Any seniors 5/18-5/27

[cynzilla]

Any seniors going from 5/18-5/27?.....not all that interested in the parks, but havent been there since 1979.

What is there to do if you don't on rides, any suggestions? Booked Keys to the Kingdom Tour...what else?

 

[onelilspark]

Check out the Streetmosphere in Hollywood Studios and the Animation Academy there. In DAK, check out the shows, they're awesome! In Epcot, explore the countries and the entertainment there. In the MK...well, I like the rides there

 

[calypso726]

Hi! I'm not a senior and won't be there at that time but thought I'd offer a few suggestions if you are not into thrill rides. There are many other attractions at the parks to enjoy besides thrill rides. I am 41 and go to WDW with my DH about 4 - 5 times per year and we don't always do the whole "ride thing." However, we thoroughly enjoy the parks. Oh and we do not have kids so these are adult only trips.

Animal Kingdom - see Festival Of The Lion King and Finding Nemo shows. Both of these are brilliant and wonderfully entertaining. Kilimanjaro Safari (not a thrill ride) is fun as it takes you on the savanna, Flights of Wonder, It's Tough To Be A Bug, Conservation Station. They also have a couple of Tours...Backstage Safari and Wild By Design.

Hollywood Studios - Fantasmic, Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, The Great Movie Ride, Toy Story Mania, Voyage of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Lights, Motors Action, Muppet Vision 3D, One Man's Dream,

Epcot - Way too many things to mention in both Future World and World Showcase. I love cathcing the World Showcase Players doing their street performances. Soarin is a MUST DO. It is very gentle and so wonderful. My grandmother loved it and she is a person who freak out on me if I pushed her in the wheelchair at anything other than a casual walk. Illuminations is always good. My parents (who are seniors) enjoy the Segway Tour that is offered and have done both the one at Epcot and the one at Ft. Wilderness.

Magic Kingdom - Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean have been re-done. There are always nice shows going on in front of the castle too. But you'll get to see the park during KTTK. We have done KTTK 3 times and Love the tour!

Finding Hidden Mickeys! DH and I play this game all the time

Beyond the Parks - If you love a good meal I would suggest these restaurants. Flying Fish on the Boardwalk, Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, California Grill at the Contemporary. We also enjoy renting one of the Pontoon Boats and going around Bay Lake. You can always go to Animal Kingdom Lodge and take part in their daily activities or simply go see the animals on the safari. We also like resort hopping and checking out each resort. Usually do this more during the holidays though

Anyhow, I hope you don't rule out the parks because of not being into rides. You'd be selling yourself short. There is WAY more to see and enjoy at each park and you can do it without ever getting on a thrill ride.

 

[spiceycat]

not sure - trying to move to the area - if so will be there.

disney has lots of entertainment. the f/g will end may 16th. can you move your trip to do that?

if you like flower or gardens or just being outside - this is a pretty nice thing to do at Epcot.

or is there some reason you must be there when you are going?

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I guess I am considered a Senior. I live down here and am available to meet people most days. I do work on Wednesdays and Thursdays but enjoy running around in the parks.

 

[Taja]

Not quite a senior (although AARP may beg to differ!), but definitely a baby boomer! And, sadly, won't be any where near WDW before December, 2011. *sob*

You'll find massive changes since 1979! I had 22 years between my first visit to WDW in 1981 and the second in 2003. It went from a few resorts, convention center, one park and one park under construction to about 20 resorts, four parks and two water parks! Plus two miniature golf courses!

Some suggestions:

If you have some free time, take a tour of the monorail resorts (GF, Polynesian, CR) or a Friendship boat tour of the EPCOT resorts (BWI, BC, YC, S/D. You can combine the tours with a meal (ADRs most likely needed) or perhaps visit a lounge or six! It's also possible to visit WL and Fort Wilderness using a boat from the MK docks--makes a nice change of pace.

Strolling through DTD (Downtown Disney) can be nice. I'm not much of a shopper, but do enjoy wandering through it at least once each trip. You also can take a ferry from DTD to POFQ/POR and OKW and SSR. The Turf Grill at SSR is a nice place for lunch (probably dinner, as well, but can vouch for lunch there) and can be combined nicely with time at DTD or touring the other resorts.

Magic Kingdom: Nice job booking the KTTK tour, BTW. It's a terrific tour! You'll find yourself looking at MK a little differently--perhaps with even more appreciation--after the tour! Mickey's Philharmagic is a must. It's an indoor show--air conditioning! The river boat is nice, as well, even if it is a ride! Hall of the Presidents (haven't seen it recently--we always seem to miss it) is an audioanimatronics show. Plan lunch at Columbia Harbour House, which is nearby. The three o'clock parade (3 p.m. on Main Street!) and SpectroMagic and fireworks (still Wishes?) some evenings (check the schedule). If you happen to be around the Seven Seas Lagoon at the right time, you also might catch a glimpse of the Electric Water Pageant. It also can be viewed from the GF, PR, CR--and possibly Fort Wilderness or Wilderness Lodge. Can't remember at the moment. It's short, so I wouldn't schedule around it.

EPCOT: As others mentioned, there is a lot to do here without ever going on a ride! Soarin' is terrific, though. If you plan to ride, get a fast pass early in the morning. Return time will be late afternoon. And Spaceship Earth! It's inside the signature geodesic sphere in Future World. Very gentle ride. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is the evening finale here. Find a spot upwind around the World Showcase Lagoon and enjoy the show. May not be shown every night (used to be), so check the schedule.

Animal Kingdom: The Lion King show (can't remember the correct title at the moment) is a must for me. It has been enclosed and is air conditioned now--it wasn't in 2003! The Finding Nemo show also is supposed to be terrific--haven't seen it yet. Both are live shows. This is a difficult park for me to navigate--the uneven terrain plays havoc with my old foot/leg injuries, so others can provide better pointers than I can. I do love the afternoon parade at this park. Apparently, the park is open some evenings now, so that may be something to explore, as well.

Disney Hollywood Studios: Beauty and the Beast show is one of my favourites. You also might enjoy The Great Movie Ride. A bit hokey, but fun if you have the right spirit. The animation studio is a must--be sure to stay to learn to draw a Disney character after the show! There are other live shows toward the back of the park: Lights, Motors, Action and Indiana Jones. The last show of LMA is around 3 or 4 pm--check the park schedule. Fantasmic! is the evening finale, although no longer shown every night. Check the schedule. If you don't have a Fantasmic Dining Package, plan to arrive 30 to 60 minutes before the start of the show to get a seat. Unless you have someone very tall or wearing a large hat (ask him/her to remove the hat during the show) in front of you, all of the seats provide a good view. You can bring food & beverages into the amphitheatre, if you like, or purchase some at a very busy concession stand in the rear of the theatre.

You'll notice I say "check the schedule" regularly. It's a good idea to plan your TS dining (if any) and park days around the parades and spectaculars, if they are important to you. Most were shown daily at one time; now they are offered on a more limited basis. The park hours for May should be posted soon, it they aren't already available.

What ever you do, relax and enjoy your WDW holiday!