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One other question about the fast passes: Now that I’ve signs up for them, do we need to do something to get them or use them once in the park?
Cool, glad there were FP's for you.Ended up getting sick Monday so I’ve been in slumber for the past 48 hours.
But I was able to buy the tickets for Saturday. When I got to the fast passes, I looked and Space Mountain was all gone. So that sucked. We did a princess at 1. Then Haunted Mansion at 4. And after that, like a reward for all my worry, Space Mountain popped up at 6. So I grabbed that too. I feel like we got everything we wanted. So that’s good.
We’ll get there at open and head to the back left? Hit those rides as said in here earlier. I’m sure we’ll try to see another princess if possible.
Any advice on things like the electric parade (is that still a thing?) or the fireworks? Times?
Daughter is really excited for this so that makes us happy. I’m excited, too. It’s been almost 40 years since my last visit. Was bummed to hear Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is no longer a thing :(
The only time I've ever been where weather keeps the crowd down is last year when Dorian looked to be bearing down on central florida.Does rain (or the forecast of rain) keep the crowds down, like most normal parks? Or does it not matter for DW since it's a destination trip?
Been there a few times when it was cold af (for Floridians) in the morning and had the MK to ourselves for 3+ hours. Good timesThe only time I've ever been where weather keeps the crowd down is last year when Dorian looked to be bearing down on central florida.
They are on your magic bands.One other question about the fast passes: Now that I’ve signs up for them, do we need to do something to get them or use them once in the park?
Im not sure he has magic bands.There are on your magic bands.
Good luck...have fun. I was a fortunate Floridian who was able to experience Disney with no lines for 2 decades before the recent onslaught.
Oh the good ol days. Long gone though. It's incredible. We even used to have slow times (September, early November and February) all money to enjoy the parks stress free. It's all gone.
Universal on the other hand has the best express pass experience hands down. We go there more now. So easy. Disney is a freaking chore and quite aggravating the last 5 or so years., Not worth the hassle for parks I have seen 30 plus times (I have lost count to be honest). Not kidding either. We used to get 4 day play as Florida residents for 90 bucks a person in the late 90's and early 2000's
We were spoiled!!!
Roughly a decade ago, we took our kids to Universal early November (after Halloween and before Christmas celebrations) . Early Sunday morning I rode the Hulk 4 times in about 40 minutes. I might have waited more than 5 minutes once.There are on your magic bands.
Good luck...have fun. I was a fortunate Floridian who was able to experience Disney with no lines for 2 decades before the recent onslaught.
Oh the good ol days. Long gone though. It's incredible. We even used to have slow times (September, early November and February) all money to enjoy the parks stress free. It's all gone.
Universal on the other hand has the best express pass experience hands down. We go there more now. So easy. Disney is a freaking chore and quite aggravating the last 5 or so years., Not worth the hassle for parks I have seen 30 plus times (I have lost count to be honest). Not kidding either. We used to get 4 day play as Florida residents for 90 bucks a person in the late 90's and early 2000's
We were spoiled!!!
Ahh....well worth it to get Magic Bands Shiek. Makes it really easy.Im not sure he has magic bands.
You will use your ticket to scan you into the fast pass lines. If you want to buy some magic bands, you can link them to your account and then scan them
Just to elaborate on Enchanted Tales since it's my daughter's absolute favorite thing to do in all of Magic Kingdom. They bring a group of people into a room (parents and kids). The cast members explain that they're going to act out a little "surprise party" for Belle, and they give people roles. Usually they'll pick a couple of the dads to be guards, one kid is the Beast, one is Chip, one is Mrs. Potts, one is a horse, one is Maurice, etc. and each kid actor is given a cardboard cutout type sign/mask to hold and use during the skit. BUT - they always have extra items for anyone that wants a role and got left out, so if your kid is shy or didn't get picked, just ask one of the cast members. Then they usher everyone into a bigger room, give the "actors" their places, and then Belle comes in and they act out the skit. At the end of the skit, Belle will meet and greet each actor and pose for a picture. My daughter didn't get picked for a role the first time she did it and was super bummed, and I guess the cast members were running behind or trying to speed us up because they didn't offer the "extra roles" so we didn't know those were possible. We did it again later in the day just so she could get picked, and that time they asked at the end of the role selection if anyone else wanted a spot. Just a heads up to ask if you don't get picked.Behind 7DMT is Enchanted Tales with Belle. This is a unique one b/c it is a show not a ride, but the fun factor here is pretty high b/c they pick people to be 'in the show.' Belle comes out and reinacts meeting the Beast (usually played by a cute little kid). The bonus here is 1. you can sit for a bit, and 2. Belle meets with each guest afterward for photos so you can check off a princess meet-and-greet wrapped in an attraction.
Really irritates me that you aren’t your avatar.Sheik and wifey partying way too late the night before Disney.
someone's puking on Small World. Have fun...if you make it.Sheik and wifey partying way too late the night before Disney.
