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Sammy Duvall Watersports Centre

4600 North World Drive, C/O Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL 32830
407-939-0754
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Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Enjoy a sunny day on the water. Located behind Disney's Contemporary Resort, Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre offers families and individuals the... more » Owner description: Enjoy a sunny day on the water. Located behind Disney's Contemporary Resort, Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre offers families and individuals the opportunity to Parasail, ride our Personal Watercraft, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Tube, and much more! Open daily; 365 days a year! « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Lockers / storage, Activities for older children, Wheelchair access
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Alaska
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

My kids loved, loved, loved water tubing at Sammy Duvall Watersports. This was one of the major highlights of our trip. The boat driver was very professional and fun and gave us a great experience on the water. We will definitely do this again the next time we go to Florida.

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pacific palisades, CA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We've been heading to Sammy Duval's for parasailing, waterskiing, and jet skis around Easter for the past several years. Just got back from another great trip. The water is always great, the drivers friendly and helpful and the 600 ft (deluxe) parasail provides wonderful views of the magic kingdom. We had a good portion of the lake to ourselves this... More

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Bellmore, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great experience to be on the water with views of Contemporary Hotel, the Bay Towers and Space Mountain, a beautiful lake and nice boat, great water front with pool and dock. We went in early March, the water was in the 60's but my son have fun, will definitely do it again. We didn't have time to do the parasailing... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I'm a "Soarin'" freak, if you are familiar with that ride at Epcot. When I first visited DisneyWorld and discovered it, I rode it as many times as I could before it was time to go home. All the Fast Passes kept being gone last week, so I stood for 95 minutes for a ride that felt like it lasted... More

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Orlando, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We had wanted to try parasailing for a long time and we found a Groupon to allow us to do it at a reduced rate. My best friend and I went for single rides of 8-10 minutes each. The estimated height was about 450 feet. The captain and first mate were friendly and helpful and explained everything clearly. It was... More

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Orlando, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My boyfriend took me on a surprise date to go parasailing with them, and it was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful and the view was incredible. You can see cinderella's castle and the magic kingdom from up there, as well as many of the resorts, even though we picked the lower flying option. Five stars!

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Booked this as a groupon to try it out especially as you didn't need to get wet. Both my daughter and I went along on the day and were completely blown away by how amazing this experience turned out to be. I would urge anyone thinking about doing the parasailing to go for it especially a tandem, both of us... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

When arriving at Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre my 18 year old son and my 19 year old daughter were set to go on a first time Tandem Parasailing adventure. Dave was in charge as captain of the boat. Dave and his first mate explained the safeness of the event step by step allowing my wife and I to be at... More

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Barling, AR
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

First, I am 58. Husband is 61. Second, no children at home, so we decided to start doing things we have never done. They had cancelled us the first day due to extreme cold and high winds, and we were rescheduled the next day. Third, I admit I have a fear of heights. HOWEVER, I try and conquer my fear... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Parasailing with Sammy Duvall Watersports in Disney World is exhilarating. It's an amazing feeling flying through the air and seeing a birds-eye view of Disney. You take off and land from the boat, so you stay dry. The staff makes sure you're safely strapped in, and really helps you overcome any nervousness. Going up and down is very smooth and... More

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