Fishing trips in WDW

tinkerbelle24 · 10-30-2006

Has anyone have any experience with the fishing trips in WDW? I was looking into getting my DH a special voucher for our next trip. Any info on this would be a help Thanks..

KarenT · 10-30-2006

My husband and DD have gone twice on Bay Lake. The pick you up at any of the monorail resort. Both times we stayed at the Poly and the picked them up there. You go out on a pontoon. Both times they enjoyed it and caught fish. They went at 7 AM, but there are other times. I think you can do fishing trips at other resorts that have marinas, but I do not know which ones. When they went I think the price was around $200.00 for the time they were out 2 maybe 2 1/2 hours. I think the pricing has changed to per person rate.

tinkerbelle24 · 10-30-2006

Sounds great! Thanks for the info.

Cavey · 10-30-2006

I've read mixed reviews over the excursions. I guess it comes down to how much of a hard core fisherman your DH is. Can he be satisfied with the price if the fish aren't biting?

leslieh · 10-30-2006

That price really does seem very steep- my boys are avid fishermen, er , fisherboys. I don't think my older son would want me to spend that much for a 2 1/2 hour trip. I went deep sea fishing in Alaska for less than that...

tinkerbelle24 · 10-30-2006

I guess $200 is crazy!! I think he rather do the nascar driving for that price. Besides my dad owns a party boat pontoon so he can really go fishing anytime..

Cavey · 10-30-2006

Ooooo! Watch that Richard Petty Nascar deal. They do not offer refunds from weather. If you by it and the weather is not cooperative, you will only get a voucher that must be used within 12 months. In other words, they take your money, and if you get rained out and can't return in that same year, you're out several hundred $$$.

A year or two ago someone was complaining that they were stuck with a voucher they would never be able to use.

leslieh · 10-30-2006

I found one thread that discussed this:

http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/other...=richard+petty

Cavey · 10-30-2006

Here's the original thread: Beware Richard Petty Experience - MouseBuzz.com

**MissDisney** · 10-31-2006

The fishing excursions brochures we got from the Watersports Center at Contemporary look excellent! They said something along th elines of you go out with a bass fisherman on the lake areas behind the Contemporary, where it's all marshy and craggy, and you haul in bass... Give them a call. We discovered the opportunity too late in our vacation to be able to work it into the schedule, but we will do it next time!!!

KarenT · 10-31-2006

Also one other thing.. the guides were really good. They know where to take you to catch fish. If you have a young kid on board, chances are they will be the first to catch a fish.
It is sort of $$$, my husband loves to fish, he goes on a yearly guys fishing trip to Cananda, we also have a boat.
He likes to do it because it is very relaxing and it is something to do outside of the parks.
Whe you are on the lake you get fantastic views of the MK and monorail resorts.
So if it is something you think he would enjoy and the cost is OK with you, I think it is worth it.
I think $200.00 .....yikes! for fishing! But if it gets DH to commit to another WDW trip then it is worth it!

leslieh · 10-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenT

I think $200.00 .....yikes! for fishing! But if it gets DH to commit to another WDW trip then it is worth it!

Really, that is the most important thing about this whole discussion!!!

KarenT · 10-31-2006

YES it is!

skwak · 11-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by leslieh

Really, that is the most important thing about this whole discussion!!!

Ahhh, it is an investment?! Now it makes sense to me!!

Money well spent IMO.

jenbarnwell · 11-02-2006

I didn't even know they offered fishing? That's neat!

10-30-2006	#1 (permalink)
tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Fishing trips in WDW Has anyone have any experience with the fishing trips in WDW? I was looking into getting my DH a special voucher for our next trip. Any info on this would be a help Thanks.. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

10-30-2006	#2 (permalink)
KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Fishing trips in WDW My husband and DD have gone twice on Bay Lake. The pick you up at any of the monorail resort. Both times we stayed at the Poly and the picked them up there. You go out on a pontoon. Both times they enjoyed it and caught fish. They went at 7 AM, but there are other times. I think you can do fishing trips at other resorts that have marinas, but I do not know which ones. When they went I think the price was around $200.00 for the time they were out 2 maybe 2 1/2 hours. I think the pricing has changed to per person rate.

10-30-2006	#3 (permalink)
tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Fishing trips in WDW Sounds great! Thanks for the info. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

10-30-2006	#4 (permalink)
Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Fishing trips in WDW I've read mixed reviews over the excursions. I guess it comes down to how much of a hard core fisherman your DH is. Can he be satisfied with the price if the fish aren't biting? __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

10-30-2006	#5 (permalink)
leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Fishing trips in WDW That price really does seem very steep- my boys are avid fishermen, er , fisherboys. I don't think my older son would want me to spend that much for a 2 1/2 hour trip. I went deep sea fishing in Alaska for less than that... __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 23 days 8 hours 21 minutes

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10-30-2006	#6 (permalink)
tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Fishing trips in WDW I guess $200 is crazy!! I think he rather do the nascar driving for that price. Besides my dad owns a party boat pontoon so he can really go fishing anytime.. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

10-30-2006	#7 (permalink)
Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Fishing trips in WDW Ooooo! Watch that Richard Petty Nascar deal. They do not offer refunds from weather. If you by it and the weather is not cooperative, you will only get a voucher that must be used within 12 months. In other words, they take your money, and if you get rained out and can't return in that same year, you're out several hundred $$$. A year or two ago someone was complaining that they were stuck with a voucher they would never be able to use. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

10-30-2006	#8 (permalink)
leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,904	Re: Fishing trips in WDW I found one thread that discussed this: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/other...=richard+petty __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 23 days 8 hours 21 minutes

10-30-2006	#9 (permalink)
Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Fishing trips in WDW Here's the original thread: Beware Richard Petty Experience - MouseBuzz.com __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

10-31-2006	#10 (permalink)
MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Fishing trips in WDW The fishing excursions brochures we got from the Watersports Center at Contemporary look excellent! They said something along th elines of you go out with a bass fisherman on the lake areas behind the Contemporary, where it's all marshy and craggy, and you haul in bass... Give them a call. We discovered the opportunity too late in our vacation to be able to work it into the schedule, but we will do it next time!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

10-31-2006	#11 (permalink)
KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Fishing trips in WDW Also one other thing.. the guides were really good. They know where to take you to catch fish. If you have a young kid on board, chances are they will be the first to catch a fish. It is sort of $$$, my husband loves to fish, he goes on a yearly guys fishing trip to Cananda, we also have a boat. He likes to do it because it is very relaxing and it is something to do outside of the parks. Whe you are on the lake you get fantastic views of the MK and monorail resorts. So if it is something you think he would enjoy and the cost is OK with you, I think it is worth it. I think $200.00 .....yikes! for fishing! But if it gets DH to commit to another WDW trip then it is worth it!

10-31-2006	#13 (permalink)
KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Fishing trips in WDW YES it is!

11-02-2006	#15 (permalink)
jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,688	Re: Fishing trips in WDW I didn't even know they offered fishing? That's neat! __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2009 ~ Jan ~All Star Sports ~ On our Own! 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to the World! 65 days 23 hours 51 minutes

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