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**mickey** · 02-10-2004

Epcot® is introducing an exciting new experience for Walt Disney World guests. The new "Around the World at Epcot" tour begins Feb. 14, and offers a tour of World Showcase while maneuvering on a Segway™ Human Transporter. The Segway is a motorized self-balancing, personal transportation device, recognized by Popular Science in 2002 as the "Best of What's New in Technology."

"Around the World at Epcot" is offered seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and costs $80 per person, plus tax. A 15% discount is offered to AAA members, Disney Vacation Club owners, Disney theme park annual and seasonal pass holders and Disney's Visa card members.

Each tour has a capacity of 10 people and must be pre-booked by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. The experience is available for guests at least 16 years of age, with a maximum weight limit of 250 lbs. Participants are asked to sign a waiver and children ages 16 and 17 will need to have a guardian sign for them. Helmets are provided and, in case of inclement weather, the experience may be shortened to a one hour inside-only tour at a 50% discount.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Around the World at EPCOT tour via segway! Epcot® is introducing an exciting new experience for Walt Disney World guests. The new "Around the World at Epcot" tour begins Feb. 14, and offers a tour of World Showcase while maneuvering on a Segway™ Human Transporter. The Segway is a motorized self-balancing, personal transportation device, recognized by Popular Science in 2002 as the "Best of What's New in Technology." "Around the World at Epcot" is offered seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and costs $80 per person, plus tax. A 15% discount is offered to AAA members, Disney Vacation Club owners, Disney theme park annual and seasonal pass holders and Disney's Visa card members. Each tour has a capacity of 10 people and must be pre-booked by calling 407-WDW-TOUR. The experience is available for guests at least 16 years of age, with a maximum weight limit of 250 lbs. Participants are asked to sign a waiver and children ages 16 and 17 will need to have a guardian sign for them. Helmets are provided and, in case of inclement weather, the experience may be shortened to a one hour inside-only tour at a 50% discount.