BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 The cost of pony rides at the Fort has gone up to $8. For more info on pony rides and the other offerings at the Tri-Circle D Ranch, check out this page...http://www.fortfiends.net/_/activities/tri-circle-d-ranch-pony-wagon-and-carriage-rides-r16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I hope that 100% of that increase goes to the ponies. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I hope that 100% of that increase goes to the ponies. :rofl2: What was the price before the increase? I remember when it was a dollar. Not really. But, I do remember when a twenty would pay for many pony rides for the TCD girls. Now, they couldn't even each get one ride. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow, I'm actually amazed at even how low it is with the increase. I figured it was much higher than that already. Still a bargain!!! at WDW, whou'da thunk!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 It went from $5 to $8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm actually disappointed by this... the track that you walk your child around is actually pretty darn small; I thought $5 was a fair price. Guess I should be glad that our daughter is too big to ride them... we may let our son have his first pony ride here at our next visit, but it may be a one-time thing for us now. I get that it's only $3 more (which let's face it, when you spend a few thousand a year to make your trips to Disney that $3 is small)...but $5 really did seem like a fair price for that small activity. Just my 2 cents (or should I say... my 5 bucks :) ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 On a different note... the carriage rides. We've never done one of these before and were considering a private one, but just noticed that the most (people) you can fit in is 4 adults and we will have 4 adults and 2 kids (7 and 2), so it looks like we'll have to do the longer group wagon ride if we want to try this. If you've taken the wagon ride...thoughts on your experience? I guess if our 2 year old gets restless, I can ask the driver to stop and we'll get out (note to self to remember the umbrella stroller). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I agree, $5 was a fair price for the short ride, especially when you had to walk with them. Makes it harder to take pictures while holding the reins. The wagon ride is the best bargain over there. We took our then 7 and 3 year old granddaughters on it around Christmas a while back. It was the 4 of us and one other couple. We had a blast. Got to see a lot of decorations. It's plenty big, so a fidgety 2 year old should have enough wiggle room. The last couple of times we tried to go on it were either rained out or sold out. You do need to get there early to get tickets. On the plus side only one person has to stand in line to pay and get the tickets. Everyone else can wander and play. We did the carraige ride years ago. Two adults and two teens. It was fun, but personally I don't think it was as good as the wagon ride. I guess it has it's place if you wanted something quieter and romantic, or the two themed rides they are offering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $5 was a fair deal. $8 is steep for what it is. But we'll still let Anna ride I'm sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $5 was a fair deal. $8 is steep for what it is. But we'll still let Anna ride I'm sure. $5 Delsa piggy back rides at Crockett's Tavern? (just throwing out ideas to help you pay for your trip). TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $5 Delsa piggy back rides at Crockett's Tavern? (just throwing out ideas to help you pay for your trip). TCD Who are you calling a pig? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Who are you calling a pig? My apologies. I guess I should wait to see Delsa in person before casting aspersions. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $5 Delsa piggy back rides at Crockett's Tavern?(just throwing out ideas to help you pay for your trip).TCDPretty sure that is breaking a bunch of laws. Not sure which but I'm sure it's illegal lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $8 does seem a touch high for what it is, but I'll be shelling it out x2 anyhow. The girls love it and they're only this little once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 $8 does seem a touch high for what it is, but I'll be shelling it out x2 anyhow. The girls love it and they're only this little once. That's the truth. I've watched all my girls (except Anna so far) outgrow them, and it's a very sad day when we are going to the Fort the first time they are too big for it. It was especially sad when my 8 year old outgrew them....she LOVED riding Snow or Nemo each trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 $8 does seem a touch high for what it is, but I'll be shelling it out x2 anyhow. The girls love it and they're only this little once.And that is just it, they can charge more, even if it is not really worth more, because folks are still going to pay it. Can't say I blame them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Booooooo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 $5 Delsa piggy back rides at Crockett's Tavern?(just throwing out ideas to help you pay for your trip).TCDPlease stop giving him ideas. Please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 That's the truth. I've watched all my girls (except Anna so far) outgrow them, and it's a very sad day when we are going to the Fort the first time they are too big for it. It was especially sad when my 8 year old outgrew them....she LOVED riding Snow or Nemo each trip. Same here... our daughter turns 8 in February, but she passed the height limit before she turned 7 (they were very sweet and let her ride one last time, when she was an inch past the limit). Personally, I don't think they should have a height limit...weight, yes. Of course, now she wants to ride the horses which I've told her that she has to wait until she's (at least) 11. If we let our son ride the pony this trip, we're going to take her on a canoe ride (something she's always wanted to do) so she doesn't feel as though she's missing out...but, the canoe ride is definitely second best next to the pony ride. Poor girl They grow up much, much too quickly.... breaks a mama's heart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Bobby says it was due to a demonstration by the ponies and a threat of a strike if the pony minimum wage was not raised. You raise the minimum wage, the cost gets passed on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Bobby says it was due to a demonstration by the ponies and a threat of a strike if the pony minimum wage was not raised. You raise the minimum wage, the cost gets passed on. So that's the mane reason? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So that's the mane reason? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: 2x that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Is there a minimum size or age or weight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Is there a minimum size or age or weight? Ages 2 and up and they must be able to wear a helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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