Planning Our Next Trip - Help

palmickey · 02-24-2007

We are starting to talk about the next trip. WOO HOO!! It will be in September or October. I know that some of you visit Universal Studios or SeaWorld on your trips. I have some questions and need a little help.

We will be taking our granddaughter who will be 4 years old when we leave so with a 4 year old.....

Universal Studios or SeaWorld?

If Universal:
Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure?......or both?

Need one day or two?

Universal Meal Deal.... yes or no?

How do you travel from WDW and back? Taxi, rent a car?

I also would appreciate any other information you could give us. We would enjoy both Universal and SeaWorld but we are more concerned with things that McKayla would enjoy and be able to do.

Things that we do know we want to stay at Old Key West again with one day planned at the resort so we can rest and McKayla can play.

Thanks for all your help and info!

hiner · 02-24-2007

IMHO, your granddaughter would probably enjoy SeaWorld more than Universal. You can definitely do it in a day and she would have a blast with all the marine life. She can feed the seals, dolphins and sting rays, along with petting the horses and seeing Shamu's show. There are not as many rides, but definitely more that she can get on than at Universal.

Hope that might have helped.

palmickey · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by hiner

IMHO, your granddaughter would probably enjoy SeaWorld more than Universal. You can definitely do it in a day and she would have a blast with all the marine life. She can feed the seals, dolphins and sting rays, along with petting the horses and seeing Shamu's show. There are not as many rides, but definitely more that she can get on than at Universal.

Hope that might have helped.

Thanks! Any information helps.

royorb1 · 02-24-2007

Wow this is a hard call. We really liked Sea World and yes it is something that you could do alot of in a day, but there is alot of fun stuff at US also. I don't know, maybe you should investigate the parks further and get a feel of what they have. One thing is, if you only want to invest one day into this, I would go with Sea World, because it wouldn't be enough for US/IOA.

timkelmom · 02-24-2007

If she is an animal lover and likes shows, I would pick Sea World. You can definately see most of it in a day. There are a lot of animal interactions and the shows are really good.

As far as going off property, maybe you can rent a car for the day. We always have our own, so we leave property occaionally. But your idea of a txi might be a good one, although that might be expensive.

**Dana** · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by palmickey

We are starting to talk about the next trip. WOO HOO!! It will be in September or October. I know that some of you visit Universal Studios or SeaWorld on your trips. I have some questions and need a little help.

Go in october....you can hang out with me.

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We will be taking our granddaughter who will be 4 years old when we leave so with a 4 year old.....

Universal Studios or SeaWorld?

Sea world for her age. I think there is more for her there. When she gets a bit older, definately the others.

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How do you travel from WDW and back? Taxi, rent a car?

I did a towncar (now $75 round trip)...taxie is going to run you about the same...rental for the day will be around $35 or so.

palmickey · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

Go in october....you can hang out with me.

When in October, I will work on that

Thanks Dana, did you use Mears for the towncar?

**Dana** · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by palmickey

When in October, I will work on that

Thanks Dana, did you use Mears for the towncar?

No, I used tiffany's. They were only $55 round trp when I did it, but they went up. The going rate is now $75ish. you may be able to get something lower. I am going from the 20th- 27th and heading back to the AKL.

E&B's Mom · 02-25-2007

I bsolutley love US/IOA and am not that crazy about Sea World (just so you know where the opinion is coming from) - but for that age I would say definitely Sea World.

Franco54 · 02-25-2007

Whenever you decide to go once again
I'll have to tell you to stay out of trouble
young lady!!

Dawn · 02-25-2007

I would vote for Sea World. Not only do they have all the animal encounters, but they also have the new area with rides for the younger crowd. There is a Shamu rollercoaster very similar to the Barnstormer. Also if you do decide to go to UA check the height restrictions on the rides. I have not taken DDs there yet because they would not be able to ride some of the rides based on Characters that they love.

I would vote on renting a car that day. Also the market (or Walmart) is not far from OKW and you can stock up on items instead of paying that little extra at the OKW store.

palmickey · 02-25-2007

Thanks everyone, we are starting to think SeaWorld. I am not a thrill rider - BTMRR is large enough for me so we are just looking for rides, characters and things to do for McKayla. She loved the rides at WDW and will still be to small for even many of them again this year but also loved the characters and play areas.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-25-2007

I think SeaWorld is a good choice for you if your granddaughter is young and you don't like thrill rides. We haven't been to SW is years but we always enjoyed it when we went.

newfiemouse · 02-25-2007

Definitely sea world for that age group..My daughters still love it and they are now 11 and 13.

DayDreamer · 02-25-2007

Since you mentioned she likes rides and characters so I think you should do both Universal and IOA. They offer some really good deals with both parks combined and multiple days so its a great value. There are lots of attractions for all of you to enjoy at Universal and even though IOA has thrill rides there is still lots to see and do. If you plan on going to Universal you should to plan to spend at least 2 days there, one day for each park. I will say that with the free days they give away its hard not to use them. We went to SW and its a great park but if I had to pick between the two it would definitely be Universal.

