Disney Vacation (2 Viewers)

[The_Man]

My sister is trying to get our extended family to move our trip from "Jersey Week" to the time right after Thanksgiving -- fly down Friday a.m. and stay until Wednesday or so.

My thinking is that airfares will be higher (at least for the trip down), Disney is less likely to have good deals (like the current free meal plan) and the crowds will be a lot bigger (at least through Sunday). Any thoughts on that?

 

[soothsayer]

My sister is trying to get our extended family to move our trip from "Jersey Week" to the time right after Thanksgiving -- fly down Friday a.m. and stay until Wednesday or so.My thinking is that airfares will be higher (at least for the trip down), Disney is less likely to have good deals (like the current free meal plan) and the crowds will be a lot bigger (at least through Sunday). Any thoughts on that?

The Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving are WAY busy - near summer crowds if I'm not mistaken. You are correct that your travel will likely be more expensive and the deals will be tougher to find. In general I'd say it's a bad idea. That said, that Monday/Tuesday should be awesome - the crowds will have all headed home. You'll go from uber-busy to seemingly empty.

 

[ATC1]

Couldn't make a reservation for Le Cellier on 5/1 Looks like we're getting some fish and chips.

You have to call the minute you are able to make reservation. Ok, DVC member looking for some advice.Staying at broadwalk. 4 adults, 2 year-old, so not geared toward children.Epcot 2 days: LeCellier, Tuto Itallia2 off days for golf, relax, DD: Ohana, ???Disney Studios: Kate May (We don't think the Brown Derby is worth 2 sit downs and nothing else like the sci-fi or 50's is best bang for the buck with 4 adults.) MK: ??? (Liberty Tree is decent. Crystal palace is not our style.)Question: I have tried California grill and it was good (Last time we went when the firework convenstion was in town and saw the latest fireworks display right outside the window. Really cool.) But to be honest I might as well do Ohana two days instead. What about Narcosis, artist point or citricos? Any of these worth 2 sit downs? Or is it better to do Liberty Tree in MK and one of the following on one of the off nights:Spoodles, Maya Grill, t-rex, or surf and turf at SaratogaAlso heads up to DVC members who have the Disney Visa card. We get 5% back on all gas purchases, groceries or restruants from April until August.

 

[brettdj]

Couldn't make a reservation for Le Cellier on 5/1 Looks like we're getting some fish and chips.

You have to call the minute you are able to make reservation. Ok, DVC member looking for some advice.Staying at broadwalk. 4 adults, 2 year-old, so not geared toward children.Epcot 2 days: LeCellier, Tuto Itallia2 off days for golf, relax, DD: Ohana, ???Disney Studios: Kate May (We don't think the Brown Derby is worth 2 sit downs and nothing else like the sci-fi or 50's is best bang for the buck with 4 adults.) MK: ??? (Liberty Tree is decent. Crystal palace is not our style.)Question: I have tried California grill and it was good (Last time we went when the firework convenstion was in town and saw the latest fireworks display right outside the window. Really cool.) But to be honest I might as well do Ohana two days instead. What about Narcosis, artist point or citricos? Any of these worth 2 sit downs? Or is it better to do Liberty Tree in MK and one of the following on one of the off nights:Spoodles, Maya Grill, t-rex, or surf and turf at SaratogaAlso heads up to DVC members who have the Disney Visa card. We get 5% back on all gas purchases, groceries or restruants from April until August.

Really enjoyed Citricos last November. We had a group of 23 and our own menu the first night. They brought the wrong meal to me. I came the next night for the steak they messed up on. It was worth it.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

My sister is trying to get our extended family to move our trip from "Jersey Week" to the time right after Thanksgiving -- fly down Friday a.m. and stay until Wednesday or so.My thinking is that airfares will be higher (at least for the trip down), Disney is less likely to have good deals (like the current free meal plan) and the crowds will be a lot bigger (at least through Sunday). Any thoughts on that?

