1 day @ WDW.

[Dizfamof5]

I'm making a business trip to Orland next month and will have some free time on Thursday the 9th. I'm a Disneyland veteran so I'm thinking most of my time should be spent in MK. Anybody have any advice on finding the cheapest ticket option for 1 day and 1 park? Maybe MK shouldn't be the park I see. I'm open to suggestions!

 

[sharona]

I recently did 1 day at MK with my DD. There were no discounted 1 day tickets that I could find. 1 day ticket for MK is a small upcharge from the 1 day that can be used at EP/HS or AK.

 

[Babsy]

If you have been to Disneyland often, perhaps a different theme park would be nice for a change?

I checked Mousesavers.com to see UT prices for one day. i have never bought a one day ticket, but I was interested to see that you could buy a one day ticket that includes Epcot, DHS and AK for one day. (it did not include the MK) It might be fun to do something new! I could imagine either DHS (am) and Epcot (pm) or AK in the am and finish at Epcot with Illuminations at night.

 

[wdwjeffc37]

If you are a Disneyland veteran I would suggest that you go to EPCOT for your one day. Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom have a lot in common while EPCOT will be a completely different experience. If you are able to go at rope drop you could go right to Test Track since I assume that you have been of Soarin' in California. Use the morning for Future World then at 11:00 go experience World Showcase. There isn't a lot in the way of rides in WS but visiting the countries is fun.

There are no discounted tickets although EP, AK, DHS are a little cheaper than the MK.

Heave fun!!!

 

[LisaCM614]

I'm making a business trip to Orland next month and will have some free time on Thursday the 9th. I'm a Disneyland veteran so I'm thinking most of my time should be spent in MK. Anybody have any advice on finding the cheapest ticket option for 1 day and 1 park? Maybe MK shouldn't be the park I see. I'm open to suggestions!

I am not sure if you are going to a conference but many times conference attendees will have access to discounted one day tickets or for tickets to visit after Epcot after 5pm.
I think you will really enjoy visiting the Magic Kingdom. You will feel right at home, but not quite! The kids keep talking about how when I was in New Orleans Square at Disneyland I was convinced I knew how to get to Main Street USA but ended up in an area where there were only restrooms.
Epcot is our favorite WDW park while DCA is our favorite DLR park. I honestly don't think Test Track comes close to Radiator Springs Racers but it is still a fun attraction.
If you are interested in experiencing the most rides - MK is the way to go. Epcot - WS is fun to wander and discover, even eating around the world is fun. Animal Kingdom might be the most different from what you have in CA

 

[lala5176]

I agree with others who have said try one of the other parks. While MK is wonderful and has plenty to do, you will get a very different experience than what you are used to in DL.
Have fun!!

 

[Lynne M]

I'm going to move this over to the Theme Parks board.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

If you have one day, IMO it needs to be in MK.

 

[masupo]

If you have been to Disneyland often, perhaps a different theme park would be nice for a change?

I checked Mousesavers.com to see UT prices for one day. i have never bought a one day ticket, but I was interested to see that you could buy a one day ticket that includes Epcot, DHS and AK for one day. (it did not include the MK) It might be fun to do something new! I could imagine either DHS (am) and Epcot (pm) or AK in the am and finish at Epcot with Illuminations at night.

You can buy 1 day park hoppers, but I think the one day ticket you're referring to is for Epcot or DHS or AK (not all three). Then there's a separate one day for MK that is more expensive.

 

[mickeymom629]

AK and Epcot are the two theme parks that are nothing like DL/DCA (except that Epcot has Turtle Talk and Soarin and Test Track (like Cars) which are in DCA), if you want a different experience. If you want to compare, then go to MK or HS because many of the same rides (only different) are there.

 

[V2000]

My first trip I planned little time at Epcot because when I looked at the map I thought it would be a quick trip. I wish I planned a whole day!
This ended up being my favorite park! The World Showcase is beautiful.

 

[Babsy]

You can buy 1 day park hoppers, but I think the one day ticket you're referring to is for Epcot or DHS or AK (not all three). Then there's a separate one day for MK that is more expensive.

OK, I see. I misunderstood then. Thank you.

Sorry OP!