I'm Going to WDW! - Page 5

Not Afraid · 02-17-2010, 01:09 PM

Where are you staying? Check out Early Entry options offered my the hotel (or avoid the park that has early entry that day because it will be crowded).

Magic Kingdom can be done in a day because it is so similar but it's fun to go through attractions and play the "spot the differences" game. You also MUST do the People Mover and Carousel of Progress. Their fireworks show is always great as well.

I LOVED EPCOT and could have spent 3 days there easily. Their lagoon show is also wonderful and worth getting a good spot for. Animal Kingdom is completely different than other Disney parks but they do have Everest now. The dinosaur ride is built on the same track as Indy but isn't quite as fun. The Safari is great but go in the morning for the most action. Also, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is a fantastic hotel (with great restaurants) and a lovely public balcony on the 2nd floor that overlooks the park.

Have fun!!!!

katiesue · 02-17-2010, 01:43 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I really wish I could get her to eat more, while many have kids menu options a great number don't have anything she'll actually eat (ie chicken nuggets and fries). Same with Disneyland. They've updated the menus to be "healthier" which means we can currently only eat at stage door since tomorrowland terrace is under referb.

We're staying at either French Quarter or Port Orleans. Working on that detail now.

Gemini Cricket · 02-17-2010, 02:21 PM

When I was there in 2000, I wished I had snooped around more at all the different hotels and checked out the different themes and restaurants etc.

Scrooge McSam · 02-17-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

When I was there in 2000, I wished I had snooped around more at all the different hotels and checked out the different themes and restaurants etc.

A return visit is required.

Prudence · 02-17-2010, 08:08 PM

Boma is a must.

I love Expedition Everest.

People mover! And properly located rocket jets!

If you're in the Magic Kingdom, that eatery with the audio-animatronic -- name escapes me -- is decent for burgers, etc. But do not get anything other than the burger-like items! The "meals" are disgusting.

Snow White has a plot, Winnie the Pooh has a plot - much better there.

wolfy999 · 02-17-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

If you're in the Magic Kingdom, that eatery with the audio-animatronic -- name escapes me -- is decent for burgers, etc. But do not get anything other than the burger-like items! The "meals" are disgusting.

This is driving me nuts. Does someone know the name of this place? I can't think of anywhere that has AA's in MK.

BarTopDancer · 02-17-2010, 08:24 PM

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This is driving me nuts. Does someone know the name of this place? I can't think of anywhere that has AA's in MK.

Cosmic Rays

wolfy999 · 02-17-2010, 08:29 PM

Thank you BTD! Didn't try that one, so of course it just didn't register in my mind.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-17-2010, 08:37 PM

I think even without the comparison to our Tiki room, I think I would hate the WDW one.

BarTopDancer · 02-17-2010, 08:41 PM

Don't forget to get a map in the MK. You'll think you're in the same place until you move into Town Square. Or at least we operated on auto-pilot until we went under the railroad tracks and realized we should get a map.

02-17-2010, 01:09 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Where are you staying? Check out Early Entry options offered my the hotel (or avoid the park that has early entry that day because it will be crowded). Magic Kingdom can be done in a day because it is so similar but it's fun to go through attractions and play the "spot the differences" game. You also MUST do the People Mover and Carousel of Progress. Their fireworks show is always great as well. I LOVED EPCOT and could have spent 3 days there easily. Their lagoon show is also wonderful and worth getting a good spot for. Animal Kingdom is completely different than other Disney parks but they do have Everest now. The dinosaur ride is built on the same track as Indy but isn't quite as fun. The Safari is great but go in the morning for the most action. Also, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is a fantastic hotel (with great restaurants) and a lovely public balcony on the 2nd floor that overlooks the park. Have fun!!!!
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02-17-2010, 01:43 PM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Thanks for all the advice. I really wish I could get her to eat more, while many have kids menu options a great number don't have anything she'll actually eat (ie chicken nuggets and fries). Same with Disneyland. They've updated the menus to be "healthier" which means we can currently only eat at stage door since tomorrowland terrace is under referb. We're staying at either French Quarter or Port Orleans. Working on that detail now. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-17-2010, 02:21 PM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	When I was there in 2000, I wished I had snooped around more at all the different hotels and checked out the different themes and restaurants etc.
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02-17-2010, 08:08 PM	#5
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Boma is a must. I love Expedition Everest. People mover! And properly located rocket jets! If you're in the Magic Kingdom, that eatery with the audio-animatronic -- name escapes me -- is decent for burgers, etc. But do not get anything other than the burger-like items! The "meals" are disgusting. Snow White has a plot, Winnie the Pooh has a plot - much better there. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Thank you BTD! Didn't try that one, so of course it just didn't register in my mind. __________________ 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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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I think even without the comparison to our Tiki room, I think I would hate the WDW one. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Don't forget to get a map in the MK. You'll think you're in the same place until you move into Town Square. Or at least we operated on auto-pilot until we went under the railroad tracks and realized we should get a map. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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