That's our favorite time to go and we will be there this year as well - either that Saturday or Sunday to start.We don't find it that crowded at all. It's off peak time to begin with so there are deals to be had. We've always done well, but this year we are buying points from a DVC member for like $350 to stay, probably, at boardwalk which is over $200 a night.The best part of that time is the weather is perfect, and all the Christmas stuff is up and running. It's just a perfect time to enjoy the park and all the "magic" there. Airfares we usually do ok on with JetBlue, although we may be driving this year so I can't answer that one.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Couldn't make a reservation for Le Cellier on 5/1 Looks like we're getting some fish and chips.

Not at all. There will be walk up tables available. Get there about 4:00ish and ask for a table. You may have to wait a little while, but they always leave room in the que for walkups. As long as you are willing to eat at off peak, you shouldn't have a problem. I've posted this before - we were there one night and called every place we could think of at the last minute for diner. Everyone said no room. So, we decided to just go over to EPCOT and figure it out at that point. Once we got there I was determined to get the meal my wife wanted initially so we just walked up and asked for a table. It was around 4:00. When we called we asked for diner reservations (5:30-7:00ish) that was a no. But for 4:00? We got in about 10 minutes and within 25 of sitting down the place started getting packed.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Couldn't make a reservation for Le Cellier on 5/1 Looks like we're getting some fish and chips.

You have to call the minute you are able to make reservation. Ok, DVC member looking for some advice.Staying at broadwalk. 4 adults, 2 year-old, so not geared toward children.Epcot 2 days: LeCellier, Tuto Itallia2 off days for golf, relax, DD: Ohana, ???

Don't forget Japan and/or China in EPCOT for meal options.

Disney Studios: Kate May (We don't think the Brown Derby is worth 2 sit downs and nothing else like the sci-fi or 50's is best bang for the buck with 4 adults.) MK: ??? (Liberty Tree is decent. Crystal palace is not our style.)

I love Liberty Tree. There is a place across Main Street from Crystal Palace that was good but I forget the name at the moment. Don't forget the Contemporary Hotel for meal options. Also, Wilderness Lodge has a great eatery as well.

Question: I have tried California grill and it was good (Last time we went when the firework convenstion was in town and saw the latest fireworks display right outside the window. Really cool.) But to be honest I might as well do Ohana two days instead.

Smart man.

What about Narcosis, artist point or citricos? Any of these worth 2 sit downs? Or is it better to do Liberty Tree in MK and one of the following on one of the off nights:Spoodles, Maya Grill, t-rex, or surf and turf at SaratogaAlso heads up to DVC members who have the Disney Visa card. We get 5% back on all gas purchases, groceries or restruants from April until August.

I would do Liberty Tree but like I said I have a bias there. You might want to try Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge. Very very good food. The wait staff is intentionally rude and obnoxious (they throw the straws at you and if you ask for ketchup the entire place comes running and gives you all the ketchup they can find). Fun experience.

 

[ATC1]

Couldn't make a reservation for Le Cellier on 5/1 Looks like we're getting some fish and chips.

Not at all. There will be walk up tables available. Get there about 4:00ish and ask for a table. You may have to wait a little while, but they always leave room in the que for walkups. As long as you are willing to eat at off peak, you shouldn't have a problem. I've posted this before - we were there one night and called every place we could think of at the last minute for diner. Everyone said no room. So, we decided to just go over to EPCOT and figure it out at that point. Once we got there I was determined to get the meal my wife wanted initially so we just walked up and asked for a table. It was around 4:00. When we called we asked for diner reservations (5:30-7:00ish) that was a no. But for 4:00? We got in about 10 minutes and within 25 of sitting down the place started getting packed.

Good option when traveling with two. The meal option lets you pick an appitizer and a select of meals, but I perfer to resist te appitizer temptation and stick with the fillet.

