Seway Tour Questions

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Am very interested in doing the Around the World Segway tour and was wondering who I would book this through? Directly with WDW or through my AAA agent? Are there any discounts for this tour? If so, how much and what is needed for the discount (AAA card, Disney Visa card, etc)? What days/times are these tours available? Do they charge my credit card ahead of time or at the time of the tour? Are there CM's that go with you that can take a picture of you on the Segway with your camera (this would be a solo tour)?
 
I would try 407-WDW-TOUR....
I am not sure if they are in charge of that specific tour as well, but if not I bet they will be able to redirect you through the switchboard!
It's a fun tour, but a bit pricey, i think, since park admission is NOT included!
It is not a "solo" tour, as far as I know, you will be in a group, but there sure will be a CM with you to take a pic with your camera!
 
A CM will be happy to take your picture! There are discounts - Disney Visa, DVC or annual pass. Brings the price down to about $68.

I've done it twice and will be doing it again in Dec. It is mucho fun!

Cyn
 
They will charge your credit card at the time of booking for the full tour price. I would call ASAP because they fill up very fast. It is so worth it though.
 

I believe there's also a AAA discount.

It is SO much fun. Probably the best experience I've ever had at WDW. I can't wait to do it again.

There will be at least two cast members with you, one on a segway and one on foot.

I'd recommend doing the earlier tour (there are two times). I don't remember exactly why, it had something to do with the WS opening times. I did the earlier one and distinctly remember being glad I chose that one over the later one. I think the later one has you dodging the guests at WS right as it opens, where the earlier one is just you and the setup crew.
 
If it is like the Backstage Magic tour that we took in January, AAA and Annual Passholder discount is 15%. Disney Visa is 20%.

The Disney reservation person cannot volunteer information about discounts but she can answer questions like, "Which discount is better - AAA, AP, or Disney Visa?"
 
They run in the morning, because you tour the world showcase before it opens. I enjoyed it -- I'd been hankering to try a Segway since before they came out. My DW was not as enthused, and could have done without the whole thing. She never liked Star Trek either, though.
 
Thanks everyone for your info. Will give them a call today. Does anyone know what times this tour takes place? Is this tour offered daily or just on specific days?
 
Note: I wrote this last night, but forgot to hit 'submit reply', so there may be other replies with this same info.

I've been on it 3 times. The tour is booked directly thru WDW (not thru AAA). There are a number of discounts available. This page has information about the price, discounts and how to schedule.
The tours can accomidate up to 10 people. There are 2 CMs with you, both on Segways.
The tour starts out with a little movie and introduction lecture in a large training room with 2-3 CMs acting as trainers. Then you get onto the Segways and practice getting on and off, going in a straight line, turning and going up and down a ramp. That takes the first half of the class, then you go out into the park for the rest of the class.

There are 2 CMs for the park portion and both are riding Segways. One goes ahead of the group and is the tour guide. He/She gives a little lecture about each country as you go thru and leads you on a bit of an obstacle course (you can opt to go a more direct route to avoid the obstacles if you want). The other CM rides behind the group to make sure no one is having any problems.
While you are in parts of the park that are open, you ride single file. Once you reach the part of WS that is not open, you don't have to ride single file, but still have to stay with the group. When you reach Italy, they stop for a little rest where you can get off the Segway for a few minutes and/or have pictures taken. If you have a camera, you can hand it to the CM and he/she will take your picture.
 
Sue,

Thank you for all the information. Really appreciate it.
 

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