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<\/a><\/p>\nLet\u2019s backtrack a bit.<\/p>\n
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Sammy Duvall\u2019s is located at Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort, back by the Bay Lake dock. \u00a0Simply walk through the check-in lobby of the Contemporary and head back toward the pool area- you can\u2019t miss it! \u00a0Sammy Duvall\u2019s allows you to participate in a number of experiences, from renting personal watercrafts, to going water skiing, wake boarding, tubing, or parasailing.<\/p>\n
Upon deciding that we wanted to parasail, I went online before our trip to make the reservation (more on how to do that later). \u00a0They offered the ability to fly solo or fly tandem, as long as your total weight was between 130-330 lbs. in the chute. \u00a0My husband and I weighed-in at under 330 pounds, and me being the chicken that I am, I was THRILLED that we could ride together. \u00a0We decided to go for the Deluxe Flight, which was 10-12 minutes in the air at 600\u2019 of line. \u00a0You can also choose to do 8-10 minutes in the air at 450\u2019 of line if you\u2019d prefer.<\/p>\n
At the check-in desk, we soon realized how personable and professional the staff was, and they eagerly answered any question that I had (and walked us through exactly what\u2019s going to happen to help calm my nerves). \u00a0In fact, since it was our anniversary, the nice young man at the desk threw in the photo package for us for free! \u00a0THAT, was amazing- true Disney-style service for a non-Disney-owned company! \u00a0I\u2019m so glad that we have the photos that we do (even though in most of the pictures I look terrified and goofy).<\/p>\n
After we were all checked in, we walked down the dock to the awaiting boat. \u00a0We boarded, took off our shoes, and put on our life vests.<\/p>\n
Once we were all secured in the vests, my husband and I were instructed to sit toward the stern of the boat, and they hooked us into the chute. \u00a0They also told us that if at any time we wanted to be reeled back in, we were to scissor-kick our legs, and they would bring us back down immediately. \u00a0Once the chute opened, the boat picked up a little bit of speed, and they reeled us out. \u00a0\u00a0Here we goooooo (a-la-Peter Pan).<\/p>\n The reeling part was pretty smooth, but it was a fairly windy day, so we were actually swaying a bit more than I expected. \u00a0It was at this point that my husband and I realized that maybe heights wasn\u2019t our (my) strong suit. \u00a0Nevertheless, the view was spectacular. \u00a0Being close to 600\u2019 up in the air, you could see for miles. \u00a0It was so quiet, except for my nervous squealing any time the boat turned or the wind picked up.<\/p>\n I couldn\u2019t believe how long 10 minutes actually felt. \u00a0Toward the end of the flight time the boat slowed down, which caused the cute to bring us down close to the water so the staff could take our picture. \u00a0We never actually touched the water, though- dry the entire time! \u00a0After the 3rd<\/sup> time of bringing us down close to the water, we realized that we were starting to be reeled in. \u00a0One of the staff told us to just walk forward when we hit the boat, and that was that!<\/p>\n Was it worth the money? \u00a0Absolutely. \u00a0Would I do it again? \u00a0\u2026. one time was enough for these height-fearing nerves. \u00a0I do have to say, though, Soarin\u2019 was a piece of cake later that afternoon!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in seeing a video from my point of view from the chute, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n