 

[ATC1]

I would do Liberty Tree but like I said I have a bias there. You might want to try Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge. Very very good food. The wait staff is intentionally rude and obnoxious (they throw the straws at you and if you ask for ketchup the entire place comes running and gives you all the ketchup they can find). Fun experience.

Did the Whispering canyon the pervious two times we were there. It's like the hoopdie-do review with better entertainment. Did Liberty Tree as well, but considering we do not plan one character meal we may do chef mickey's in the morning before MK and early dinner at cosmic rays for ribs. (good counter BTW at MK)Wanted to do something different and was considering Spoodles, Maya or Surf and Turf.

 

[Bobcat10]

I'm going to try to fly thru this thread at some point soon, but just wanted to throw some of this out there:

Taking my almost 4-yr old son and wife there for two days over 4th of July (3rd and 4th will be our park days). I'll be nearby for business the few days prior and we're extending the trip a bit on the weekend.

I've already told my wife more than once we're getting there when the park opens, especially that Friday. What we don't have is the luxury to head out when the park gets crazy crowded as we'll only be parking it for two days and we're not staying in Disney. I'm sure we can find some "downtime" things to do in the park (shows, eating, etc) though.

I'm guessing I'll still find alot of good info in this thread, even with my short stay, correct?

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

 

[Gator Shawn]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

 

[ATC1]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!!

Oh crap. My youngest has been measuring his height to make sure he was ready to ride it. Crapola.

 

[Bobcat10]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

Seems like a good website (especially if you are going for a week, you buy three days they give you three free), but I only see 3+ day tickets, not 1 or 2 day. I'll have to look at it a bit more.Thanks for the info.

 

[Bobcat10]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

So we can have just one Fastpass thing at a time? They are ride-specific? Where do you get them?

 

[Gator Shawn]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

So we can have just one Fastpass thing at a time? They are ride-specific? Where do you get them?

You get them at the rides themselves. There will be a station usually near the ride entrance where you put in your ticket (it's like a credit card now) and it spits out a fastpass time. You return at that time and go right in.

 

[ATC1]

So we can have just one Fastpass thing at a time? They are ride-specific? Where do you get them?

Ride specific. One for each park ticket.You get one first thing in the morning then it will say come back at XXXX let's say 9:30. You come back, get in a much faster line and ride it in between 9:30 and 10:30 (I have been able to use it anytime after the time it says in the past. way past one hour.) However, before you do use it, you can go get fastpasses for another ride to start the timer again while you do the current fast pass ride.You get them right next to the ride itself. There will be people there to help guide you.

 

[Team]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

WTMF!

 

[Disco Stu]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

Depends on the 4 year old. Mine loved all those. He wasn't that excited about most of the Fantasyland rides ("It's a Small World is for girls").Height Restrictions

 

[ATC1]

Is there anywhere to get discounted tickets or does Disney pretty much have a grasp on all that? These tickets are darn expensive, especially if I want a two day hopper. I'd love to go to Epcot again, but I'm thinking with the 4 year old it might not be worth 3 hoppers just for that half day. I'm sure we could easily spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom and not run out of things to do, right?

www.undercovertourist.com for the tickets.Yes, you can spend 2 days there. The 4-year old will limit your ability to zip through everything and since they are 3 of you, you will end up doing the thing where you both wait in line, then one of you rides with the kid, then when you come back around, they let the other go with kid again. That eats up time.

At the Magic Kingdom, you could have a decent long lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern which is a family style meal.

One nice thing about Disney is they have their indoor thermostats set at like 68 degrees and they have nuclear powered air conditioners. You might want to try a character breakfast at Crystal Palace too, but mit might be fully booked by now.

I guess the question is if you plan on doing just the stuff for the 4 year old, or want to ride splash mountain, Thunder mountain, etc. *******side note to readers....Space Mountain is closed for repairs from April to estimated November!!!! As soon as you get in go fastpass one of the rides. It works on a time schdule and as soon as you get one the clock starts and you can get another after a certain amount of time. How much time depends on the ride, but if you plan on doing stuff just for the 4 year old. I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Peter Pan or Whinne the Pooh as soon as you get there as they go fast.

