First Trip-Must see attractions

debrahv · 10-13-2008

We are taking our first trip to Disney World Dec 6th-13th. Seems we've been waiting forever! Anyway our kids are DD6 and DS3. My DD6 loves anything scary that she's tall enough for(she's excited for the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and especially Splash Mountain). My DS3 on the other hand is scared easily and would be happy riding Dumbo type rides all day. Anyway I was thinking I'd take advantage of the free customized maps. What attractions are must see for you? I'm trying to figure out what to put on our map. Thanks!

donaldschick · 10-13-2008

You try Snow White's Scary Adventure and Tower of Terror if shes tall enough. My niece loved Tower of Terror, who was 6 when she first rode it. A must do is Bug's Life located @ Animal Kingdom!

Remy · 10-13-2008

In MK the 3 mountians are a must as well as the Huanted Mansion. I love Mickys Philharmagic- that show just really gets you in the Disney mood (if by some stange reason you are not allredy there). Do not miss Wishes and the spectromagic parade. Pirates of the Caribbean is amazing and if your kids like Dumbo they will love magic carpets of Aladdin. Have fun on your trip!

tinkfans · 10-13-2008

My DD (5) loved the Tower of Terror surprisingly!! she was ok with Haunted Mansion & Pirates. Wishes is awesome too, esp if you sit on the bridge between Main St & Tomorrowland & see Tink fly overhead! In Toontown, be sure not to miss the judges tent & the tent where the princesses are....its great since they only allow a few people in at a time, makes them really feel special!!

**cinderbella** · 10-13-2008

Oh my gosh there are SO many!! These are just rides/shows that you SHOULD not miss

Magic Kingdom:
Jungle Cruise
Pirate of the Carribean
Splash
Big Thunder
Haunted Mansion
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Carousel of Progress
Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Buzz Lightyear
Space Mountain
Philharmagic
Dumbo
Snow White
Peter Pan

Epcot
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Innoventions
Mission Space
Test Track
Journey to the Imagination and the Imagination Pavilion
Club Cool
ALL the countries!! But especially Mexico and Norway because they have rides

HS
Tower of Terror
Rock N Roller Coaster
Muppets
Toy Story Midway Mania
Beauty and the Beast Stage Show
Fantasmic
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Great Movie Ride

AK
Festival of the Lion King
Tricera Top Spin
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kilamanjaro Safari
Nemo

donaldschick · 10-13-2008

Mission Space in a no,no for me. I have heard horrible things from people getting off this ride! Getting sick and having to stay in room the rest of the day!

**ddoll** · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldschick

Mission Space in a no,no for me. I have heard horrible things from people getting off this ride! Getting sick and having to stay in room the rest of the day!

If you don't have personal issues with motion sickness, you should give it a try. I think everything in Disney is worth trying once to see how your own experience is. You know they do everything well. I won't pass up anything based solely on another person's opinion.

**llama** · 10-13-2008

Oh my! You're going to have such a wonderful time!

But WDW is a huge and overwhelming place. I would suggest you get a good guide book - most here agree that The Unofficial Guide is the best. Understand that you are not going to see and do everything - it's impossible - so I would try to steer towards what's fun for kids your age (and sneak in some fun stuff for you too!) My best advice is to try to pace yourself so you're not racing from one thing to another with enjoying anything - (and beware that Snow White's Adventures is probably one of the scariest rides in the MK for little kids (likewise It's Tough To Be A Bug at the AK - if your kids don't like bugs).

Goodegirl2007 · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinderbella

Oh my gosh there are SO many!! These are just rides/shows that you SHOULD not miss

Magic Kingdom:
Jungle Cruise
Pirate of the Carribean
Splash
Big Thunder
Haunted Mansion
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Carousel of Progress
Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Buzz Lightyear
Space Mountain
Philharmagic
Dumbo
Snow White
Peter Pan

Epcot
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Innoventions
Mission Space
Test Track
Journey to the Imagination and the Imagination Pavilion
Club Cool
ALL the countries!! But especially Mexico and Norway because they have rides

HS
Tower of Terror
Rock N Roller Coaster
Muppets
Toy Story Midway Mania
Beauty and the Beast Stage Show
Fantasmic
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Great Movie Ride

AK
Festival of the Lion King
Tricera Top Spin
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kilamanjaro Safari
Nemo

I think Bella covered it all for you! Another must see in Epcot is SOARIN!! MY FAVORITE! DS3 may be too short (40 inch minimum). But if you get a chance to ride it, I think you will LOVE it!!

Hope you have a great trip!!! Make lots of memories, and take loads of pictures to share with all of us!

