First timer, need help please!!

[kdkbrebel]

Hello,

We are going to WDW in July for 10 days, due to an excellent code on our package we are finally able to add a day at US and IOA. Heres the deal we are staying on site at POP with no car, so after reading several posts on the subject I have decided the best way to get there and back for us is by town car. Let me give you a bit of back ground on our group, Me 35 loves all things disney, always wanted to try universal, coaster lover. DH 38 loves coasters, doesn't do spinny things. DS 14 loves coasters, will need a break from princesses. DD 9 daredevil extreme, there isn't anything they have built yet that she won't ride, still likes the characters though, even though I thinks it's just to humor mom. We have one full day for both US and IOA so please help me with:

Which park first?
What rides and in what order?
Any good CS choices?
Any other help full info.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[gschmerl]

Since you all like coasters, go to IOA first. Be there before the gates open. Go to Hulk first. Then go to the back of the park to Dueling Dragons. No one will be there that early and you can ride the front row of fire and ice over and over and over.

 

[damo]

The most important thing to do is get there well before gates open. It takes a while to park and walk to the gate so make sure you figure that into your timing. Add 1/2 hour onto the time you would arrive at the parking garage.

If you do this, you will have some great line free time to go crazy with the coasters.

 

[bubba's mom]

damo means get to the parking garage by 8am. IOA is more "outdoor" stuff, while the Studios has more "indoor" stuff...so, start outside in the 'cooler' morning hours and venture to the Studios in the hot of the afternoon. If you read the FAQ at the top w/ the sticky's you will find a wealth of info there! There really isn't a "bad" place to eat at either place, but the most common places to avoid are: IOA-Circus McGurkus and US-International Food & Film Festival and Mel's. Granted, some people DO like these places, but of what I know and read here, most do not like the food.

 

[kdkbrebel]

Thanks for all the help so far. We will be taking a town car, so what time should we have them pick us up at POP?

 

[bubba's mom]

Thanks for all the help so far. We will be taking a town car, so what time should we have them pick us up at POP?

as early as you want to be there. if you're not parking a car, you want to be at the gates by 8:30am (typically when they may open)....it's appx. a 15-20 min. ride from Disney to UO, so I would have the car arrive no later than 8am. JMHO, but robvia would know best!

 

[tlinus]

as early as you want to be there. if you're not parking a car, you want to be at the gates by 8:30am (typically when they may open)....it's appx. a 15-20 min. ride from Disney to UO, so I would have the car arrive no later than 8am. JMHO, but robvia would know best!

I agree.....pick up at 8AM because if you hit traffic (not sure if its a workday or weekend) you will need the extra time. You need to be at the gates as close to 8:30 because I *hear* that they tend to open early.

Let us know how you make out when you get back!!! Have Fun!!!