Water Mice Accident on Seven Seas Lagoon

[swimmom]

My daugher won't be happy about the new policy! However, it does make sense!

 

[The Mom]

Originally posted by swimmom
My daugher won't be happy about the new policy! However, it does make sense!

My son won't like it, either. He's taken the power squadron course, and was looking forward to renting one on a future trip. It's too bad; he probably knows more about boating safety than the majority of "adults" renting one. :lol:

 

[JackSkellington]

How much does it cost to rent one? And do you have to be a resort guest to rent them?

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Originally posted by JackSkellington
How much does it cost to rent one? And do you have to be a resort guest to rent them?

The prices are about 20 for a half hour and 30ish for the full hour.

I think the prices may vary depending on where you are. Certain waterways may be slightly cheaper than others.

 

[JackSkellington]

Thank you for the prices, but I also want to know if you have to be a Disney Resort Guest to rent them.

 

[paulcmartens]

No, I'm pretty sure you don't. Anybody will be happy to take your money!

If it is a problem, I would suggest Downtown disney...head they had the boats too.

When I stayed at the Grand Floridian, they didn't ask if I was staying...or did they...I charged it to my room.

Go gamble, its worth it. Seven Seas if fun stuff (when theres few people on the lake).

 

[JackSkellington]

OK, thanks Paul. Now one more question. Apparently there seem to be more than one area to use them. Which is the best area, as in space, and people allowed at one time to surf.

 

[paulcmartens]

All I know of is GF, POLY, W. Lodge (FORT W. too?) Contemp. all use the Seven Seas and Bay Lake..

There is also the Carribean which has its own boats...and waterway.

Downtown Disney.

Epcot Resort area should have them, I can only assume....

If you mean, surf 'surf'...only Typhoon lagoon wave pool has that.

I prefer Seven Seas...lot of ground you can cover...You're right by the MK. But its also the only one I've been on.

Why...planning a trip?
EDITED:::: from WDW WEBSITE:

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Available at:
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Available at:
Disney's Beach Club Resort
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Disney's Port Orleans Resort
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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Downtown Disney® Marketplace.

 

[wdwfan22]

Originally posted by JackSkellington
Thank you for the prices, but I also want to know if you have to be a Disney Resort Guest to rent them.

I don't know if you have to be a guest or not, but I've been asked for Resort Id at the Polynesian & Contemporary.

 

[paulcmartens]

oooh....

Man, that would suck if you had to be a guest...I love SSlagoon! Maybe I/ll rent a camping spot at Fort Wilderness just to get in up there. lol (am on 5 hours of sleep).

 

[barnum42]

It's been some years since I rented, but I did so from the Grand Floridian and The Contemporary. I had to supply ID (my driving licenece) and leave it with them whilst I had the boat. They would hire to anyone with ID, not just resort guests.

I zipped all over the Seven Seas Lagoon - it was was fun hitting the wake of the ferry boats and went over the aquaduct to the lake (Bay Lake?) on the the other side of the Contemporary.

edit - I was not a resort guest

 

[JackSkellington]

I am staying at the Hotel Royal Plaza. Does that count? And thanks for all the information.

 

[Badger Brent]

Can two people fit in the boats? I would like to cruise around with my wife for a nice boat ride. Any new news of the accident?

 

[barnum42]

Originally posted by JackSkellington
I am staying at the Hotel Royal Plaza. Does that count? And thanks for all the information.

Oops - just editied the post. I was NOT a resort guest when I rented. I doubt they have changed the rules.

 

[barnum42]

Originally posted by Badger Brent
Can two people fit in the boats? I would like to cruise around with my wife for a nice boat ride. Any new news of the accident?

Depending on the two people's displacement yes there is room for two.

 

[paulcmartens]

there is a weight limit.

2 people can go...but there is a weight limit. I don't think its a two adult thing. I forget.

 

[JackSkellington]

That is good news. Now we only need to rent three.

 

[MKBurn15]

Ha, I've never done any of this. I've always been at a resort outside of Disney. I'd like to try some of this stuff.

 

[paulcmartens]

It something I always wanted to do as a kid.

totally worth it. You can just do the half hour in Seven Seas and get around just find...you don't need the full hour...but it might be fun!

I know at the GF, they have a nice snackbar near by...very affordable.

 

[The_CEO]

We did the hour for two boats - and had a blast with no hurries, think we made 7 - 8 rounds of the 7 Seas Lagoon..

Then did it again the next day with 3 boats. lol