parasailing and rental car question

[jona8484]

I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not there is a place to parasail at any of the WDW resorts. My parents are coming with us to BWV in November and my mother mentioned that she would love to parasail. Also, has anyone ever gotten a rental car at WDW? I'd like to get a minivan in Nov. but I don't want to have to get it and drive it from the airport. I'd like to be able to have it at the resort waiting for me, if it's possible.

 

[CarolA]

Parasailing takes place at the dock at the CR. Be warned it is not cheap, but it looks like they do a great job (I used to run a parasailing program!)

 

[RoutemanDan]

I did it in May and it was awesome!!!!! DVC'ers also get a discount.

 

[jona8484]

Thanks for the info. I'm probably asking a dumb question but what is CR? I'm having a not so bright moment.

 

[KNWVIKING]

Dumb answer, yes,question,no.

CR is the Contempory Resort.

 

[jona8484]

Thanks knwviking, I should know better than to think a question is dumb. The Contemporary never even came to mind. I tend to forget about that place.
RoutemanDan, was it a decent discount? I really want to take my mother and I'd like to go myself so I'd like to know how much extra to plan for. Thanks everyone. I love this borad, everyone is so helpful.

 

[5infam]

Now I'm curious, how much is the parasailing and what is the DVC discount?

 

[RoutemanDan]

I think it was around $80.00 for 10 minutes with the discount.Worth every penny.

 

[KNWVIKING]

***A Great Time on the Water!
At Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre, located at Disney's Contemporary Resort, you'll have the time of your life as you experience the thrill of parasailing or the fun of water-skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, inner-tubing and Personal Watercraft Excursions! Some of the top pros in these sports help you learn and have a great time on the water. Parasailing adventures offer a bird's-eye view of the Walt Disney World® Resort. This experience can be enjoyed by almost all Guests, including beginners and children (you take off and land on a boat, so you don't even get wet -- usually!). Parasailing is available with single or tandem flights, which last 10-12 minutes each. Water-skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and inner-tubing are available in hour-long sessions with a maximum of five Guests per boat, and include a world-caliber instructor and all related equipment. You also can choose between enjoying an hour-long guided excursion on your Personal Watercraft, or you may explore Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon on your own with a maximum of three Guests per watercraft. These water sports are ideal for all levels, from first-timer to advanced. Members receive a 10% discount. Discount is applied when you pay at the Watersports Centre, not at the time your reservation is made. For reservations or more information, please call 407-939-0754*.***