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Has anyone done parasailing with Sammy Duvall's Water Sport's Center? Did you do the single or tandem flights? How high up did you go? Was it worth the price? Would you do it again?
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Yes, it was great. We adults did tandem with our kids. You can see really far. So peaceful.
I liked tandem because you could point things out to each other and enjoy each other's delight.
I've never done parasailing before then so it was exciting and one of my favorite experiences I've had outside the parks.
This was the first time we had ever parasailed and it was made so easy by the staff. As for the ride and experience going up & landing - it was very smooth, much better than I expected.
My mother and I have done it 3x total on 2 different trips. We a r e pooh sized so we went up as singles. They went over a couple safety issues on land then we boarded the boat and get set up. I went firat all 3x times. It was amazing. We went all around the lagoon behind the Contemporary and I got great visuals of some completely forgotten places such as Discovery Island. I was allowed to take my camera up with me as long as it was strapped on. I got some great photos. They (assistant assisted captain) helped ease our fears as well as even took a few pics of us in our gear. It was the best experience and we look forward to doing it again.
It was a short and expensive experience but one that was worth it to us...enough that we have repeated it. It is included I believe in the premium package with water & more plus. Everytime I learn the package names they change so you would have to look into that. I highly recommend this as an outside of park experience. Of it is at all windy - they will cancel & attempt to reschedule your experience within your trip (this happened for us and we did manage to get it in). My one tip - wear leggings or soft knit shorts so they are more comfy when they bunch up (they always do) and slightly longer shorts are better still.
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Yes, it was great. We adults did tandem with our kids. You can see really far. So peaceful.
I liked tandem because you could point things out to each other and enjoy each other's delight.
I've never done parasailing before then so it was exciting and one of my favorite experiences I've had outside the parks.
My DD and I have never done it before either & I asked her if she would & she said YES but only if we could do it together! She's a huge chicken so I'm pretty sure she might try & wuss out, I'm sure I might get extremely nervous but I don't show it.. I just get quiet and do what I'm told!
I'm glad you enjoyed the experience!!! You really made me excited to try it!
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This was the first time we had ever parasailed and it was made so easy by the staff. As for the ride and experience going up & landing - it was very smooth, much better than I expected.
My mother and I have done it 3x total on 2 different trips. We a r e pooh sized so we went up as singles. They went over a couple safety issues on land then we boarded the boat and get set up. I went firat all 3x times. It was amazing. We went all around the lagoon behind the Contemporary and I got great visuals of some completely forgotten places such as Discovery Island. I was allowed to take my camera up with me as long as it was strapped on. I got some great photos. They (assistant assisted captain) helped ease our fears as well as even took a few pics of us in our gear. It was the best experience and we look forward to doing it again.
It was a short and expensive experience but one that was worth it to us...enough that we have repeated it. It is included I believe in the premium package with water & more plus. Everytime I learn the package names they change so you would have to look into that. I highly recommend this as an outside of park experience. Of it is at all windy - they will cancel & attempt to reschedule your experience within your trip (this happened for us and we did manage to get it in). My one tip - wear leggings or soft knit shorts so they are more comfy when they bunch up (they always do) and slightly longer shorts are better still.
Excellent tip about the shorts/leggings! I'm so glad you mentioned it because otherwise I wouldn't have had any idea about the bunching up issue. The woman I spoke with on the phone mention something about memory maker taking pics of us from down below? I really have no idea but thought that was cool. I have to try and find my camera because I've misplaced it since my sisters wedding, opps! I'll definitely try and book our flight earlier in our trip in case we run into any weather issues, another great tip!
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I just saw them on Groupon recently; might still be on it. Be sure to check to save some $$.
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I think I have some pics on my FB still . . . I will share them and tag you so you can see!
LOL! Thanks, Sarah! I loved all the pics! It looks like so much fun! I can't wait to do this!!!
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I just checked, and it's not on Groupon right now. Keep checking, though. i know I've seen it on there several times before.
I checked as well and didn't see it but I've been going to Groupon and checking daily! I have 80-something days till my trip so I'm sure something will pop up between now and then. I think in my past travel documents from Disney there was usually a Sammy Duvall coupon.... I just have never paid much attention to it before or know if its any better than what they offer on Groupon. Thanks again, Lisa!
LOL! Thanks, Sarah! I loved all the pics! It looks like so much fun! I can't wait to do this!!!
I checked as well and didn't see it but I've been going to Groupon and checking daily! I have 80-something days till my trip so I'm sure something will pop up between now and then. I think in my past travel documents from Disney there was usually a Sammy Duvall coupon.... I just have never paid much attention to it before or know if its any better than what they offer on Groupon. Thanks again, Lisa!
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We've done it multiple times. We've gone singularly and tandem. Goes up pretty high, and you can see quite a bit!
For me, I'm not sure it's totally worth it. I get bored easily and after the initial thrill, it was fairly blah. I sing to myself, swing my legs around, imagine what would happen if I undid the emergency release (no-I didn't and I'm not that stupid), make up stories about the people in the cars I can see, time the rides I can see, etc.
If you've never done it, it's worth the $$ for the experience. I would suggest taking a camera.
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