked at an 'attraction' and they came once a year for training and this is what they said and management followed . . .)

As for a 'storm' this is what DC has in their FAQ:

In the event a named tropical storm or hurricane approaches Orlando, Tampa, or a guest's hometown, the parks will reschedule or refund any vacation package and/or individual park tickets booked through SeaWorld Vacations, Busch Gardens Vacations, DiscoveryCove.com, SeaWorld.com, Aquatica.com, BuschGardens.com, or the call center. The parks will not apply any cancellation or change fees for this service. For additional Discovery Cove information call 407-513-4600.
 

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