2010 Orlando - best use of time in parks with 4 year old
Discussion
Right, villa (about 1/2 hour from WDW) and flights booked, car will be sorted soon, so it's now a question of planning how best to spend the time.
We're going for (roughly) the first 2 weeks in April 2010, me, the wife and our 4 year old son.
Now, I've been a couple of times, but not for a few years.
Trying to get my head around the myriad of park/ticket options, given the best value to entertain us and our 4 year old. Disney Ultimate 14 day ticket looking to be a good bet as far as flexibility is concerned (as has been said on here before) with the 14 days for price of 7 deal with Disney UK - prices have risen alot though with an adult ticket coming in at £232 making a fairly steep £676 all in.....
Anyway - given what you can do with it, would it be enough? Having done Seaworld, Universal etc. before I thoroughly enjoyed them - but, will a 4 year old?
I suppose what I'm really asking is whether it's worth getting an additional set of passes for the non-Disney attractions, the Orlando Flex Ticket for example at a further £450! That's over £1100 for the passes
Any suggestions much appreciated!
Cheers
We're going for (roughly) the first 2 weeks in April 2010, me, the wife and our 4 year old son.
Now, I've been a couple of times, but not for a few years.
Trying to get my head around the myriad of park/ticket options, given the best value to entertain us and our 4 year old. Disney Ultimate 14 day ticket looking to be a good bet as far as flexibility is concerned (as has been said on here before) with the 14 days for price of 7 deal with Disney UK - prices have risen alot though with an adult ticket coming in at £232 making a fairly steep £676 all in.....
Anyway - given what you can do with it, would it be enough? Having done Seaworld, Universal etc. before I thoroughly enjoyed them - but, will a 4 year old?
I suppose what I'm really asking is whether it's worth getting an additional set of passes for the non-Disney attractions, the Orlando Flex Ticket for example at a further £450! That's over £1100 for the passes
Any suggestions much appreciated!
Cheers
We took our 3.5 year old over earlier this year. She liked Sea World, and loved Aquatica - we went back to both lots. Quite liked Busch Gardens.
She was not bothered about Animal Kingdom ( queue for the safari too long to keep her attention alas). She quite liked bit's of Epcot. She was not into disney stuff at the time, so skipped Magic Kingdom, but she would love it now.
MGM I would not bother with personally, but it was a few years since we went there.
She was not bothered about Animal Kingdom ( queue for the safari too long to keep her attention alas). She quite liked bit's of Epcot. She was not into disney stuff at the time, so skipped Magic Kingdom, but she would love it now.
MGM I would not bother with personally, but it was a few years since we went there.
my 4 year old lad loved the magic kingdom, but only early in the day before the crowds set in. he also really liked seaworld. we went to universal in LA when he was 3 but there wasnt that much there for him apart from diego+dora the explorer
in Fla have a look at gatorland and he also loved the space centre.
in Fla have a look at gatorland and he also loved the space centre.
Stig said:
Disney Ultimate 14 day ticket looking to be a good bet as far as flexibility is concerned (as has been said on here before) with the 14 days for price of 7 deal with Disney UK - prices have risen alot though with an adult ticket coming in at £232 making a fairly steep £676 all in.....
Anyway - given what you can do with it, would it be enough?
I think it's still the way to go. Anyway - given what you can do with it, would it be enough?
You won't want to be there all day but you can go in the morning and even go back in the evening for the fireworks/light shows etc. Daily admission prices are £50-60 so i'm sure over two weeks you'd be better off with the 14 day pass you mentioned.
I expect you'll still end up going to some of the water parks and wanting to do other stuff anyway.
I went with my 4 year old in April this year.
Not wanting to spend thousands on park tickets, I got some Disney ultimate tickets. He loved Epcot - Nemo ride & the aquarium in particular. Magic Kingdom was excellent for him too. To be honest, we all enjoyed all of them. The shows at Animal Kingdom were very good. Don't forget the water parks. We didn't get round to Blizzard Beach, but Typhoon Lagoon is excellent for kids. All part of the Ultimate ticket.
I also did a couple of days at Seaworld, but paid on the door. You get a day free if you do it that way. I dare say if you dig around online, you could get Seaworld cheaper than paying on the door.
Enjoy!
Not wanting to spend thousands on park tickets, I got some Disney ultimate tickets. He loved Epcot - Nemo ride & the aquarium in particular. Magic Kingdom was excellent for him too. To be honest, we all enjoyed all of them. The shows at Animal Kingdom were very good. Don't forget the water parks. We didn't get round to Blizzard Beach, but Typhoon Lagoon is excellent for kids. All part of the Ultimate ticket.
