Epcot Dive Quest

[Mtrewyn]

Originally Posted by BuzzF117

Says banned under Will's name any idea what he did to get banned?

this is what I'm wondering,I don't know him but I cannot see him doing something real bad ?!?? but like I said I don't know him.

[Joe_Tucker]

I did this dive in February and really enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it is comparable to a real ocean dive in any way but it was cool to see the big logger heads up close and also to get some education on how a tank that big is maintained. My one knock is that it is pretty dark, but if you think about how much light it would take to make it really bright it would be uber expensive and probably would raise the water temp.

[mike_s]

it could raise the water temp, and also increase algae growth with more light....

I asked the same thing. "why is it so dark?" well they told me it used to be darker.


Once inside the tank though and not in the viewing area it didn't seem as bad.


I actually thought the viewing area was pretty dark and dismal and almost seemed dirty because of the low lighting. That and the "Finding Nemo" ride takes up part of the viewing area that used to be open windows, which makes that area even darker.

[Joe_Tucker]

Ohh yeah - I totally agree, the viewing area is terribly dark and unimpressive. It was kind cool to mess with people who were eating in the restaurant.

[bubble-head]

I want to do this next time we're in FL. It seems like a fun and relaxing experience.

[trekkindave]

Ive always seen the tanks and then one time actually saw a diver in there..

What times do people dive in the tanks? I am going down to Disney in December (probably wont dive at Epcot) and would like to catch the dive from the "dry" side of the tank. If would be easier if i knew what time they went to dive.

[jwdizney]

Originally Posted by trekkindave

Ive always seen the tanks and then one time actually saw a diver in there..

What times do people dive in the tanks? I am going down to Disney in December (probably wont dive at Epcot) and would like to catch the dive from the "dry" side of the tank. If would be easier if i knew what time they went to dive.

There's two dives groups daily. they meet at 4:30 and 5:30. You get a "backstage" tour of the aquarium facilities, watch a film, fill out some waivers then suit up and go dive. i think it's about 45 min. after you meet before you go to the entry. so, about 5:30 and 6:30 would be good ballpark times to see the divers (it's a 40 min. dive). I could be off a little on my times! we've made the dive twice, but I never really pay attention to the time! if you're going to be there, I REALLY recommend doing the dive! it's AWESOME! it was my first blue water dive.. good equipment, well organized and just plain fun!

[rednose83]

Does anyone know if this is still available? It seems their main site is down but it sounds very cool.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by rednose83

Does anyone know if this is still available? It seems their main site is down but it sounds very cool.

yes... but I think the price went up a smidge this year.


just ask them for the PADI, Naui, or AAA discount. see what gives best. but it's easy to get a 10% discount and they don't check anything at booking time.

all you have to have at the dive is your c' card.