The First Thing

LESLIE · 10-26-2003

What is the first thing you do when you get to WDW??? I go straight to MGM!!!!!

GrumpyDad · 10-26-2003

Since my DW will not travel early in the morning, ( no not a fear or anything, she just hates to be rushed out of the house ), we normally don't get to WDW till late afternoon / early evening. So it is off to a nice dinner and a bit of resort hopping. Then if it is warm enough an evening swim and then the obligitory trip to Beaches and Cream over at the Y&BC for an eveing ice cream. Then an "early" bed time so we can hit the parks when they open.

-harry

**Dana** · 10-26-2003

After checking in at my resort...I go directly to MGM to ride RnR. This is my favorite ride to start off my trip.:D :) :) :)

My first full day is spent at Magic Kingdom! You can't beat the sight of the castle on your first full day.:)

WEDINDISNEY · 10-27-2003

Right after we check in we go straight over to the MK. Stop for a quick picture of the castle and then its on to SPLASH MOUNTAIN..... (HOW DO YA DO PLEASE TO MEET YA etc etc etc)

PhantomBantam · 10-27-2003

Resort Check in (after 3pm) and reconfirmation of all reservations and Priority Seating confirm numbers. Then the Water Launch to the Monorail for the grand tour. Then back to Chef Mickey's or Trail's end or Hoop Dee Doo for supper. Then the petting zoo, maybe a wagon ride, then the Sing along campfire show, s'mores and a nice movie under the stars. The water parade is schedualed in there as well as the fireworks. Never even get to the parks!

kphil89 · 10-27-2003

Since we have DD age 6 with us we usually star the trip off at MK. This last time we started at EPCot b/c of PS at PSB. She wasn't impressed at all with EPCOT :D she kept saying I wanna go to cinderella's castle momma!!!

DougiesMommy · 10-27-2003

Check-in and get settled. Then walk over to the MK and do some shopping along Main Street. Head back to hotel for Chef Mickey's for dinner.

This year we are mixing it up though and heading over to the Boardwalk for the first time. Thanks DC cause I never realized how many cool things were over there.

tmoisan · 10-27-2003

We always go to MK first and ride Splash Mountain!

baloo · 10-27-2003

After check-in at the hotel we always take the bus to MK then go over to TTC and ride the monorail to Epcot, somehow being on the monrail just lets us know we REALLY are at WDW.:D

**llama** · 10-27-2003

Usually, we never get to WDW before 4:00. By the time we've checked in and settled in, we just go for dinner (usually at Olivia's at OKW) and then collapse. I don't even care that we don't do anything else. Just knowing I'm finally back is enough.

I choke up everytime I see the "Welcome Home" sign at OKW.

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-27-2003

We try to check in as early as possible then hit the MK. I don't feel like I am at WDW unless we see the castle. We may have a meal or stop at another resort but we aren't at WDW until we go to the MK.

MsLynn · 10-27-2003

We don't do any parks on the first day. This year we plan to do the same thing we did last trip (6 years ago). We get in (Saturday noon check-in at the condo off-site), unpack, go to Walmart for groceries, then spend several hours at DTD shopping and hanging out. Then back to the condo for a good night's sleep.

We will hit our first park Sunday. MK, as always. It doesn't feel like a Disney trip until we see the castle for the first time! I know the experts say to avoid MK on an EE day (unless you have EE), but we have to see MK first.

tinkerbell · 10-27-2003

Its become a tradition to start our first day off with Breakfast at Chef Mickey's Since we drive we always arrive early in the morning so we get the whole first day :) arriving around 7 am at the resort ..checking in and head to Chef Mickey's for breakfast ..then it all depends on the day of the week which park we might go.

ilvminnie · 10-27-2003

If we can get in to our room we go there & settle in a little. But then the first thing is always to head over to MK! That first look down Main Street to the castle tells us all's right with the world!!!

sandanv1 · 10-27-2003

We usually arrive in the early afternoon, so we just relax the first day, explore the resort, check out the pool. We always have a PS for a great restaurant the first night to start the vacation. Then if we have timed it right, head for the monorail to watch the fireworks.