I also did a couple of days at Seaworld, but paid on the door. You get a day free if you do it that way. I dare say if you dig around online, you could get Seaworld cheaper than paying on the door.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the advice all.
Disney Ultima 14 day is a no-brainer. Takes the stress out of feeling that you 'have' to be in the parks and let's face it, there's plenty to do/see with it alone.
It's the Flex Ticket I'm deliberating about. Seaworld/Busch Gardens are very good (from what I remember), but I'm trying to envisage what he'll think about them? May be more economical to just pay on the gate - but I suppose by the time you've done 3 'additionals' you might as well have bought a 14 day Flex and taken the aggro out of it?
Like most kids his age, as long as it's got a Disney/Pixar character in it - he's sold! So any related attractions are a must.
Disney Ultima 14 day is a no-brainer. Takes the stress out of feeling that you 'have' to be in the parks and let's face it, there's plenty to do/see with it alone.
It's the Flex Ticket I'm deliberating about. Seaworld/Busch Gardens are very good (from what I remember), but I'm trying to envisage what he'll think about them? May be more economical to just pay on the gate - but I suppose by the time you've done 3 'additionals' you might as well have bought a 14 day Flex and taken the aggro out of it?
Like most kids his age, as long as it's got a Disney/Pixar character in it - he's sold! So any related attractions are a must.
Are you going to be there over Easter (Easter Sunday is 4th April 2010)?
If so, it will be horrendously busy. However. apart from the main Easter days, it should be reasonably quiet in the parks and April is a perfect time to go weatherwise.
AT Magic Kingdom, the preferred MO is to get there early, go home for a bit and then go back again later for the evening stuff - but that's the most awkward park to get to, so is a pain if you're off site. The other parks are a bit more relaxed and could be done in single hits, although there are late fireworks/shows at Disney Studios and Epcot. You need to be guided by your little lad - if he's got boundless energy then that's fine, but otherwise he's be knackered very quickly. Look at the show times as soon as you get to the parks and then build your day around those, otherwise you just end up wandering around aimlessly.
We've always gone fully ticketed up as it offers complete flexibilty, but, as others have said, there are deals at the non-Disney parks where you can go back for a second day etc, so if you're not sure it might be worth seeing how it goes and then picking those up while you're there.
If so, it will be horrendously busy. However. apart from the main Easter days, it should be reasonably quiet in the parks and April is a perfect time to go weatherwise.
AT Magic Kingdom, the preferred MO is to get there early, go home for a bit and then go back again later for the evening stuff - but that's the most awkward park to get to, so is a pain if you're off site. The other parks are a bit more relaxed and could be done in single hits, although there are late fireworks/shows at Disney Studios and Epcot. You need to be guided by your little lad - if he's got boundless energy then that's fine, but otherwise he's be knackered very quickly. Look at the show times as soon as you get to the parks and then build your day around those, otherwise you just end up wandering around aimlessly.
We've always gone fully ticketed up as it offers complete flexibilty, but, as others have said, there are deals at the non-Disney parks where you can go back for a second day etc, so if you're not sure it might be worth seeing how it goes and then picking those up while you're there.
Edited by Deva Link on Friday 9th October 12:12
Deva Link said:
Are you going to be there over Easter (Easter Sunday is 4th April 2010)?
If so, it will be horrendously busy. However. apart from the main Easter days, it should be reasonably quiet in the parks and April is a perfect time to go weatherwise.
AT Magic Kingdom, the preferred MO is to get there early, go home for a bit and then go back again later for the evening stuff - but that's the most awkward park to get to, so is a pain if you're off site. The other parks are a bit more relaxed and could be done in single hits, although there are late fireworks/shows at Disney Studios and Epcot. You need to be guided by your little lad - if he's got boundless energy then that's fine, but otherwise he's be knackered very quickly. Look at the show times as soon as you get to the parks and then build your day around those, otherwise you just end up wandering around aimlessly.
We've always gone fully ticketed up as it offers complete flexibilty, but, as others have said, there are deals at the non-Disney parks where you can go back for a second day etc, so if you're not sure it might be worth seeing how it goes and then picking those up while you're there.
Date wise, yes we are - no choice due to school hols etc, but I'm counting on the recession (and poor exchange rates) to cut the number of tourists! If so, it will be horrendously busy. However. apart from the main Easter days, it should be reasonably quiet in the parks and April is a perfect time to go weatherwise.
