{"id":295969,"date":"2026-06-04T16:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/295969\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T16:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:32:15","slug":"discovery-coves-paradise-nights-a-summer-dining-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/295969\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovery Cove’s Paradise Nights: A Summer Dining Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Discovery Cove<\/a> is launching a new after-hours summer dining experience in Orlando.<\/p>\n

The park announced \u201cParadise Nights,\u201d a limited-capacity evening event featuring beachside cocktails, animal encounters, an all-you-care-to-eat Caribbean dinner and live entertainment.<\/p>\n

The separately ticketed event will be held Friday and Saturday evenings from June 5 through Aug. 8.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cGuests 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,\u201d Brad Gilmour, park president of Discovery Cove, said in a news release.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The event includes nonalcoholic beverages, beer and wine for guests 21 and older, a buffet dinner, a welcome drink and live performances.<\/p>\n

Guests can also add optional upgrades, including a premium drink package and a sloth encounter.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Tickets are limited and are available through Discovery Cove.<\/a><\/p>\n

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