You should be able to do everything for the young one in one day. If you want to do the mountains and the kid stuff it will be tough.

If you think you got your fill from the magic Kingdom, Disney Studios or Epcot. Just depends on what you are most interested in. may be better for your 4 year old than Epcot.

Toystory mania is cool, make sure you fastpass that first thing when you get there. There is usually a line to even fastpass it and it's gone by lunch time. Looking at 2 hour wait if not fastpassed. They also have indiana jones, muppet vision, car stunt show, playhouse disney. Your son will not be able to do Soarin, Mission Space or Test track. If you want to pick a park you will have more fun in, I perfer Epcot as an adult.

Depends on the 4 year old. Mine loved all those. He wasn't that excited about most of the Fantasyland rides ("It's a Small World is for girls").Height Restrictions

I assumed he would not meet height requirements. I don't know I have a 1 year old. I recommend those rides over fantasyland if he is able to get on them. You would enjoy it better yourself.

 

[Osaurus]

Week from Thursday Mrs. Osaurus and I are heading over to DIsney for 2 days (sure is nice living in Tampa and just driving over there). Not too happy about Space Mountain being closed. Anyone know if anything else is closed next week at MK or EPCOT? TIA.

 

[Disco Stu]

Week from Thursday Mrs. Osaurus and I are heading over to DIsney for 2 days (sure is nice living in Tampa and just driving over there). Not too happy about Space Mountain being closed. Anyone know if anything else is closed next week at MK or EPCOT? TIA.

April 2009Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until November 21, 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority will be closed from April 19 through August 24, 2009.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009.

The Heritage House Shop is closed until July 1, 2009.

Epcot

Electric Umbrella will be closed for refurbishment from February 23 – April 6, 2009.

Refreshment Port will be closed for refurbishment from March 15 – April 4, 2009.

Link.

 

[Osaurus]

Week from Thursday Mrs. Osaurus and I are heading over to DIsney for 2 days (sure is nice living in Tampa and just driving over there). Not too happy about Space Mountain being closed. Anyone know if anything else is closed next week at MK or EPCOT? TIA.

April 2009Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain will be closed from April 19, 2009 until November 21, 2009 for refurbishment.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority will be closed from April 19 through August 24, 2009.

The Hall of Presidents will be closed for rehab through July 1, 2009. The Heritage House Shop is closed until July 1, 2009.

Epcot

Electric Umbrella will be closed for refurbishment from February 23 – April 6, 2009.

Refreshment Port will be closed for refurbishment from March 15 – April 4, 2009.

Link.

Both big losses. RIP WEDway People Mover.

Many thanks

 

[Disco Stu]

Hall of Presidents is closed for the obvious reason...

One of the original attractions when Disney World first opened in 1971, the Hall of Presidents is currently closed for extensive renovations that will include the addition of an animatronic Barack Obama. Obama, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington will all have speaking roles in the refurbished Hall of Presidents, which is scheduled to reopen at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park on the Fourth of July, 2009.

Interesting that they're also adding a speaking role for Washington. Previously it was just Lincoln and the sitting president.

 

[Polish Hammer]

Southwest Airlines has a one day sale going on today (flights to/from Philly half price) so I'm considering booking a trip to Disney in Orlando for the first week or so of June. I don't have a ton of time to do homework right now so I was hoping someone that frequents this thread might be able to help me out. Are there any good deals going on in the June 5-10 time frame? It would be me, my wife, and our two kids ages 1 and 3. Or are they too young to enjoy it? (Actually, I know the 1 year old would have no clue...is a 3 year old too young to really enjoy WDW?)

