Which Miniature Golf?

disneyfan · 02-20-2003

I´m going to Disney on April. I was thinking of going to a miniature golf on Sunday, since the theme parks are full on that day. My daughters are 3 ad 6. Do you think they are old enough to enjoy it? Which one do you recommend: Disney's Winter Summerland or Disney´s Fantasia Gardens? Any tips?
Any other suggestions for a Sunday at Disney? Thanks! :)

disneycouple30 · 02-20-2003

Either one is great for the kids. Fantasia has two courses. One that set up like a regular golf course called the Fairways and the other is based on Fantasia. That course id great for kids. The one at Blizzard Beach is set up more for teens.

**mickey** · 02-20-2003

If I remember correctly, both of the courses at Fantasia Gardens are based on Fantasia. The fantasia fairways is much more difficult, with real sand and water bunkers, and was very frustrating for my kids, even the older ones. The other course, fantasia gardens is much more like a miniature golf course you would be used to at home, but much neater.

Winter Summerland is a bit different, but it is neat. The two courses are classic miniature golf, but one is winter based and the other summer.

I think your kids might enjoy either of them, depending upon which one is easier to get to. If you are going at night, go for Fantasia Gardens, the view of the ToT is great, and is really is nice at night.

goofygal1975 · 02-20-2003

We had a great time at Winter Summerland when we went last december. It didn't seem hard for kids (or people who can NOT golf ...me)to play. Grandma, me and DS 7 went. It was our last day, we had packed our bags and truck and headed out. Only DS wanted to still play (we had free tickets from Disney Club to use and kept putting it off during our short stay). We ended up having a blast. They also have 2 courses. One geared for winter, the other summer. we did the winter. We chose it because it was so close to All Stars where we were staying. Right next to Blizzard Beach too. It was a nice and quick disney experience before we left back for home.

MickeyMac · 02-20-2003

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Winter Summerland is a bit different, but it is neat. The two courses are classic miniature golf, but one is winter based and the other summer.

We were recommended the Winter Summerland course in July, and had so much fun that we did it again in December. The courses are very easy - my DS got seven 'hole in ones' on the Winter side. The water and sand hazzards are astroturf, which makes a huge difference in the frustration level for the kids. Even my DD, (6) who has the attention span of a flea on a mini golf course, actually finished it. It was an easy walk from the All Stars, too, great b/c the bus service to the water parks that day was sporadic (closed due to cold weather)

WDWNutCase · 02-22-2003

I still can't decide...

We're planning on some golf on Monday the 4th. We have an "Anything Can Happen" day scheduled on that day. Hee hee. Both courses sound like loads of fun.

PhantomBantam · 02-23-2003

Winter Summerland is my choice.

There are some good picture taking oportunities.

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disneyfan Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	Which Miniature Golf? I´m going to Disney on April. I was thinking of going to a miniature golf on Sunday, since the theme parks are full on that day. My daughters are 3 ad 6. Do you think they are old enough to enjoy it? Which one do you recommend: Disney's Winter Summerland or Disney´s Fantasia Gardens? Any tips? Any other suggestions for a Sunday at Disney? Thanks! :) __________________

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disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 479	Either one is great for the kids. Fantasia has two courses. One that set up like a regular golf course called the Fairways and the other is based on Fantasia. That course id great for kids. The one at Blizzard Beach is set up more for teens. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 10 days 6 hours 6 minutes

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	If I remember correctly, both of the courses at Fantasia Gardens are based on Fantasia. The fantasia fairways is much more difficult, with real sand and water bunkers, and was very frustrating for my kids, even the older ones. The other course, fantasia gardens is much more like a miniature golf course you would be used to at home, but much neater. Winter Summerland is a bit different, but it is neat. The two courses are classic miniature golf, but one is winter based and the other summer. I think your kids might enjoy either of them, depending upon which one is easier to get to. If you are going at night, go for Fantasia Gardens, the view of the ToT is great, and is really is nice at night. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	We had a great time at Winter Summerland when we went last december. It didn't seem hard for kids (or people who can NOT golf ...me)to play. Grandma, me and DS 7 went. It was our last day, we had packed our bags and truck and headed out. Only DS wanted to still play (we had free tickets from Disney Club to use and kept putting it off during our short stay). We ended up having a blast. They also have 2 courses. One geared for winter, the other summer. we did the winter. We chose it because it was so close to All Stars where we were staying. Right next to Blizzard Beach too. It was a nice and quick disney experience before we left back for home. __________________ 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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WDWNutCase Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 374	I still can't decide... We're planning on some golf on Monday the 4th. We have an "Anything Can Happen" day scheduled on that day. Hee hee. Both courses sound like loads of fun. __________________ Resorts We've Stayed In ASM, CBR, CSR, WL, WL Concierge, GFR&S, POR, BW Villas, BC Villas, OKW December 17-24, 2005: Saratoga Springs! Brother & Sis in Law's first ever Disney Trip! Have a Zip-a-dee-doo-da Day! DVC Members since March 2003

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PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	Winter Summerland is my choice. There are some good picture taking oportunities. __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

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