chttyangel
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So after countless trips to Disneyland, we are finally venturing out. I asked my kids this weekend; Hawaii or Florida....they picked Florida. So let the planning begin.
So many question!!! Disneyland is so simple to me. Parks are together, small, easy to manage. Hotels are all within walking distance (well a ton are). I know where to eat, what shows to see, how to get around. Disneyworld is so foreign to me thou and almost overwhelming. So here are a few questions if they pros dont mind;
1) On the DIS Disneyland board there is a thread for Disneyworld pros to talk about differences/tips. Anything like that here?
2) Is staying on site a must? There is something magically about the DL hotels but there is no big advantage and they are a TON of extra money. So I am usually just fine staying offsite. From what I read DW seems different thou.
3) So many dinner shows, character dining opportunities, shows. If this was your first time and you may never go back; what would be your must do?
4) 6 days is the plan (counting the day of arrival, not counting departure day). We want to hit everything Disney, a day at Universal and possible a couple hours at the beach or some other attraction. No way or totally doable?
5) Can you make do without a rental car or is it a must have? (if I stayed onsite and wanted to go to Universal)
6) We usually order pizza to be delivered or some sort of take-out 1 meal a day. Gives us a chance to have a break and saves big time on costs. I am assuming if you stay on site; everything would be Disney and this not possible. Is that correct? Just wondering how much extra to budget.
7) LAST....we have to do summer. BUT we can do any part of summer. Early June right when school gets out, mid-summer or late August days before school goes back. Any time better than the other for weather/crowds? I usually go during Easter week so crowds wont bother us. Just curious.
THANKS! SUPER EXCITED!!!
So many question!!! Disneyland is so simple to me. Parks are together, small, easy to manage. Hotels are all within walking distance (well a ton are). I know where to eat, what shows to see, how to get around. Disneyworld is so foreign to me thou and almost overwhelming. So here are a few questions if they pros dont mind;
1) On the DIS Disneyland board there is a thread for Disneyworld pros to talk about differences/tips. Anything like that here?
2) Is staying on site a must? There is something magically about the DL hotels but there is no big advantage and they are a TON of extra money. So I am usually just fine staying offsite. From what I read DW seems different thou.
3) So many dinner shows, character dining opportunities, shows. If this was your first time and you may never go back; what would be your must do?
4) 6 days is the plan (counting the day of arrival, not counting departure day). We want to hit everything Disney, a day at Universal and possible a couple hours at the beach or some other attraction. No way or totally doable?
5) Can you make do without a rental car or is it a must have? (if I stayed onsite and wanted to go to Universal)
6) We usually order pizza to be delivered or some sort of take-out 1 meal a day. Gives us a chance to have a break and saves big time on costs. I am assuming if you stay on site; everything would be Disney and this not possible. Is that correct? Just wondering how much extra to budget.
7) LAST....we have to do summer. BUT we can do any part of summer. Early June right when school gets out, mid-summer or late August days before school goes back. Any time better than the other for weather/crowds? I usually go during Easter week so crowds wont bother us. Just curious.
THANKS! SUPER EXCITED!!!
