17 hours until we leave: A few last questions

[michaelsmommy]

1. I have a 5.0mp digital camera, but I'm think of switching the settings to 4.0mp so that my card will hold more pictures. Has anyone done this and does the quality of the picture suffer much?

2. Where are the best places to have chairs at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon? (with directions please) I have my DS5 so we need to be somewhat close to the kiddie areas and a restroom.

3. We are taking 2 half days for Epcot, with the waterparks in the mornings and Epcot in the evenings. Will we be able to get fastpasses for TT and Soarin if we don't get there until noon?

4. Is Rafiki's Planet Watch in AK any good? I have it scheduled, but I've never done it before and don't want to waste the time if it's not worth it.

5. Should I do Flights of Wonder?

6. Is Fantasyland where I should start off first at MK? I have an 8:10 adr for CP that morning. What should the order of rides be?

 

[mikymouse]

As far as Fantasyland goes I would suggest Dumbo 1st as the line was very long when we were there. Our family deceided Buzz was our top priority so we did Buzz then went over to Indy Race Track and then over to Fantasyland (Tea Cups, Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo,etc..) We arrived first thing and had little to no wait but Dumbo was the fifth ride and we did wait about 20 minutes. Have fun!

 

[michaelsmommy]

Thank you! Anyone else?

 

[lola4795]

Regarding your camera: Changing to 4mp will not affect the qualit of the photos you take. The only reason to have it set to a higher mp is if you want to make a huge poster of your pictures. I have a 4.1mp and have made high quality posters with that.

If you are only printing 4x6 prints you really only need 3mp at the most. I would opt for fewer mp and having more space on your memory card!

It might be a good idea to take a look at your camera manual and fiddle with different settings before your trip. There are MANY features on digital cameras that will help you out with different lighting situations and different elements around you.

Have fun!!

 

[Quinn222]

1. I have a 5.0mp digital camera, but I'm think of switching the settings to 4.0mp so that my card will hold more pictures. Has anyone done this and does the quality of the picture suffer much?

Don't do it. If you need to get a second card or a bigger card. You don't want to compromise on the quality of your pictures.

3. We are taking 2 half days for Epcot, with the waterparks in the mornings and Epcot in the evenings. Will we be able to get fastpasses for TT and Soarin if we don't get there until noon?

Last week at 11:15AM we gor FP for Soarin' for 1:45. So you may be okay. TT I think will be no problem.

4. Is Rafiki's Planet Watch in AK any good? I have it scheduled, but I've never done it before and don't want to waste the time if it's not worth it.

Probably not worth it but if AK is mobbed it might be a good chance to get out of the crowds for a bit.

5. Should I do Flights of Wonder?

Yes! We loved this.

6. Is Fantasyland where I should start off first at MK? I have an 8:10 adr for CP that morning. What should the order of rides be?

If you're going to ride Space Mountain or Buzz you might want to head there first to at least get a FP or ride if the lines are short.

Have fun!

 

[johde]

Switching from 5 to 4 MP will affect the quality in 1 of 2 situations.
1. Big enlangements (bigger than 11X14)
2. Cropping (Where you take just a small portion of a larger picture and enlarge it).

Otherwise it is not a big deal. Of the two, #2 is the more important for most people. Being able to take a big picture and pick out just a small portion of it to print.

 

[TheZeppo]

As lola4795 said, if you just plan on making 4x6's 3 megapixelswill be just fine.

 

[wdwguide]

1. I have a 5.0mp digital camera, but I'm think of switching the settings to 4.0mp so that my card will hold more pictures. Has anyone done this and does the quality of the picture suffer much?

3. We are taking 2 half days for Epcot, with the waterparks in the mornings and Epcot in the evenings. Will we be able to get fastpasses for TT and Soarin if we don't get there until noon?

4. Is Rafiki's Planet Watch in AK any good? I have it scheduled, but I've never done it before and don't want to waste the time if it's not worth it.

5. Should I do Flights of Wonder?

6. Is Fantasyland where I should start off first at MK? I have an 8:10 adr for CP that morning. What should the order of rides be?

1.) I wouldn't lower your resolution, I'd just pick up another memory card instead - they run like $30 for a 1 GB SD card. Otherwise you'll be more limited as far as editing your pics is concerned.

3.) Sure. I'd get them as soon as you arrive though.

4.) That depends. If you are low on time you can skip it and not feel like you missed out on anything, but I like the place and find it worthwhile seeing every few visits or so.

5.) Again, it depends. I'd give it higher priority than PlanetWatch, but I wouldn't miss, say, Everest or Kilimanjaro Safaris for it.

6.) Yes, I always recommend starting in Fantasyland because most of the queues are unthemed switchback queues that are very boring to wait in, especially in the afternoon. The ride order, again, depends on what you want to see. Dumbo (if you have young kids)->Pooh->Peter Pan are the ones you definitely want to hit early, as well as possibly Snow White since it is right there. Then head for Tomorrowland or Frontierland (where you'll probably need FastPass tickets for at least one attraction), returning for the rest of Fantasyland in the evening.

 

[Mickeefan]

5. Should I do Flights of Wonder?

Yes, if you have time. We happened to be going by this theater at just the right time and it was a great show. If it's raining the show will probably be cancelled. In October, the show started, but the had to stop it because of rain. I was disappointed. We didn't try to see it another time.