Should we go to the water parks and DTD?

kizzmitt · 03-15-2005

We have never been to the water parks or DTD. Do you think we should make anything there a "must do"? I've always meant to take the boat to DTD but have always ran out of time! Water parks are not my thing but my DD would love it! Are the lines horrible?

**roxie** · 03-15-2005

We always do DTD....not a whole day, but for a few hours.
They have neat shops, so we always catch a meal there and do a little shopping.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-15-2005

How long are you going to be at WDW? We never miss Downtown Disney but we don't spend more than a few hours there. We try to go to a water park each trip--they really are fun. Even if you don't like the slides the lazy river is so relaxing. I haven't found the lines to be too long and they seem to move pretty fast. Go early, right when the park opens, and leave early to mid-afternoon and you sould be able to do everything there.

JiminyCricket · 03-15-2005

Water parks are great and gives a chance to kick back and relax especially in the lazy river as Disney Teacher says, " It is very relaxing."

queensmama · 03-15-2005

We love to go to DTD. It is a great way to spend your first day if you dont want to waste a pass day. Lots of stores and food. As for the water parks.......to each his own. Guess it all depends if you like that kind of thing or not.

Erin · 03-15-2005

If you have the time, you should do a water park!! I've never done any of Disney's - but water parks are just plain FUN!!

As far as DtD - Yes! GO!!! Eat at Earl of Sandwich, and get dessert at Ghirardelli's (I strongly suggest the giant cookie - you will NOT be sorry!) I also echo everyone else that has said they have really neat shops! You will also enjoy the giant lego sculptures!

DtD is alot of fun!

tigger · 03-15-2005

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As far as DtD - Yes! GO!!! Eat at Earl of Sandwich, and get dessert at Ghirardelli's (I strongly suggest the giant cookie - you will NOT be sorry!) I also echo everyone else that has said they have really neat shops! You will also enjoy the giant lego sculptures!

DtD is alot of fun!

Yes go to EoS get a sandwich, do forget cole salad and a bag of salt and vinegar chips

Then stroll over to Ghirardelli's for ice cream, malt, or a cookie to go. Then stroll over to lego sculptures...if you want to sit down I would suggest sitting at the theater across from Ghirardelli's.

kizzmitt · 03-15-2005

We will be in Disney for 10 days!!!!! The longest i've ever stayed before is 8! DTD sounds like fun. So does the water park, it just kills me to spend a day away from the parks! I quess I should try it on a day that has EMH in the evening and then We can do both!

tigger · 03-15-2005

10 days! Fit in a trip to DtD, maybe in the evening for dinner.

Erin · 03-15-2005

Yes! Because, it's a water park like no other, I'm sure!!!

It's worth it, and if you have 10 days, you'll have plenty of time - esp. with the new evening hours.

You've NEVER been to DtD!?
How can you stand it!? LOL!

PrincessJill · 03-15-2005

10 days!! wow!!! I'd definitely suggest trying both a water park and DTD. Your plan to do a water park on an EMH day sounds great. Leave a little naptime in between. :) The lines usually aren't bad. I've only been to Blizzard Beach, and the only long lines there are for Teamboat Springs and Summit Plummet. But by getting there early like others have suggested, you should be able to avoid the lines.

My family usually goes to DTD at night when the parks start to close. They have all kinds of shops and restaurants for everyone in there. The Marketplace to me seems more Disney-like and kid-friendly. West Side seems more like a really nice strip mall. Both parts are great and have plenty to do. I'd definitely take a few hours there to look around. :)

Disney6 · 03-15-2005

We always do DTD and have visited all 3(yes I still count RC) water parks. We usually save DTD for the last night and do some shopping and eat dinner there. It helps the kids wind down. As far as the TL or BB it depends on me what resort you stay at. If or kids love the resort pool we are staying at we just hang out there but we do plan on going to BB on our next trip.

hiner · 03-15-2005

We stayed for 10 days last year and went to both water parks 4 times, total. We usually went in the morning and were done in the water parks by about 1:30-2:00. In May they did not seem crowded at all. They really were a lot of fun.

After the water parks, we went back to the hotel to clean up and relax a bit before heading to another park. They were testing the evening EMH when we were there. Worked out great! We are planning on doing the water parks again this year during our stay.

We always do DTD on the last day of our trip. Browse the shops, eat a late lunch and hang out at Disney Quest until we have to leave for the airport.

Being you are going for 10 days, try to set aside time to hit atleast one of the water parks and DTD. You will be glad that you did!

Goofmeister · 03-15-2005

We always do DTD on the way in on the first day, and always catch a water park (or 2) before we leave. The lines shouldn't be bad when you are going. Your next problem is which water park to pick? Tough one!

raynbarb203 · 03-15-2005

The Disney water parks and DTD to me are a must. When our family visits WDW we do not souvenir shop at the parks, we hit DTD near the last day to do our shopping. Also, downtown has some great places to eat. Don't miss it.