We rented a car to get around but a taxi will work just fine. I didn't get the meal plan but it looked the a great deal so I say yes to that. We ate at Mel's Drive In and at Thunder Falls Terrace at IOA, the food was really good at both.

Whatever you decide I think she will enjoy both.

02-24-2007	#1 (permalink)
palmickey MB's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My heart is at WDW! Posts: 2,776	Planning Our Next Trip - Help We are starting to talk about the next trip. WOO HOO!! It will be in September or October. I know that some of you visit Universal Studios or SeaWorld on your trips. I have some questions and need a little help. We will be taking our granddaughter who will be 4 years old when we leave so with a 4 year old..... Universal Studios or SeaWorld? If Universal: Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure?......or both? Need one day or two? Universal Meal Deal.... yes or no? How do you travel from WDW and back? Taxi, rent a car? I also would appreciate any other information you could give us. We would enjoy both Universal and SeaWorld but we are more concerned with things that McKayla would enjoy and be able to do. Things that we do know we want to stay at Old Key West again with one day planned at the resort so we can rest and McKayla can play. Thanks for all your help and info! __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpalmickey ´¨) Boardwalk Villas May 2009* Saratoga Springs October 2008 Beach Club Villas May 2008 Old Key West December 2007 Old Key West February 2007 Saratoga Springs October 2006 Saratoga Springs May 2006 All Star Movies February 2006 All Star Movies October 2005 All Star Movies October 2004 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: ???????? 103 days 22 hours 21 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help IMHO, your granddaughter would probably enjoy SeaWorld more than Universal. You can definitely do it in a day and she would have a blast with all the marine life. She can feed the seals, dolphins and sting rays, along with petting the horses and seeing Shamu's show. There are not as many rides, but definitely more that she can get on than at Universal. Hope that might have helped. __________________ 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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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 909	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help Wow this is a hard call. We really liked Sea World and yes it is something that you could do alot of in a day, but there is alot of fun stuff at US also. I don't know, maybe you should investigate the parks further and get a feel of what they have. One thing is, if you only want to invest one day into this, I would go with Sea World, because it wouldn't be enough for US/IOA. __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian Dec. 2009 Caribbean Beach My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Pre XMas Fun! 10 days 16 hours 51 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help If she is an animal lover and likes shows, I would pick Sea World. You can definately see most of it in a day. There are a lot of animal interactions and the shows are really good. As far as going off property, maybe you can rent a car for the day. We always have our own, so we leave property occaionally. But your idea of a txi might be a good one, although that might be expensive. __________________ 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 WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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Dawn Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Just South enough to be considered a Southerner Posts: 441	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help I would vote for Sea World. Not only do they have all the animal encounters, but they also have the new area with rides for the younger crowd. There is a Shamu rollercoaster very similar to the Barnstormer. Also if you do decide to go to UA check the height restrictions on the rides. I have not taken DDs there yet because they would not be able to ride some of the rides based on Characters that they love. I would vote on renting a car that day. Also the market (or Walmart) is not far from OKW and you can stock up on items instead of paying that little extra at the OKW store. __________________ ~Dawn It's never too late to be who you might have been ~George Eliot ~June '82 off site~Sept '00 off site ~Sept '02 off site ~Oct '04 off site ~Feb '06 off site ~Jan '07 OKW~June '07 off site~Jan '09 OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family "Pre" Christmas Trip 10 days 6 hours 51 minutes

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palmickey MB's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My heart is at WDW! Posts: 2,776	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help Thanks everyone, we are starting to think SeaWorld. I am not a thrill rider - BTMRR is large enough for me so we are just looking for rides, characters and things to do for McKayla. She loved the rides at WDW and will still be to small for even many of them again this year but also loved the characters and play areas. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpalmickey ´¨) Boardwalk Villas May 2009* Saratoga Springs October 2008 Beach Club Villas May 2008 Old Key West December 2007 Old Key West February 2007 Saratoga Springs October 2006 Saratoga Springs May 2006 All Star Movies February 2006 All Star Movies October 2005 All Star Movies October 2004 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: ???????? 103 days 22 hours 21 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help I think SeaWorld is a good choice for you if your granddaughter is young and you don't like thrill rides. We haven't been to SW is years but we always enjoyed it when we went. __________________ ~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 239 days 17 hours 51 minutes

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newfiemouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: newfoundland Posts: 37	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help Definitely sea world for that age group..My daughters still love it and they are now 11 and 13. __________________ Newfiemouse

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Planning Our Next Trip - Help Since you mentioned she likes rides and characters so I think you should do both Universal and IOA. They offer some really good deals with both parks combined and multiple days so its a great value. There are lots of attractions for all of you to enjoy at Universal and even though IOA has thrill rides there is still lots to see and do. If you plan on going to Universal you should to plan to spend at least 2 days there, one day for each park. I will say that with the free days they give away its hard not to use them. We went to SW and its a great park but if I had to pick between the two it would definitely be Universal. We rented a car to get around but a taxi will work just fine. I didn't get the meal plan but it looked the a great deal so I say yes to that. We ate at Mel's Drive In and at Thunder Falls Terrace at IOA, the food was really good at both. Whatever you decide I think she will enjoy both. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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