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boilerjeff · 05-11-2008

Havent been to Disneyworld for about 11 years. Dont know what is new, or recommended. We have three boys 16, 8, and 6. What are some things that we "must do". We will be there June 26-July 2nd. Help please!!!

missymouse · 05-11-2008

First of all, welcome to mousebuzz!!

Must dos for my family:
MK: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain
EP: Soarin', Mission Space, Test Track
DS: Rockin' Rollercoaster, Tower of Terror
AK: Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Primeval (sp?) Whirl, Dinosaur

Of course, we love all the less intense, cute rides too, but we have to get these in or we feel like we haven't been there.

Have fun planning!

tonyksl · 05-11-2008

If you haven't been there in 11 years, there is a LOT for you to do that is new and worthwhile.

New at MK:
Mickey's Philharmagic 10/03, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin 10/7/98, Many Adventure's of Winnie the Pooh 6/5/99, Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor 2/6/06, Stitch's Great Escape 2004 or 2005

Major Upgrades at MK: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion

Must Do Rides Not Above: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

New at Epcot: The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Soarin', Mission: Space, Test Track, Turtle Talk with Crush

Major Upgrade: Spaceship Earth

Must See Rides Not Listed Above: Maelstrom, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience,

New at Disney Studios: Rock N Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith, Hollywood Tower of Terror, Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Toy Story Midway Mania.

New at Animal Kingdom: Everything for you!

Must do rides: Expedition Everest, Kiliminjaro Safaris, Primeval Whirl, Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur (Careful with the young ones on this ride)

Other Must Do Attractions: Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo: The Musical, It's Tough To Be a Bug

Cavey · 05-11-2008

FIRST, go out and get a copy of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World. You can find it at most bookstore chains. The UG is a huge book, but you pick and choose what information to read up on. Make sure you become familiar with the Disney Dining Plan (a huge money saver) and with the touring plans.

I recently talked to a guy who took his family to WDW for the first time. He complained about lines, cost, etc. I asked if he used the dining plan--"What dining plan?" he asked. I asked what time of day he arrived at the park--"Oh, sometime after 11a.m."

In short, he went to WDW without researching it. He spent thousands of dollars and had a rotten time. Spending a few bucks on the UG could have made all the difference.

boilerjeff · 05-11-2008

Wow, we have the book and the meal plan! We have also made reservations for dinner. The book has been very helpful. So have all of you who have been giving advice. We are going to stay in a wilderness cabin this year. The boys, as well as the parents, are looking forward to this vacation.

**cinderbella** · 05-11-2008

I agree the UG and posting questions on here is the BEST way to know what to do and what to see. Basically the place will look totally new to you since you haven't been in so long. You're also going at a fairly busy time so be sure to make dining reservations ahead of time and use that Fast Pass!! Trust me, the Fast Pass when used correctly is the big different between an OK trip and an amazing trip.

**cinderbella** · 05-11-2008

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Originally Posted by boilerjeff

Wow, we have the book and the meal plan! We have also made reservations for dinner. The book has been very helpful. So have all of you who have been giving advice. We are going to stay in a wilderness cabin this year. The boys, as well as the parents, are looking forward to this vacation.

Good plan then you're already one step ahead!

The cabins at WL are nice and I believe some of them have gotten a "face lift" recently and they look amazing!

As far as the parks go..don't try to do it all because you never will. Have your family map out the attractions they HAVE to see and start there. Usually..and this is just a weird tip I have found..when you enter a park..go to the left..when you enter a ride queue (if there is more than one) go to the left..people have a natural tendency to go right therefore more people typically start in Tomorrowland in MK than Adventureland. And the Left queue at Pirates of the Carribean is always a good 5-10 minutes shorter wait than the right side.

boilerjeff · 05-11-2008

Good info! Thanks again!

Cavey · 05-11-2008

Now that you have the book, remember that it went to the editor last summer. So some information will be out of date. So this is a great place to keep tabs on developments (such as the scheduled opening of Toy Story Mania).

Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Vacation Information Guide is another great site to check out menus and listed closings.

boilerjeff · 05-11-2008

WOW!! I will tell you what, there is more information out there about Disney!! I never drempt that there would be so much out there!

Cavey · 05-11-2008

Oh yeah, also make sure at Deb Will's site to subscribe to their email newsletter.

**Dopey** · 05-11-2008

Welcome to mousebuzz, boilerjeff. You got some great advice already.

If you want to see pictures, this is a great site
SuiteDisney
Fort Wilderness

disneylovers5 · 05-11-2008

welcome to mousebuzz

donaldschick · 05-12-2008

First of all, welcome to mousebuzz

The must do's for me in Magic Kingdom are Buzz Lightyear (my favorite beyond anything, I am a kid at heart), Splash Mountain ( I love to get soaking wet), Space Mountain (My niece's favorite). The must do's for me and my family at Disney Studios are most definetly Aerosmith's Rock and Roll rollercoaster, Tower of Terror and I love the show Fantasmic (you have to go see this show it's so awesome). The must do's for me and my family at Epcot are Test Track, and Nemo and Friends. The must do's at Animal Kingdom for me and my family are Expedition Everest ( I rode it for the first time on our last trip to WDW and loved it), Kali River Rapids(like I said before I love getting wet). I love everything about Disney World and so will you and hope you have a wonderful time and a may all your dreams come true at WDW!

Soundgod · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

Oh yeah, also make sure at Deb Will's site to subscribe to their email newsletter.

