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.
This is a wonderful story! I
This is a wonderful story! I have friends that have had to deal with the same issues.
You are taught to never give
You are taught to never give up. Keep trying until you succeed. My daughter is such a dolphin fan. She would adore the Winter stuffy. She would sleep with it every night. Which would be good for her. She struggles with speech and reading.
Winter shows how we shouldn't
Winter shows how we shouldn't give up.
We also have been wanting to
We also have been wanting to see this movie....I am sure we can all relate to struggles, physical limitations and the power to overcome adversity if we believe in ourselves and the people around us!
Such an inspiring tale, shows
Such an inspiring tale, shows you anything is possible.
I think this movie is
I think this movie is relatable on many levels and can be used as a great teaching tool to help children understand how we can overcome obstacles in life.
My daughter would love to get
My daughter would love to get this!
My daughter 11, back when she
My daughter 11, back when she was younger went to preschool and the person in charge there had a daughter who was in college. The girl was taking a marine biology course and said she was involved in helping with Winter down in Florida. My daughter helped out by bringing in a stand for for donating and selling items. They even made shirts to sell for it. I think my daughter would love to see the outcome for Winter in this movie.
It's an inspiring story. I
It's an inspiring story. I still haven't learned to swim as an adult, but if a dolphin can swim without a tail surely I can learn.
We have been wanting to see
We have been wanting to see this movie but with 4 kids we can't afford it - too pricey for a family of 6. We really want to see it because we are a homeschool family and the child in the movie is a homeschooler too! I heard this movie has a great message. We would love to win this - we are learning about sea creatures all year long in our homeschooling and would be perfect to tie this into it! Thank you for the opportunity to enter this amazing giveaway!
Nicole
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I work as a marine biologist
I work as a marine biologist so I love that Winter's story is so inspiring and helps bring a message to help our ocean life.
My kids Have wanted to see
My kids Have wanted to see this movie since they watched the trailer before Cars 2 this summer. Hopefully we will have a "movie day" on the next day off from school. I love having family friendly, kid appropriate, inspiring message movies available to see.
We have been wanting to see
We have been wanting to see this, I think the whole movie is heart warming and great for our kids to see. Everyone has things in their lives they have to work to overcome, this movie teaches kids 1- to never give up, and 2- that there are people in your life that will help you overcome any problem you may have.
I always root for the
I always root for the underdog. This was definately a movie for kids to see so they can believe you can overcome any and all obstacles.
such a good movie for the
such a good movie for the family the kids love Winter
I can personally relate in
I can personally relate in two ways: first my father has one arm and second I have chronic pain, etch which prevents me from doing many things. I felt winter's pain.
This movie teaches the
This movie teaches the importance of perserverance! It is a great inspirational family film ! :)
Having courage to overcome
Having courage to overcome obstacles. Losing the function of my arm for 18 months..there are so many people born without limbs, so I had to stop feeling sorry for myself and move forward!
Such a great inspiring story!
Such a great inspiring story!
I love this story. I can
I love this story. I can relate because when I was about 20 I dislocated my hip, and no x rays were taken or anything, and I was diagnosed with a muscle strain and sent to therapy. That messed my whole leg up and I had to have it put back in place, and it took me almost another year to walk right after that. I still have problems with my hip too, 8 years later.
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I relate because I have
I relate because I have learned that you can never give up on things even though obstacles seem insurmountable, it is possible to get past them.
What a great movie with
What a great movie with awesome life lessons. My boys and I will watch this for years to come!
My nephew was born with toes
My nephew was born with toes on one foot and only his little finger and index on the same side hand.He was made fun of and used a prosthesis to walk. Now he just graduated college and is engaged to a wonderful girl. This story reminds me of him.
My family and I met Winter
My family and I met Winter shortly after she was rescued. We were fortunate enough to be visiting family in the area, and got to see her first hand. It was an amazing experience, and are amazed that they made a movie about this tiny dolphin and her home. It's a great story about perseverance, and I'm grateful to have shared it with her.
Winter's story is amazing! I
Winter's story is amazing! I love that so many people worked together to help her. I can relate to this story because I volunteer at an animal shelter on weekends. I see so many animals in need of help and it is wonderful how so many people work together to try and find them a home and family.
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I can relate because it is
I can relate because it is always a good idea to work hard and try to help others,even against crazy odds
I can relate because when
I can relate because when hard times come, I need people to help me!
I can relate to the story
I can relate to the story because I have been struggling to make ends meet for the past few years and have made it through. My family are blessed.
The truth is that I can't
The truth is that I can't really, truly relate to Winter's story. I've been blessed in so many ways and while there have definitely been some downs in my life, I've made it through and seen better days (hey, maybe that's kind of like Winter?!?). I'd love for my family to experience this story.
i can relate to winter's
i can relate to winter's story because my best friends dad lost his right leg from menangitis. he took some time to recover and now he is successful and wins marathons all over. winters story really showed me how he may feel and it touched my heart. i am determined to make a difference as strong as winter has and inspire people all over the world. i wish winter could feel how much she is appriciated and looked up to. i wish her the best of luck at clearwater.
i can relate to winter's
i can relate to winter's story because my best friends dad lost his right leg from menangitis. he took some time to recover and now he is successful and wins marathons all over. winters story really showed me how he may feel and it touched my heart. i am determined to make a difference as strong as winter has and inspire people all over the world. i wish winter could feel how much she is appriciated and looked up to. i wish her the best of luck at clearwater.
I can relate because there
I can relate because there have been times in my life where I've struggled to get through and made it because of the amazing people surrounding me.
Winter's story is amazing! I
Winter's story is amazing! I can relate to her story because I spent three years in a wheelchair and I understand the struggle to move on after a tragedy. Her spirit is amazing and has so much to teach us. I saw the movie twice and forgot tissues both times.
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