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principessalia · 12-30-2012, 09:46 PM

I'm a huge coaster fanatic & looking forward to riding the Aqua Duck

Are there certain times/rules/regulations on the use of it? Are there weight limits?

Thanks for any input...counting down the days

"Princess" Leah

smile750 · 12-30-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by principessalia

I'm a huge coaster fanatic & looking forward to riding the Aqua Duck

Are there certain times/rules/regulations on the use of it? Are there weight limits?

Thanks for any input...counting down the days

"Princess" Leah

The aquaduck opens in the morning about 9 and closes about 10 pm (if I remember correctly). Rafts are for 2 but one can ride as long as they are tall enough (applies really to kids). No weight limit.

bitlerzx4 · 12-31-2012, 09:06 AM

& its so much fun! I love watching the kids as they ride it past us on the deck below.

principessalia · 12-31-2012, 09:37 AM

Can't wait to try it out

I watched a video of it at night all lit up - looks amazing

Princess Leah

CAlvarez · 01-12-2013, 11:16 PM

Best time to ride are port days we walked right on about 10 times with little or no wait. On sea days expect 20-30 min wait

kcashner · 01-12-2013, 11:57 PM

Rafts are for 1 or 2. There is a lower age/weight limit for kids. DOn't know what it is, but below a certain age, they must ride tandem. If the raft isnt' heavy enough, it doesn't flow right!

The hours are generous, but not all night. Best times to ride are during dinner, during shows, and on port days. Also shortly after lunch on embarkation day. Our max wait was about 10 minutes.

DO wear pool shoes--the deck is HOT walking up those stairs. And when you get out of the raft at the bottom, roll out and then stand up. It is MUCH easier than trying to stand up in the raft (a CM gave me this trick).

Bear3412 · 01-13-2013, 07:45 AM

They also close when apparent wind reaches a certain speed, 40 -50mph.
When winds reach 35 - 40 they may request two riders only.
Yes, our sailing was windy.

sgc1107 · 01-13-2013, 09:25 AM

No weight limit!!! DH & I are both pooh sized and we rode together!! The more weight the wetter you get!! It was a blast!!

yearbooksharon · 01-13-2013, 09:39 AM

Pooh size. I love it. I'm now pooh size too.

dpantry · 01-13-2013, 09:58 AM

Can't wait to ride! Thanks for all the awesome tips for riding in port. I think wife and I will hit the CC 5K and then hit the aqua duck when we get back!

Bear3412 · 01-13-2013, 10:15 AM

The more weight the faster you go too.

sgc1107 · 01-13-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dpantry

Can't wait to ride! Thanks for all the awesome tips for riding in port. I think wife and I will hit the CC 5K and then hit the aqua duck when we get back!

Great idea!! We got back OB at CC around 2ish and we could ride as soon as we could run up the stairs!!

momof2minnies · 01-13-2013, 11:02 AM

Ride 2 people and the person in the back leans back and lifts their butt off the tube-you will fly!!!!!!!

Linda

Zeppelin · 01-13-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear3412

They also close when apparent wind reaches a certain speed, 40 -50mph.
When winds reach 35 - 40 they may request two riders only.
Yes, our sailing was windy.

had the same situation in August as one afternoon it was two riders only....

Scrappy_Tink · 01-13-2013, 06:31 PM

Honestly, I was quite heavy on our last cruise, and did it with DH, who is probably about 30 lbs above average. My issue was it would hurt my butt when we'd hit a bump. The REAL issue though is the awkwardness of getting OUT of the tube. There is no "pretty" way to do it. I think if I'm as heavy on the next cruise, I'd have my DH go separately in front of me, so my bottom wouldn't hit so hard, and he could help me disembark.

Been eating healthier though and hope to be at better, healthier weight by next cruise though!

