Hi Louise, and welcome to planDisney. If you’re drawn to the water like Moana, you’ll love the
motorized boat rentals! It’s one of my favorite resort day activities and makes a great midday break from the theme parks.
Now, let’s talk about the rental cost to help you budget for your trip. The current $49 per half-hour price is for the whole boat and it can seat up to 10 people. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and show a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID, or military ID to rent a boat.
The marinas are located at
Contemporary Resort,
Grand Floridian Resort, and
Beach and
Yacht Club Resorts, but renting from the Contemporary or Grand Floridian is my favorite because there’s so much to see on the waterways around Magic Kingdom! As you sail past Magic Kingdom towards
Wilderness Lodge, you’ll navigate a water bridge that goes over World Drive, the road the buses take to Magic Kingdom! It’s definitely the most unique water feature I’ve ever sailed over.
You can also bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on board. When my friends and I rented a boat from the Grand Floridian marina, we placed a
mobile food order from
Gasparilla Island Grill to bring with us. We took turns driving the boat and it was such a fun and relaxing afternoon. There are also Bluetooth speakers on board, so get your Disney playlist ready!
If you’d rather leave the driving to Disney, you might be interested in a
fireworks cruise. A Cast Member will pick you up from select resort hotel marinas and take you to a spot with an incredible view of either
Magic Kingdom’s
Happily Ever After or
EPCOT’s
Luminous The Symphony of Us. It's a really special experience! For U.K. guests,
Enchanting Extras, like these fireworks cruises, can usually be booked by chatting with a Cast Member in the
My Disney Experience app. Go to ☰ in the lower right corner and scroll down to Chat With Us under the Help & Feedback section.
I hope you have a magical time on the water! And if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to visit us again at planDisney.
JoAnna