buzzgirls&dad
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We are booked for this a week from tomorrow. I just have one other question and that is do we tip the guide?
We are booked for this a week from tomorrow. I just have one other question and that is do we tip the guide?
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I would also like to know this.
I have never heard of anyone tipping the guides. We went at the end of Sept. and no one in our group (as far as I could determine) tipped the guides.
My daughter and I have reservations to do this tour in 14 days (+/- 90 minutes from now). I would really appreciate it if anyone could help with the following:
1. What counts as "closed toe" shoes?
2. How strict is the weight limit enforced?
I booked the tour 6 months ago when I was over 360 lbs. My weight is now 311.4 lbs, and I am still planning to do lose 4 more lbs in the next 2 weeks, but getting nervous. I have literally been training for nothing but qualifying for this tour.
I have picked out the outfit I intend to wear that day. In order to reduce "shoe weight" I purchased what I believe to be the lightest close toed shoes available (FILA "skeletoes"), they are a hard sole covered in neoprene, they were advertised as ultralight weight trail running shoes. They look a bit like a cross between a pair of crocs and a pair of water shoes. I don't want to get there and be told my shoes aren't sufficient, nor do I want to have to switch to my other shoes (which were 1.2 lbs heavier).
Any guidance? I am really getting nervous (and incredibly hungry).
Closed toes shoes - no flip flips/open sandals. Keens are ok because they have a closed toe.
Frankly, I would call them and ask about the FILA. If you aren't used to wearing them, I wouldn't wear them for that event. You need something with a good sole because the terrain, etc. isn't level and you are going across rope bridges. You need something you can definitely maneuver in.
Drink lots of water the day before or so and watch your salt intake 2-3 days out and you should be fine and help you meet your goal for the Trek! Good for you!!!
gwmort said:I would also like to hear from anyone else who already took the tour and was worried about the weigh in, or even if possible anyone who did not make it and how it was handled on site.
Not sure how its handled on this tour but Disney is very strict about weight requirements. It is a liability issue based on the equipment and CMs have no flexibility.
gwmort said:I read a report somewhere that a gentleman weighed over and they let him go on the tour but had to transport him by jeep around the rope bridge parts. I definitely don't want to miss anything, but I'd really like to hear from anyone with similar experiences.
In that particular scenario I also don't know if they would let my DD8 do the bridges without me (shes really looking forward to it).
Interesting question. Since kids have to be accompanied by an adult, I would bet not. They wouldn't want a situation where a kid freaked out with the parent not there.
My DS8 loved the bridges.
not sure how they would handle that. there is really no place once you get to the bridge to board any type of vehicle to take you around the bridges you are on a higher part of a hill looking down at the safari vehicles in the woods. there is a "weigh in" they are very discrete about it but there is no mistaking that you are stepping on a scale. I know when we signed up the CM said there is a "strict" weight limit. Also make sure you endurance is up. the walks are not far but they are up and down hills and there are tree roots sticking up in areas.. not difficult walking but you have to be cautious around some areas. just enough to be adventurous without being super dangerous. good luck meeting your goal! you have come so far!
Update:
10 days to go until our trek and I finally weighed in this morning at 310.0 on the dot (after losing more than 50 lbs specifically for this tour). I've got another week to try to build in a margin of error for the scale but everything is looking pretty good right now.
Update:
10 days to go until our trek and I finally weighed in this morning at 310.0 on the dot (after losing more than 50 lbs specifically for this tour). I've got another week to try to build in a margin of error for the scale but everything is looking pretty good right now.
Update:
10 days to go until our trek and I finally weighed in this morning at 310.0 on the dot (after losing more than 50 lbs specifically for this tour). I've got another week to try to build in a margin of error for the scale but everything is looking pretty good right now.