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LESLIE Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN Posts: 170	The First Thing What is the first thing you do when you get to WDW??? I go straight to MGM!!!!! __________________ OFF TO SUNSET BOULEVARD, AGAIN!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: next visit

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Since my DW will not travel early in the morning, ( no not a fear or anything, she just hates to be rushed out of the house ), we normally don't get to WDW till late afternoon / early evening. So it is off to a nice dinner and a bit of resort hopping. Then if it is warm enough an evening swim and then the obligitory trip to Beaches and Cream over at the Y&BC for an eveing ice cream. Then an "early" bed time so we can hit the parks when they open. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	After checking in at my resort...I go directly to MGM to ride RnR. This is my favorite ride to start off my trip.:D :) :) :) My first full day is spent at Magic Kingdom! You can't beat the sight of the castle on your first full day.:) __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 9 hours 20 minutes

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,587	Right after we check in we go straight over to the MK. Stop for a quick picture of the castle and then its on to SPLASH MOUNTAIN..... (HOW DO YA DO PLEASE TO MEET YA etc etc etc) __________________ 2009 AKV KIDANI VILLAGE 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY Members I have met: timkelmom & dznycropper My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	Resort Check in (after 3pm) and reconfirmation of all reservations and Priority Seating confirm numbers. Then the Water Launch to the Monorail for the grand tour. Then back to Chef Mickey's or Trail's end or Hoop Dee Doo for supper. Then the petting zoo, maybe a wagon ride, then the Sing along campfire show, s'mores and a nice movie under the stars. The water parade is schedualed in there as well as the fireworks. Never even get to the parks! __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

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The First Thing

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kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	Since we have DD age 6 with us we usually star the trip off at MK. This last time we started at EPCot b/c of PS at PSB. She wasn't impressed at all with EPCOT :D she kept saying I wanna go to cinderella's castle momma!!! __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	Check-in and get settled. Then walk over to the MK and do some shopping along Main Street. Head back to hotel for Chef Mickey's for dinner. This year we are mixing it up though and heading over to the Boardwalk for the first time. Thanks DC cause I never realized how many cool things were over there. __________________ Cher

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tmoisan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 188	We always go to MK first and ride Splash Mountain! __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes! December 1999 Carribean Beach February 2000 All Star Movies October 2000 All Star Music May 2001 Animal Kingdom Lodge May 2003 Port Orleans FQ December 2003 Wilderness Lodge/Wonder Cruise November 2004 Contemporary Resort February 2005 Disney Magic Cruise August 2006 Disney Wonder Cruise April 2007 WDW Grand Gathering

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baloo Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 121	After check-in at the hotel we always take the bus to MK then go over to TTC and ride the monorail to Epcot, somehow being on the monrail just lets us know we REALLY are at WDW.:D __________________ Offsite '92 Dixie Landings '98 Coronado Springs/All Star Movies '99 Holiday Inn Family Suites '00 All Star Sports '00 All Star Music '03 Disney Wonder 3-day '03 Pop Century/Port Orleans FQ '04 Port Orleans FQ/Animal Kingdom Lodge '04 All Star Music '04 Caribbean Beach Resort '04 Port Orleans FQ '04 Disneyland '06

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Usually, we never get to WDW before 4:00. By the time we've checked in and settled in, we just go for dinner (usually at Olivia's at OKW) and then collapse. I don't even care that we don't do anything else. Just knowing I'm finally back is enough. I choke up everytime I see the "Welcome Home" sign at OKW. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 29 days 20 hours 20 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	We try to check in as early as possible then hit the MK. I don't feel like I am at WDW unless we see the castle. We may have a meal or stop at another resort but we aren't at WDW until we go to the MK. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 14 hours 20 minutes

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MsLynn Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: rural Mississippi Posts: 60	We don't do any parks on the first day. This year we plan to do the same thing we did last trip (6 years ago). We get in (Saturday noon check-in at the condo off-site), unpack, go to Walmart for groceries, then spend several hours at DTD shopping and hanging out. Then back to the condo for a good night's sleep. We will hit our first park Sunday. MK, as always. It doesn't feel like a Disney trip until we see the castle for the first time! I know the experts say to avoid MK on an EE day (unless you have EE), but we have to see MK first. __________________ Lynnette

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Its become a tradition to start our first day off with Breakfast at Chef Mickey's Since we drive we always arrive early in the morning so we get the whole first day :) arriving around 7 am at the resort ..checking in and head to Chef Mickey's for breakfast ..then it all depends on the day of the week which park we might go. __________________ 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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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	If we can get in to our room we go there & settle in a little. But then the first thing is always to head over to MK! That first look down Main Street to the castle tells us all's right with the world!!! __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	We usually arrive in the early afternoon, so we just relax the first day, explore the resort, check out the pool. We always have a PS for a great restaurant the first night to start the vacation. Then if we have timed it right, head for the monorail to watch the fireworks. __________________ 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)