That would be All Ears Net:

Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Vacation Information Guide - WDW Planning Guide - Walt Disney World

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boilerjeff Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33	Recommendations Havent been to Disneyworld for about 11 years. Dont know what is new, or recommended. We have three boys 16, 8, and 6. What are some things that we "must do". We will be there June 26-July 2nd. Help please!!! Attached Images

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missymouse Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mountaineer Country!! Posts: 894	Re: Recommendations First of all, welcome to mousebuzz!! Must dos for my family: MK: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain EP: Soarin', Mission Space, Test Track DS: Rockin' Rollercoaster, Tower of Terror AK: Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Primeval (sp?) Whirl, Dinosaur Of course, we love all the less intense, cute rides too, but we have to get these in or we feel like we haven't been there. Have fun planning! __________________ missymouse "Carry laughter with you wherever you go." ~Hugh Sydney Going to Disney since 1980 avatar: Happy Independence Day

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tonyksl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 478	Re: Recommendations If you haven't been there in 11 years, there is a LOT for you to do that is new and worthwhile. New at MK: Mickey's Philharmagic 10/03, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin 10/7/98, Many Adventure's of Winnie the Pooh 6/5/99, Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor 2/6/06, Stitch's Great Escape 2004 or 2005 Major Upgrades at MK: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion Must Do Rides Not Above: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad New at Epcot: The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Soarin', Mission: Space, Test Track, Turtle Talk with Crush Major Upgrade: Spaceship Earth Must See Rides Not Listed Above: Maelstrom, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, New at Disney Studios: Rock N Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith, Hollywood Tower of Terror, Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, Toy Story Midway Mania. New at Animal Kingdom: Everything for you! Must do rides: Expedition Everest, Kiliminjaro Safaris, Primeval Whirl, Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur (Careful with the young ones on this ride) Other Must Do Attractions: Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo: The Musical, It's Tough To Be a Bug __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Cont? (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Disney Trip! 88 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,049	Re: Recommendations FIRST, go out and get a copy of The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World. You can find it at most bookstore chains. The UG is a huge book, but you pick and choose what information to read up on. Make sure you become familiar with the Disney Dining Plan (a huge money saver) and with the touring plans. I recently talked to a guy who took his family to WDW for the first time. He complained about lines, cost, etc. I asked if he used the dining plan--"What dining plan?" he asked. I asked what time of day he arrived at the park--"Oh, sometime after 11a.m." In short, he went to WDW without researching it. He spent thousands of dollars and had a rotten time. Spending a few bucks on the UG could have made all the difference. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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boilerjeff Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Recommendations Wow, we have the book and the meal plan! We have also made reservations for dinner. The book has been very helpful. So have all of you who have been giving advice. We are going to stay in a wilderness cabin this year. The boys, as well as the parents, are looking forward to this vacation. __________________ Boiler Jeff

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 5,736	Re: Recommendations I agree the UG and posting questions on here is the BEST way to know what to do and what to see. Basically the place will look totally new to you since you haven't been in so long. You're also going at a fairly busy time so be sure to make dining reservations ahead of time and use that Fast Pass!! Trust me, the Fast Pass when used correctly is the big different between an OK trip and an amazing trip. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: California and Disneyland or Germany..we aren't sure which one yet! 335 days, 2 hours, 9 minutes

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boilerjeff Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Recommendations Good info! Thanks again! __________________ Boiler Jeff

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,049	Re: Recommendations Now that you have the book, remember that it went to the editor last summer. So some information will be out of date. So this is a great place to keep tabs on developments (such as the scheduled opening of Toy Story Mania). Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Vacation Information Guide is another great site to check out menus and listed closings. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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boilerjeff Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33	Re: Recommendations WOW!! I will tell you what, there is more information out there about Disney!! I never drempt that there would be so much out there! __________________ Boiler Jeff

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,049	Re: Recommendations Oh yeah, also make sure at Deb Will's site to subscribe to their email newsletter. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Dopey Marti suffers from MIBS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 8,142	Re: Recommendations Welcome to mousebuzz, boilerjeff. You got some great advice already. If you want to see pictures, this is a great site SuiteDisney Fort Wilderness __________________ WDW Theme Parks moderator x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´Accordion players are sexy(¸.•` ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Llama says she craves a real, juicy discussion. Let's discuss that, shall we!? My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going to my happy place 203 days, 9 hours, 9 minutes

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disneylovers5 Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mt.airy north carolina Posts: 566	Re: Recommendations welcome to mousebuzz __________________ fort wilderness 2006 fort wilderness 2007 port orleans riverside Sept 6-14 2008 with FREE DINING My Disney Countdown Counting down to: my well desired vacation 61 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes

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donaldschick Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 76	Re: Recommendations First of all, welcome to mousebuzz The must do's for me in Magic Kingdom are Buzz Lightyear (my favorite beyond anything, I am a kid at heart), Splash Mountain ( I love to get soaking wet), Space Mountain (My niece's favorite). The must do's for me and my family at Disney Studios are most definetly Aerosmith's Rock and Roll rollercoaster, Tower of Terror and I love the show Fantasmic (you have to go see this show it's so awesome). The must do's for me and my family at Epcot are Test Track, and Nemo and Friends. The must do's at Animal Kingdom for me and my family are Expedition Everest ( I rode it for the first time on our last trip to WDW and loved it), Kali River Rapids(like I said before I love getting wet). I love everything about Disney World and so will you and hope you have a wonderful time and a may all your dreams come true at WDW! __________________ donaldschick

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