Frankly, drive 2 hours north to Chatanooga and see their aquarium instead.\r
The visit cost us $48 for the two adults, and $54 for 3 children, $10 for parking. That doesn't include eating and of course, every child wants a souvenir - the infamous ""push the public through the gift shop"" to exit the aquarium. However, for $112+, the end result is not even worth it. It's the hype and advertising that keep the crowds coming, however, being from ATL, I will not recommend this to my family / friends, when they visit from the North. Took our nephews (ages 8, 6, and 4) to the aquarium. They only have a few large tanks (3-4) where you and the children can actually see the fish without inching your way in so the kids can get to the windows. Once there, you'll fight crowds (somewhat expected); kids can't even get to the small windows, the majority of the aquarium's viewing areas. They have children exhibits where the kids can touch the fish, however, the kids have to be held up, lean far over the tank, to even try and reach the fish. The children became frustrated and bored very quickly.\r
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A note to the acquarium builders and designers, contact Disney next time on how to move the masses through public spaces and what to consider when designing spaces where children's viewing is a large part of the end result.
Pros: Covered parking.
Cons: Big Disappointment.
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