Parasailing at cc - The DIS Discussion Forums

disneysunshine85 · 11-19-2012, 07:12 PM

If you've done it... Did you enjoy it? I keep going back and forth about the excursion i booked for my upcoming cruise

Chernabog#1fan · 11-19-2012, 09:33 PM

We really enjoyed it and would do it again.

KristiMc · 11-19-2012, 09:50 PM

We loved it and would also do it again.

2disneycruzrs · 11-19-2012, 10:01 PM

We do it every cruise and love it. I'm passing on it this time to enjoy our cabana but DH still is doing it. If you go on the video site, search bluestravelgirl where I have uploaded my parasailing videos. Personal tip, they try to get people who are together to tandem. DH and I always tip them but usually do so before we get going and they let us go solo, which we prefer.

SleepyDeb · 11-20-2012, 01:10 AM

We've signed up for parasailing in January at CC. Are we going freeze our tidbits off? Thinking of getting short wet suits. Will we feel like dorks?

pillow · 11-20-2012, 08:15 AM

My husband and son loved it! But I would also check prices at your port stops (not sure which cruise you're on). Our friends negotiated a deal on Orient beach in St Maarten at about half of what Disney charges. They were in the air longer too.

Jodie

Tolson70 · 11-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Loved it.

scrapbookmomma74 · 11-20-2012, 10:03 AM

It was great, and so cool to see the ship from that perspective. My dds both loved it as well (9 & 12).

AquaDame · 11-20-2012, 12:55 PM

Loved it! We booked it again for this most recent cruise, but the wind was too high in the afternoon so they cancelled it... we were bummed! We will book it for a morning again next time!

allears · 11-20-2012, 04:55 PM

Have done it and loved it! Booked for our upcoming February cruise. I've taken a disposable water proof camera in the past and gotten some awesome photos of the island, water and the ship.

debsters41 · 11-20-2012, 05:09 PM

I did it with my daughter. I was so worried about being afraid of heights, but it was so smooth, so peaceful and serene. Unbelievable, really. My daughter saw a sea turtle, I think I was too busy looking at the ship and the island. I don't think you will regret it, honestly

disneysunshine85 · 11-20-2012, 05:40 PM

Thank you so much everyone for your input. I think I'm just hesitant because I will be going up alone. I'm going to suck it up and do it though because I've always wanted to.

2disneycruzrs · 11-20-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepyDeb

We've signed up for parasailing in January at CC. Are we going freeze our tidbits off? Thinking of getting short wet suits. Will we feel like dorks?

I've done it in December and was fine in swimsuit. They give you the option of being dipped to your thighs or waist but you don't have to. You will get more wet from the boat ride out than with the flight.

We used a disposable camera the first time but every time after have used a spare digital camera to take better photos and video. People on your group are usually great and willing to take photos of each other while the others are in flight.

Tip: They tell you to leave your shoes on the pier. Do not leave your shoes there...bring a bag that you can safely leave under your seat. DH lost his flip flop because it was either blown off or kicked off the pier.

As noted, book in the morning. If there are winds, they will give you opportunity to reschedule in afternoon if there are openings. It happened to us and we even got it free.

It's just really awesome to see the beauty of the ship and island from this perspective.

jennyjinx3 · 11-20-2012, 10:04 PM

Does anyone know how old the kiddos have to be to do the parasailing?

Cond1108 · 11-20-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2disneycruzrs

We do it every cruise and love it. I'm passing on it this time to enjoy our cabana but DH still is doing it. If you go on the video site, search bluestravelgirl where I have uploaded my parasailing videos. Personal tip, they try to get people who are together to tandem. DH and I always tip them but usually do so before we get going and they let us go solo, which we prefer.

So would you be able to hold an IPhone when you go up, or are the winds too high?!!!

