Last minute trip to WDW this weekend?

[desidisney]

Hello,

Happy New Year! How is everyone? We are a couple in our mid 30s wanting to plan a last minute trip from Philadelphia to Orlando this weekend.

We would fly in on a Friday night and back on Sunday night. We have been to WDW before, so just want to relax a bit thats it, check out 1-2 parks.

Are parks going to be crazy this weekend?

The weather looks nice, mid 70s, but we are unsure of the crowds...

What would you recommend?

Thanks so much,
Raja

 

[angela3676]

I say go for it. uh, can you take me with you? Have a great trip.

 

[desidisney]

You are welcome to join!

Any idea of the crowds? Which are the 2 must visit parks, one on Saturday, one on Sunday?

Thanks,
Raja

 

[jawiese]

The WDW marathon is this Sunday, the 11th. I think it could be pretty busy; we'll be there also. Our trip is also last minute. Anyone been around the parks marathon w/e? Enjoy!!

Regards,

Joan

 

[summersalt]

If I were going just for the weekend, I think I'd prefer to do Epcot on both days.

 

[Suziqzer]

We went on kind of short notice last year and I said I wouldn't go again for a few years, until our little guy would remember it. Hubby wants to go back this year, in like 2 wks... nothing like short notice x2.

I'd definately get Epcot and Magic Kingdom in on a short trip like that if it was me.

 

[desidisney]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies. She definitely wants to see Epcot. The next choice will either be WDW or Islands of Adventure.

Two quick questions:

1) We are flying in and out of Orlando airport. Do we need a car rental? It will just be the two of us going to the theme parks and back

2) Where should we stay, which area, any hotel suggestions for 100-200 dollars a night?

Thanks,
Raja

 

[tiggerfan1]

I say go for it. uh, can you take me with you? Have a great trip.

May I come along, too?

Hi,

Thanks for the replies. She definitely wants to see Epcot. The next choice will either be WDW or Islands of Adventure.

Two quick questions:

1) We are flying in and out of Orlando airport. Do we need a car rental? It will just be the two of us going to the theme parks and back

2) Where should we stay, which area, any hotel suggestions for 100-200 dollars a night?

Thanks,
Raja

There are ways of getting around the Disney area without a car, but, in my opinion, having a car makes life so much easier. If you really don't want to get a car, there are several non-Disney hotels that offer a shuttle service. There are busses that can get you around the WDW resort, too.


A lot of DISers love to stay in the value hotels right in the WDW resort (Pop Centurey, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, and All-Star Movies). Most people seem to really like the Pop Century. My family and I have stayed offsite. I highly recommend the Comfort Suites Maingate East, which is about 10-15 minutes away (by car) from WDW. We were able to get a great deal on hotels.com. I hope this helps. Have a great time at WDW!!