AT Magic Kingdom, the preferred MO is to get there early, go home for a bit and then go back again later for the evening stuff - but that's the most awkward park to get to, so is a pain if you're off site. The other parks are a bit more relaxed and could be done in single hits, although there are late fireworks/shows at Disney Studios and Epcot. You need to be guided by your little lad - if he's got boundless energy then that's fine, but otherwise he's be knackered very quickly. Look at the show times as soon as you get to the parks and then build your day around those, otherwise you just end up wandering around aimlessly.
We've always gone fully ticketed up as it offers complete flexibilty, but, as others have said, there are deals at the non-Disney parks where you can go back for a second day etc, so if you're not sure it might be worth seeing how it goes and then picking those up while you're there.
Edited by Deva Link on Friday 9th October 12:12
My son, literally, never stops - so energy will not be a problem.... for him at least
Totally agree on day planning, all too easy to just wander about with no agenda and end up seeing very little. As said above, will focus on the stuff I know he'll recognise/enjoy. Am waiting for the 2010 edition of the 'Bible' to see what info that gives to hel plan in advance.
If it's 50-odd quid a head to get into Universal etc. for single days, I'll probably just bite the bullet and go for a 14 day Flex to give us the most choice.
Need to do some googling to see if there are any suggested 'schedules' for park visits to suit him/us. Anything to make the planning process lazier for me
Stig said:
Need to do some googling to see if there are any suggested 'schedules' for park visits to suit him/us. Anything to make the planning process lazier for me
Sorry if we've discussed this before, but have you signed up for http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/index.php ? That's a pretty good resource, and the forums are quite funny. I keep getting banned. Deva Link said:
Stig said:
Need to do some googling to see if there are any suggested 'schedules' for park visits to suit him/us. Anything to make the planning process lazier for me
Sorry if we've discussed this before, but have you signed up for http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/index.php ? That's a pretty good resource, and the forums are quite funny. I keep getting banned. Like you, I really enjoyed the other parks before I went there without a kid.
As all 4 year olds are alike, I couldn't be arsed with all the complaining if I went on a ride etc and left him with his Mum / vice versa.
All my enjoyment from the big rides comes from watching The Mrs turn green. Without that, I was happy to stick with Disney.
I spent days throwing my boy around Typhoon Lagoon. Got fed up waiting for people at Magic Kingdom.
As all 4 year olds are alike, I couldn't be arsed with all the complaining if I went on a ride etc and left him with his Mum / vice versa.
All my enjoyment from the big rides comes from watching The Mrs turn green. Without that, I was happy to stick with Disney.
I spent days throwing my boy around Typhoon Lagoon. Got fed up waiting for people at Magic Kingdom.
Plan your day and park visits wisely.
- Get a map of the parks, organize which rides are a "can't miss".
- Show up at the crack of dawn to get into the "can't miss" ones.
- Those that stay "on Disney Property" get special early entrance perks
Recommended (with 4 year old in tow)
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish. If 4 year old is a PHer in training the "race car" (karts in grooves on the road) is not to be missed. Also Goofy's barnstormer roller coaster is great fun for kids that age (they can visit Minnie's house across the street when done which is also fun). The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is also fun but may be just a bit too scary for the little ones. If you go, watch out for Johnny Depp's likeness virtually everywhere. Small world has been completely remodeled and is a 4 year old's favourite. To take a load off your feet, yet still have fun, take a ride on the railroad around the park. If you want to eat at Cinderella's Castle (highly recommended) make your reservations IMMEDIATELY upon entering the park. if you don't get in the castle, you want to dine at Tony's Town Square (modeled after the Italian restaurant from Lady and the Tramp).
