You can see the West Indian manatee at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Over the years, injured manatees have taken up residence at SeaBase for rehabilitation following near-fatal boat strikes that impeded their ability to survive in the wild.
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When planning your trip, consider visiting the springs in the early morning and during the middle of the week. Local springs will be less crowded on weekdays and the manatees are most active and playful in the mornings.
Meet the dolphins of The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at EPCOT and learn about their complex undersea behavior. During this 2-hour experience, you'll talk to the experts who care for and work with these bottlenose dolphins every day.
Crystal River is the only place in Florida where you can swim with manatees. Find out how to meet a manatee and get to know these awe-inspiring creatures better.
It's also less than 20-30 minute walk from Dolphin to Epcot/Hollywood Studios. For Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom - Walk to the bus stop in front of the Boardwalk hotel, as the Disney buses are quicker than the ones the Dolphin provides.
If you want to spend the day at Epcot then yes you do have to purchase admission. Dolphins in Depth is only for your adventure with the Dolphins. And it's worth every penny. Enjoy.