I'm going to Disney World!

DisneyDaniel · 07-07-2009, 02:35 PM

Since there is an "I'm going to Disneyland!" thread already, I thought it would be appropriate to start a Walt Disney World thread for those who plan to visit Central Florida.

As of today, I am making a last-minute vacation to visit Walt Disney World and other Central Florida attractions. So, I can now say those five magic words: "I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!"

Not including travel days, I will have eight whole days -- from Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19 -- to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and other area attractions.

Since this truly is a last-minute opportunity to go on vacation -- due to very fortunate work scheduling -- then I will simply be happy to enjoy all the offerings around Central Florida. Some other friends are also visiting Central Florida around the same time, so that helps as another motivational factor to visit the Sunshine State again.

Beside spending time at the four Walt Disney World parks, I have not definitively decided which other theme parks to possibly visit, although I am also considering Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

However, the "to do" list for a half-day park includes the historic Cypress Gardens, since I've never visited the place before and at least would like to see its famous ski show at least once. Cypress Gardens had closed, but is open yet again under new management, which eliminated its carnival rides, roller coasters and zoo area.

Also, timing is right to visit Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, July 16 when Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is holding events to celebrate the Apollo 40th Anniversary and man's first steps on the moon.

In any case, with apologies for the very late notice, if any East Coast or Florida residents of LoT would like to meet up at any point between Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19, send me a PM here on LoT and maybe we can get together at one of the Central Florida theme parks or somewhere else nearby. If not, don't worry about it, and I plan to post some photos and reports here during the trip.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-07-2009, 02:38 PM

How exciting!

innerSpaceman · 07-07-2009, 02:39 PM

Congrats. I hope you have a wonderful time. Can't wait for the stories and, of course, the PICTURES!

I'd like to go again sometime, but I think I overdid it back in the 80's and 90's.

Moonliner · 07-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Oh great. Another thread I can't participate in for the foreseeable future...

Still, have a great time!

D.D.D.D. <- Disney Daniel Does Disney

CoasterMatt · 07-07-2009, 03:37 PM

Super cool, Daniel-

If you want to get some incredible pictures, I'd recommend at least a day at Islands of Adventure- it's really the most detailed theme park in North America.

DisneyDaniel · 07-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the recommendation, Matt! It's been a few years since I've visited IOA, and I have a yearning to ride Dueling Dragons, Incredible Hulk Coaster, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man again.

I heard/read that the formerly awesome, giant dragons at the entrance of Dueling Dragons had been removed or demolished?

You were there recently, right?

Prudence · 07-07-2009, 04:01 PM

Whee! I'm actually planning a trip right now for mid-November. I'm once again going through the "which resort?" dilemma. I wish I could be going again right now!

Oh wait - I AM! okay, only sort of. I couldn't go to my grandmother's memorial service, so I'm going down to visit my grandfather for his birthday this month. Sadly, I will just miss Disney Daniel, as I'm not leaving until the 21st. I'm sneaking away to EPCOT for one day, though! The rest will be family stuff.

CoasterMatt · 07-07-2009, 09:06 PM

Unfortunately, the big dragons are gone- but they've realigned the entrance during construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

If you haven't been to Busch Gardens, that's another wonderful place for pics - I got more excellent animal pictures there than at Animal Kingdom on this trip, plus two of my favorite steel coasters on Earth are there (Kumba and Montu).

Sea World Orlando's Manta is a good coaster, but I really enjoyed the aquarium attached to it- it's fun to get pics in the aquarium full of rays that goes OVER your head (see my facebook albums for a few of those). I'd love to see what an accomplished photographer such as yourself would do in such a photogenic place.

Of course, the number one thing, have fun!

Stan4dSteph · 07-08-2009, 06:50 AM

I bought my plane ticket for MouseAdventure: Epcot yesterday. Flying down Nov. 11 and flying back Nov. 16.

Scrooge McSam · 07-08-2009, 08:43 AM

Word is Everest's Yeti is operational again. Enjoy!!

07-07-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	I'm going to Disney World! Since there is an "I'm going to Disneyland!" thread already, I thought it would be appropriate to start a Walt Disney World thread for those who plan to visit Central Florida. As of today, I am making a last-minute vacation to visit Walt Disney World and other Central Florida attractions. So, I can now say those five magic words: "I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!" Not including travel days, I will have eight whole days -- from Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19 -- to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and other area attractions. Since this truly is a last-minute opportunity to go on vacation -- due to very fortunate work scheduling -- then I will simply be happy to enjoy all the offerings around Central Florida. Some other friends are also visiting Central Florida around the same time, so that helps as another motivational factor to visit the Sunshine State again. Beside spending time at the four Walt Disney World parks, I have not definitively decided which other theme parks to possibly visit, although I am also considering Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. However, the "to do" list for a half-day park includes the historic Cypress Gardens, since I've never visited the place before and at least would like to see its famous ski show at least once. Cypress Gardens had closed, but is open yet again under new management, which eliminated its carnival rides, roller coasters and zoo area. Also, timing is right to visit Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, July 16 when Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is holding events to celebrate the Apollo 40th Anniversary and man's first steps on the moon. In any case, with apologies for the very late notice, if any East Coast or Florida residents of LoT would like to meet up at any point between Sunday, July 12 to Sunday, July 19, send me a PM here on LoT and maybe we can get together at one of the Central Florida theme parks or somewhere else nearby. If not, don't worry about it, and I plan to post some photos and reports here during the trip. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Congrats. I hope you have a wonderful time. Can't wait for the stories and, of course, the PICTURES! I'd like to go again sometime, but I think I overdid it back in the 80's and 90's.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Oh great. Another thread I can't participate in for the foreseeable future... Still, have a great time! D.D.D.D. <- Disney Daniel Does Disney __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Super cool, Daniel- If you want to get some incredible pictures, I'd recommend at least a day at Islands of Adventure- it's really the most detailed theme park in North America. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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07-07-2009, 03:57 PM	#6
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Thanks for the recommendation, Matt! It's been a few years since I've visited IOA, and I have a yearning to ride Dueling Dragons, Incredible Hulk Coaster, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man again. I heard/read that the formerly awesome, giant dragons at the entrance of Dueling Dragons had been removed or demolished? You were there recently, right? __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Whee! I'm actually planning a trip right now for mid-November. I'm once again going through the "which resort?" dilemma. I wish I could be going again right now! Oh wait - I AM! okay, only sort of. I couldn't go to my grandmother's memorial service, so I'm going down to visit my grandfather for his birthday this month. Sadly, I will just miss Disney Daniel, as I'm not leaving until the 21st. I'm sneaking away to EPCOT for one day, though! The rest will be family stuff. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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07-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Unfortunately, the big dragons are gone- but they've realigned the entrance during construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you haven't been to Busch Gardens, that's another wonderful place for pics - I got more excellent animal pictures there than at Animal Kingdom on this trip, plus two of my favorite steel coasters on Earth are there (Kumba and Montu). Sea World Orlando's Manta is a good coaster, but I really enjoyed the aquarium attached to it- it's fun to get pics in the aquarium full of rays that goes OVER your head (see my facebook albums for a few of those). I'd love to see what an accomplished photographer such as yourself would do in such a photogenic place. Of course, the number one thing, have fun! __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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07-08-2009, 06:50 AM	#9
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I bought my plane ticket for MouseAdventure: Epcot yesterday. Flying down Nov. 11 and flying back Nov. 16.
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07-08-2009, 08:43 AM	#10
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	Word is Everest's Yeti is operational again. Enjoy!!
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