Decided to visit Disney last minute

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Decided to visit Disney last minute
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Mon, 06-05-2006 - 3:16pm

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Avatar for shelb31
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Registered: 08-12-2006
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 12:38pm

I thought I'd offer a few pieces of advice. First, we always take a bandana to tie around our stroller handle so that we can spot it quickly. Secondly, did anyone mention that you can take the monorail to Epcot from MK? Just make sure you pick the correct line for Epcot (vs. TTC). Thirdly, I don't think you'll want to spend 3-4 days in the same park. Granted, you can definitely fill 2 days with MK. I would skip the Studios because it is almost all shows for your age kids; unless your kids like to wait patiently in line, then sit through a show!

There are several things that your kids can do at Epcot. There's the boat rides in Mexico & Norway, Spaceship Earth, Figment, watch the jumping water, Living with the Land boat ride, Turtle Talk with Crush, the viking ship/playground in Norway (is it still closed?). Plus the live entertainment. I wouldn't rule this out. Plus, you and dh will most certainly enjoy it. Your dd can decorate a mask in each country, too.

I think that the kids would enjoy seeing the animals at AK. There are a few other things, too. If you had a park hopper, you could do this 1/2 day and another park for the late afternoon and evening. My dd made her first trip at 22 months, then 2-1/2, 3-1/2, 4-1/2 and 5-1/2. Ds was 2, then 4, and so on (he's now 8). We've been 6 of the last 7 years.

For character meal, I would suggest Crystal Palace. We've never eaten there because my kids don't like Pooh and friends, but everyone raves about it. If you'd prefer Princesses or Mickey & friends, I would suggest the Princess breakfast in Norway. You won't be able to get CRT now for breakfast, but possibly lunch. We also like Garden Grill at Epcot for lunch and Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. The first is served family style and the second is buffet. If you haven't already, check out allearsnet.com for menus.

I don't believe that anyone answered that your FIL would have to be with you in order for you to use the tickets he could get. Otherwise, you run the chance of getting "caught". I don't think it's worth it.

As for which rides to ride first, definitely Dumbo. It is a slow-loading ride, and it only holds a small amount of kids each time it goes around. You should be there before park opening, and then walk briskly straight to it. When we went a month ago, dh and dd headed straight for it after we got a stroller; they waited over 30 minutes to ride. In the meantime, ds and I rode Space Mountain once and Buzz Lightyear twice! After that, the 2 in Fantasyland that fill up quickest are Pooh and Peter Pan; both of these have FP, so you can do this. I would highly suggest taking advantage of EMH in the a.m., and getting there before the gates open. You can get soooooo much done before the park opens up for everyone else.

HTH!

M'Shel

Disney 2010
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 06-06-2006 - 12:59pm

I must be missing messages. I didn't see anything about her FIL being with them! LOL Yes, to use the FL resident discount on park tickets the resident MUST be with guests at all times.


To go from the MK to Epcot you need to switch monorail lines at the TTC. There's no direct line. There are 3

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