12-30-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
principessalia Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 71	Aqua Duck? I'm a huge coaster fanatic & looking forward to riding the Aqua Duck Are there certain times/rules/regulations on the use of it? Are there weight limits? Thanks for any input...counting down the days "Princess" Leah

12-31-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
bitlerzx4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NC Posts: 473	& its so much fun! I love watching the kids as they ride it past us on the deck below. __________________ March 2001(just us) October 2008 (as a family of 4) December 2011 Dream/WDW October 2013 Fantasy Cruise

12-31-2012, 09:37 AM	#4
principessalia Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 71	Can't wait... Can't wait to try it out I watched a video of it at night all lit up - looks amazing Princess Leah

01-13-2013, 09:25 AM	#8
sgc1107 sgc1107 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 376	No weight limit!!! DH & I are both pooh sized and we rode together!! The more weight the wetter you get!! It was a blast!! __________________

01-13-2013, 09:39 AM	#9
yearbooksharon Disney Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 74	I'm so stealing that Pooh size. I love it. I'm now pooh size too. __________________

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01-12-2013, 11:16 PM	#5
CAlvarez Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 21	Best time to ride are port days we walked right on about 10 times with little or no wait. On sea days expect 20-30 min wait

01-12-2013, 11:57 PM	#6
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	Rafts are for 1 or 2. There is a lower age/weight limit for kids. DOn't know what it is, but below a certain age, they must ride tandem. If the raft isnt' heavy enough, it doesn't flow right! The hours are generous, but not all night. Best times to ride are during dinner, during shows, and on port days. Also shortly after lunch on embarkation day. Our max wait was about 10 minutes. DO wear pool shoes--the deck is HOT walking up those stairs. And when you get out of the raft at the bottom, roll out and then stand up. It is MUCH easier than trying to stand up in the raft (a CM gave me this trick).

01-13-2013, 07:45 AM	#7
Bear3412 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: No. VA Posts: 2,431	They also close when apparent wind reaches a certain speed, 40 -50mph. When winds reach 35 - 40 they may request two riders only. Yes, our sailing was windy.

01-13-2013, 09:58 AM	#10
dpantry Enjoys my dauther's Disney smile! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 9	Can't wait to ride! Thanks for all the awesome tips for riding in port. I think wife and I will hit the CC 5K and then hit the aqua duck when we get back! __________________

01-13-2013, 10:15 AM	#11
Bear3412 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: No. VA Posts: 2,431	The more weight the faster you go too.

01-13-2013, 11:02 AM	#13
momof2minnies DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westfield,MA. Posts: 3,154	Ride 2 people and the person in the back leans back and lifts their butt off the tube-you will fly!!!!!!! Linda __________________ 2000 OKW First trip with the kids,2001 OKW First time for my parents,2002 Marriott Grande Vista/OKW,2003 MGV,2004 OKW,2005 March Disney cruise/SSR, July-MGV, 2007 CSR, 2008 Clearwater-day trip, Marathon 2009 OKW,Nov. 2009 CSR then the Magic,Marathon 2010 OKW,June 2010 AKL,Marathon 2011 OKW, Anniversary 2011 POFQ,Disney Dream+BC 2012,Disney Fantasy 2013 4/08 First half marathon- Oleksak lumber- Ma., 2:23:35 10/08 Second half marathon-Applefest-Hollis,NH.,2:17:05 01/09 First full marathon- Disney-5:39:24 01/10 5K and Half marathon- with my brother- Disney-2:43:42 01/11 5k and Half marathon-Disney- 2:11:46 4/12 5k Castaway Cay on the Dream with Arynn

01-13-2013, 06:31 PM	#15
Scrappy_Tink DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado! Posts: 4,460	Honestly, I was quite heavy on our last cruise, and did it with DH, who is probably about 30 lbs above average. My issue was it would hurt my butt when we'd hit a bump. The REAL issue though is the awkwardness of getting OUT of the tube. There is no "pretty" way to do it. I think if I'm as heavy on the next cruise, I'd have my DH go separately in front of me, so my bottom wouldn't hit so hard, and he could help me disembark. Been eating healthier though and hope to be at better, healthier weight by next cruise though! __________________

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