**cinderbella** · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

I think Bella covered it all for you! Another must see in Epcot is SOARIN!! MY FAVORITE! DS3 may be too short (40 inch minimum). But if you get a chance to ride it, I think you will LOVE it!!

Hope you have a great trip!!! Make lots of memories, and take loads of pictures to share with all of us!

How did I forget Soarin?!?! Yes add that too!

**MissDisney** · 10-13-2008

Welcome to MB!

You are in for such a treat. There are so many magical things awaiting your little ones.

MK
The section called Mickey's Toontown Fair has lots of stuff for your 3YO. Goofy's Barnstormer is just the right size for a little one to try as a first-time roller coaster. And in the judge's tent, you can meet so many characters. Bring a camera! There are some wet things to do, plus you can tour Mickey's house and Minnie's house next door.

Pirates of the Caribbean is a very tame ride, though there is a short part at the beginning where you can see a scary pirate. And the Jungle Cruise is AWESOME. Don't pass up the Tiki Tiki Room, and take a ride on Aladdin.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin is paradise for kids, and we love it to... but our all-time favorite suggestion for kids that age is Mickey's Philharmagic! You will be blown away, and your kids will be insane with happiness. I won't give any details, but I can still smell that pie... LOL

AK
Kilmanjaro Safari is great for kids. They will see all sort of animals up close & personal. Try to hit it early in the day, if you can... first thing in the morning if you can swing it. And for your older thrill-seeker, Dinosaur is awfully fun! But it IS very scary. Expedition Everest is absolutely amazing.

HS
Beauty and the Beast is lovely, and the Muppetvision show is excellent. We also love the Great Movie Ride, which has a ton of things your kids will love (maybe hide the baby's eyes briefly when you go through the Alien room...)

EC
Maelstrom in Norway is fun adn Honey IO Shrunk The Audience is great too, for both kids. Your older daredevil will enoy all those other rides, like Test Track, Mission Space and Soarin.

debrahv · 10-13-2008

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I think I had almost everything marked on my map. :)

I will definitely take lots of pictures to share..this trip has been years in the making and everyone here has helped so much.

hanwill · 10-13-2008

don't miss anything if you can help it. Get to the parks early... It makes a huge difference! (Plan to get to each park about 20 minutes before opening... there will be something special there!
And Have fun!

tinkerbelle24 · 10-13-2008

Hmmmm.. Ok.. My must due list for WDW..
Im sure I will miss a zillion things..
Ohanna's for dinner

walking thru the castle
Buzz ride
Space mountain
Spash mountain
soarin
TS maina
pin trading
Thats all I can think of for now. Like I said.. Im sure Im missing a zillion things..

senacm · 10-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinderbella

Oh my gosh there are SO many!! These are just rides/shows that you SHOULD not miss

Magic Kingdom:
Jungle Cruise
Pirate of the Carribean
Splash
Big Thunder
Haunted Mansion
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Carousel of Progress
Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Buzz Lightyear
Space Mountain
Philharmagic
Dumbo
Snow White
Peter Pan

Epcot
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Innoventions
Mission Space
Test Track
Journey to the Imagination and the Imagination Pavilion
Club Cool
ALL the countries!! But especially Mexico and Norway because they have rides

HS
Tower of Terror
Rock N Roller Coaster
Muppets
Toy Story Midway Mania
Beauty and the Beast Stage Show
Fantasmic
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Great Movie Ride

AK
Festival of the Lion King
Tricera Top Spin
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kilamanjaro Safari
Nemo

I would do everything and if you need, use the child swop. You can let your DH and DS6 ride and you wait with the 3 yearold and then when they are off you and the DS6 can get on while the other two wait for you.

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debrahv Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 53	First Trip-Must see attractions We are taking our first trip to Disney World Dec 6th-13th. Seems we've been waiting forever! Anyway our kids are DD6 and DS3. My DD6 loves anything scary that she's tall enough for(she's excited for the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and especially Splash Mountain). My DS3 on the other hand is scared easily and would be happy riding Dumbo type rides all day. Anyway I was thinking I'd take advantage of the free customized maps. What attractions are must see for you? I'm trying to figure out what to put on our map. Thanks!

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 379	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions You try Snow White's Scary Adventure and Tower of Terror if shes tall enough. My niece loved Tower of Terror, who was 6 when she first rode it. A must do is Bug's Life located @ Animal Kingdom! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Dollywood Trip! Ready for some fun in the mountains!

