Segway Tour of EPCOT!!

[Virgo10]

A bit pricey but, OH, what fun!!

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.

Roberta

 

[lsyorke]

I love this idea!!!!!! DS 16!! has wanted to ride a Segway since they came out. $80.00/person is cheap to fulfill this kids dream!!!!

 

[epcotfan]

Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for the info.

 

[UncleKyle]

I'm paying it!

 

[RitaZ.]

Oh, I think DH would like that. Thanks for the info!

 

[tc]

Stephen already told me we're doing that when we go next May. It sounds like so much fun; riding a Segway, and getting to see Worldshowcase when no one else is there. I am so excited for this tour!!!

 

[Robinrs]

Sounds like fun to me! Too bad Michael's too young to do it, I'd do it in a heartbeat!

 

[Towncrier]

I saw this in Deb Wills All Ears newsletter yesterday. I hope that I can convince Sue that we (or I) should do this.

 

[Micca]

It's two hours but one whole hour is training??? I think I see a Segway marketing tactic here--having people PAY to sample your product. It's brilliant.

 

[Dan Murphy]

And here, after doing my 9th tour back in Dec, and thinking I was out of tours (except for diving ones), they come out with a new one. Hmmmmmm.

 

[Alice Sr.]

I would rather walk, but if they pay me $80 and skip the hour training I might consider it

 

[helenabear]

Oh I think I just found my next tour to go on

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

Are those machines the coolest thing or WHAT?

I was sure all the Segways had been recalled a few months ago, but maybe they fixed these ones right away......something to do with the a sudden stop that can toss you over! LOL

Still, I'd pay to ride it.....

 

[Carl]

Sounds interesting. I saw all those CMs in Epcot last December on Segways and was tempted to ask one of them to let me try it.

 

[TLinden16]

I'm going to call and reserve a spot on this tour for my April/May trip. I heard about this tour back when I took the Undiscovered Future World tour, and I'm glad to hear that it is really going to happen. I think $80 is reasonable to take a tour like this. Should be a lot of fun.

Karen

 

[letfuller]

I would definately do this if I had the chance to go to WDW in the future (near future). Hope they have it when we finally save our pennies for another trip!



Linda

 

[Zurg]

That is soooo cool.....I hope they are still doing it in Dec....I'll sign up....We rode a segway on the Wonder for about 15 mins....it was awesome...

My friend has one and they are soo fun....

I can't wait....

YIPPEEE!!!

OPPPs this is Zurgswife not zurg....

 

[KarenB]

Oh! I can't wait to read a trip report form someone that does this!! What fun!

Karen

 

[JDY]

I know what I'll be doing next time.

 

[CamColt]

Does anyone know how far inadvance these can be booked?

We are going in July over DH's birthday. When I showed him about this tour he seemed interested. Im thinking this would be a great gift idea for him.