1st timer..Add to my must sees?

[bigsky]

Will be there for Thanksgiving in a few days. So it will be crowded. I"ve put down a few must sees. What do you think?

MK- Haunted Mansion, Splash Mtn, Space Mtn, Pir of Carr, Alien Encounter??

AK- Festival of the Lion King, Safari, Touch to be a bug, Dinosaur,

Epcot- Test track, Mission Space

MGM- TOT, Rock N Roll, Great movie Ride

Any suggestions?

Laura

 

[swilphil]

You seem to have most of the big rides down. I would make sure you spend some time in World Showcase at Epcot. It's a great place to wander around without kids, or with for that matter. There's some great restaurants and performances. Also check out Illuminations at Epcot and Fantasmic at MGM.

 

[Poohlovr]

Also, Alien Encounter is closed, due to re-open next year as a Stitch attraction

 

[bigsky]

Yes, I forgot to add Wishes, Fantasmic and Illuminations..

Laura

 

[DisneyObsessed]

MK Buzz Lightyear and Spectromagic

MGM Beauty and the Beast

 

[billybaruch1]

Mickey's PhilharMagic and Jungle Cruise in the MK.

Flights of Wonder in the AK.

Fantasmic in the Studios, as mentioned.

A Disney waterpark.

Wishes and Illuminations, as mentioned.

 

[Simba0319]

Peter Pan and Small World -MK

Haunted Mansion Movie set in MGM

Acrobats in China -Epcot

Kali River Rapids -AK

 

[InstImpres]

AK - Tarzan Rock's is a must see! It will blow you away.

Very different in style but I also love the Little Mermaid show in MGM.

Enjoy
Sandy

 

[followme2disney]

It seems to me like you have all the must sees covered. But, as a first timer, you should probably check out some of the classic Disney stuff like Carousel or Progress and the WDW Railroad. You are going to have a great time and you picked the best time of year to go. Have Fun!

 

[adambreakey]

I agree with followme, as a first timer you would be well served to checkout some of the classic disney attractions. In my opinion I would add Carousel of Progress to your list. Also, Spend time just 'seeing' the park... don't run from ride to ride and spend all day just waiting in lines. Enjoy the atmosphere. It is great.

Other attractions to consider:
MK - Tomorrowland Transit Authority and BUZZ <-dont miss
Epcot - World Showcase -- go see as much as you can.
AK - i think you have the highlights covered
MGM - if you have kids - Disney Playhouse - if not Indy Jones.

Make sure to take advantage of FASTPASSES... they will make a crowded day seem not so bad. Always have one in your pocket.

Have fun -

adamb

 

[KathyFP]

Who will you be visiting WDW with? I think that has a lot to do with your must see.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Have you considered the Candlelight processional?

Have fun!

Bobbi

 

[BethBreakey]

Dumbo -- even if you dont have kids! it just brings the disney spirit out of you!

 

[bigsky]

We're only going to be at the parks for 3 full days. Then we'll be going on the cruise. The family..dh, ds,13 and dd, 15.
We've been to Disneyland many times since we used to live down there. So a lot of MK stuff we can skip. But I also know that the MK here is a bit different than Dland.
With time so limited, there will be great things we'll have to miss. Plus my daughter just got sick, so we'll be taking it slow.

THanks for the ideas, anymore suggestions are appreciated.

We're going to have a Magical time!

 

[ead79]

You're going to have a WONDERFUL time! Here are my suggestions for must-sees:

MK--Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

AK--your list looks good to me

Epcot--Spaceship Earth (my very favorite ride at WDW) and Illuminations

MGM--Fantasmic!

 

[DisneyKidds]

Wow, you picked a great time for a first visit. WDW around the holidays is even more magical than usual.

The Candlelight Processional is a must see. Just an incredible show, best WDW has to offer IMHO, and it can only be seen from the day after Thanksgiving thru Dec 30. You should take advantage of the opportunity. Not sure what you are doing for dinners, but if a sit down meal in Epcot is in the plans you could try and do the Candlelight Processional dinner package. It's a decent deal for the dinner and would save you a little time waiting in line............and guarantee you a seat.

You have a lot of the best rides covered............and you'll get all kinds of different opinions on what to add. I'd recommend you make sure you see the afternoon parade at the MK, Wishes, SpectroMagic, and Illuminations at Epcot.

Perhaps plan a few meals or just some time in the evenings at the resorts (GF and WL at least) to see the incredible Christmas decorations and soak up the holiday atmosphere. WDW has so much more to see than just the parks so even though your time is limited see if you can take advantage of some of it. It will be time well spent.

We'll be arriving the day after Thanksgiving. Have a great trip.