Aqua Tour At Epcot

EOD K9

EOD K9

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I've done it a few years ago before the wife and I had our daughters. It is something we enjoyed and would do it again. I'll try to give you a brief synopsis.
We met to the right of Epcot Guest services at whatever time we were told and were met by one of their staff members. She sized up the group for a wetsuit and booties. Park admission wasn't required or included in the price. The group was led backstage on the outside of the Seas and some interesting facts were given about the building, the ride, etc. We went into the show building and saw the care and food prep areas for the fish and mammals in the tanks. We were taken by the dolphin tanks but they were pretty much doing their own thing. We watched a safety video and were shown how to use SNUBA. Basically, you will be using a mask and regulator with an scuba tank. However, since the tank is light and the vest is made of floatation material, you really cannot dive under the water.
The group was sent to the shower/locker room area to change into the bathing suits you should have brought and also to the wetsuit and booties. You stored your belongings in a locker and walked onstage, past the crowds of people staring at you, then back offstage to go up a level. It was there were you were given your fins and got strapped in. Everyone in their group had their picture taken and you slowly walked over the ledge and BAM....next thing you know, you are in the Living Seas. You can "Sea" all the humans in the human tank. You are now part of the show and free to swim about. You were warned not to go too close to the dolphin cages though. If a turtle came up to you, you were not allowed to pet it. Just keep swimming. Everyone had about a 30 minute window in which to swim. By the end, if you aren't use to breathing through a regulator, your throat will be dry. When we were finished, we got changed and went back into the orientation room. They supplied the towels and soap/shampoo in the locker room. Everyone was given their picture, a t shirt, and a beverage. We were then kicked loose. Now, I fully expected to be escorted back outside the gates, but we were let out back into the onstage area. I wouldn't count on that happening for a free day in the park though.
All in all, it was about 2 and a half to 3 hours and we had a great time. I'd do it again when my girls are 8 as that I believe is the minimum age. I hope that helps.
 
Iris

Iris

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Original Poster
EOD K9 said:
I've done it a few years ago before the wife and I had our daughters. It is something we enjoyed and would do it again. I'll try to give you a brief synopsis.
We met to the right of Epcot Guest services at whatever time we were told and were met by one of their staff members. She sized up the group for a wetsuit and booties. Park admission wasn't required or included in the price. The group was led backstage on the outside of the Seas and some interesting facts were given about the building, the ride, etc. We went into the show building and saw the care and food prep areas for the fish and mammals in the tanks. We were taken by the dolphin tanks but they were pretty much doing their own thing. We watched a safety video and were shown how to use SNUBA. Basically, you will be using a mask and regulator with an scuba tank. However, since the tank is light and the vest is made of floatation material, you really cannot dive under the water.
The group was sent to the shower/locker room area to change into the bathing suits you should have brought and also to the wetsuit and booties. You stored your belongings in a locker and walked onstage, past the crowds of people staring at you, then back offstage to go up a level. It was there were you were given your fins and got strapped in. Everyone in their group had their picture taken and you slowly walked over the ledge and BAM....next thing you know, you are in the Living Seas. You can "Sea" all the humans in the human tank. You are now part of the show and free to swim about. You were warned not to go too close to the dolphin cages though. If a turtle came up to you, you were not allowed to pet it. Just keep swimming. Everyone had about a 30 minute window in which to swim. By the end, if you aren't use to breathing through a regulator, your throat will be dry. When we were finished, we got changed and went back into the orientation room. They supplied the towels and soap/shampoo in the locker room. Everyone was given their picture, a t shirt, and a beverage. We were then kicked loose. Now, I fully expected to be escorted back outside the gates, but we were let out back into the onstage area. I wouldn't count on that happening for a free day in the park though.
All in all, it was about 2 and a half to 3 hours and we had a great time. I'd do it again when my girls are 8 as that I believe is the minimum age. I hope that helps.
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Thank you very much for the information!
 
Courtney6682

Courtney6682

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EOD K9 said:
I've done it a few years ago before the wife and I had our daughters. It is something we enjoyed and would do it again. I'll try to give you a brief synopsis.
We met to the right of Epcot Guest services at whatever time we were told and were met by one of their staff members. She sized up the group for a wetsuit and booties. Park admission wasn't required or included in the price. The group was led backstage on the outside of the Seas and some interesting facts were given about the building, the ride, etc. We went into the show building and saw the care and food prep areas for the fish and mammals in the tanks. We were taken by the dolphin tanks but they were pretty much doing their own thing. We watched a safety video and were shown how to use SNUBA. Basically, you will be using a mask and regulator with an scuba tank. However, since the tank is light and the vest is made of floatation material, you really cannot dive under the water.
The group was sent to the shower/locker room area to change into the bathing suits you should have brought and also to the wetsuit and booties. You stored your belongings in a locker and walked onstage, past the crowds of people staring at you, then back offstage to go up a level. It was there were you were given your fins and got strapped in. Everyone in their group had their picture taken and you slowly walked over the ledge and BAM....next thing you know, you are in the Living Seas. You can "Sea" all the humans in the human tank. You are now part of the show and free to swim about. You were warned not to go too close to the dolphin cages though. If a turtle came up to you, you were not allowed to pet it. Just keep swimming. Everyone had about a 30 minute window in which to swim. By the end, if you aren't use to breathing through a regulator, your throat will be dry. When we were finished, we got changed and went back into the orientation room. They supplied the towels and soap/shampoo in the locker room. Everyone was given their picture, a t shirt, and a beverage. We were then kicked loose. Now, I fully expected to be escorted back outside the gates, but we were let out back into the onstage area. I wouldn't count on that happening for a free day in the park though.
All in all, it was about 2 and a half to 3 hours and we had a great time. I'd do it again when my girls are 8 as that I believe is the minimum age. I hope that helps.
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Thanks for this! Thinking I may want to do this for my daughter on our next visit this coming Feb. She turns 17 on day 3 of our trip:D
 

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