Chance to Segway?

[ford family]

This sounds interesting, definitely something we would try.

A brand new tour is being introduced in Epcot. Beginning February 14, 2004, you'll be able to travel Around the World at Epcot on a Segway, those futuristic-looking upright transportation devices on which you sometimes see Cast Members zipping around Epcot. The tour, which will last two hours, will be offered daily at 8:45 a.m. The first hour of the tour will teach safety rules and allow you to practice riding the Segway, while the second hour will be a tour around World Showcase before it officially opens to visitors. Cost for the new tour is $80 (park admission is NOT included). Some restrictions apply: Minimum age is 16 (guardian must sign a waiver for ages 16 and 17), maximum weight for participants is 250 pounds, and expectant mothers and persons with special needs may not participate due to safety concerns. A 15 percent discount will be available for AAA and Disney Vacation Club members, as well as Annual Passholders, Disney VISA cardholders, and Disney Cast Members. A photo ID will be required at the time of the tour. To book this new tour, call (407) WDW-TOUR.

ford family

 

[Dznefreek]

Haven't all the SEGWAYS been recalled due to the fact that when they run low on power the gyro does not work properly and people were falling off?

 

[ford family]

I wasn't aware of one so I searched and found http://www.segway.com/support/recalls/recall_001.html which talks about a voluntary recall for a software upgrade. I guess WDW makes sure they all go out with a full battery and after that its hard to find a hill in World Showcase!!

ford family

 

[mickey1010]

Yup, the segway recall was due to the fact that riders were falling off when the battery power was very low. I think there was a big warning in the manual that stated DO NOT use when the battery power is low, but apparently people weren't listening. What a surprise??!??

Anyway, this definitely sounds like something I'd be intersted in!

When we went on the Disney cruise last February, they had Segways on the sports deck of the ship. I think it was $10 for 15 minutes and a short lesson. It was very cool and amazing how easy it was to operate after just a couple minutes!

 

[TheButlerDiditt]

An Epcot cast member told us that you can also rent Segways in Celebration.