Disney World - The Online Guide

Recreation Overview

NAVAL MANEUVERS . . . Walt Disney World Resort has the largest rental fleet of watercraft in the world -- more than 500. Types of boats: "water mouse," canopy boats, float boats, jet boats, sailboats, rowing boats, pedal boats and canoes.

WET A LINE . . . "Fishing pontoon" boats ply the lakes around the Magic Kingdom. Two-hour tours (complete with guides) can be booked daily. Excursions are available at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort and Downtown Disney Marketplace.

TENNIS, ANYONE? . . . Disney "serves" up action with over 30 lighted tennis courts -- soft and hard surfaces -- located throughout the Vacation Kingdom.

FORE! . . . Walt Disney World Resort is a golfers paradise: 99 holes of championship golf, including the Joe Lee-designed Palm, Magnolia and Lake Buena Vista courses, Pete Dye's Eagle Pines and Tom Fazio's Osprey Ridge. There also is a nine-hole walking course, Oak Trail, for those who need a quick "golf fix." And for those whose game needs a fix, there are lessons available with a host of Disney PGA professionals. Private transportation is available for Walt Disney World Resort guests.

PUMP IT UP . . . at any of the fitness facilities located in the Disney resort hotels. Programs and equipment are available to guests at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney Institute, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's BoardWalk and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

LACE 'EM UP . . . for a run on the 2.2-mile trail through Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the 1.8-mile track at Disney Institute, the 1.4-mile path at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort or the 3/4-mile promenade surrounding Crescent Lake and connecting the Epcot resorts. Small jogging trails are offered at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

SADDLE UP . . . at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort for a gentle trail ride through scenic surroundings. Reservations are required.

SPLASH DOWN . . . at any one of the 50 pools or 12 beach areas at Walt Disney World themed resorts. And that doesn't include each of the famous Disney water parks!

MINI GOLF FFFFUN!. . . . Disney's Winter Summerland offers two delightful courses where Santa and his elves come to play. The "winter" course is a fun and exciting challenge for the whole family. From an ice castle to a snowman and a trip to the North Hole, 18 holes of snow will send a chill through any golfer. The "summer" course is pure Florida. From sandcastles to surfboards and a visit with Santa on the WinterNet, the summer course is 18 holes of fun in the sun.

MINI GOLF MAGIC . . . Hippos dance, fountains leap and broomsticks march at this 36-hole miniature golf adventure inspired by Disney's classic animated film, "Fantasia." Choose Fantasia Gardens for a fantastic escapade complete with music and interactive obstacles. Experienced golfers can challenge Fantasia Fairways, complete with par-three and par-four holes ranging in length from 40 to 75 feet long.

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