Hi All - Our anniversary is coming up - quick! - and we're planning to be at WDW this weekend. Have any of you ever rented watercraft around the resort? We've talked about it, but we've never done it. Is it worth it? And I suppose novice boaters couldn't get into too much trouble?
I would highly recommend the Wishes or Illuminations cruise. We did the Wishes one and it was quite probably the best Disney experience we have ever had. It was worth every penny. Several other here will agree.
We've rented the Sea Raycer before. It was pretty fun actually. I always worried about getting hit by one of the big boats though. Also you can get a dud Sea Raycer, which is no fun. I had to switch several times before I got one comparable to DW's.
I've never rented one myself but I agree with LIFL the Illuminations Cruise is amazing!
Bella
Just the Sea Raycers here as well. I'm of no help! 
We've done the sea raycers and the pontoon boat. Both are very fun! One of our favorite things to do is head out on Bay Lake (rent at Wilderness Lodge) in a pontoon boat. You can even bring a picnic.
When you're done eating, head over the water bridge to Seven Seas Lagoon and enjoy the music from the magic Kingdom.
It's a great way to spend an hour or so.
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This is great info - thanks! We'll def check out the Illuminations cruise too. Yesterday marked 9 years for us 
This is great info - thanks! We'll def check out the Illuminations cruise too. Yesterday marked 9 years for us
That's so cool! I think Illuminations cruises need to be booked far in advance, but it's still a great thing to consider if you can get a reservation!
I hope you had a wonderful Anniversary!
May 2008 CSR
Do they have those dumb paddle boats at WDW? I always think those are a far better idea when I am on land then when I am stuck out in the middle of the water and my legs feel like jell-o.
So don't rent that..is my point.
Bella
Lizzy_B wrote:This is great info - thanks! We'll def check out the Illuminations cruise too. Yesterday marked 9 years for us
That's so cool! I think Illuminations cruises need to be booked far in advance, but it's still a great thing to consider if you can get a reservation!
I hope you had a wonderful Anniversary!
Do they have those dumb paddle boats at WDW? I always think those are a far better idea when I am on land then when I am stuck out in the middle of the water and my legs feel like jell-o.
So don't rent that..is my point.
I think the wishes cruise was the best out of that or the illuminations one tbh, but thats cause i love wishes. It was one of the best things that i did all holiday
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I would choose Wishes between the two also. As it was explained to me by helpful CM's; many feel Illuminations is a better show overall but MK and Wishes is a better environment. So if the theming and those intangibles are what works for you I'd go with Wishes. That said, you can't go wrong with either. At the risk of being ostricized or flogged; I have actually never seen Illuminations. Next FW cruise we'll see that one for sure.
I would choose Wishes between the two also. As it was explained to me by helpful CM's; many feel Illuminations is a better show overall but MK and Wishes is a better environment. So if the theming and those intangibles are what works for you I'd go with Wishes. That said, you can't go wrong with either. At the risk of being ostricized or flogged; I have actually never seen Illuminations. Next FW cruise we'll see that one for sure.
Wishes is such a pixie dust kind of show! It makes my heart happy But Illuminations is incredible from a cruise/pontoon boat -- so powerful!
May 2008 CSR