A Dolphin Tale at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium- review and giveaway

Many movies make claims to the tune of “something the whole family will love,” but often fail to entertain all. Finally, Dolphin Tale has filled a spot among the true family movies that your kids will surely enjoy, and chances are, so will you.

Dolphin Tale is based on a true story and revolves around a real-life dolphin named Winter, who lost her tail after getting caught in a crab trap, but luckily was rescued and rehabilitated by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Winter plays herself, and the movie chronicles her struggles, and ends with ultimate successful creation of her own prosthesis. The material used to create her prosthesis has been appropriately named “Winter’s Gel,” and has even gone on to help human amputees. Although many other parts of the movie are fictionalized, the cast including well-known actors such as, Harry Connick Jr., Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd bring you into the movie emotionally and you leave the theater feeling like you can accomplish anything.

A trip to see Winter at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

I received an amazing opportunity to meet with the director, screenwriters, actors, employees of Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and even Winter herself.

Although I’m sure Morgan Freeman does not work around others’ schedules often, Winter definitely ran the show! The crew and cast worked around Winter’s mood and physical ability – which was always determined by her dedicated trainers. However, in general, Winter was ready to work and she loved the attention, and when the film was finished, she was wondering where everyone went!

Want to see Winter, but aren’t planning on visiting Clearwater anytime soon? Check out Winter playing, swimming and eating live on her 24/7 webcam. While you’re there you can learn more about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and even enter the Kid Zone for fun activities!

Dolphin Tale giveaway

Did your family fall in love with Winter like I did? If so, enter to win a Dolphin Tale giveaway, which includes a pink stuffed animal, a Dolphin Tale hat, and other goodies!

This giveaway is now closed.

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Disclosure: Lauren attended a Dolphin’s Tale press junket in Clearwater, Florida.

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