MGM (is now "Disney Hollywood Studios") contrary to popular belief is VERY popular with the youngsters and one of our family favourites. If the little one is a Toy Story fan, then you must visit Pizza Planet for lunch. They even have "the claw" with LGMs and Woody, Buzz et al can be found right around the corner for photo ops. The Star Tours ride is quite nice but may be a little scary for the little one. The Playhouse Disney stage show is good and it allows you to take a break because it is mostly sitting for the adults (whereas the little ones are encouraged to clap, stand, shout, etc) Lights, Motors, Action is a stunt show as is the Indiana Jones show. Both involve sitting and can keep the little one's attention. Go early on these. Places to eat other than Pizza Planet, you want the Sci-Fi drive in theater or (one of the best in Disney), the Brown Derby (try the rasberry mojitos)
Epcot - Where do I start? Possibly the best "park for the second half of your day" that there is. Get a stroller for the 4 year old (trust me) and set off around the world showcase. Great for the adults because it's kind of a mini vacation within a vacation with all of the different "countries" represented. The Test Track is probably a little scary for a 4 year old, but not too bad. The new Kimpossible interactive feature can help keep the little one engaged as you make your trek around the world showcase (good fun) For the little one, Journey into Imagination with Figment is not to be missed (when my two were younger we had to go several times per visit) Eric Idle plays a part here. Best places to eat: for lunch, choose "The Garden Grill" Restaurant in "the Land" pavillion. Great restaurant for the little one featuring a large assortment of characters (goofy, chip n dale, donald, mickey). For dinner: The Rose and Crown (make reservations early) and the Biergarten in the German Pavillion. Although you will be tempted with France and Italy, give them a miss with the young one because the "food is yucky" according to my kids.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - In April? With a Kid? Give it a miss. You will just end up back at your chosen abode hot, sweaty, miserable and underwhelmed
A few hidden delights:
At the Grand Floridian Resort Hotel: (take the monorail) 1900 Park Fare restaurant for dinner. It's a character dinner with the Cinderella characters. Buffet, but REALLY well done.
At the Swan Hotel: (take a boat from Epcot to the Boardwalk) The Garden Grove for dinner. Excellent buffet style seafood plus the characters from The Lion King.
That's all I can think of now. Be happy to answer any questions...
ErnestM
- Get a map of the parks, organize which rides are a "can't miss".
- Show up at the crack of dawn to get into the "can't miss" ones.
- Those that stay "on Disney Property" get special early entrance perks
Recommended (with 4 year old in tow)
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish. If 4 year old is a PHer in training the "race car" (karts in grooves on the road) is not to be missed. Also Goofy's barnstormer roller coaster is great fun for kids that age (they can visit Minnie's house across the street when done which is also fun). The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is also fun but may be just a bit too scary for the little ones. If you go, watch out for Johnny Depp's likeness virtually everywhere. Small world has been completely remodeled and is a 4 year old's favourite. To take a load off your feet, yet still have fun, take a ride on the railroad around the park. If you want to eat at Cinderella's Castle (highly recommended) make your reservations IMMEDIATELY upon entering the park. if you don't get in the castle, you want to dine at Tony's Town Square (modeled after the Italian restaurant from Lady and the Tramp).
MGM (is now "Disney Hollywood Studios") contrary to popular belief is VERY popular with the youngsters and one of our family favourites. If the little one is a Toy Story fan, then you must visit Pizza Planet for lunch. They even have "the claw" with LGMs and Woody, Buzz et al can be found right around the corner for photo ops. The Star Tours ride is quite nice but may be a little scary for the little one. The Playhouse Disney stage show is good and it allows you to take a break because it is mostly sitting for the adults (whereas the little ones are encouraged to clap, stand, shout, etc) Lights, Motors, Action is a stunt show as is the Indiana Jones show. Both involve sitting and can keep the little one's attention. Go early on these. Places to eat other than Pizza Planet, you want the Sci-Fi drive in theater or (one of the best in Disney), the Brown Derby (try the rasberry mojitos)
Epcot - Where do I start? Possibly the best "park for the second half of your day" that there is. Get a stroller for the 4 year old (trust me) and set off around the world showcase. Great for the adults because it's kind of a mini vacation within a vacation with all of the different "countries" represented. The Test Track is probably a little scary for a 4 year old, but not too bad. The new Kimpossible interactive feature can help keep the little one engaged as you make your trek around the world showcase (good fun) For the little one, Journey into Imagination with Figment is not to be missed (when my two were younger we had to go several times per visit) Eric Idle plays a part here. Best places to eat: for lunch, choose "The Garden Grill" Restaurant in "the Land" pavillion. Great restaurant for the little one featuring a large assortment of characters (goofy, chip n dale, donald, mickey). For dinner: The Rose and Crown (make reservations early) and the Biergarten in the German Pavillion. Although you will be tempted with France and Italy, give them a miss with the young one because the "food is yucky" according to my kids.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - In April? With a Kid? Give it a miss. You will just end up back at your chosen abode hot, sweaty, miserable and underwhelmed
A few hidden delights:
At the Grand Floridian Resort Hotel: (take the monorail) 1900 Park Fare restaurant for dinner. It's a character dinner with the Cinderella characters. Buffet, but REALLY well done.
