AK - What 3 or 4 things to plan to do first?

[mickey'sbud]

We are on a 2-day hopper trip. Going Memorial Day wkend Sat/Sun. Going to AK on Saturday. Since we haven't seen everything there, we will spend most of our day there. Oh keep in mind, I have 2 teenagers.

1. What 3 or 4 things should we plan to do first at AK? Then when we're finish we plan to go to MK, MGM, or Epcot. Got any suggestions on hitting the big rides after 8pm in MK.

2. Do you think we could get alot done after 8pm?....where....I know parades and fireworks. Would enjoy fireworks...don't care as much for parades, but mostly interested in rides and attractions.

Thanks!

 

[marcbelt]

With teenagers, do Dinosaur and Kali Rivers with Fastpass---they will be the definite musts for them in AK. Dont do the petting zoo, as that takes about 2 hours and is really for younger ones. Safari is pretty good too. AK closes early so your best bet is to go to MK if it is open late (considering its a weekend, I would think they will be open late on Sat) and do all the rides there.

If you don't go to MK, Epcot will have Test Track, Mission Space and the Living Seas aquarium. You might convince your teens on a 'cultural' trip around the World Showcase by telling them that Disney cast members there are good looking guys & girls that they bring from all around the world. This worked like a charm with my neice.

 

[imfortune8]

AK must do's for that age would be Dinosaur, the dino spin ride (the name is slipping my mind right now), Kali River Rapids and the Safari. Tough to be a bug is a fun 3D movie, but it is skippable. Also, the Lion King show is fabulous I think for all ages!

With extended hours and if you happen to hit EMH you would be able to lots!We love the parks late!

 

[snyderla]

Our must-do's at AK are It's Tough to Be A Bug, Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur, Kilamanjari Safari. Festival of the Lion King is cool to see, don't know how teens would feel about it. We like to kind of meander around the place for a little while, taking in all the sights.

Lori

 

[jimmiej]

the dino spin ride (the name is slipping my mind right now

Primeval Whirl. Great ride!