Go Back   MouseBuzz.com > Walt Disney World > Orlando Hotels and Attractions
Reload this Page Someone please sell me on this idea...

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 05-29-2008   #1 (permalink)
IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!!
 
tinkerbelle24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV
Posts: 4,052
Send a message via AIM to tinkerbelle24
Someone please sell me on this idea...

The kids want to go to Universal after christmas. I gave it much thought and after calling all day yesterday I am able to get a package for 1adult and 3 kids to Universal including a 7 day ticket and staying at best western for $700. I was going to ask my DH for Ap's for christmas and get the kids some too and just go back to Disney but they really want to go to US..... Please please please.... Sell me the idea.... Im not sure if we would like it... Someone please tell me what its like...
__________________
1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR

DVC TRIPS
2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs



Proud Owner of AKV

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC
21 days 9 hours 10 minutes
tinkerbelle24 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #2 (permalink)
Official bouncer of DC
 
tiggerlover1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: 100 acre woods
Posts: 4,080
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

Uh I cant help you because I am not a US lover and well 7 days is way too long I would go for only two ( you could manage both parks in one day but thats just my opinion ) .
__________________
Cheryl

^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~


woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight
tiggerlover1971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #3 (permalink)
IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!!
 
tinkerbelle24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV
Posts: 4,052
Send a message via AIM to tinkerbelle24
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

can you even go swimming in Fl in Dec?? I was thinking 2 days for the US parks and perhaps 1 day for SW and them perhaps hit Disney up for a few days..
__________________
1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR

DVC TRIPS
2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs



Proud Owner of AKV

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC
21 days 9 hours 10 minutes
tinkerbelle24 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #4 (permalink)
Mouse Meister
 
Monique's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,337
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

I went to US a few years ago and thought it was okay. I also did City Walk and that was really nice but it seems, in my opinion, geared more for adults. Being the huge Disney fan that I am, I would have to stick with WDW. Seven days at the mouse house makes much more sense to me.
__________________
06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century

Going Again 11/20-30, 2008

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going Again in 2010!!!
425 days 16 hours 10 minutes
Monique is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #5 (permalink)
Official bouncer of DC
 
tiggerlover1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: 100 acre woods
Posts: 4,080
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

same here seven days is better for the mouse ..

It depends sometimes you can swim in December sometimes not ...
__________________
Cheryl

^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~


woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight
tiggerlover1971 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #6 (permalink)
Your Friendly Singing Mod
 
ddoll's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 4,611
Send a message via AIM to ddoll Send a message via MSN to ddoll Send a message via Yahoo to ddoll
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

My older kids outgrew Disney a few years back. Not that they don't still love the idea of Disney, but they were a little sick of the sweetness and characters and wanted something different. They love, love, LOVE Universal and would much prefer to go there now. And I have to admit, I really like to add a couple of Universal days to any trip to FL myself. I am a big fan of the Universal Parks now too.

Don't sell Universal short because you're a Disney fan. They are not mutually exclusive things. Go, take your kids, and give it a fair try. They have some excellent theming and state of the art rides there. Their City Walk is excellent with some outstanding restaurants there too. We have seen several celebrities while in Uni. They are not Disney's number one competitor without good reason.
__________________

DVC, Disney Co Moderator
• 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon!
34 days 16 hours 10 minutes
ddoll is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #7 (permalink)
Super Mod/Packen' Kracken
 
Dana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Joisey
Posts: 22,693
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

I agree on you taking a shot with it. You should go there with an open mind and not expect it to be Disney casue it's not WDW...I think that's why many WDW fans fail to get the US concept ..they are to busy comparing the two.

My situation is a tad different. ..I can only do one trip a year and I just haven't convinced myself that I would rather try US over going back to WDW...I am a creature of habit. What can I say? That being said, I think maybe in a few years or so I may be open to the idea...right now it's just not someting that I am interested in.
__________________
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~


My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza!
624 days 8 hours 10 minutes
Dana is offline   Reply With Quote
MouseBuzz Links

Old 05-29-2008   #8 (permalink)
Crazy 4 Disney!
 
mickeysgirlz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: 2.5 hours South of WDW!
Posts: 4,001
Send a message via AIM to mickeysgirlz
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

We looked into US for the Brownie troop . . . most of the girls are ages 7-9, feedback I got was negative . . . UNLESS, your kids like really big coasters and speed! Which mine will not do!

But by your TR I see yours are a little more adventurous!

I was also told it seems to be an older crowd, since the booze flows freely and there are lots of venues for food and drink!

IMHO . . . book and stay in WDW and then do a day or two trip to US.

In the end we did SeaWorld with the brownies . . . and even that was blah!

DANA is sooooo right when she says nothing compares to Disney!
__________________
-JEN

24 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth!

