ERS0379
Registered: October 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Sat October 10, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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The Staff & The Speed
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Cons:
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some may think its expensive.
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I can't say enough good things about the RPDE! I had purchased a ride along for my boyfriend and he had the time of his life! The staff was so nice to us, treated us like a king and queen. I was in a scooter and I was allowed to park myself right in front of the barrier wall to take good pictures! All they do to keep him safe in that car was so wonderful. From the firesuit, to the helmet and the neck brace thing, I didn't worry about him in the car. It was three laps and he loved every minute of it. If you have a racing fan in your family, you must at least do the ride-along. For three laps, all that fuel that was used and the staff, its cheap! He will do the driving next year!
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wyomom1972
Registered: December 2006
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 26
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Review Date: Wed November 5, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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The huge grin on my hubby's face!!!
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Cons:
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Kids were bored with nothing to occupy them; hubby wanted to go faster!
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11/3/08 I suprised Hubby with the King For a Day package which included 18 laps on the track. He is not a Nascar fan, but who wouldn't want to go fast in a Nascar!
It was a pretty full class so Hubby was #14 out of 16-17 in line to race, and I think the only one doing more than 8 laps.
The racing got off to a late start (hour later) due to wetness on the track. Even with that many people and a late start, they were done by 11:30AM. In addition, the instructors suggest purchasing a ride a long before actually getting behind the wheel. Most everybody took advantage of this as it can be intimidating getting behind the wheel of these 600hp cars!
Everyone that was driving had a blast! Hubby was shaking an hour after the drive from the rush! I overheard one man say "I could get use to this!" The instructors were great. They were informative and funny to boot! They even take the spectators out on the track...in a van mind you, but all the same, it was fun.
Hubby's only complaint, and it is far from an actual complaint, was that his instructor wouldn't let him go faster! Each driver has a lead car to take them around the track. By no means are you to pass your instructor! 125MPH was the fastest Hubby went, but the car could go faster...if the instructor would allow it! ;-)
Videos and pictures are sold so if you forget your video camera, be sure to bring a hundred bucks to purchase your driver racing. The view is of the driver in the car and also of the drivers view in the car. We expect to see our video in a few months.
After the driving, there is a graduation ceremony where the drivers get a certificate, rundown on their top speeds & lap times and the option to purchase a plaque with drivers photos. Very cool!
Hubby would highly suggest this experience for anyone who likes to go fast legally!! The RPDE was a great ending to a fantastic vacation!
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beccasmom
Registered: March 2008
Location: massachusettes
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Tue March 25, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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being in the car, very quick for ride along experience
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Cons:
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none
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We just returned from Disney February 26. My father, nephew, husband, and two sons all enjoyed the ride alongs. We went around noon time and they took them right out to the track, no waiting. We bought the in car dvd and was told it would take 6 -8 weeks to arrive we received them in 4 days once we got home. We also bought their pictures on plaques. This is a must do for any Nascar fan. My kids love Dale Jr and that was the car they were using that day. They all said it was awsome.
My only one small negative is that at any other track you can be 14 but at Disney you need to be 16 so that left our younger son out.
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BodylikeHercules
Registered: April 2007
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Mon March 17, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Driving at over 120 mph
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Cons:
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1/2 the day spent for 8 minutes at the wheel
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My wife bought the Rookie experience as a wedding present to me & this was the best present I have ever recieved. The pre-race instruction takes about an hour. That's when the real fun begins. I followed my instuctor for incredible speed that I would NOT be able to do anywhere else. This was the second best experience of our honeymoon (swim with the dolphins at a Disney competitor was first). They even have a shuttle for your loved ones so they don't have to sit through all of the instruction. My wife went shopping for about 90 minutes before she arrived for picture taking. Don't forget to mention if you are an annual passholder as you recieve a $35 discount if you drive or $20 for the ride along.
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texasmom
Registered: December 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Mon December 31, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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The 6 guys in our party all did the kings experience. They all came back that afternoon grinning from ear to ear! (Even the losers!) There was not one complaint, and some of these men had been very whiney during our stay!
The wives highly recommend this for the husbands!
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Tink88
Registered: December 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
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Review Date: Wed December 12, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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If you are a fan of Nascar at all, I recommend doing this. I did the 3 lap Ride Along on 11/25. There was no wait at all and the whole process took maybe thirty minutes.