11-19-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
Chernabog#1fan DVCOwner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 357	We really enjoyed it and would do it again. __________________ King James Version

11-19-2012, 09:50 PM	#3
KristiMc DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Twinsburg, OH Posts: 2,437	We loved it and would also do it again. __________________ me DH DS12 DS9

11-19-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
2disneycruzrs DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 669	We do it every cruise and love it. I'm passing on it this time to enjoy our cabana but DH still is doing it. If you go on the video site, search bluestravelgirl where I have uploaded my parasailing videos. Personal tip, they try to get people who are together to tandem. DH and I always tip them but usually do so before we get going and they let us go solo, which we prefer. __________________ Jen PM me your e-mail address if you want the Cruise Packing and Tips Excel file, photos of Dream/Fantasy 6186-6188-6190, or photos Wonder/Magic 8602/8102. Swan/Dream/Animation: 12/12 Beach Club: 1/12 - work AKL/Dream: 9/11 - my daughter's and nieces' first cruise! Beach Club/Wonder: 11/08 - work (and again??) Beach Club/Wonder: 8/08 - work (I get paid to go??) Dolphin/Wonder: 12/05 RCCL - Jewel inaugural season (Western) 4/05-work RCCL - Serenade inaugural season (Alaska) 8/04 - work Swan/Magic: 11/03 Eastern Dolphin/Wonder 10/02 - our honeymoon WDW '83

11-20-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
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11-20-2012, 10:03 AM	#8
scrapbookmomma74 We love DCL!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westmont, IL Posts: 779	It was great, and so cool to see the ship from that perspective. My dds both loved it as well (9 & 12). __________________ Tracy , DH Adam , DD Hayley , DD Lindsay A lifetime of memories at the "World"! 1974, 1975, 1983, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, DCL Magic 2010, DCL Magic 2011, DCL Dream 2011, DCL Magic 2012, DCL Fantasy 2012, DCL Dream 2012, DVC Member Cruise Dream 2013, DL Resort Summer 2013, DCL Fantasy 2013, DCL Magic 2014

11-19-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
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11-20-2012, 01:10 AM	#5
SleepyDeb Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 118	We've signed up for parasailing in January at CC. Are we going freeze our tidbits off? Thinking of getting short wet suits. Will we feel like dorks?

11-20-2012, 08:15 AM	#6
pillow DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,590	My husband and son loved it! But I would also check prices at your port stops (not sure which cruise you're on). Our friends negotiated a deal on Orient beach in St Maarten at about half of what Disney charges. They were in the air longer too. Jodie

11-20-2012, 12:55 PM	#9
AquaDame Great Dame Boo Boo Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,544	Loved it! We booked it again for this most recent cruise, but the wind was too high in the afternoon so they cancelled it... we were bummed! We will book it for a morning again next time! __________________ 2010 Disneyland 5K - My first race! 2012 C2C! Inaugural Tinkerbell 1/2 2012 C2C! Wine & Dine 1/2 Next race: 2013 Inaugural Dumbo Double Dare!

11-20-2012, 04:55 PM	#10
allears I only hope we never loose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse. -Walt Disney Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 2,326	Have done it and loved it! Booked for our upcoming February cruise. I've taken a disposable water proof camera in the past and gotten some awesome photos of the island, water and the ship. __________________ I only hope we never loose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse. -Walt Disney Things always work out best for those who make the best out of how things work out. Disney Wonder 2000, Disney Magic, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, Disney Fantasy 2013

11-20-2012, 05:09 PM	#11
debsters41 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 804	I did it with my daughter. I was so worried about being afraid of heights, but it was so smooth, so peaceful and serene. Unbelievable, really. My daughter saw a sea turtle, I think I was too busy looking at the ship and the island. I don't think you will regret it, honestly __________________

11-20-2012, 05:40 PM	#12
disneysunshine85 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 223	Thank you so much everyone for your input. I think I'm just hesitant because I will be going up alone. I'm going to suck it up and do it though because I've always wanted to.

11-20-2012, 10:04 PM	#14
jennyjinx3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: canada Posts: 3,425	Does anyone know how old the kiddos have to be to do the parasailing? __________________ Thanks Kook!

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