They didn’t give you a fast pass for the mine train ride? They absolutely should have done that for you since you waited. If not, go to city hall place on Main Street and explain to them what happened.I’ve never been some place so packed before. Wife and daughter are in a line for ice cream while I sit and rest my back. Having a great time. Didn’t start off great. When the park opened, we went back to the Thunder ride and found out it was currently shut down. So we then hustled to the Dwarves ride. Line was 90 minutes. As we finally got to the front of the ride, the train pulled up, we got in, and nothing happened. Sat for about a minute before they got us out of the train and said the ride had broken down. So 0 for 2 on the rides. Hell, even stopped to get a drink and after waiting in a small line, as we got up to the front, the soda machine broke.
After that, smooth sailing. We have one last fast pass at Space Mountain, at 6. Then we try to make it to the fireworks. My back is killing me so hopefully we can make it.
They did. We actually used it to ride Thunder Mountain.They didn’t give you a fast pass for the mine train ride? They absolutely should have done that for you since you waited. If not, go to city hall place on Main Street and explain to them what happened.
Consider it part of the Florida experienceWe were amazed how easily we were able to get out of the park. Left Disney in a matter of minutes.
And then there was an accident on the highway. Closed the road completely. When we left the parking lot, it said a 22 minute drive. 90 minutes later, we are back in the hotel.
How late did you make? How were the crowds? waiting on a full report. lolWe were amazed how easily we were able to get out of the park. Left Disney in a matter of minutes.
And then there was an accident on the highway. Closed the road completely. When we left the parking lot, it said a 22 minute drive. 90 minutes later, we are back in the hotel.
I’ll give a full report Monday but we left right after the fireworks. We had great seats thanks to you telling us to get there early. That display was amazing.How late did you make? How were the crowds? waiting on a full report. lol
awesome. Hope your daughter enjoyed it.I’ll give a full report Monday but we left right after the fireworks. We had great seats thanks to you telling us to get there early. That display was amazing.
Do they still do tinker Bell? Thought I read they were stopping.I’ll give a full report Monday but we left right after the fireworks. We had great seats thanks to you telling us to get there early. That display was amazing.
She was there last month when we wentDo they still do tinker Bell? Thought I read they were stopping.
2 of my favorites from my old ####ty phone.
I don't really like going to Disney but the fireworks were awesome
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Nobody lives in the tourist areas.She was there last night. And she was awesome. I mean, the way she moved, you could tell it was Tink.
Side note: I feel like the entire town of Orlando is one big line. We’re at the airport and the lines are huge everywhere. Even the bathrooms have lines. No offense to anyone who lives here, but I can’t wait to be the hell out of this place. I don’t want to wait in another line for at least a year.
Same thing.We were in downtown Orlando.
Yeah. I go to Daytona once every 3 months (family business) and now make it a policy to only drive on I-4 either there or back. The other leg is either through Ocala or maybe across 60. There is a ridiculous amount of development just east of 429 on the west edge of Disney. I’m just amazed at how many folks are still moving down here and why they would want to live in the Orlando area.Nobody lives there either.
The homeless do. We were surprised how many homeless people were around for such a smaller sized city.Nobody lives there either.
You should visit MiamiThe homeless do. We were surprised how many homeless people were around for such a smaller sized city.
I actually have no desire to go there. Not anymore, anyway. I feel like Miami is a young person’s game.You should visit Miami
I was joking. Not someplace I really desire to spend any time in other than driving through it to get to the Keys.I actually have no desire to go there. Not anymore, anyway. I feel like Miami is a young person’s game.
Yeah. That’s totally more my speed these days. I’d love to go there.I was joking. Not someplace I really desire to spend any time in other than driving through it to get to the Keys.
Seems like you saw the puppies Friday night..... amirite?!?!?TheIronSheik said:We drove up to Daytona Beach today. It was cool to see the speedway. I forgot the race was next weekend so I lucked out. My MIL and FIL live the beach so I took them up there so they could walk in the ocean. It was fun. But I’m dressed ready for 35° temps tonight. So I was on the beach in what I wear to shovel snow. Fun trip. But I’m actually excited to get hone and see the puppies again. Tomorrow is the youngest pup’s 1st birthday.
So were you in Daytona Sunday night and get to see the rocket launch?TheIronSheik said:We drove up to Daytona Beach today. It was cool to see the speedway. I forgot the race was next weekend so I lucked out. My MIL and FIL live the beach so I took them up there so they could walk in the ocean. It was fun. But I’m dressed ready for 35° temps tonight. So I was on the beach in what I wear to shovel snow. Fun trip. But I’m actually excited to get hone and see the puppies again. Tomorrow is the youngest pup’s 1st birthday.
No. Not Sunday night. We got to Daytona Beach around noon. Walked on the beach for about 20 minutes, then went and got lunch, then got to the airport at about 4.So were you in Daytona Sunday night and get to see the rocket launch?
Yeah, thought he was talking actual visitors there to do whatever downtown has to offer...which is pretty much just the movie theater and/or walking around and seeing where all the bar goers puked the night before (probably a groupon available for that tour)Homeless people
Embassy Suites. The wedding was at the Dr. Phillips Center.Embassy Suites or Grand BohemIan?