I'm going to Disney World!

[cirquelover]

Woohoo that's great news Daniel! Have a wonderful trip!

If you have the time and money there's La Nouba by Cirque in DTD.

[DisneyDaniel]

Thanks for the well wishes and ideas, everyone.

It will be extremely hot, humid and crowded in the middle of July, but the draw of Disney magic wins over -- for the chance to visit Central Florida again.

Prudence: Sorry I will have missed you by a day. Hope things go as well as expected with your family.

Stan4dSteph: I would so love to compete in the inaugural MouseAdventure at Walt Disney World, but it's not likely to happen this year. It will at least be much cooler and more comfortable for you and the MA staff in November.

cirquelover: Thanks for the idea! I own the La Nouba DVD and absolutely love that show, but have yet to see it in person. Yeah, yeah, seeing Cirque du Soleil is much better live and I'll keep it in mind for potential evening activities.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Originally Posted by DisneyDaniel

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.

I knew they'd taken out the carnival rides, but I didn't know what they'd done with all that space. I see from the new map online that they've actually paved over that area and turned it back into a parking lot! (Insert obligatory DCA joke here.)

I'm also pleased to hear that they've taken the "zoo" area out. This is a good thing as well. I hope the gardens are being well-maintained; it's a lovely area.

[€uroMeinke]

Well - Orlando at least to attend a conference from October 15-18 - but I'm thinking of staying an extra day so I can see Epcot again, or maybe ride Everest. Anyone going to the Food & Wine Festival?

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Well - Orlando at least to attend a conference from October 15-18 - but I'm thinking of staying an extra day so I can see Epcot again, or maybe ride Everest. Anyone going to the Food & Wine Festival?

We arrive on Oct 19th.

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Well - Orlando at least to attend a conference from October 15-18 - but I'm thinking of staying an extra day so I can see Epcot again, or maybe ride Everest. Anyone going to the Food & Wine Festival?

I bet I know someone (or two or three) who would love to meet you there.

You'll want to linger around the Olive Oil and Edy's Ice Cream exhibits at least long enough to read the placards.

Everest is wonderful, but don't plan on getting a good look at the Yeti. He's been out of commission for a while, and is kept in shadow for his big reveal. I don't know when this is going to be fixed.

[dlrp_bopazot]

i wish i was still there and be able to have a dinner or a ride with you or a ride on Expedition Everest or even Spaceship Earth .

But we'll meet up in about 2 weeks when i'll be in California ahaha

[sleepyjeff]

Everest is awesome!

So are the speedramps!

I want to go back....take me.

[Morrigoon]

I'm guessing that at least a couple folks here have DVC and have used it in FL. My s-i-l just told me that they have a bonus week they can't use from their timeshare (based in Vegas, but hooked up to Interval Int'l), but it HAS to be used in September. On the outside outside chance that we could find a way to use it and score a room in a Disney resort, what amenities are provided to guests in a DVC resort? Magical Express? Food? Just need the info.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I'm guessing that at least a couple folks here have DVC and have used it in FL. My s-i-l just told me that they have a bonus week they can't use from their timeshare (based in Vegas, but hooked up to Interval Int'l), but it HAS to be used in September. On the outside outside chance that we could find a way to use it and score a room in a Disney resort, what amenities are provided to guests in a DVC resort? Magical Express? Food? Just need the info.

I don't have DVC but have on past occasions investigated buying in....I think you do get Magical Express and the food is available as an add-on(for the same price they charge resort guests if I remember correctly).

You don't get daily maid service(instead you get trash and towell service every 4 days or so and a full cleanup every 6 or it might be every 7).