loves to dive
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- Aug 21, 2011
I'm going solo in May and was also looking at the Undiscovered Future World tour. Is that cool? I've also been mulling over Epcot Dive Quest. I keep hearing how amazing Wild Africa Trek is, so maybe I should really consider doing it. I'll also be staying at AKL, so would anyone recommend the night safari? How about tea at GF? What's that about?
Sorry for the barrage of questions!
As per the OP, I think doing a tour is the best way to stay active, engaged, and kill some time without feeling like all we're doing is waiting in line for rides. I plan on doing a lot more "seeing" as in, walking every inch of every park or resort and just looking at what's there. This is important for me as I'm coming out from California, so I don't get many chances to see how much bigger and different WDW is compared to DL.
I'll be there in May as well, May 10th and 11th at AKL and 12th-15 at BWV.
I've done dive quest a number of times and enjoy it. You need to be a certified diver and must have you cert card with you. Good to do solo since you are in a group and they put at least 3 dive masters down there with you. You do sort of a mini-behind the scenes tour, get instructions on what not to do, do a mini-led dive then are on your own to swim around the tank. I think the actual dive time is around 15 to 20 min. The water is pretty cold for me (70 something) so I always ask for two wet suits since I start shivering almost as soon as I hit the water. I like going over to the restaurant and sort of playing peek a book and waving at the kids.
I do the tea at GF every time I'm at DW, almost always solo. I love it and use it as my afternoon meal and also get the tea that includes a sparkling wine. You can find the menu somewhere on this site, can't remember where. It's not cheap.
Have heard mixed reviews on the night safari, some love it some say it isn't worth it since evidently you can get night goggles and view the animals from the viewing area at the lodge. I'm signed up for the afternoon safari that includes a meal, only available to guests. Looking forward to that.