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"She gave a whistle for me," says Freeman. "You know she recognizes you. You cannot help but to talk to her. We just don't realize how intelligent other forms of life are."

Smith says Winter loved the attention the filming brought and would make noises from the pool during scenes in which she wasn't featured.

"She'd go to the edge of the pool and whistle. It was like, 'What about me?' She always wanted to be included," says Smith. "I'm convinced she knows when the camera is pointed in her direction. She is a bright animal and she gets it."

Should the formula continue to work on the big screen, filmmakers will truly have to dig deep around negotiation time with Winter for future sequels.

"I don't think it will really go to her head actually," says Smith. "As long as the quality of the fish remains the same and the love and care she gets stays the same, she's going to be happy. Winter is a true sweetheart."

Dolphin Tale 2 picks up a couple years after the first one left off. Hazel and Sawyer are both a huge part of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium along side Hazel’s dad,Watch Dolphin Tale 2 Online Dr. Clay Haskett as they care for Winter. After Winter’s companion and surrogate mother Panama passes away, Winter becomes withdrawn. Facing a transfer to another facility, they then learn of Hope, a very young dolphin who is rescued and brought to the aquarium for care. It is their hope that they can pair the two together. This is met with some struggle though, as Hope is afraid of and doesn’t understand Winter’s prosthetic tail. After much love and care, the two unite.

Now you can see Winter the dolphin and visit where "Dolphin Tale" was filmed with a special offer from the Magnuson Hotel Clearwater Beach. Chosen one of "Winter's Favorite Places to Stay." The Magnuson Hotel Clearwater Beach is situated just directly across from the white sandy beach overlooking the picturesque Gulf of Mexico and is within minutes of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Winter.