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Has anyone gone to Discovery Cove in December? Is it too cold to go?
What part of December? If it's toward the beginning of the month, you're probably fine with trying it out. If it's later, the weather could be iffy. We've had both warm and cold days mid-to-late month. Personally, I'd wait to try it out during a warmer month trip.
We went once in mid December and it was an Ok day - temperatures in the high 60s/low 70s, which for us Brits was warm. However, we were so glad it wasn't the next day, when the temperatures only got into the low 50s. That would not have been pleasant.
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I would suggest checking out the historical weather data for the days you were thinking of going and see if the weather has been *typically* warm enough for you and your family to go and enjoy the experience.
Here are the temps from the last few years: 2014, 2013, and 2012. It's still good to keep in mind though, as others have mentioned, that Florida weather is just simply unpredictable. It's not unheard of to be wearing jackets and sweaters one day and be at the pool in the middle of a heat wave the next. But, at the very least, the data can give you a general idea of what you can expect.
We went the Monday of Thanksgiving week 2014 so not quite December but close. We had a gorgeous, amazing, comfortable day. However, the week before and the rest of Thanksgiving week was in the low 60's, rainy some days and overall chilly. Honestly the only day of our entire trip that would have worked was the day we went to Discovery Cove - we were so lucky!
I can't speak for Dec. but when we went it was mid-March and we found it a bit chilly. If my memory is correct, the river thing we swam through was heated. It was a great day and we felt like we were on an island. Enjoy!
Went twice in late November & it was fine. Remember that they provide different degrees of wetsuits to accomodate personal comfort & the weather (tank - shorts, full suits, etc). Also keep in mind the dolphin encounter is always a little chilled to the average person since 8t is kept at a temperature comfortable for the dolphins not for us. The lazy river & pool are heated. As for the fish & rays the area was significantly warmer than the dolphin encounter pools but not necessarily as warm as the pool. I was too warm in the long sleeve mid leg wet suit. During our second trip to Discovery Cove I went strictly for the tank/short wet suit. You move around so much I was never cold. I hope you have a wonderful time. I look forward to going again.
We have gone in December and it was great. We have also gone in November and we were drinking hot chocolate in the fresh water oasis...that warm water. If it is chilly, you can stay in the warm water oasis for a while. You can also visit the aviary before you get wet, it is much more enjoyable. Plus if you get a cabana, they provide one of the propane gas pole heaters in the cooler months. And, you can always go and take a hot shower to warm up. They also provide hair dryers so you don't have to leave cold and wet if you do get a cool day.
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However, we were so glad it wasn't the next day, when the temperatures only got into the low 50s. That would not have been pleasant. 
But, at the very least, the data can give you a general idea of what you can expect.
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