| Not a lot of people know this, but you can meet | | | | On the tour that I did, there were only five of us so it |
| Disney World's dolphins at their big aquarium in Epcot. | | | | was even better. |
| It's similar to many other swimming with dolphins | | | | Then it was time to get into the wetsuits that Disney |
| encounters that you can do in Florida, but the | | | | provided and we went to meet the dolphins. At the top |
| experience is more like wading with dolphins, so if you | | | | of the dolphin tank we got into the water to stand on |
| aren't a great swimmer you don't have to worry. | | | | a waist deep platform. The trainers taught us different |
| Disney's dolphin encounter program is called "Dolphins | | | | hand gestures for various dolphin tricks, including |
| in Depth." It is one of their Epcot backstage tours. I | | | | splashing us all with water! The best part came next, |
| signed up to do it when I was at Disney World in | | | | actually touching and hugging a dolphin. The trainer |
| January. In addition to a half hour spent in the water | | | | allowed us to rub our hands over the dolphin's skin so |
| with the dolphins, the Disney cast members took us on | | | | we could see how it feels. Afterward, I had a really |
| a tour of the backstage areas of the Aquarium, where | | | | huge dolphin put into my arms and had my picture |
| we learned a lot about the dolphins and other aquatic | | | | taken while holding him. |
| life in the Aquarium. | | | | It was a pretty amazing and unforgettable experience |
| These are very small groups too. Disney allows a | | | | and I'm really glad I had the opportunity to do it at |
| maximum of 8 people on these Dolphin in Depth tours, | | | | Disney World. |
| so you have some good quality time with the dolphins. | | | | |