2008 CHRISTMAS TRIP-CSR 12/20-12/25

SURPRISE TRIP! 3 days for FREE! 3/27/09 - 4/3/09

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney


Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa and ddoll



My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas time with Mickey and Friends . . . can't wait!
15 days 9 hours 10 minutes
mickeysgirlz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #9 (permalink)
BLT for me!
 
iluvwdw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY
Posts: 6,861
Send a message via AIM to iluvwdw Send a message via MSN to iluvwdw
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

If your kids really want to go, why not give it a try? I have been to US a bunch of times and really liked it! I haven't been there in about 6 years, but we *MIGHT* be added it to our next trip. There is a special right now for $80 per person, 7 days admission to both parks. Sounds like a decent deal...not like we'd go for 7 days, but it's nice to have the option.

GIVE IT A TRY! You can always go back to WDW next trip. Or if you NEED some Pixie Dust while you're there, schedule one WDW park day or a DTD day.
__________________
Kim
:)

LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED!

1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids!
On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV
iluvwdw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #10 (permalink)
Newest DVC Neighbor!!!!
 
woohoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent
Posts: 3,708
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

We did it once- it was just ok- there was a long walk around the park to go from place to place, the rides were really either geared for really small or quite older and the kids in the middle had little in between- also the bigger coasters seemed to be at Islands of adventure and that was a whole other cost at the time. It just was not worth it! Who knows what I wuold think if the kids were older- Im disney through and through.... I just love it and its more about the entire deal and less about each ride
__________________
*avitar* a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"
woohoo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #11 (permalink)
aka dizzygirl
 
dznygrl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: The Beaver State
Posts: 8,484
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

I think you should give it a shot. Personally, I have never been to Universal Orlando but I added US Hollywood to a Southern California trip and was really pleasantly surprised. It's a very different experience from Disney, but if you are the kind of person that enjoys rides, shows, and the whole theme park experience, it can be really enjoyable. (We actually only planned one day at US Hollywood, but ended up adding a second day because we had so much fun!)

I think that 7 days is too long to spend at Universal, but I also think that spending only a couple days at Disney would be torture. I don't think I could ever go from Universal to Disney and/or back again. It would have to be separate trips for me. Perhaps you could plan other Orlando-area activities in addition to US if you plan to stay for a week?
__________________
Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM

Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF

2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music
dznygrl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #12 (permalink)
IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!!
 
tinkerbelle24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV
Posts: 4,052
Send a message via AIM to tinkerbelle24
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

Thanks all. I think we may do it and add Disney to the mix..
__________________
1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR

DVC TRIPS
2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs



Proud Owner of AKV

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC
21 days 9 hours 10 minutes
tinkerbelle24 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2008   #13 (permalink)
Missin' the MOUSE!!
 
inluvwithdisney's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!!
Posts: 2,640
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

US is alot of fun! altho not disney both parks are very fun and have great themes around the park!!! We have spent a couple of days, I do not know about spending 7! My DH and kids love US but like I said there is no love for anything like Disney for us!! We are going to US this trip and got a really good deal!! You should definitely try it!!IMHO!!
__________________
AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT

Always at Disney in my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!

Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991
Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001
Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002
WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003

WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004
WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005
WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007

Proud member of
Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE

My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2 FULL weeks with the MOUSE!! 8 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!!
175 days 14 hours 10 minutes
inluvwithdisney is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2008   #14 (permalink)
Wishing I was at Disney!
 
Jennatrz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Cape Coral, FL
Posts: 1,640
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

Quote:
Originally Posted by inluvwithdisney
US is alot of fun! altho not disney both parks are very fun and have great themes around the park!!! We have spent a couple of days, I do not know about spending 7! My DH and kids love US but like I said there is no love for anything like Disney for us!! We are going to US this trip and got a really good deal!! You should definitely try it!!IMHO!!
I would definitely add Disney to the mix. 7 days is way to long to be at US. You will enjoy it though. I would spend 2 days at US, you may even want to try Seaworld. There are a couple of coasters at Seaworld as well. We love Seaworld but some don't. You could have dinner with Shamu. Really neat experience!
__________________
Jenna


76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR,
97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP


My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Halloween Surprise for DS
Jennatrz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2008   #15 (permalink)
MB's Happy Camper
 
timkelmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it.
Posts: 2,833
Re: Someone please sell me on this idea...

Quote:
Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24
can you even go swimming in Fl in Dec?? I was thinking 2 days for the US parks and perhaps 1 day for SW and them perhaps hit Disney up for a few days..
December in FL is funny. You may have temps. in the high 70's one day and then down to the 50's the next. However, all the pools are heated and if you have a nice day, you can definitely go swimming.

I agree with those who said mix it up, why not try to do both.
__________________
There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away.

A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Keep Moving Forward!

Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com


MouseBuzzers I Have Met


Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld


My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our 3rd FREE DINING trip.
277 days 17 hours 40 minutes
timkelmom is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Please someone sell me on the idea... tinkerbelle24 WDW Resorts 15 03-13-2007 06:02 AM
Disney Channel show idea rlander The Mouse Trap 20 02-22-2006 10:54 AM
Is Celebration Close to Walt's Idea of EPCOT? ingamba Disney Discussion 8 01-02-2006 11:20 PM
Disney Helped sell Americans on Space Travel tigger The Mouse Trap 5 08-10-2004 11:23 PM
Idea for a ride in the UK in EPCOT Jimbobpetemoss WDW Theme Parks 14 02-14-2003 03:11 PM

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:49 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0