The Grand Reef at Discovery Cove now open

The Grand Reef is a large expansion of the park Dicovery Cove in Orlando. It features shallow waters for those who just want to get their feet wet, to deep swimming adventures. There are white sandy beaches and you can go snorkeling among artificial reefs.

"The Grand Reef takes Discovery Cove's world-class animal encounters to an all new level -- several, actually," said Stewart Clark, the park's vice president. "It's what our guests expect from us, unforgettable connections with the sea and making memories that will last forever. This could only be created by Discovery Cove."

The Grand Reef replaces a saltwater reef that used to be at Discovery Cove, which is being converted to a new fresh water experience opening next year.

To learn more about The Grand Reef head over to The Disney Blog.