Beckers 1,136 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 What?!?!? http://instagram.com/p/0yimxvEiez/ BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 I was wondering why this thread was in the Fishing/Boating section! :rofl2: Those are ridiculous ...and totally awesome. Apparently they were in the original concept art too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 http://www.wesh.com/orlandomyway/orlando-theme-parks/a-chat-with-the-creator-of-the-boathouse-coming-soon-to-disney-springs/30019664 One of the most impressive elements of the attraction are the Amphicars, which are cars that drive on land and cruise through the water like a boat. Guests will join a captain on a 20-minute tour of Disney Springs. The site will be the first in the world to have Amphicars, which were made from 1962 to 1967. Guests can also reserve a spot on an Italian Water Taxi for champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries during captain-hosted tours. The boating fun doesn't stop there-- there will be a steamboat with a harbor master conducting daily bugle calls and flag ceremonies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 These are sioooooooooo going in my to do list!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 More photos here...http://damouse.com/2015/03/26/amphicars-arrive-for-launch-of-the-boathouse-at-disney-springs/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 OMG I shutter to think what they are going to charge for these 20 min. tours. Looks super cool but I know there is no way I'l ever be able to aford something like this at Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 OMG I shutter to think what they are going to charge for these 20 min. tours. Looks super cool but I know there is no way I'l ever be able to aford something like this at Disney.I have a feeling once we see the price, just DH and DS will go and and the baby and I will watch lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Oh wow, Jason would LOVE those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Brian's excitement level went down when I told him he doesn't get to drive it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 It better be really reasonably priced for me to take a tour. If I could drive it well then I'm breaking into my piggy bank. keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 It better be really reasonably priced for me to take a tour. If I could drive it well then I'm breaking into my piggy bank. Agreed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So, let's guess prices.I'm going to say $19.99 per person? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So, let's guess prices.I'm going to say $19.99 per person?Captain with three passengers $99. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks these are stupid? I remember amphibian cars when I was a kid. People tried to make them popular. And there's a reason they never took off. They're stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 In real life? Kinda stupid. Driving around a lake at WDW? Cool. Not being able to actually drive them? Kinda stupid. keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks these are stupid? I remember amphibian cars when I was a kid. People tried to make them popular. And there's a reason they never took off. They're stupid. You seem a little bitter there Dave. For something to own I couldn't care less but the old Movietone news clips of these were hilarious and I would consider taking a ride as long ad it doesn't cost too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I never knew these were being bought for Disney. But last season or the one before that on the TV show Fast and Loud. Gas Monkey Garage sold one of these cars to two guys that were collecting these cars and restoring them for a Orlando restaurant. I never thought it would be Disney. They actually drive it in the lake at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill. Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I always thought these would be so great and wanted one so bad so I would so pay the $$$ - BUT ONLY IF I CAN DRIVE IT!!!!! If I want a Disney "pilot" I can ride any boat - phooey!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Ray pretty much called it! Pricing according to WDWMagic...The BOATHOUSE will be offering tours of the Village Lake in an amphicar for $100. The 20 minute cruise has seating for 3 guests, plus the boat captain - guests will not be able to drive themselves.Initially, you'll be able to buy tickets inside The BOATHOUSE, with reservations starting later in May. http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/the-boathouse/news/03apr2015-opening-date-and-amphicar-pricing-set-for-the-boathouse-at-disney-springs.htm Video of The Boathouse creator Steve Schussler taking one of the amphicars for a ride on the Fast and Loud show... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5e5h6DRrc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Ouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 At those prices I guess I'll just have to watch from shore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Honestly $100 is cheaper than I thought it would be but I will still pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hey my to do list just got shorter! No way. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Honestly $100 is cheaper than I thought it would be but I will still pass. $100 if I can drive 3 of my friends around? Maybe. $100 to have someone else drive me and my 3 friends around? Nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 $100 if I can drive 3 of my friends around? Maybe.$100 to have someone else drive me and my 3 friends around? Nope.You mean you and 2 friends, which makes the price even more ridiculous. Maybe they will offer a groupon for it lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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