If you had one day left....

skwak · 08-28-2003

I wanted to ask all of you fine people a question that is very near and dear to our October trip. We are going with two of our DS (ages 9 and 7) and this will be our 4th year in a row!!!

We are going to WDW for 9 full days :D . The first 8 days we are in the fairytale package with UPH tickets. We are go, go, go people so we will be at some WDW park everyday!! The last full day we are on our own. My question is this:

Would you go to Universal IOA or a Disney park again??

I think IOA would be neat as it would be something new for us. However I am worried that my 7 year old (who I adore but is a bit of a chicken) will have nothing to do? I am also concerned about ending our trip in a non-WDW park which may not be as magical?

What would you do??:dazed

preidel24 · 08-28-2003

How about Seaworld it's really cool my DS (12, 9) loved it. We are doing the opposite of you Universal before our stay and then 8 days at disney. You might also consider the gulf beaches. St. Pete's is only about 1 10 mins away and there is so much to do there and it's beautiful.

Paula

alextina · 08-28-2003

I also think that your 7 year old would love Seaworld, however, I would go to Seaworld somewhere in the middle of you trip and use my very last day at a disney park. I am not sure if you can do that with the UPH. Do they expire are they only good for your length of stay? We always get the regular Park Hopper tickets so if we are going to do anything other than disney we do it sometime in the middle of our trip and then save our last day for another disney park.:D

skwak · 08-28-2003

Seaworld is a great suggestion. Thanks :D . The only problem is that we went there last year and we are trying to do something new.

Any thoughts on IOA?

tiggerlover1971 · 08-28-2003

Is your little one afraid of heights and roller coasters ? I am a deathly afraid of heights and wont do roller coasters ( did it when IOA was first opened and that was enough for me ) My husband does those rides all by himself if he wanted to go again the only things we did together more then once was the water rides spiderman and the cat in the hat ride

Park Hopper · 08-28-2003

There's a lot more to Islands of Adventure than just roller coasters. Seuss Landing in particular is geared strictly for young children. But if you're worried about IOA being too intense for your young one, what about Universal Orlando's regular theme park? There's plenty of fun stuff to do there and your kids would probably love the new Shrek 4-D attraction. And you could always take a break and stroll around CityWalk, which is Universal's version of Downtown Disney.

I think your Universal idea is a good one and I wouldn't worry about ending your vacation at a non-Disney theme park. It'll be fun to compare your experiences.

craziebabie1 · 08-28-2003

i would go to a Disney park again. I don't have the same passion for other parks. Guess I'm loyal to Mickey.:)

JOANN · 08-28-2003

Well, here's my opinion.... :whistle: We try to get to DW 2 to 3 times a year. That's how much we enjoy it !!!:heart Sooo, a few years back we spent 9 days at DW, and spent the last two at Universal. Stayed at the Portofino Bay , which was a gorgeous Hotel. My family enjoyed it, but it's just not "DISNEY"!!
We did eat at NBA, & Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, which was really nice. Of course, my DD's are all older, youngest is 25 years old. They did enjoy the coasters, and so did DH, but me I had to pass because of motionsickness. So, my opinion is I'd rather stay at DW, but Sea World is an option. My kids loved it when they were little. And I'm sure would still enjoy it. Well, Good Luck, and keep us informed!!! :) JOANN

RMJKS05 · 08-28-2003

...Downtown Disney? Lot's to see and do & you can do all of your souvenir shopping in one fell swoop.

JOANN · 08-28-2003

That is correct. Love to power shop on the last day!!!!!!!!!!!:) JOANN

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-28-2003

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Originally posted by skwak
My question is this:

Would you go to Universal IOA or a Disney park again??

What would you do??:dazed

I would do a Disney park again. I guess I am just too loyal to Disney. We just went for 8 days this summer and it wasn't enough, I needed a few more days.

mickaholic4077 · 08-28-2003

I'd definitely do a Disney park!!!

disneydana · 08-28-2003

I'd do a Disney park too. Go back and hit my favorite attractions. I'd have a nice dinner and then do one of the nighttime shows (Fantasmic, Spectromagic, etc.). I'd want to end with a Disney bang!!

iluvwdw · 08-28-2003

I would do Disney for your last day. Maybe you can go to Universal another day during your trip? Islands of Adventure does have a lot of other rides and attractions, besides THRILL RIDES, but like Park Hopper said, why not consider Universal Studios (the park where you can RIDE THE MOVIES?) That is a good one.

