Disney Boat transportation and rental information by Dealing with Disney

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Let's talk about dealing with the Disney Boats! Not the cruises but all the boat options available at Walt Disney World.
Never underestimate the convenience of using Disney's Boats for transportation. They usually cycle 15-30 minutes similar to busses. Never crowded that I have witnessed.
These are the resorts that offer Boat transportations to Magic Kingdom
Wilderness Lodge
Polynesian
Grand Floridian
Fort Wilderness Campgrounds
One thing I have always loved when staying at these resorts after leaving a park is seeing the very short walking distance to the boat docks without hardly any line, if any at all, and just sitting, relaxing as we ride through the calm waters.
These are the resorts that offer Boat Transportation to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios
Boardwalk Inn
Yacht Club
Beach Club
Swan & Dolphin

Keep n mind, the boats will make stops at each location for pick up and drop so they aren't necessarily quicker always but they are MUCH easier and more relaxing to use! They can be a huge difference especially when returning to a resort after a long day of park touring. 

They are so quick yet also very peaceful rides. The boats used to carry guests to the parks is slightly larger than the pictured one that allows for roll on strollers, wheelchairs or scooters. The boats that transfer between resorts is the one pictured and you can't roll onto. You would need to fold up the stroller. Scooters would not fit. Boats between resorts can cycle about every 20-30 minutes.
Also, many of the resorts that have the docks, also offer leisure boat rentals as well! I have been fortunate to have had enjoyed these rentals a few times. It is something different for the family to enjoy/experience.
You can find these rentals available at:
Fort Wilderness
Wilderness Lodge
Contemporary
Grand Floridian & Polynesian
Beach/Yacht Club
Prices:
Sea Raycer (seats up to two guests)
$32. per hour
Driver must be minimum of 12 years of age and at least 5' tall. 
Max weight is 320lb
Boston Whaler seats up to 6
$45. per hour
Driver must be at least 18 years of age
Sun Tracker Pontoon seats up to 10
$45. per hour 
Driver must be 18 years of age.
Did you know, you can even rent a Grand 1 Yacht. 52' Sea Ray with an experienced Captain & Deckhand. This can hold 18 people or 17 if traveling with a butler. $399. per hour. Add a Private dining opportunity for an additional fee.
Firework Cruises are also available:
Starting at $299 per hour for 21' pontoon.
These will take you into either 7 seas Lagoon or World Showcase Lagoon.

What are you waiting for?
Have an enchanting evening, contact your travel agent or email me if you needs a recommended one!

Other tidbits:
Some docks make great watching spots for the Electric Water Parade!!!
Also great viewing points to watch fireworks as well!





You can pass this tree between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. Retired Cast Members throw their old shoes onto the tree! Can you see them all!?






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