Discovery Cove military discount
Yes. Discovery Cove's Waves of Honor offer gives U.S. active-duty members, reservists, National Guard and veterans discounted rates on Day Resort Admission and the Signature Dolphin Swim Package for themselves and up to three others, booked online through ID.me.
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- Discount
- Discounted Day Resort Admission and Signature Dolphin Swim Package for the member plus up to 3 guests
- Standing offer
- Yes, ongoing
- Who qualifies
- U.S. active-duty military; Activated or drilling reservists; National Guard; Veterans and retirees
- Verification
- ID.me online, plus a military ID shown at reception
- Where
- Online
- Last checked
- against Discovery Cove's official page
How to get the Discovery Cove military discount
Book online after ID.me verification. Discovery Cove's pages do not state a percentage or price for the discount; you see the military rate after you sign in.
- Open Discovery Cove's military discount page and choose the active-duty or veterans offer.
- Sign in or create an ID.me account and verify your military or veteran status.
- Choose Day Resort Admission or the Signature Dolphin Swim Package at the military rate and book your date.
- Bring your military ID to reception.
Who qualifies
- U.S. active-duty military
- Activated or drilling reservists
- National Guard
- Veterans and retirees
Active duty can bring up to three direct dependents; veterans and retirees can bring up to three guests (limit of 4 in total). Spouses sign in under the service member's or veteran's ID.me account. Discovery Cove's active-duty page says inactive, standby and retired reserve members, the U.S. Merchant Marine and civilian DoD workers are not eligible for the active-duty offer.
Veterans without a military ID can prove status with VA's digital card: see how to get a Veteran ID Card.
Exclusions and limits
- Limit of 4 discounted reservations: the member plus up to three dependents or guests.
- The veteran or service member must be present with their guests at the park.
- Veteran rates are available through December 31, 2026.
- Discovery Cove is not part of the free Waves of Honor admission offered at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
Tips before you pay
- Discovery Cove is a reservation-only day resort in Orlando, so book your date early; the military rate is applied when you book, not at the gate.
- If you want free admission instead, active duty can use the Waves of Honor ticket at SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay; it does not cover Discovery Cove.
Good to know
Discovery Cove's military pages describe the offer as discounted rates without naming an amount. Compare the military price against Discovery Cove's regular and Florida resident rates before you book.
Source
Checked on November 2, 2026 against Discovery Cove's official page, Discovery Cove veterans offers, Waves of Honor (all parks). Basepass does not set or guarantee this offer. See the full military discounts list for other brands.
Other military discounts in theme parks and travel
- Disneyland Resort military discountSpecially priced theme park tickets and select hotel rates for eligible U.S. military members, valid through 2026
- LEGOLAND California military discountUp to 35% off tickets and up to 10% off select hotel rooms
- Universal Studios Hollywood military discount$4 off 1-Day General Admission and Universal Express, $20 off select passes, online via ID.me or on base
- SeaWorld Orlando military discountFree yearly admission for active duty and 3 dependents; 50% off up to 6 Orlando day tickets; Military Silver Pass
- Six Flags military discountDiscounted single-day tickets online, up to 6 per order, via ID.me; prices vary by park
- Busch Gardens military discountFree yearly admission for active duty and 3 dependents; 50% off up to 6 Tampa Bay day tickets; Military Pass for active duty and veterans
Discovery Cove military discount FAQ
Does Discovery Cove have a military discount?
Yes. Active duty, reservists, National Guard, veterans and retirees get discounted rates on Day Resort Admission and the Signature Dolphin Swim Package for themselves and up to three others, booked online through ID.me.
Is Discovery Cove free for military?
No. Discovery Cove offers discounted rates, not free admission, and it is excluded from the free Waves of Honor ticket that active duty can use at SeaWorld or Busch Gardens.
How much is the Discovery Cove military discount?
Discovery Cove's pages don't state an amount. The military rate appears after you verify with ID.me, so compare it with the regular and Florida resident rates before booking.
Can veterans get the Discovery Cove military discount?
Yes. Veterans and retirees can book discounted rates for themselves and up to three guests through December 31, 2026, and must be present with their guests.
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