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We have never been to the water parks or DTD. Do you think we should make anything there a "must do"? I've always meant to take the boat to DTD but have always ran out of time! Water parks are not my thing but my DD would love it! Are the lines horrible? __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We always do DTD....not a whole day, but for a few hours. They have neat shops, so we always catch a meal there and do a little shopping.

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? How long are you going to be at WDW? We never miss Downtown Disney but we don't spend more than a few hours there. We try to go to a water park each trip--they really are fun. Even if you don't like the slides the lazy river is so relaxing. I haven't found the lines to be too long and they seem to move pretty fast. Go early, right when the park opens, and leave early to mid-afternoon and you sould be able to do everything there. __________________ ~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 242 days 19 hours 3 minutes

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JiminyCricket Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NH Posts: 162	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? Water parks are great and gives a chance to kick back and relax especially in the lazy river as Disney Teacher says, " It is very relaxing." __________________ -Jerry _______________________________________ *-Nov. 1997... Dixie Landings (POR)* *-Oct/Nov. 2004... Offsite (Sheraton Safari)*

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? If you have the time, you should do a water park!! I've never done any of Disney's - but water parks are just plain FUN!! As far as DtD - Yes! GO!!! Eat at Earl of Sandwich, and get dessert at Ghirardelli's (I strongly suggest the giant cookie - you will NOT be sorry!) I also echo everyone else that has said they have really neat shops! You will also enjoy the giant lego sculptures! DtD is alot of fun! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We will be in Disney for 10 days!!!!! The longest i've ever stayed before is 8! DTD sounds like fun. So does the water park, it just kills me to spend a day away from the parks! I quess I should try it on a day that has EMH in the evening and then We can do both! __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? 10 days! Fit in a trip to DtD, maybe in the evening for dinner. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? Yes! Because, it's a water park like no other, I'm sure!!! It's worth it, and if you have 10 days, you'll have plenty of time - esp. with the new evening hours. You've NEVER been to DtD!? How can you stand it!? LOL! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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PrincessJill Snails??!? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,394	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? 10 days!! wow!!! I'd definitely suggest trying both a water park and DTD. Your plan to do a water park on an EMH day sounds great. Leave a little naptime in between. :) The lines usually aren't bad. I've only been to Blizzard Beach, and the only long lines there are for Teamboat Springs and Summit Plummet. But by getting there early like others have suggested, you should be able to avoid the lines. My family usually goes to DTD at night when the parks start to close. They have all kinds of shops and restaurants for everyone in there. The Marketplace to me seems more Disney-like and kid-friendly. West Side seems more like a really nice strip mall. Both parts are great and have plenty to do. I'd definitely take a few hours there to look around. :) __________________ Avatar: Escargots Persillade en Brioche Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful!

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Disney6 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stevensville, MI Posts: 413	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We always do DTD and have visited all 3(yes I still count RC) water parks. We usually save DTD for the last night and do some shopping and eat dinner there. It helps the kids wind down. As far as the TL or BB it depends on me what resort you stay at. If or kids love the resort pool we are staying at we just hang out there but we do plan on going to BB on our next trip. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We stayed for 10 days last year and went to both water parks 4 times, total. We usually went in the morning and were done in the water parks by about 1:30-2:00. In May they did not seem crowded at all. They really were a lot of fun. After the water parks, we went back to the hotel to clean up and relax a bit before heading to another park. They were testing the evening EMH when we were there. Worked out great! We are planning on doing the water parks again this year during our stay. We always do DTD on the last day of our trip. Browse the shops, eat a late lunch and hang out at Disney Quest until we have to leave for the airport. Being you are going for 10 days, try to set aside time to hit atleast one of the water parks and DTD. You will be glad that you did! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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Goofmeister Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 35	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? We always do DTD on the way in on the first day, and always catch a water park (or 2) before we leave. The lines shouldn't be bad when you are going. Your next problem is which water park to pick? Tough one! __________________ Ft Wilderness Trailers/Cabins 76, 80, 82, 84, 94 Polynesian 79, 80, 82, 84, 87, 89 Caribbean Beach 91 Dixie Landings 92 Beach Club 96, 98, 00, 05 All Star Sports 00, 02, 05 Pop Century 04 Coronado Springs 04 All Star Music Family Suites 06, 07, 08

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raynbarb203 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooksville FL Posts: 71	Re: Should we go to the water parks and DTD? The Disney water parks and DTD to me are a must. When our family visits WDW we do not souvenir shop at the parks, we hit DTD near the last day to do our shopping. Also, downtown has some great places to eat. Don't miss it.

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