There are so many ways to enjoy the recreational activities and extra fun offered at the Walt Disney World Resort. I too often find myself immersed in the Parks to where I never have time or enough energy to enjoy any of what is offered. Here you will find a sampling of the things you can do if you would like the opportunity. The opportunities are endless!
Bicycle Rentals
Bike paths and bicycle rentals available at the following Walt Disney World Resorts:
- Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas.
Rentals at most Resorts runs $9.00/hour, $18.00/day, plus tax.
Boat Rentals
21′ Sun Tracker Pontoon Boats – $45.00 (1/2 hour use)
Boston Whaler Montauks – $45.00 (1/2 hour use)
Sea Raycer by SeaRay – $32.00 (1/2 hour use)
Available at the following marinas:
- Downtown Disney
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Sailboats – $20.00/hour – available at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort marina
Catamarans – $25.00/hour – available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa marina.
Pedal Boats, Canoes and Kayaks – $6.50 (1/2 hour use) – available at select Resort marinas. Disney’s Coronado Springs marina only available during select weeks throughout the year.
Fishing
Bass Fishing Excursions
All Walt Disney World Resort Guided Fishing Excursions include:
- An experienced guide
- Rod and reel
- Tackle
- Artificial and live bait
- Beverages
- One year BASS membership
Call (407) 939-BASS(2277), or book online.
Guided Bass catch-and-release fishing excursions are available at the Downtown Disney marina and the following Disney Resort marinas:
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s WildernessLodge
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Coronado SpringsResort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Guided Bass Fishing Excursion Times & Prices:
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – $270.00
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon – $270.00
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – $235.00
$455.00 four hour trip (7:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.)
Extended excursions are also available. Cane poles can be rented for a nominal fee at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney’s Port OrleansResort.
Miniature Golf
Disney’s Winter Summerland – This interactive miniature golf experience is fun for the whole family. The whimsical courses feature two wacky 18-hole adventures. The Winter Course features an ice castle and a trip to the North Hole. In the Summer Course, experience fun in the sun with a visit to Santa on the Winternet. Both courses provide exhilarating family entertainment.
Location: directly in front of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Hours*: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. – daily
Prices*: $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for children ages 3-9 plus tax
Winter Summerland
Fantasia Gardens – Hippos dance, fountains leap and broomsticks march at this miniature golf adventure. Choose the 18-hole Fantasia Gardens for a fantastic escapade complete with music and interactive obstacles from Disney’s classic film Fantasia. Experienced golfers can challenge the 18-hole Fantasia Fairways, complete with par-three and par-four holes ranging in length from 40 to 75 feet long.
Location: in the Epcot Resort area
Hours*: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. – daily
Prices*: $12.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 3-9 plus tax
Fantasia Gardens – Photo by Disney
Savings Opportunity
Take advantage of a 50% discount (from the regular rate) on a second round during the same day. Proof of purchase required.
Tennis
Available on a first-come, first-served basis, the tennis courts at Walt Disney World Resort are free for use at seven different Disney resorts. Guests can improve their game through professional programs and clinics offered by Orlando Tennis, partake in a friendly match on one of the clay courts at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, or hit balls around on the hard courts spread across Walt Disney World Resort. Courts are found at the following locations:
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
- Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Clay courts are available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Hard courts may be found at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney’s Old Key WestResort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.
All courts are lit for night play. Professional tennis lessons on immaculate manicured courts are available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Court fees may apply.
All recreational equipment, activities and prices are subject to change without notice. Please call 407-621-1991 for Tennis lessons or for more information.
Water Sports
Take an exhilarating jaunt to round out your Resort experience. Parasail on Bay Lake at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre. You can go tubing or power along on Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon on your own personal watercraft. Brace yourself for the rush of water and adrenaline as you take on the waters of the Walt Disney World Resort. It’s an invigorating way to spend your day!
One hour excursions include world-caliber instructors from Sammy Duvall’s Watersport Centre, boat, driver/instructor and equipment are all included. Guests have the option to combo or slalom ski, wakeboard, kneeboard, or tube ride throughout the hour.
Waterskiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, tubing and personal watercraft rental are available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Please call 407-939-0754 for reservations or to get more information at www.sammyduvall.com.
- Waterskiing & Wakeboarding – Ski the water with world-caliber instructors, boats and equipment. Whether you are a beginner or want to perfect your championship maneuvers, this is an ideal outing.
- Parasailing – Welcome a bird’s eye view of Walt Disney World® as you take flight and land without even getting wet. Standard flights are 8-10 minutes with 450′ of line and Deluxe flights are 10-12 minutes with 600′ of line. It’s a sight to behold!
- Wakeboarding – Try your hand at wakeboarding and have an exhilarating outing in our private ski area on Bay Lake. This experience is certain to “wake” you up!
- Tubing – Get into a tube for a real splash. Hop on a boat with up to five people plus a professional driver and instructor for fun in the sun. Bob in the water being pulled along behind the speeding boat. It’s “inflated” fun!
- Personal Watercraft Excursions – Morning guided excursions on Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon are available. Rentals are available throughout the day on new 3-seat personal watercraft.
Wilderness Back Trail Segway Adventure
Challenge yourself to the “Wilderness Back Trail Adventure” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where you will experience first hand a Segway X2 Personal Transporter. You will be equipped with helmets and have a product overview before we take you outdoors to travel through the wilderness.
This is a 2 hours beginner’s tour and includes some training time. Even if Guest is an experienced Segway user, it is mandatory they attend the entire training portion of the tour. The first portion of the tour will be in a covered pavilion and goes on rain or shine.
For more information and reservations call 407 WDW-TOUR.
Tri-Circle D Ranch
Photo by Disney
The Tri-Circle-D Ranch, located at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, is home to Disney’s world-famous Percheron hitch. The Ranch offers a variety of recreational activities for the entire family.
Trail Rides – 45 minute guided trail rides through a wooded portion of the resort. Riders must be at least 9 years old and at least 48 inches in height. Rider weight limit is 250 pounds. Rider cost is $46.00 and reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Pony Rides – Pony rides are available with a rider weight limit of 80 pounds, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily, for $5.00
Carriage Rides – A relaxing and intimate 25-minute carriage ride through Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground or Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. The carriage holds 4 adults or 2 adults with 3 small children. The first ride departs at 6:00 p.m. with the last ride departing at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Cost for each ride is $45.00. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
Photo by Disney
Wagon Rides – Take an old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon ride which offers a 45-minute scenic tour around the resort. Rides depart at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. nightly (select evenings, a fireworks ride will replace the 9:30p.m. ride). The rider cost is $8.00 per adult and $5.00 per child (ages 3-9). Children under 3 are complimentary. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are not accepted as rides are given on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Group Wagon Rides – For large groups, (30-35 people per wagon), prices start at $300.00/hour. Advance reservations must be made by calling 407-824-2832.
Fort Wilderness Archery Experience
Archery Lessons – Photo by Disney Parks
It takes a steady hand to land that bull’s-eye at the Fort Wilderness Archery Experience. Archery Guides lead Guests through a short training session on how to hold a compound bow and release an arrow into a range target. They offer tips and tricks to participants ages 6 and up as they try to hit that coveted bull’s-eye during target shooting.
For more information or to reserve call 407 WDW-PLAY.
Extra Fun!
My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea Party – Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Afternoon Tea at Garden View Tea Room – Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage – Contemporary Resort
Epcot Wine Walk – Epcot’s World Showcase
Kidcot Funstops – Epcot’s World Showcase
Disney Quest – Downtown Disney
Surfing Lessons– Typhoon Lagoon