 

[parasaurolophus]

Southwest Airlines has a one day sale going on today (flights to/from Philly half price) so I'm considering booking a trip to Disney in Orlando for the first week or so of June. I don't have a ton of time to do homework right now so I was hoping someone that frequents this thread might be able to help me out. Are there any good deals going on in the June 5-10 time frame? It would be me, my wife, and our two kids ages 1 and 3. Or are they too young to enjoy it? (Actually, I know the 1 year old would have no clue...is a 3 year old too young to really enjoy WDW?)

three year old is definitely not too young. My son's first trip was when he was three. He loved it. He still has memories from it. June 5-10 will start to be pretty crowded though. I was there that same time frame last year and it really got crowded the last couple days. The week prior to that is one of the bounce back weeks, so I would think you could maybe line up some kind of a deal.

 

[Early_10]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip.

I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it.

I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!

Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

 

[Early_10]

The most fun the kids had was in Old Town and at Fun Spot right next door to Old Town. They had bracelets for $35 and did every ride 3 and 4 times back to back with no line ups including 4 different go cart tracks. The crowds weren't so crazy that you were worried about losing them and it didn't cost a Franklin to grab a snack. Highly recommended. We went on Saturday and saw the classic cars at Old Town. Best day of the trip bar none.

 

[parasaurolophus]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip.

I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it.

I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!

Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

you don't mean that you waited in line correct? Somebody who doesnt understand a fast pass wont understand this statement. Also if I remember correctly Early you didnt want to go to Disney to begin with right? What dates were you there?

I just got back on the 22nd and had an awesome trip. We were able to hit ride after ride. Sunday we went to Magic Kingdom and went on Buzz light year twice, splash mountain twice, thunder mountain(i skipped this and went to get fastpasses for peter pan), peter pan, laugh floor, hit the shooting arcade in frontierland, got a dole whip, jungle cruise, and ate lunch at caseys corner all before 1pm. Magic Kingdom is my least favorite park, but still is tons of fun if you do it right and then get out of there.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip. I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it. <_< I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

The most fun the kids had was in Old Town and at Fun Spot right next door to Old Town. They had bracelets for $35 and did every ride 3 and 4 times back to back with no line ups including 4 different go cart tracks. The crowds weren't so crazy that you were worried about losing them and it didn't cost a Franklin to grab a snack. Highly recommended. We went on Saturday and saw the classic cars at Old Town. Best day of the trip bar none.

I live close enough to Disney to catch a glimpse of the nightly fireworks from my porch and I haven't been to MK once since I've lived in FL. I've been to Epcot twice and Animal Kingdom once, all with free passes through work contacts. Never been to Hollywood Studios. I had passes to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach a while back because they had a huge sale for Florida residents where you got a year of both parks with no blackout dates for around $79. Both parks are great. Aquatica and Wet N Wild are good too. I vastly prefer the Universal parks to Disney - Adventure Island is the best non-water park in Orlando, IMO.I usually hit Old Town about once a month to drink giant beers from Tropical Breeze and cruise around checking out the cars and hanging out at Sun on The Beach. Too bad I wasn't there last weekend, I'd probably have recognized you. I could have had my wife roll up and play some sort of practical joke on you. Damn.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip.

I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it. <_<

I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!

Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

I dig the snorkeling with sharks area there (but the water's coooold) and Humunga Kowabunga is a white knuckle slide. That's a much more subdued water park - Blizzard Beach is more thrill-oriented.

 

[Early_10]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip.

I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it.

I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!

Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

I dig the snorkeling with sharks area there (but the water's coooold) and Humunga Kowabunga is a white knuckle slide. That's a much more subdued water park - Blizzard Beach is more thrill-oriented.

Mom and dad took the oldest to Blizzard Beach. Typhoon was perfect with 9, 6 and 3 yr olds. Huge thumbs up from me. I loved it.

 

[Early_10]

I don't care if I ever set foot in Magic Kingdom again for the rest of my life. Horrible trip.

