First day in WDW...what to do??

ArielBelle · 05-01-2003

I am wondering if I made a mistake by getting 5 day hopper plus passes for our visit in August. With our three young ones, how do I tell them we aren't going to the MK the first day? We arrive at MCO around two-ish. I figure by the time we get to the WL it will be late in the afternoon, so we planned to just grab a bite and enjoy DD or Boardwalk. We are staying eight days and plan on going to Sea World as well. I am just wondering if I should have gotten Length of Stay passes and bite the bullet. Too much wasted money????

goofygal1975 · 05-01-2003

I don't think you should worry about your decision. By the time you get in and settled into the resort, it would be a wasted ticket/day at a park! You can still get the disney spirit at DTD. Or, take a bus to the MK, hop on the monorail and take a ride around the loop!! That works for us!! You get to see the castle and Main Street, yet you don't have to waste a ticket for less than half a day!! (we've just gone up to eat at chef mickeys before, and to please my son, we rode the monorail a couple times, then headed home. He was happy about that!!) I think your plans sound fine for the first day!!

mickaholic4077 · 05-01-2003

I know that there are a lot of free activities that you can do at Fort Wilderness(although they escape me at the moment-Hey,don't expect me to be coherent this early in the morning!!:D :D )

quartz7 · 05-01-2003

Hi Arielbelle,

I agree with Goofygal. We have arrived late in the day and we made a point to go swimming then eat. One year we did go into the park and we were so tired that it was hard to catch up on rest. So now, we take it easy, get rest and then head to MK the next day.

Janelle

ArielBelle · 05-01-2003

Thanks for the reassurance! I know they will be waiting a long time and to finally get there and say..."Nope, tomorrow", may be heartbreaking. But, maybe if we head to DD and get them a spinner or something small that will suffice. I am sticking to my original plan.

Quartz7, last ime we were in DL, we arrived later in the day. Our hotel was within walking distance of the gates of MK, so we went for a quick fix(first time for my DD). Anyway, the parade was just starting, and all the characters came right up to her and gave her hugs and kisses as they were walking by. I stood there and cried. What a way to start a vacation!:love:

quartz7 · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by ArielBelle

Quartz7, last ime we were in DL, we arrived later in the day. Our hotel was within walking distance of the gates of MK, so we went for a quick fix(first time for my DD). Anyway, the parade was just starting, and all the characters came right up to her and gave her hugs and kisses as they were walking by. I stood there and cried. What a way to start a vacation!:love:

OOOOOO:love: :love: How sweet!!. That is truly a great way to start!!! It just gives my goosebumps!!!

Janelle

trishb · 05-01-2003

Don't worry about it! Your kids will be so excited that they are at DISNEY WORLD!!!!

They will love the resort...and your kids will go crazy when they see all the fun and antics at the Whispering Canyon Cafe! Not to mention the special campfire program at Ft Wilderness, which is only a short stroll, bus or boat ride away.

Don't forget Chef Mickey's would be a great way to spend the evening. Plus, the kids will get to see Mickey! And the monrail!

ArielBelle · 05-01-2003

Yes, trish, thanks. I tend to over think things sometimes. I will be excited we are at Disney World, I can only imagine how they will be. But, I suppose sometimes simple tings like hanging out at the pool will excite little ones.

I did make PS at Whispering Canyon for the night we arrive. I didn't want to plan too much for that evening in case our flight is delayed.;)

BuzzLightyear · 05-01-2003

Hey ArielBell, I have the same problem here. Staying 7 nights with 5-day hoppers, and to top it off our flight changed and we'll be at WDW much earlier and staying much later. I think there is so much to do in that area that 5-day hoppers are plenty and we could always ad on to them once we are there or get a 1 day 1 park ticket.
Have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!

trishb · 05-01-2003

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Originally posted by ArielBelle
I suppose sometimes simple tings like hanging out at the pool will excite little ones.

You will have a great time! The Wilderness Lodge is my favorite resort. There is so much to do...you will be glad that you are not wasting the money for a day at the parks.

Enjoy your stay! And, don't miss the hidden fireplaces!

jbtoursejg · 05-01-2003

Don't forget that the park hopper passes give you "plus" features so that the first day might be a half day but that could be perfect for a water park in August.

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	First day in WDW...what to do?? I am wondering if I made a mistake by getting 5 day hopper plus passes for our visit in August. With our three young ones, how do I tell them we aren't going to the MK the first day? We arrive at MCO around two-ish. I figure by the time we get to the WL it will be late in the afternoon, so we planned to just grab a bite and enjoy DD or Boardwalk. We are staying eight days and plan on going to Sea World as well. I am just wondering if I should have gotten Length of Stay passes and bite the bullet. Too much wasted money???? __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	I don't think you should worry about your decision. By the time you get in and settled into the resort, it would be a wasted ticket/day at a park! You can still get the disney spirit at DTD. Or, take a bus to the MK, hop on the monorail and take a ride around the loop!! That works for us!! You get to see the castle and Main Street, yet you don't have to waste a ticket for less than half a day!! (we've just gone up to eat at chef mickeys before, and to please my son, we rode the monorail a couple times, then headed home. He was happy about that!!) I think your plans sound fine for the first day!! __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Hi Arielbelle, I agree with Goofygal. We have arrived late in the day and we made a point to go swimming then eat. One year we did go into the park and we were so tired that it was hard to catch up on rest. So now, we take it easy, get rest and then head to MK the next day. Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Thanks for the reassurance! I know they will be waiting a long time and to finally get there and say..."Nope, tomorrow", may be heartbreaking. But, maybe if we head to DD and get them a spinner or something small that will suffice. I am sticking to my original plan. Quartz7, last ime we were in DL, we arrived later in the day. Our hotel was within walking distance of the gates of MK, so we went for a quick fix(first time for my DD). Anyway, the parade was just starting, and all the characters came right up to her and gave her hugs and kisses as they were walking by. I stood there and cried. What a way to start a vacation!:love: __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Don't worry about it! Your kids will be so excited that they are at DISNEY WORLD!!!! They will love the resort...and your kids will go crazy when they see all the fun and antics at the Whispering Canyon Cafe! Not to mention the special campfire program at Ft Wilderness, which is only a short stroll, bus or boat ride away. Don't forget Chef Mickey's would be a great way to spend the evening. Plus, the kids will get to see Mickey! And the monrail! __________________ Trish

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05-01-2003	#3 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I know that there are a lot of free activities that you can do at Fort Wilderness(although they escape me at the moment-Hey,don't expect me to be coherent this early in the morning!!:D :D )

05-01-2003	#8 (permalink)
ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Yes, trish, thanks. I tend to over think things sometimes. I will be excited we are at Disney World, I can only imagine how they will be. But, I suppose sometimes simple tings like hanging out at the pool will excite little ones. I did make PS at Whispering Canyon for the night we arrive. I didn't want to plan too much for that evening in case our flight is delayed.;) __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

05-01-2003	#9 (permalink)
BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Hey ArielBell, I have the same problem here. Staying 7 nights with 5-day hoppers, and to top it off our flight changed and we'll be at WDW much earlier and staying much later. I think there is so much to do in that area that 5-day hoppers are plenty and we could always ad on to them once we are there or get a 1 day 1 park ticket. Have fun !!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 16 hours 30 minutes

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jbtoursejg Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: connecticut Posts: 185	Don't forget that the park hopper passes give you "plus" features so that the first day might be a half day but that could be perfect for a water park in August.

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