You go in and they have you suit up (fits right over your clothes). Do not wear open-toed shoes. You then go outside to the track where they give you a helmet and put the hans device on you. You climb into the car through the window and off you go. The laps are over in probably less then two minutes but what a thrill to be in an actual race car, with the sound of the engine and going SO fast!! I was lucky enough to do my ride along in the car of my favorite driver which made the experience absolutely awesome.
The total cost with tax was around 105.00 but again, if you are a fan of the sport, it is worth it. A memory that will last a lifetime and you gain a new appreciation for those guys out there every Sunday with forty-one other cars, going the speeds that they do. 
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melapot
Registered: September 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 32
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Review Date: Fri September 21, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great gift for that someone special!!!!
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My husband did this on 09/09/07. He had a great time. He did the Kings Experience and enjoyed himself very much. He said he would do it again, but would like to try the ride along, since it goes faster. Great gift for that person in your life that is hard to buy for, and loves speed!!
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contrary_weasel
Registered: March 2007
Posts: 6
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Review Date: Thu March 8, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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high-octane fun for riders / drivers
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Cons:
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over too quickly, boring for spectators
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I did the ride-along package (3 laps) and hubby did both the ride-along package and the Experience of a Lifetime (30? laps). Let me just say that the company could use some marketing and spectator-entertainment tips from Disney... there is VERY LITTLE for the "fans" to do while the riders / drivers are enjoying their race day. Bleachers under an awning, a few t-shirts and baseball hats in the lobby, and a bunch of photos of famous people who've participated in "the experience" to look at... that's it.
However, Hubby truly enjoyed his experience and it was fun watching him go through the (*cough*) paces. The guys were all very professional, friendly, and gave helpful pointers without being condescending to anyone during the half-day that we spent there as participants and observers.
Yes, it's expensive... but it's a fun that you can't experience on your average day - so if you're at all into racing or motorsports, I definitely recommend this experience (at one level or another) during your time at Disney.
PS - the speedway is only about 5 minutes from the TTC... we WAY overestimated how long it would take us to get there from our resort (with wait times and transfers, etc) and were over an hour early, lol.
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RAIDER
Registered: March 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 31
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Review Date: Tue March 6, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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An experience never to forget
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Cons:
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NOT ENOUGH LAPS!!!!
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As a person from the UK and used to F1 i always thought that going round and round an oval completely mindless and boring. After going round the the circuit at high speed ..I NOW eat humble pie forever !!! ... What a brilliant time and the staff were so enthusiastic .
Just make sure you loose a few pounds round the seat are of your body otherwise you will be come a spectacle getting in and out of the car much to my amusement watching others
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HiMagicFan
Registered: December 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 17
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Review Date: Tue December 26, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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the experience
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Cons:
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where is this place???
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My sister did the riding experience on Dec 19th. We tried to call to confirm the time but they weren't open and we were "scheduled" for 8am - however, the riding experience is on a first come first serve basis.
Confirm your time before you go.
Where to go? Suggest you go to the ticket center and take their shuttle. You might have to call for the pick up by their shuttle but this may eliminate a taxi fare. If you have a good driver though (like we did) he will know exactly where to go. Just call early for the taxi.
We didn't confirm the time and we got there at 8am (as per our "schedule"). However, the guard at the gate said they didn't start til 9am. He kindly offered to have us sit with him in the booth. So be sure to call ahead and confirm times. Since we took a taxi there, we did the shuttle to the ticket center when we were done.
The experience itself goes by quick - three laps for a riding experience. But she loved every minute of it.
It is a give it a try once (for sure) experience. Especially if you like roller coasters and going fast....right there with Aerosmith's ride.
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shannie75
Registered: May 2006
Location: SW MO
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Tue May 16, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Great Once In a Lifetime Gift!
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Cons:
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A bit complex to get to (had to make sure to have a cab called that early)
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I gave this to my brand new hubby on our honeymoon this past Dec (2005) as a combo college graduation/wedding/xmas present. He is a big car fanatic and was flabergasted at the experience. We did the 8 lap package which was enough for us. It was enough for him to get the thrill of driving a race car (and brag to his friends...) and wasn't so long that I was sitting there bored. For those who don't drive, you still can sit through the begining drivers meeting and most of the other things- (with exception of how to drive the course and the incar instruction). I probably wouuldn't make a habit of this, but it is great as a special treat for the car person in your life!
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