I thought Hollywood Studios was a waste of time after the backlot tour and the stunt driver show. Everything else was boring. The Aerosmith roller coaster was closed after we'd waited 4 hours with a fast pass to go on it.

I did enjoy Animal Kingdom as there was lots to see and do that didn't involve lining up for an hour. The safari tour and the Kali River Rapids were awesome. My 3 yr old was in between the height requirements of being able to go and being big enough for a standard seat. He got to sit in the secured seat and the lady told him he was the captain. He loved it!

Typhoon Lagoon was beautiful. I could have gone there everyday. Love that lazy river and it's perfect for kids of all ages. My 3 yr old loved it too.

you don't mean that you waited in line correct? Somebody who doesnt understand a fast pass wont understand this statement. Also if I remember correctly Early you didnt want to go to Disney to begin with right? What dates were you there?

I just got back on the 22nd and had an awesome trip. We were able to hit ride after ride. Sunday we went to Magic Kingdom and went on Buzz light year twice, splash mountain twice, thunder mountain(i skipped this and went to get fastpasses for peter pan), peter pan, laugh floor, hit the shooting arcade in frontierland, got a dole whip, jungle cruise, and ate lunch at caseys corner all before 1pm. Magic Kingdom is my least favorite park, but still is tons of fun if you do it right and then get out of there.

No, not in line. We grabbed the fast pass as soon as we got there and went and did the other things. The fast pass was for 4 hours later. ie picked it up at 11 and it couldn't be used until 3pm. All in all, Hollywood Studios just didn't have much to offer unless you wanted to sit and watch musicals. I did want to go to Disney, I didn't want to go everyday. My mom went ahead and bought 6 day passes plus 6 water park. We were only there for 9 days and lost one to rain/tornado warnings. It was too much with 3 small kids. We left on Sunday the 12th, did MK on Monday, Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, Typhoon on Thursday, Hollywood Studios Friday, Old Town Saturday. The kids also went to Downtown Disney and Disney Quest. Sunday we went back to Typhoon Lagoon.

 

[D-Day]

Southwest Airlines has a one day sale going on today (flights to/from Philly half price) so I'm considering booking a trip to Disney in Orlando for the first week or so of June. I don't have a ton of time to do homework right now so I was hoping someone that frequents this thread might be able to help me out. Are there any good deals going on in the June 5-10 time frame? It would be me, my wife, and our two kids ages 1 and 3. Or are they too young to enjoy it? (Actually, I know the 1 year old would have no clue...is a 3 year old too young to really enjoy WDW?)

FYI that Gay Days at Disney is June 2-8. NTTAWWT, but my understanding that it is quite busy.

 

[Osaurus]

Mrs. Osaurus and I went to MK last Thursday and Epcot last Friday. Here are some of my observations:

If you stay at any of the resorts, you can park for free at any of the parks provided you leave your parking pass inside.

We only stayed 1 night, but parked for free at Epcot and saved $12

Tony's restaurant in the MK is awful. Food is overrated.

Ate at the Polynesian restaurant (not Ohana) in the little cafe-type place (forget the name) and it was

Had the barbequed pork chop and it was unbelievable. I highly recommend dining at the Polynesian.

Strollers should be outlawed at the MK! Forgot just how many of these things were there.

Ate lunch at Living Seas at Epcot. Enjoyed it very much. Well worth it.

 

[Team]

Southwest Airlines has a one day sale going on today (flights to/from Philly half price) so I'm considering booking a trip to Disney in Orlando for the first week or so of June. I don't have a ton of time to do homework right now so I was hoping someone that frequents this thread might be able to help me out. Are there any good deals going on in the June 5-10 time frame? It would be me, my wife, and our two kids ages 1 and 3. Or are they too young to enjoy it? (Actually, I know the 1 year old would have no clue...is a 3 year old too young to really enjoy WDW?)

FYI that Gay Days at Disney is June 2-8. NTTAWWT, but my understanding that it is quite busy.