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Remy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: pennsylvania, too far from Disney Posts: 486	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions In MK the 3 mountians are a must as well as the Huanted Mansion. I love Mickys Philharmagic- that show just really gets you in the Disney mood (if by some stange reason you are not allredy there). Do not miss Wishes and the spectromagic parade. Pirates of the Caribbean is amazing and if your kids like Dumbo they will love magic carpets of Aladdin. Have fun on your trip! __________________ Bordwalk 1998 AKL 2008 CBR 2008 WL 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 194 days 19 hours 1 minutes

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tinkfans Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 409	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions My DD (5) loved the Tower of Terror surprisingly!! she was ok with Haunted Mansion & Pirates. Wishes is awesome too, esp if you sit on the bridge between Main St & Tomorrowland & see Tink fly overhead! In Toontown, be sure not to miss the judges tent & the tent where the princesses are....its great since they only allow a few people in at a time, makes them really feel special!! __________________ ~K~ ~off site '76~ ~off site with highschool '92~ ~off site for honeymoon '99 ~9/08 Pop Century~had a magical time!!! ~03/18/09-03/25/09~Movies for our 10yr anniversary

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Oh my gosh there are SO many!! These are just rides/shows that you SHOULD not miss Magic Kingdom: Jungle Cruise Pirate of the Carribean Splash Big Thunder Haunted Mansion Tomorrowland Transit Authority Carousel of Progress Monsters Inc Laugh Floor Buzz Lightyear Space Mountain Philharmagic Dumbo Snow White Peter Pan Epcot The Seas with Nemo and Friends Innoventions Mission Space Test Track Journey to the Imagination and the Imagination Pavilion Club Cool ALL the countries!! But especially Mexico and Norway because they have rides HS Tower of Terror Rock N Roller Coaster Muppets Toy Story Midway Mania Beauty and the Beast Stage Show Fantasmic Voyage of the Little Mermaid Great Movie Ride AK Festival of the Lion King Tricera Top Spin Dinosaur Expedition Everest Kilamanjaro Safari Nemo __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 379	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Mission Space in a no,no for me. I have heard horrible things from people getting off this ride! Getting sick and having to stay in room the rest of the day! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Dollywood Trip! Ready for some fun in the mountains!

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Oh my! You're going to have such a wonderful time! But WDW is a huge and overwhelming place. I would suggest you get a good guide book - most here agree that The Unofficial Guide is the best. Understand that you are not going to see and do everything - it's impossible - so I would try to steer towards what's fun for kids your age (and sneak in some fun stuff for you too!) My best advice is to try to pace yourself so you're not racing from one thing to another with enjoying anything - (and beware that Snow White's Adventures is probably one of the scariest rides in the MK for little kids (likewise It's Tough To Be A Bug at the AK - if your kids don't like bugs). __________________ 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 30 days 22 hours 31 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Welcome to MB! You are in for such a treat. There are so many magical things awaiting your little ones. MK The section called Mickey's Toontown Fair has lots of stuff for your 3YO. Goofy's Barnstormer is just the right size for a little one to try as a first-time roller coaster. And in the judge's tent, you can meet so many characters. Bring a camera! There are some wet things to do, plus you can tour Mickey's house and Minnie's house next door. Pirates of the Caribbean is a very tame ride, though there is a short part at the beginning where you can see a scary pirate. And the Jungle Cruise is AWESOME. Don't pass up the Tiki Tiki Room, and take a ride on Aladdin. Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin is paradise for kids, and we love it to... but our all-time favorite suggestion for kids that age is Mickey's Philharmagic! You will be blown away, and your kids will be insane with happiness. I won't give any details, but I can still smell that pie... LOL AK Kilmanjaro Safari is great for kids. They will see all sort of animals up close & personal. Try to hit it early in the day, if you can... first thing in the morning if you can swing it. And for your older thrill-seeker, Dinosaur is awfully fun! But it IS very scary. Expedition Everest is absolutely amazing. HS Beauty and the Beast is lovely, and the Muppetvision show is excellent. We also love the Great Movie Ride, which has a ton of things your kids will love (maybe hide the baby's eyes briefly when you go through the Alien room...) EC Maelstrom in Norway is fun adn Honey IO Shrunk The Audience is great too, for both kids. Your older daredevil will enoy all those other rides, like Test Track, Mission Space and Soarin. __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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debrahv Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 53	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I think I had almost everything marked on my map. :) I will definitely take lots of pictures to share..this trip has been years in the making and everyone here has helped so much.

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions don't miss anything if you can help it. Get to the parks early... It makes a huge difference! (Plan to get to each park about 20 minutes before opening... there will be something special there! And Have fun! __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: First Trip-Must see attractions Hmmmm.. Ok.. My must due list for WDW.. Im sure I will miss a zillion things.. Ohanna's for dinner walking thru the castle Buzz ride Space mountain Spash mountain soarin TS maina pin trading Thats all I can think of for now. Like I said.. Im sure Im missing a zillion things.. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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