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Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 08-15-2007, 03:10 PM

I've been looking around for info on the Fastpass system. I know certain rides are linked like here in DLR. Anyone have the heads up on that?

Matterhorn Fan · 08-15-2007, 03:14 PM

It's not possible (nor practical, nor necessary) to "work" the Fastpass system like you can in California.

Mrs. Nesbitt · 08-15-2007, 03:14 PM

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innerSpaceman · 08-15-2007, 04:25 PM

I got all giddy over Mousepod's Epcot post (and even mojo'd him for it). Epcot is, hands down, the 2nd best Disney theme park ever created.

That said, I have no idea what it's like nowadays. World Showcase is probably locked in a time warp, but FutureWorld took a turn for the worse in the mid 1990's and has, I daresay, never fully recovered.

Regardless, it's most certainly an all-day park. Pffft, FutureWorld alone used to be an all-day park. I used to love taking people there, spending the entire day at FutureWorld ... and only after that, just before fireworks, taking them across the bridge to World Showcase ... whereupon their jaws would drop at the sudden and unexpected appearance of a dozen nations wrapped around a lake the size of Disneyland.

xharryb · 08-15-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

Also, not Disney related, check out Skull Kingdom one evening while you're in Orlando.... if you're not chicken, that is.... Bwah hah hah hah.

I think Skull Kingdom is closed down and at least partially demolished at this point.

You've already been given plenty of great advice, so i don't have much left to add. My biggest advice really is don't be afraid to deviate from your plan. Take your time to enjoy things and if you wind up liking one park more than another, spend the time there.

Epcot is my personal favorite of the parks and I often find myself going there just to walk around and not even do any attractions. But that's just my style (and the benefit of living less than 2 hours away). I also love Animal Kingdom. It's just so beautiful, and they are finally getting it built up with enough stuff to entertain people for a longer day. I'd HIGHLY recomend the stage shows at AK. Festival of the Lion King is fantastic and I rather enjoyed the Nemo musical (but get there early if that's something you want to see. the line is insane.).

I don't dine at the parks often enough to offer any great advice there, so I'll deffer to others on that front.

Have fun, and perhaps I'll see ya around at the parks during your stay. I'm sure I'll make it over at least once during the trip to say hello to a few people.

swanie · 08-16-2007, 02:15 PM

The worst advice we got for our WDW trip 4 years ago was that our kids would be bored at Epcot and to only schedule one day.

What a mistake. We loved it and the kids loved it. One day was just not enough. We completely underestimated the size and scope of the park. We were there for the opening day of Mission: Space (which was unbelievably cool), so there was a real buzz to the park and we ran ourselves ragged from 8am until the kids dropped at 9:00pm. As for the food, we loved the Biergarten patio in Germany and the Yorkshire County Fish Shop for fish and chips in the United Kingdom.

We really enjoyed MK and AK, loved Epcot, but beyond the shows for the kids at MGM we were bored with that park.

We're going back for our second trip in October too, but this time we're staying for 10 days. We scored reservations to Le Cellier and Coral Reef at Epcot, but most of our other reservations are more "kid" friendly and character dining-ish. We're new owners at AKLV, so we're hoping to sneak into Boma while we're there too. Also, try to set aside a bit of time to run around the different resorts while you're there. We hopped around a few of the resorts just to take a look. They are really incredible and each is so different. That's one of the biggest reasons we're going for 10 days this go around. We didn't even get a chance to see the Beach Club and Boardwalk.

Have a great time!
swanie

wolfy999 · 08-20-2007, 06:31 PM

Hey, you won't be alone if you don't want to be....remember you have friends traveling with you!

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2007, 08:13 AM

Have I mentioned you should rent a car?

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Originally Posted by SleepyJeff from his Mini Trip Report

THE (NOT SO) MAGICAL BUS: I opted not to rent a car this trip. I thought I am staying on property and they have buses, monorails, and boats that go everywhere....why would I need or want the inconvience of a car. Well, first of all those buses make lots of stops and sometimes you end up standing for 20 - 50 minutes. Secondly not every destination is served directly by one bus......sometimes you're going to have to get off the bus and onto another one...which also may make several stops. Worse of all, sometimes they just don't show up. Most of the time a bus came within 20 minutes....but we did have a couple of waits that exceeded 45 minutes. One journey took us, from start to finish, 80 minutes. Made us late for dinner ressies at the Contemporary Resort...