At the Swan Hotel: (take a boat from Epcot to the Boardwalk) The Garden Grove for dinner. Excellent buffet style seafood plus the characters from The Lion King.
That's all I can think of now. Be happy to answer any questions...
ErnestM
Edited by ErnestM on Friday 9th October 15:32
ErnestM said:
Plan your day and park visits wisely.
- Get a map of the parks, organize which rides are a "can't miss".
- Show up at the crack of dawn to get into the "can't miss" ones.
- Those that stay "on Disney Property" get special early entrance perks
Recommended (with 4 year old in tow)
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish. If 4 year old is a PHer in training the "race car" (karts in grooves on the road) is not to be missed. Also Goofy's barnstormer roller coaster is great fun for kids that age (they can visit Minnie's house across the street when done which is also fun). The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is also fun but may be just a bit too scary for the little ones. If you go, watch out for Johnny Depp's likeness virtually everywhere. Small world has been completely remodeled and is a 4 year old's favourite. To take a load off your feet, yet still have fun, take a ride on the railroad around the park. If you want to eat at Cinderella's Castle (highly recommended) make your reservations IMMEDIATELY upon entering the park. if you don't get in the castle, you want to dine at Tony's Town Square (modeled after the Italian restaurant from Lady and the Tramp).
MGM (is now "Disney Hollywood Studios") contrary to popular belief is VERY popular with the youngsters and one of our family favourites. If the little one is a Toy Story fan, then you must visit Pizza Planet for lunch. They even have "the claw" with LGMs and Woody, Buzz et al can be found right around the corner for photo ops. The Star Tours ride is quite nice but may be a little scary for the little one. The Playhouse Disney stage show is good and it allows you to take a break because it is mostly sitting for the adults (whereas the little ones are encouraged to clap, stand, shout, etc) Lights, Motors, Action is a stunt show as is the Indiana Jones show. Both involve sitting and can keep the little one's attention. Go early on these. Places to eat other than Pizza Planet, you want the Sci-Fi drive in theater or (one of the best in Disney), the Brown Derby (try the rasberry mojitos)
Epcot - Where do I start? Possibly the best "park for the second half of your day" that there is. Get a stroller for the 4 year old (trust me) and set off around the world showcase. Great for the adults because it's kind of a mini vacation within a vacation with all of the different "countries" represented. The Test Track is probably a little scary for a 4 year old, but not too bad. The new Kimpossible interactive feature can help keep the little one engaged as you make your trek around the world showcase (good fun) For the little one, Journey into Imagination with Figment is not to be missed (when my two were younger we had to go several times per visit) Eric Idle plays a part here. Best places to eat: for lunch, choose "The Garden Grill" Restaurant in "the Land" pavillion. Great restaurant for the little one featuring a large assortment of characters (goofy, chip n dale, donald, mickey). For dinner: The Rose and Crown (make reservations early) and the Biergarten in the German Pavillion. Although you will be tempted with France and Italy, give them a miss with the young one because the "food is yucky" according to my kids.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - In April? With a Kid? Give it a miss. You will just end up back at your chosen abode hot, sweaty, miserable and underwhelmed
A few hidden delights:
At the Grand Floridian Resort Hotel: (take the monorail) 1900 Park Fare restaurant for dinner. It's a character dinner with the Cinderella characters. Buffet, but REALLY well done.
At the Swan Hotel: (take a boat from Epcot to the Boardwalk) The Garden Grove for dinner. Excellent buffet style seafood plus the characters from The Lion King.
That's all I can think of now. Be happy to answer any questions...
ErnestM
Many thanks ErnestM - that's ace advice.- Get a map of the parks, organize which rides are a "can't miss".
- Show up at the crack of dawn to get into the "can't miss" ones.
- Those that stay "on Disney Property" get special early entrance perks
Recommended (with 4 year old in tow)
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish. If 4 year old is a PHer in training the "race car" (karts in grooves on the road) is not to be missed. Also Goofy's barnstormer roller coaster is great fun for kids that age (they can visit Minnie's house across the street when done which is also fun). The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is also fun but may be just a bit too scary for the little ones. If you go, watch out for Johnny Depp's likeness virtually everywhere. Small world has been completely remodeled and is a 4 year old's favourite. To take a load off your feet, yet still have fun, take a ride on the railroad around the park. If you want to eat at Cinderella's Castle (highly recommended) make your reservations IMMEDIATELY upon entering the park. if you don't get in the castle, you want to dine at Tony's Town Square (modeled after the Italian restaurant from Lady and the Tramp).
