ORLANDO, Fla. — Discovery Cove is launching a new after-hours summer dining experience in Orlando.
The park announced “Paradise Nights,” a limited-capacity evening event featuring beachside cocktails, animal encounters, an all-you-care-to-eat Caribbean dinner and live entertainment.
The separately ticketed event will be held Friday and Saturday evenings from June 5 through Aug. 8.
Guests can check in as early as 6 p.m. and start the evening with a sunset reception along Serenity Bay. Each reservation includes a tropical cocktail or mocktail, happy hour at the beach, dinner, live entertainment and complimentary parking.
The evening continues at Laguna Grill with an open-air dinner show inspired by the elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Discovery Cove said the show includes percussion, aerial artistry, choreography and a fire finale.
“Guests spending the day with us can extend their visit into the evening with a memorable dinner and live entertainment experience, while those looking for a unique night out in Orlando can join us exclusively for Paradise Nights, no daytime admission required,” Brad Gilmour, park president of Discovery Cove, said in a news release.
Tickets start at $117 for adults and $53 for children ages 3 to 9. Children younger than 3 are free but still require a reservation.
The event includes nonalcoholic beverages, beer and wine for guests 21 and older, a buffet dinner, a welcome drink and live performances.
Guests can also add optional upgrades, including a premium drink package and a sloth encounter.
The sloth encounter includes priority check-in and a guided 30-minute meet-and-greet with animal care specialists. Discovery Cove said only 10 sloth encounters are available each night.
Tickets are limited and are available through Discovery Cove.
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