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Exotic Driving Experience Opens at Disney

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

A new exotic driving experience is set to open at the Walt Disney World Speedway this week. Beginning January 16, guests have the opportunity to take a high speed whirl in some of the world’s most exotic and expensive vehicles.

From the $300,000 Ferrari (0 to 60 in 3 seconds) to the $100,000 Porsche 997S, you can choose a luxury vehicle and take a 6 lap trip around the famed raceway. You can choose your car in advance, and view the different vehicles online. Each vehicle has a different package cost–the Ferrari will set you back $389, while the Audi R8 or the Porsche are priced out at $199.

You’ll have some training before you get behind the wheel, and a professional driver will accompany you and offer advice from the passenger seat.  The standard drive package is one mile, or six laps of the track, but additional lap packages are available.

Drivers need to be 18 years or older to participate; the track also offers a ride along package, with a starting age of 14. If you want to participate, you’ll need to book your ride in advance, and show up at the Walt Disney World Speedway on the day of your package. A helmet will be provided, and you’ll need to wear long pants and close-toed shoes (sneakers are fine). You should bring your driver’s license and any corrective lenses or glasses you need to drive.

Expect to spend a few hours at the track, with time spent before and after your ride. There are stands and viewing areas for the other members of your party, and photography packages are available on site as well.

The new exotic driving experience is a companion to the existing Richard Petty racing experience, and should be on the wish list for both racing fans and car enthusiasts.

Unknown activities at Disney World

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

There are a lot of activities at Disney World for you and your family to do. Most guest know of the obvious ones such as: going to the theme parks, golfing, tennis, swimming. Here are a couple of activities I bet you did not know that you could do at Disney World.

Boating at Disney World

Boating in front of the Grand Floridian

1. Bass Fishing- Disney World has quite a few really large lakes and the bass fishing is some of the best in the entire world. In fact, there are quite a few professional bassmasters and guides who fish everyday on these lakes.

2. Boating- For a small fee you and your family may rent large pontoon boat to putter around in or you may rent a smaller more nimble jet boat. Now keep in mind these smaller boats only have a 25 or 30 horse power motor on them so they are more quick than they are fast.

3. Horse Back Riding- Disney sits on 26 square miles and there are quite a few horse back riding trails. It is funny, once you get on these trails it almost seems like nobody is around; however, in reality there are usually hundreds of thousands of people with in just a short mile or two distance from you.

4. Hot Air Ballooning- The Central Florida area is home to some of the best hot air ballooning in the entire world. If you want to go we suggest going early in the morning, it does not seem that it would be much fun to be up in the hot air balloon during one of our afternoon storms.

5. Running- Disney host a marathon every January and a couple of biathlons and triathlons during the year. If you want to do some exercise while on vacation Disney is a great place to run.

We hope these five activities opened your eyes to all that you may be able to do while on a Disney World vacation. If we can assist you in making your travel plans please give us a call at 1-800-641-4008.