MGM (is now "Disney Hollywood Studios") contrary to popular belief is VERY popular with the youngsters and one of our family favourites. If the little one is a Toy Story fan, then you must visit Pizza Planet for lunch. They even have "the claw" with LGMs and Woody, Buzz et al can be found right around the corner for photo ops. The Star Tours ride is quite nice but may be a little scary for the little one. The Playhouse Disney stage show is good and it allows you to take a break because it is mostly sitting for the adults (whereas the little ones are encouraged to clap, stand, shout, etc) Lights, Motors, Action is a stunt show as is the Indiana Jones show. Both involve sitting and can keep the little one's attention. Go early on these. Places to eat other than Pizza Planet, you want the Sci-Fi drive in theater or (one of the best in Disney), the Brown Derby (try the rasberry mojitos)
Epcot - Where do I start? Possibly the best "park for the second half of your day" that there is. Get a stroller for the 4 year old (trust me) and set off around the world showcase. Great for the adults because it's kind of a mini vacation within a vacation with all of the different "countries" represented. The Test Track is probably a little scary for a 4 year old, but not too bad. The new Kimpossible interactive feature can help keep the little one engaged as you make your trek around the world showcase (good fun) For the little one, Journey into Imagination with Figment is not to be missed (when my two were younger we had to go several times per visit) Eric Idle plays a part here. Best places to eat: for lunch, choose "The Garden Grill" Restaurant in "the Land" pavillion. Great restaurant for the little one featuring a large assortment of characters (goofy, chip n dale, donald, mickey). For dinner: The Rose and Crown (make reservations early) and the Biergarten in the German Pavillion. Although you will be tempted with France and Italy, give them a miss with the young one because the "food is yucky" according to my kids.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - In April? With a Kid? Give it a miss. You will just end up back at your chosen abode hot, sweaty, miserable and underwhelmed
A few hidden delights:
At the Grand Floridian Resort Hotel: (take the monorail) 1900 Park Fare restaurant for dinner. It's a character dinner with the Cinderella characters. Buffet, but REALLY well done.
At the Swan Hotel: (take a boat from Epcot to the Boardwalk) The Garden Grove for dinner. Excellent buffet style seafood plus the characters from The Lion King.
That's all I can think of now. Be happy to answer any questions...
ErnestM
Edited by ErnestM on Friday 9th October 15:32
I've been to the parks a couple of times and absolutely agree re. your comments from what I experienced.
I'm wary of going on 'Its a Small World' again as it took me 11 years to get the ruddy tune out of my head the first time round!
I think we'll definitely do some ADR stuff (dining bookings) including the castle. Apparently you can book 90 days in advance - blimey, that's as bad as the Fat Duck!
We're taking a vill aso will be offsite (by 1/2 an hour or so) so need to factor in journey times to the park etc.
At the end of the day - it's a holiday, not a military exercise (despite requiring some fairly precise planning!). I'm not one to stress if we miss things (my wife does enough of that for both of us!), but totally understand the need to get there early - especially over Easter.
I'll undoubtedly have more questions, so I hope you don't mind me pestering you again
ErnestM said:
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish.
Lest you miss it, the main daytime parade at MK is always at 3PM. Many people will be getting into place on Main Street over an hour before. However we prefer to see it from Liberty Square, ideally on the corner with our backs to the big paddle steamer. The only snag is that can make you bit too close for photographs.Most evenings there is another, illuminated, parade at 8 or 9PM and then fireworks at 10PM. But the evening schedule does vary a bit.
Deva Link said:
ErnestM said:
Magic Kingdom - virtually everything, but you want to be there for the parade around 4 or 5 ish.
Lest you miss it, the main daytime parade at MK is always at 3PM. Many people will be getting into place on Main Street over an hour before. However we prefer to see it from Liberty Square, ideally on the corner with our backs to the big paddle steamer. The only snag is that can make you bit too close for photographs.Most evenings there is another, illuminated, parade at 8 or 9PM and then fireworks at 10PM. But the evening schedule does vary a bit.
ErnestM
I'm wary of going on 'Its a Small World' again as it took me 11 years to get the ruddy tune out of my head the first time round!
arrr man i can hear it now!!! damn you and hope you have just lost the game in retaliation
best to check though because seem to remember that the magic kingdom is having a major update with lots of building work starting fairly soon and lasting for a while.
http://www.themeparkoutsider.com/2009/09/12/magic-...
i knew i'd heard it somewhere. hope this doesnt ruin any plans.
i knew i'd heard it somewhere. hope this doesnt ruin any plans.
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