IMO, the extra expense is worth your convenience. Not to mention time. Which, considering airfare, park admissions, lodging and excess dining expense .... costs you approximately $6.53 every minute you are on property. The car pays for itself!

Stan4dSteph · 08-23-2007, 08:50 AM

Yes you have, and many others have said don't bother.

If you're going in October crowds are going to be lighter. Buses won't be as crowded. It also depends on what resort you stay at. Some resorts are bigger, so buses can get a lot more crowded.

IMO it's not worth the extra expense and hassle. Also, on a personal level I feel better about not emitting as many pollutants into the air when I'm not driving my own car.

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2007, 10:24 AM

You don't have to drive your car everywhere. Take the boat and monorail between MGM (excuse me, the "Studio Park"), Epcot and the Tragic Kingdom.

But rely on the bus system for everything else? For Fools Only.

Perhaps in my fervor, I've missed a recommendation of the DisneyWorld bus system. I'd be happy to read one, if pointed in such a direction.

08-15-2007, 03:10 PM	#41
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I've been looking around for info on the Fastpass system. I know certain rides are linked like here in DLR. Anyone have the heads up on that?
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08-15-2007, 03:14 PM	#42
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	It's not possible (nor practical, nor necessary) to "work" the Fastpass system like you can in California.
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08-15-2007, 03:14 PM	#43
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08-15-2007, 04:25 PM	#44
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I got all giddy over Mousepod's Epcot post (and even mojo'd him for it). Epcot is, hands down, the 2nd best Disney theme park ever created. That said, I have no idea what it's like nowadays. World Showcase is probably locked in a time warp, but FutureWorld took a turn for the worse in the mid 1990's and has, I daresay, never fully recovered. Regardless, it's most certainly an all-day park. Pffft, FutureWorld alone used to be an all-day park. I used to love taking people there, spending the entire day at FutureWorld ... and only after that, just before fireworks, taking them across the bridge to World Showcase ... whereupon their jaws would drop at the sudden and unexpected appearance of a dozen nations wrapped around a lake the size of Disneyland.
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08-16-2007, 02:15 PM	#46
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	The worst advice we got for our WDW trip 4 years ago was that our kids would be bored at Epcot and to only schedule one day. What a mistake. We loved it and the kids loved it. One day was just not enough. We completely underestimated the size and scope of the park. We were there for the opening day of Mission: Space (which was unbelievably cool), so there was a real buzz to the park and we ran ourselves ragged from 8am until the kids dropped at 9:00pm. As for the food, we loved the Biergarten patio in Germany and the Yorkshire County Fish Shop for fish and chips in the United Kingdom. We really enjoyed MK and AK, loved Epcot, but beyond the shows for the kids at MGM we were bored with that park. We're going back for our second trip in October too, but this time we're staying for 10 days. We scored reservations to Le Cellier and Coral Reef at Epcot, but most of our other reservations are more "kid" friendly and character dining-ish. We're new owners at AKLV, so we're hoping to sneak into Boma while we're there too. Also, try to set aside a bit of time to run around the different resorts while you're there. We hopped around a few of the resorts just to take a look. They are really incredible and each is so different. That's one of the biggest reasons we're going for 10 days this go around. We didn't even get a chance to see the Beach Club and Boardwalk. Have a great time! swanie
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08-20-2007, 06:31 PM	#47
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Hey, you won't be alone if you don't want to be....remember you have friends traveling with you! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-23-2007, 08:50 AM	#49
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Yes you have, and many others have said don't bother. If you're going in October crowds are going to be lighter. Buses won't be as crowded. It also depends on what resort you stay at. Some resorts are bigger, so buses can get a lot more crowded. IMO it's not worth the extra expense and hassle. Also, on a personal level I feel better about not emitting as many pollutants into the air when I'm not driving my own car.
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08-23-2007, 10:24 AM	#50
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	You don't have to drive your car everywhere. Take the boat and monorail between MGM (excuse me, the "Studio Park"), Epcot and the Tragic Kingdom. But rely on the bus system for everything else? For Fools Only. Perhaps in my fervor, I've missed a recommendation of the DisneyWorld bus system. I'd be happy to read one, if pointed in such a direction.
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