But as for the last day, there's nothing like seeing the castle before you leave. It makes you miss it before you even get on the plane! That's OK, because you come home and start planning next year's trip!!! ;)

skwak · 08-29-2003

Seems like the overwhelming response is to "Do Disney" the last full day.:hmmm

Thanks for everyone's advice. I am still somewhat undecided however I am certainly leaning a certain way. ;)

08-28-2003	#1 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	If you had one day left.... I wanted to ask all of you fine people a question that is very near and dear to our October trip. We are going with two of our DS (ages 9 and 7) and this will be our 4th year in a row!!! We are going to WDW for 9 full days :D . The first 8 days we are in the fairytale package with UPH tickets. We are go, go, go people so we will be at some WDW park everyday!! The last full day we are on our own. My question is this: Would you go to Universal IOA or a Disney park again?? I think IOA would be neat as it would be something new for us. However I am worried that my 7 year old (who I adore but is a bit of a chicken) will have nothing to do? I am also concerned about ending our trip in a non-WDW park which may not be as magical? What would you do??:dazed __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 902	How about Seaworld it's really cool my DS (12, 9) loved it. We are doing the opposite of you Universal before our stay and then 8 days at disney. You might also consider the gulf beaches. St. Pete's is only about 1 10 mins away and there is so much to do there and it's beautiful. Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

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alextina Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 551	I also think that your 7 year old would love Seaworld, however, I would go to Seaworld somewhere in the middle of you trip and use my very last day at a disney park. I am not sure if you can do that with the UPH. Do they expire are they only good for your length of stay? We always get the regular Park Hopper tickets so if we are going to do anything other than disney we do it sometime in the middle of our trip and then save our last day for another disney park.:D __________________ 1977--Disneyland 1979--WDW 1981--Disneyland 1984--Disneyland 1988--Disneyland 1993--WDW/Off Site 07/2001--LBVBW 05/2002--LBVBW 05/2003--AKL 10/2003--Disneyland Hotel 05/2004--Polynesian

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Seaworld is a great suggestion. Thanks :D . The only problem is that we went there last year and we are trying to do something new. Any thoughts on IOA? __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	Is your little one afraid of heights and roller coasters ? I am a deathly afraid of heights and wont do roller coasters ( did it when IOA was first opened and that was enough for me ) My husband does those rides all by himself if he wanted to go again the only things we did together more then once was the water rides spiderman and the cat in the hat ride __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	There's a lot more to Islands of Adventure than just roller coasters. Seuss Landing in particular is geared strictly for young children. But if you're worried about IOA being too intense for your young one, what about Universal Orlando's regular theme park? There's plenty of fun stuff to do there and your kids would probably love the new Shrek 4-D attraction. And you could always take a break and stroll around CityWalk, which is Universal's version of Downtown Disney. I think your Universal idea is a good one and I wouldn't worry about ending your vacation at a non-Disney theme park. It'll be fun to compare your experiences. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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craziebabie1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in The desert, Phx, AZ Posts: 481	i would go to a Disney park again. I don't have the same passion for other parks. Guess I'm loyal to Mickey.:) __________________ xxChelexx Wishing Everyone a Merry Mickey Christmas and a Happy Pooh Year!!! They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.-Briar Rose The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.-Emporer(Mulan)

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Well, here's my opinion.... :whistle: We try to get to DW 2 to 3 times a year. That's how much we enjoy it !!!:heart Sooo, a few years back we spent 9 days at DW, and spent the last two at Universal. Stayed at the Portofino Bay , which was a gorgeous Hotel. My family enjoyed it, but it's just not "DISNEY"!! We did eat at NBA, & Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, which was really nice. Of course, my DD's are all older, youngest is 25 years old. They did enjoy the coasters, and so did DH, but me I had to pass because of motionsickness. So, my opinion is I'd rather stay at DW, but Sea World is an option. My kids loved it when they were little. And I'm sure would still enjoy it. Well, Good Luck, and keep us informed!!! :) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	How About... ...Downtown Disney? Lot's to see and do & you can do all of your souvenir shopping in one fell swoop. __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	That is correct. Love to power shop on the last day!!!!!!!!!!!:) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I'd definitely do a Disney park!!!

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	I'd do a Disney park too. Go back and hit my favorite attractions. I'd have a nice dinner and then do one of the nighttime shows (Fantasmic, Spectromagic, etc.). I'd want to end with a Disney bang!! __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,414	I would do Disney for your last day. Maybe you can go to Universal another day during your trip? Islands of Adventure does have a lot of other rides and attractions, besides THRILL RIDES, but like Park Hopper said, why not consider Universal Studios (the park where you can RIDE THE MOVIES?) That is a good one. But as for the last day, there's nothing like seeing the castle before you leave. It makes you miss it before you even get on the plane! That's OK, because you come home and start planning next year's trip!!! ;) __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 78 days 4 hours 16 minutes

08-29-2003	#15 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Seems like the overwhelming response is to "Do Disney" the last full day.:hmmm Thanks for everyone's advice. I am still somewhat undecided however I am certainly leaning a certain way. ;) __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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