Adult only trip to check out all resorts, what are the must dos? And other tips.

[Unclelude]

It sounds like you don't need to checkout the Crescent lake area... ( If you haven't... The boardwalk is fun in the evening, and you could ride a loop on the skyliner - checkout RIV )

I would ride the blue flag boat from BLT ( or CCV) and checkout the construction of Lakeshore... You could get off at Ft Wilderness and checkout that area ( ranch, shops etc...) could even loop the internal bus route and checkout cabins.

At SSR/OKW:

While staying there, we have done pool/hot tub crawls using the internal bus loop... You could do that without swimming Easy way to checkout those resorts... Checkout treehouses at SSR... Could pick up the boat at tree House dock to ride to Disney Springs... When we stay at either OKW or SSR, we usually make Disney Springs a bigger part of the stay cuz its close.

Good Luck!

Have Fun!

 

[VGCgroupie]

It sounds like you don't need to checkout the Crescent lake area... ( If you haven't... The boardwalk is fun in the evening, and you could ride a loop on the skyliner - checkout RIV )

I would ride the blue flag boat from BLT ( or CCV) and checkout the construction of Lakeshore... You could get off at Ft Wilderness and checkout that area ( ranch, shops etc...) could even loop the internal bus route and checkout cabins.

At SSR/OKW:

While staying there, we have done pool/hot tub crawls using the internal bus loop... You could do that without swimming Easy way to checkout those resorts... Checkout treehouses at SSR... Could pick up the boat at tree House dock to ride to Disney Springs... When we stay at either OKW or SSR, we usually make Disney Springs a bigger part of the stay cuz its close.

Good Luck!

Have Fun!

Thanks! I do want to see SSR even though I am not big on busses since SSR can be a great value for resale.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I see lots of recomendations for Geyser Point while you are at CCV - and I agree as the food and views are wonderful. Time it to be there around 9:30 and watch the Electric Water Pageant. But don't sleep on Territory Lounge right next to Artist Point. They have a fabulous bar service - and the cocktails are far, far better than the ones at Geyser Point (which is technically the pool bar and the drinks reflect that). They also have a small selection of appetizers that are really, really good (baked potato flatbread and bourbon bacon are favorites). We grab a drink (or two ) at Territory Lounge along with an app and then get on the waitlist for GP for a later dinner with the MK fireworks and the Water Pageant. Perfect evening!

I love this idea. About what time should we get in the WL? So we need to request to sit in a certain area to view fireworks and the water pageant?

 

[Girlstar30]

Thanks! I do want to see SSR even though I am not big on busses since SSR can be a great value for resale.

Let us know what you think please I've never been there

 

[Pens Fan]

I love this idea. About what time should we get in the WL? So we need to request to sit in a certain area to view fireworks and the water pageant?

You will want to be down at Geyser Point in time for the Water Pageant which comes by at 9:30. We like to get down there by 8 - 8:30 so we've finished eating by then. Ideally you can get a table near the water, but it really doesn't matter. It's an open air restaurant so if you don't have the best view you can just step outside for a few minutes. The Pageant doesn't last very long. You will definitely want to be outside of GP for the fireworks for the best views. Now temper expectations as this is not the view from the Poly beach, but you do get a nice view of the higher fireworks and they pipe the music into the restaurant. It's a lovely way to end the evening.

Geyser Point can get busy!! We've waited an hour or more for a table before, but other times only 20 or 30 minutes. I'd say head to Territory Lounge around 6 - 6:60, enjoy a drink or two and an app then try to get on the waitlist for GP around 7:30 or so. That should get you down there in time for all the extra fun stuff. Geyser Point is just a vibe, regardless. You could forget you are in Disney World, just enjoying a lovely evening at a lakeside lodge watching all the boats cruise by.

Edited to add: There is a rumor floating around that Geyser Point is going to start taking ADR's soon. I'm hoping this is not true, and until I hear something official from Disney I'm ignoring it. Frankly one of the reasons we love staying at Cooper Creek or Boulder Ridge is because you don't have to make advance reservations to have a wonderful evening. I can't tell you how many times we had plans to be in the parks much later, but the crowds / heat / creaky joints got the best of us and we bailed. It's so nice to know we aren't stuck scrambling for an ADR or hitting QS at the hotel. Keep it walk up / wait list please, Disney! You listening, Mickey???