Actually, it's not really busy at all. All the homophobes schedule trips around it. Just go to a different park than where they intend to be that day and you'll have no problems with crowds....June 4 - Gay Day @ Animal KingdomJune 5 - Gay Day @ Hollywood StudiesJune 6 - Gay Day @ Magic KingdomJune 7 - Gay Day @ EPCOT

 

[Team]

Mrs. Osaurus and I went to MK last Thursday and Epcot last Friday. Here are some of my observations:If you stay at any of the resorts, you can park for free at any of the parks provided you leave your parking pass inside.We only stayed 1 night, but parked for free at Epcot and saved $12Tony's restaurant in the MK is awful. Food is overrated.Ate at the Polynesian restaurant (not Ohana) in the little cafe-type place (forget the name) and it was Had the barbequed pork chop and it was unbelievable. I highly recommend dining at the Polynesian.Strollers should be outlawed at the MK! Forgot just how many of these things were there.Ate lunch at Living Seas at Epcot. Enjoyed it very much. Well worth it.

Kona Cafe is the place at the Poly and yes it is great. Between Kona and Ohana I could eat every meal during a trip at the Poly and be very happy.Agreed on Tony's. The food is just not good at all. Which is sad, because it probably has the best location in all of Disneyworld.

 

[swidman]

I agree with Team about Tony's. We usually go to Pecos Bill's, grab a hot dog at Casey's, or eat at the Plaza restaurant when at MK.

 

[GreekFreak]

Strollers should be outlawed at the MK! Forgot just how many of these things were there.

That's a pretty silly statement...Just got a great email offer for November 2009,

Buy 5, Get 2 FREE!Purchase one of the following 5-Night/6-Day vacation packages that include accommodations and Theme Park tickets, and get 2 more nights with 2 tickets AND a Disney Gift Card, FREE!Select Disney Value Resort: $538 per adult, based on adult double occupancy in a standard room. For stays most nights 10/2/09–11/24/09.Plus, you’ll also receive a$100 Disney Gift Card†!or$1,057 per adult, based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at Disney's Wilderness Lodge or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For stays most nights 10/2/09–11/24/09.Plus, you’ll also receive a$200 Disney Gift Card†!

 

[Yankee23Fan]

We will be there Friday after Thanksgiving for a week or so. Old Key West will be the sleeping hotel chosen. Time to get ready for some Ohana food. It requires serious mental preparation so that the body is acutely aware of the awesome goodness of the meal, not to mention that stomach stretching exercises are required to ensure there is enough room to do damage to the table.

 

[parasaurolophus]

We will be there Friday after Thanksgiving for a week or so. Old Key West will be the sleeping hotel chosen. Time to get ready for some Ohana food. It requires serious mental preparation so that the body is acutely aware of the awesome goodness of the meal, not to mention that stomach stretching exercises are required to ensure there is enough room to do damage to the table.

i feel this way about tusker house.

 

[The_Man]

Buy 5, Get 2 FREE!Purchase one of the following 5-Night/6-Day vacation packages that include accommodations and Theme Park tickets, and get 2 more nights with 2 tickets AND a Disney Gift Card, FREE!$1,057 per adult, based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at Disney's Wilderness Lodge or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For stays most nights 10/2/09–11/24/09.Plus, you’ll also receive a$200 Disney Gift Card†!

We've already booked a 5-night/6-day vacation package at Wilderness Lodge from Nov. 1-6. Does this mean I will get the automatic hookup for the extra 2 nights and gift card? We're coming home on a Friday, so I've got no problem with staying an extra day or two for free. To be honest, I'm kind of hoping for the free meal plan, rather than the extra days -- I've heard they've been handing those out.

 

[GreekFreak]

Buy 5, Get 2 FREE!Purchase one of the following 5-Night/6-Day vacation packages that include accommodations and Theme Park tickets, and get 2 more nights with 2 tickets AND a Disney Gift Card, FREE!$1,057 per adult, based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at Disney's Wilderness Lodge or Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For stays most nights 10/2/09–11/24/09.Plus, you’ll also receive a$200 Disney Gift Card†!

