Which park would you recommend as their first stop for first time visitors?

**mickey** · 04-13-2004

Four parks, a shopping area and other fun things. Where to go first?

**lawwin** · 04-13-2004

I would have to say the MK. Nothing beats the view of the castle as you come down Main Street for the first time. It is the heart of the Magic. It was the first park my DD wanted to spend her first day at when she came to WDW for the first time in Oct. 2003, and I guess it is a sentimental favorite for me because it is the park I grew up in and the only one that was there throughout my entire childhood, and I have to say honestly that it truly is the one that I love the most.

I always feel like I'm coming home when I walk through the gates of MK, so the MK gets my vote for sure. Hands down!!

:) :) :) :)

Amneris · 04-13-2004

I'd probably say MK, but it depends on the group. If there's young children involved, then I think MK is the best first stop. I recommend DD for first day arrivals so you don't have to use a whole park day on a ticket -- the recommendation would hold for 1st time visits too. I think MK and Epcot are the most amazing of all of the parks, so it should definitely be one of those -- I'd say MK before Epcot as I think MK is the most "Disney", but then again, maybe the other way around so that Epcot and the others aren't a "let down" after MK and so that the others are leading up to the saved-the-best-for-last MK.

angey77 · 04-13-2004

I'm going to go against the grain here and say to not do MK first if you have young ones with you. They might resist going to any other park once they experience MK. We're bringing my three-year-old niece for her first time in May and are saving MK for the last of four days.
Also, for first park day, it depends on which day you get there and if you are staying on grounds. Park hours, crowds, and EE should be taken into consideration.

sjpurple · 04-13-2004

I said MGM because I don't have any real small children. DGD is 10 and she loves the TOT and RnRC.
I think it would make someone think all the parks are as crowded as MK if they went there first.

maguilart · 04-13-2004

Magic Kingdom for sure!!!

TrendyMagic · 04-13-2004

MK. The common one that starts the magic.

RICH1967 · 04-13-2004

I have been to WDW 5 times and without a doubt we start every trip at the MK. It is without a doubt what the magic of Disney is all about. Just thinking about walking down Main street and looking in the candy shop and seeing the people taking pictures in front of the castle and having breakfast at the Crystal Palace it just doesn't get any better then that regardless of the age of the visitor. I can't wait to go back.

tinkerbell · 04-13-2004

we do not always start with MK but that was my vote for any one's first time.

sandanv1 · 04-13-2004

MK without a doubt:)

coasterman2002 · 04-13-2004

The Magic Kingdom has all of that magic that makes WDW wonderful. When most people think of WDW, they think of the MK. It has the great rides and wonderful experiences that you will remember forever:)

coasterman2002 · 04-13-2004

The Magic Kingdom has all of that magic that makes WDW the greatest place on earth. When most people think of WDW, they think of the MK. MK has the great rides and wonderful experiences that you will remember forever:)

**BDavis932** · 04-13-2004

MK is the "essence" of Disney and I couldn't imagine starting a trip to WDW at any other park!:)

**Dana** · 04-13-2004

MK!!! It's the heart and soul of WDW! A first timer needs that glimpse of the castle and that walk down main street....sigh...I still remember my first trip down Main street...

I still love MK, but now always start my trips in MGM, but that's only because I have to ride RnR and get my rush!!!:)

keljen · 04-14-2004

It would have to be MK if you have kids or not. It should be the first and last thing you do when visiting, this way the magic stays with you always

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Disney-MGM	5	3.27%
Animal Kingdom	5	3.27%
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Typhoon Lagoon	0	0%
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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Which park would you recommend as their first stop for first time visitors? Four parks, a shopping area and other fun things. Where to go first?

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	I would have to say the MK. Nothing beats the view of the castle as you come down Main Street for the first time. It is the heart of the Magic. It was the first park my DD wanted to spend her first day at when she came to WDW for the first time in Oct. 2003, and I guess it is a sentimental favorite for me because it is the park I grew up in and the only one that was there throughout my entire childhood, and I have to say honestly that it truly is the one that I love the most. I always feel like I'm coming home when I walk through the gates of MK, so the MK gets my vote for sure. Hands down!! :) :) :) :) __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

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Amneris Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 418	I'd probably say MK, but it depends on the group. If there's young children involved, then I think MK is the best first stop. I recommend DD for first day arrivals so you don't have to use a whole park day on a ticket -- the recommendation would hold for 1st time visits too. I think MK and Epcot are the most amazing of all of the parks, so it should definitely be one of those -- I'd say MK before Epcot as I think MK is the most "Disney", but then again, maybe the other way around so that Epcot and the others aren't a "let down" after MK and so that the others are leading up to the saved-the-best-for-last MK. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1985 - off-site 2000 - Coronado Springs 2001 - Contemporary 2002 - DAKL 2002 - Contemporary 2003 - Western Carribean Cruise 2003 - Contemporary 2004 - DAKL 2004 - DISNEYLAND Grand Californian 2004 - Land / Sea 4-Night Cruise 2005 - SOG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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angey77 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 81	I'm going to go against the grain here and say to not do MK first if you have young ones with you. They might resist going to any other park once they experience MK. We're bringing my three-year-old niece for her first time in May and are saving MK for the last of four days. Also, for first park day, it depends on which day you get there and if you are staying on grounds. Park hours, crowds, and EE should be taken into consideration. __________________ I'm an LSU Tiger, yes I am!

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sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 372	I said MGM because I don't have any real small children. DGD is 10 and she loves the TOT and RnRC. I think it would make someone think all the parks are as crowded as MK if they went there first. __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bay Lake Tower - Bay Lake View 61 days 5 hours 56 minutes

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maguilart Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 375	Magic Kingdom for sure!!! __________________ Melissa G. Atkins CIP Nov 2002 - Feb 2003 Vista Way Apt. 1803 There is a baby on the way!!! July 2004 - Off Property September 2008 ??? Universidad Peru - El Portal del Estudiante Peruano

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TrendyMagic Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 62	MK. The common one that starts the magic.

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RICH1967 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: RI Posts: 106	I have been to WDW 5 times and without a doubt we start every trip at the MK. It is without a doubt what the magic of Disney is all about. Just thinking about walking down Main street and looking in the candy shop and seeing the people taking pictures in front of the castle and having breakfast at the Crystal Palace it just doesn't get any better then that regardless of the age of the visitor. I can't wait to go back. __________________ Animal Kingdom Lodge 2001 Polynesian 2002 Grand Floridian 2004 Boardwalk Inn 2005 Polynesian 2006 Polynesian 2007 Grand Floridian 2008

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	we do not always start with MK but that was my vote for any one's first time. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	MK without a doubt:) __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	The Magic Kingdom has all of that magic that makes WDW wonderful. When most people think of WDW, they think of the MK. It has the great rides and wonderful experiences that you will remember forever:)

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	The Magic Kingdom has all of that magic that makes WDW the greatest place on earth. When most people think of WDW, they think of the MK. MK has the great rides and wonderful experiences that you will remember forever:)

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	MK is the "essence" of Disney and I couldn't imagine starting a trip to WDW at any other park!:) __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 28 days 13 hours 56 minutes

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,221	It would have to be MK if you have kids or not. It should be the first and last thing you do when visiting, this way the magic stays with you always __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 349 days 4 hours 56 minutes