Around the World On a Segway Tour

**cinderbella** · 02-26-2008

Has anyone done the Around the World on a Segway Tour at Epcot??

Since it's Dave's birthday celebration while we are in Florida I wanted to do something fun and different and I was reading about this on allearsnet.com and it looks like SOOO much fun! (If you're out of the loop like I was until three seconds ago, it's a two hour tour in Epcot, hour one is introducing you to Segway and how to work it and hour two is a guided tour of World Showcase before the WS part opens). It sounds like a blast and something Dave would LOVE to do, but it's $95.00 a person so I wanted to REALLY get the heads up on it. I have a Disney Visa and it looks like there is a discount for using that but I am not sure how much "discount" there is.

mickeysgirlz · 02-26-2008

Never done it myself, but I've seen the tours, and everyone always looks like they are having fun!! There is always a lot of laughter!

Princess Tessa · 02-27-2008

ahhh that is something I REALLY regret not doing while I was down there.
I've heard nothing but positive about it, it looks like SO much fun!
do it do it do it!

Daisee · 02-27-2008

Nope, but I have seen them in action. We have gotten to Epcot early on occasion and saw a train of them whizzing past. Looks like a lot of fun!

**MissDisney** · 02-27-2008

We did a Segway tour of Austin, Texas, last year and it was one of the single most fun things our family has ever done! It is so easy and so fun yo ujust smile the whole time!

**WishUponAStar** · 02-27-2008

I've never done the EPCOT Segway tour but when we did the "UnDiscovered Future World" tour I left wishing we would have chosen the Segway one. It looks fun & I've only heard good things about it.

whitba · 02-27-2008

We did the short intro at "Segway Central” in INNOVENTIONS West last year. It was awesome and truly amazing how easy it is. My DH was honest in reporting his weight just over the limit and so didn't join us, even though clearly "that other guy" hadn't seen 250 in a long while. We all need goals to help control our health and weight and this was his turning point. We're hitting the gym, he even eats whole wheat now (and likes it

)... the reward will be the Around the World Segway Tour in September.

Reminder to self - tell the boys to start saving if they want to join us.

dixie · 02-27-2008

No we have never done it either but have seen people doing it and they look like they enjoy it enormously- I would say do it.

**ddoll** · 02-27-2008

I've done it twice now Bella. It was one of the most fun things I've done in WDW. In fact, we liked it so much we did it in Bermuda too!

And there are discounts: AP and AAA. There may be others.

Campbell87 · 02-27-2008

Never done it but it sounds like so much fun! Id love to give it a go! Whats the age restriction because I think my brother would love to do this!

Twins1023 · 02-27-2008

Bella, We did it for my 40th last year. We had a great time! Make sure you get the first one in the morning so when you get to go around the WS nobody is around and the guide takes his/her time!!

whitba · 02-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Campbell87

Whats the age restriction because I think my brother would love to do this!

Must be 16, and signature of a parent or legal guardian is required for participants under 18.

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Originally Posted by Twins1023

Make sure you get the first one in the morning so when you get to go around the WS nobody is around and the guide takes his/her time!!

Thanks for the hint Twins1023!

**cinderbella** · 02-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Twins1023

Bella, We did it for my 40th last year. We had a great time! Make sure you get the first one in the morning so when you get to go around the WS nobody is around and the guide takes his/her time!!

Thats a good tip!! I am not sure though..7:45 is awfully early in the morning!

How many days in advance are you allowed to book a tour?

**cinderbella** · 02-27-2008

Oh! And I am so glad I am hearing good things about the tour too!! I know he will LOVE this so I think I am going to (try) and keep it a surprise until we get there.

unamadreditre · 02-27-2008

Bella, that sounds like so much fun. I've always wanted to try a Segway. DH is so accident prone, though. He'd probably end up in the middle of the lagoon.

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Around the World On a Segway Tour Has anyone done the Around the World on a Segway Tour at Epcot?? Since it's Dave's birthday celebration while we are in Florida I wanted to do something fun and different and I was reading about this on allearsnet.com and it looks like SOOO much fun! (If you're out of the loop like I was until three seconds ago, it's a two hour tour in Epcot, hour one is introducing you to Segway and how to work it and hour two is a guided tour of World Showcase before the WS part opens). It sounds like a blast and something Dave would LOVE to do, but it's $95.00 a person so I wanted to REALLY get the heads up on it. I have a Disney Visa and it looks like there is a discount for using that but I am not sure how much "discount" there is. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,293	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Never done it myself, but I've seen the tours, and everyone always looks like they are having fun!! There is always a lot of laughter! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 23 days 6 hours 54 minutes

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour ahhh that is something I REALLY regret not doing while I was down there. I've heard nothing but positive about it, it looks like SO much fun! do it do it do it! __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Nope, but I have seen them in action. We have gotten to Epcot early on occasion and saw a train of them whizzing past. Looks like a lot of fun!

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour We did a Segway tour of Austin, Texas, last year and it was one of the single most fun things our family has ever done! It is so easy and so fun yo ujust smile the whole 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

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour I've never done the EPCOT Segway tour but when we did the "UnDiscovered Future World" tour I left wishing we would have chosen the Segway one. It looks fun & I've only heard good things about it. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 6 hours 54 minutes

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whitba Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 395	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour We did the short intro at "Segway Central” in INNOVENTIONS West last year. It was awesome and truly amazing how easy it is. My DH was honest in reporting his weight just over the limit and so didn't join us, even though clearly "that other guy" hadn't seen 250 in a long while. We all need goals to help control our health and weight and this was his turning point. We're hitting the gym, he even eats whole wheat now (and likes it )... the reward will be the Around the World Segway Tour in September. Reminder to self - tell the boys to start saving if they want to join us. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2009 - Just Say NO! Must Save Money! ..... we tried We really did POR - August 2008 - POR 2007 POR & GF, 2007 Easter - Off property 2006 POR, 2005 WL, 2004 CSR (It’s true! Once you go Disney You Never Go Back!”) 2003 Holiday Inn Sun Spree, 2000 Holiday Inn Family Suites, 1994 Way off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Grand Gathering at POR Again! Isn't it Time for that Trip Report !

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour No we have never done it either but have seen people doing it and they look like they enjoy it enormously- I would say do it. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour I've done it twice now Bella. It was one of the most fun things I've done in WDW. In fact, we liked it so much we did it in Bermuda too! And there are discounts: AP and AAA. There may be others. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 16 days 13 hours 54 minutes

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 932	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Never done it but it sounds like so much fun! Id love to give it a go! Whats the age restriction because I think my brother would love to do this! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs WDW-2010-Animal Kingdom lodge * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip to the World! AKL 2010! 287 days 5 hours 54 minutes

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Twins1023 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 359	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Bella, We did it for my 40th last year. We had a great time! Make sure you get the first one in the morning so when you get to go around the WS nobody is around and the guide takes his/her time!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Oh! And I am so glad I am hearing good things about the tour too!! I know he will LOVE this so I think I am going to (try) and keep it a surprise until we get there. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: Around the World On a Segway Tour Bella, that sounds like so much fun. I've always wanted to try a Segway. DH is so accident prone, though. He'd probably end up in the middle of the lagoon. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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