We've already booked a 5-night/6-day vacation package at Wilderness Lodge from Nov. 1-6. Does this mean I will get the automatic hookup for the extra 2 nights and gift card? We're coming home on a Friday, so I've got no problem with staying an extra day or two for free. To be honest, I'm kind of hoping for the free meal plan, rather than the extra days -- I've heard they've been handing those out.

Not sure, I'd call them and find out its worth a shotHeres the # that was on the email: 407-939-7655

 

[theToes]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.

Any thoughts?

 

[The Flying Turtle]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

How old are your kids?I would say younger kids like Hollywood studios better than Epcot.Personally Animal Kingdom is my 2nd favorite, but I seem to be in the minority.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

Epcot is a great park to eat at. Animal Kingdom might be my other choice since you can enjoy Expedition Everest with the boys. Of course, Disney's Hollywood Studios has Rockin Rollercoaster and some great live shows as well. Plus, Star Tours.Ultimately, I'd probably choose Animal Kingdom if it were my choice to make.

 

[Early_10]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

How old are your kids?I would say younger kids like Hollywood studios better than Epcot.Personally Animal Kingdom is my 2nd favorite, but I seem to be in the minority.

I thought Hollywood Studios sucked. The backlot tour and the stunt driver show were cool but the rest was just musicals, photo opps and gift shops. I liked Animal Kingdom but I'll bet the kids would enjoy a water park more.

 

[The Flying Turtle]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

How old are your kids?I would say younger kids like Hollywood studios better than Epcot.Personally Animal Kingdom is my 2nd favorite, but I seem to be in the minority.

I thought Hollywood Studios sucked. The backlot tour and the stunt driver show were cool but the rest was just musicals, photo opps and gift shops. I liked Animal Kingdom but I'll bet the kids would enjoy a water park more.

My kids are very young and the highlight of their trip was seeing characters and getting autographs. Hollywood Studios seemed to have more than any other park. They also loved the Muppet and How I shrunk the Kids areas.That being said, I still recommend Animal Kingdom because the shows (Lion King and Nemo) were just so much better.

 

[Early_10]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

How old are your kids?I would say younger kids like Hollywood studios better than Epcot.Personally Animal Kingdom is my 2nd favorite, but I seem to be in the minority.

I thought Hollywood Studios sucked. The backlot tour and the stunt driver show were cool but the rest was just musicals, photo opps and gift shops. I liked Animal Kingdom but I'll bet the kids would enjoy a water park more.

My kids are very young and the highlight of their trip was seeing characters and getting autographs. Hollywood Studios seemed to have more than any other park. They also loved the Muppet and How I shrunk the Kids areas.That being said, I still recommend Animal Kingdom because the shows (Lion King and Nemo) were just so much better.

Toes said his kids are 10 and 13. I had kids of all ages...14, 9, 6, 3. The 14 and 9 yr olds preferred the water parks.

 

[Pipes]

I'm going down to visit the parents tomorrow and the family and I are doing a qick 2 day stop over in Disney. We are definetly going to the Magic Kingdom but I don't know which of the other parks I should plan to hit as well. With a short 2 day stay I was only going to go to 2 parks and was leaning toward Epcot as the other park but I was curious to see what other opinions are out there. I have 2 kids 10 and 13.Any thoughts?

How old are your kids?I would say younger kids like Hollywood studios better than Epcot.Personally Animal Kingdom is my 2nd favorite, but I seem to be in the minority.

I thought Hollywood Studios sucked. The backlot tour and the stunt driver show were cool but the rest was just musicals, photo opps and gift shops. I liked Animal Kingdom but I'll bet the kids would enjoy a water park more.

Really? What about the Rockin Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones Stunt Show, Toy Story? Those are all pretty cool things to do at Hollywood as well.