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Can you swim with dolphins at Epcot?

Know Before You Go Please note that this is a wading encounter where the dolphins are brought to you in waist-deep water. You will not actually be swimming with the dolphins at any time. Guests must be at least 48” (122 cm) tall. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.



As of early 2026, you cannot technically "swim" with dolphins in the traditional freestyle sense at EPCOT, but you can participate in the EPCOT Seas Adventures — Dolphins in Depth encounter. This 2-hour program allows guests to enter the water with the dolphins, but the interaction is restricted to waist-deep water where you stand or wade rather than swim. It is an intimate experience limited to about eight guests per day, providing a backstage look at the care, training, and research conducted at The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion. Participants get to spend approximately 30 minutes in the water interacting with the dolphins under the guidance of marine mammal specialists. While a bathing suit is required, you do not need to be SCUBA-certified or a strong swimmer to participate. However, it is important to note that Disney recently announced a temporary closure of this program starting in late 2025 for facility maintenance and animal care updates, so you should check the My Disney Experience app for the most current 2026 availability.

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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.

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The Swan and Dolphin resorts are situated in the same location ? Both nestled between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. The Swan resort is only a few hundred feet from the Dolphin; therefore, you can expect the same kind of travel times and distances from the theme parks.

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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.

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Know Before You Go Please note that this is a wading encounter where the dolphins are brought to you in waist-deep water. You will not actually be swimming with the dolphins at any time. Guests must be at least 48” (122 cm) tall. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14 It's a great theme park for intellectually curious kids (and adults) but not the best for little kids under the age of 8. Older kids will enjoy some of the major thrill rides (like Test Track and Mission: SPACE) and may really enjoy World Showcase.

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EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.

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Although dolphins may seem curious, many of their behaviors are often misinterpreted as “friendly” when they actually are, in fact, signs of disturbance or aggression. If a dolphin approaches you in the water, do not engage, pursue, or otherwise interact with the dolphin, and take immediate steps to move away.

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Children must be 6 years of age or older to Swim with Dolphins, Feed Rays, Flamingo Mingle, and participate in Animal Trek or Trainer for a Day.

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If you are staying the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin Hotel, and you'd like the ultimate splurge, consider upgrading to a Fireworks View Room. These rooms offer nightly fireworks views from either Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios, and there is nothing better than watching them in your pajamas!

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With the two distinct areas of Future World and World Showcase, Epcot is certainly large enough to warrant a two day visit. If you are a family who enjoys a more education focused theme park, two days at Epcot may be a winner.

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