And this is what I looked like last time I was there:
Yikes. Awkward. I can't believe I posted that...We have started planning and I have a question for those of you who have been there:
What do you think we MUST see/do/eat? We are going to have several days there, so we hope to do as much of everything as possible. But what should we be sure not to miss?
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Having not been for more than a day...I can't help much..
Although I have heard that there are websites online that help to plan such things. Telling how long certain lines are and what to do to get around easier in Disney!
Have a blast...we can't wait to live an hour away and go with the grandparents! Go Grandma!!
Clearly this question was meant for me, since when we lived in Florida, I went to Disney eight times in one summer. It was insane.
First of all, January is an AWESOME time to go! The weather is cooler and the lines are much shorter. My favorite Disney tip is to buy one bottle of water when you first get in the park and refill at drinking fountains throughout the day. The water was $2 a bottle back in 1996, so I can't imagine what is it is now!
Where are you staying? If you're staying in a resort, that is super fun, but there is also great other hotels in Orlando as well.
Some fun things at Magic Kingdom: all the rides you've heard about (It's a Small World, Thunder Mountain Roller Coaster, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Carribean). There's also a Buzz Lightyear ride in Tomorrowland, where you shoot at targets with laser guns and see who can score the most points. The Spectromagic (sp?) parade is fantastic and worth getting a good spot on the curb for. The Crystal Dining Room (or something like that) has pretty good cafeteria style food.
Fun things at Epcot: I LOVE the slow moving ride that goes through the big ball, I also love the Carousel of Progress. The boat ride in the Norway area is cool, and has a little hill, so it's almost a mini-roller coaster. The japanese steakhouse is great, but make sure and make reservations when you first get in the park, so you get a good seating time.
MGM: There is a really cool restaurant that you sit in a huge room with a giant movie screen and your food is delivered by waitresses on roller skates and they show old monster movies. Oh, and you're sitting in "convertables." If you're a thrill ride liker, the Tower of Terror is not to be missed. The backstage stuntshow tour is cool as well, as is the Indiana Jones stunt show.
Downtown Disney: fun shops and restaurants, including the world's largest Disney store.
Non-Disney: Orlando is the mecca of outlet shopping, especially along International Drive. Islands of Adventure (a park owned by Universal Studios) is great if you like thrill rides.
Whew! Of course, I haven't been there is almost eight years, so some of this stuff may not be there any more :) If you need more info, email me!
Wendy--thanks, there is a TON of websites. We also got a few books that have similar info.
Christina---Love the water tip...especially since I am a major water-drinker, so those bottles would add up quick. We are staying in Disney (the Port Orleans one, I think). Thanks for all the suggestions...they sound great! (And now I know who to talk to if I have any other questions!)
just eat anything fried that you can get your hands on.
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