Segway tours info needed please

[psdjmem]

Our family is going to WDW this december and I have read a few trip reports about the segway tours and they sound like FUN! I thought I would book it for my dh and our 17 year old son. How long does the tour last, what is the price, and how do I go about booking it? thanks!!

[Ilovetink]

I haven't done the tour yet but am also hoping to on our next trip. It costs around 80 dollars (you can get an AP discount or DVC discount). It is about 2 hours long. One hour of instruction and one hour touring world showcase. You can book it by calling 407-wdw-tour

[wdwgrandma]

It's a fantastic tour! JuniorMickey and I took the tour recently and had a ball!!! Check for my trip report detailing our tour later today!

[Alyssa]

I was also thinking about doing te Segway tour, but I doubt we will b/c we are all pretty poor right now (senior year is expensive!). They sound like fun though I hope you get to do it.

[JuniorMickey]

You have to be 16 or older (under 18 needs a parent's signature) and under 250 lbs. As Grandma said, we had a BLAST on our tour (I'm planning on doing one in Washington DC).

[wdwgrandma]

One quick note about the Segway tour: You are on your feet for two hours with only a short break. Although JM and I had no problem with this, first time Segway riders may find it a bit tough on the legs.

[dcfromva]

Here are a couple more reviews for you:

April 2004 Segway review (http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24373)

November 2004 with DH and DS Segway trip report (http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31482)


I went on the Segway tour 3 times last year and I had a blast each time. I enjoyed it the most when DH and DS also took the tour. They really liked it, too.


-DC :ears:

[psdjmem]

Thanks everyone for your info, the trip reports sounds like this would be something dh and ds would love! I want to surprise them with this the only down side is getting up early :lol: Will the buses run this early or should they drive over to Epcot and park? Do you think I should choose an early entry day or a day the park open at regular time? Thanks again for your responses!!!

[dcfromva]

Thanks everyone for your info, the trip reports sounds like this would be something dh and ds would love! I want to surprise them with this the only down side is getting up early :lol: Will the buses run this early or should they drive over to Epcot and park? Do you think I should choose an early entry day or a day the park open at regular time? Thanks again for your responses!!!
psdjmem,
The last time I took the tour, they offered two of them. One at 8:30am and one at 9:30am. I would take the later of the two, if they still offer it-so you can sleep in a little bit later ;)

-DC :ears:

[Isafari]

Do you do this tour on the World Showcase side of Epcot befor it opens to the general public at 11am?

[JuniorMickey]

You do Diane. The only people over there are those having breakfast at Norway :D

[Isafari]

Thanks JM.......have to go off and read trip reports with this tour in now and decide if we are interested :thumbs:
Want to find out....how many people per group?
do you visit each country?
is it a guided tour where you follow your guide and listen to them talking the whole time or do you get involved in anything!

Off to research..

[JuniorMickey]

We went through most of the countries but it's not a world showcase tour per-se. read Grandma's TR on our tour here (http://wdisneyw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35459)

Remember if you have an AP there is a discount on the tour

[Slowhand]

Thanks JM.......have to go off and read trip reports with this tour in now and decide if we are interested :thumbs:
Want to find out....how many people per group?
do you visit each country?
is it a guided tour where you follow your guide and listen to them talking the whole time or do you get involved in anything!

Off to research..

I`d read wdwgrandma`s very detailed trip report from her 2004 trip. It certainly whetted my appetite to give it a go!

[Isafari]

Well, I have read the report......... :D sounds good to me.
How far in advance can you book?

[JuniorMickey]

I *think* it's 90 days. I booked in October for early December without a problem but if you're going during a busy time I'd book right at the 90 day mark

[Isafari]

Thanks JM :thumbs:

[Vikki]

I'd be scard of running into someone :D

[JuniorMickey]

You know Vikki, that thought never crossed my mind. By the time you leave the training room you feel pretty confident on the Segway.

[Vikki]

I always thought they looked like fun :) May have to give it a go next time (will add it to the list :rotfl: )