Four parks in one day with FP+

[benji2012]

Several years ago I read a blog about a challenge of doing all 4 parks in one day..there were certain "rules" attached to the challenge. I don't really remember the rules, but I believe it required riding one major attraction and eating a snack or meal in each park. I've always wanted to attempt it, but never had the opportunity.

This September, I think will be my chance. However, FP+ makes it more difficult.

For many, this will sound silly, stupid or ridiculous, but for me it sounds fun!

A few things:

1.I will be in WDW for 10 days, the first 5 with friends, the last five solo. I will do it during the solo part of my trip.
2. I am an AP holder, and own DVC with my boyfriend.
3.I plan on taking 4 of my 5 days at a relaxing pace.
4.I will attempt it on a week day the last week of September.
5. I will be staying at AKL.

I think my four big attractions would be Safari at AK, ToT at DHS, test Track single rider line at Epcot, and??? At MK.

So the question! Have you tried it? How would you attempt it if you did?

 

[sethschroeder]

FP+ makes it easier in my mind... FP+ the major attraction at your early afternoon park.

EMH MK - hit any mountain
Jump to Epcot at park opening to hit TT or Soarin
Jump to HWS with your FP+ for any major ride
Finally hit AK when the lines start to die at the end of the day.

Have to find the rules has to be more to it.

 

[lugnut33]

We did it last week, sort of. We wore ourselves out and didn't make it MK which was out last park. Could have easily accomplshed it though. Here's the thread i made on it:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3241665

 

[benji2012]

We did it last week, sort of. We wore ourselves out and didn't make it MK which was out last park. Could have easily accomplshed it though. Here's the thread i made on it:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3241665

Looks like you guys had fun! I've done 3 parks a few times, but did not do as much as you all did!

I'm waiting for official hours to be released before I decide my plan...no I' m just having fun thinking about it .

 

[saltdoggy]

I did all 4 parks 2years ago all in 4 hours 1. Animal kingdom did safari ride 2.hollywood studios did tot and rockin roller coaster 3 .walked to Epcot did soarin and test track 4 .mk did splash mountain stayed at park rest of day

 

[Ten]

So the question! Have you tried it? How would you attempt it if you did?

Exactly one year ago I did it. And to be short, it was awesome. It was like/is a sampler of the best Disney has to offer. Started at Magic Kingdom, ended at Epcot. I was with my girlfriend and it was easily the best time we've ever had. I would definitely recommend doing it at least once! I would love to bore you with details if you're interested.

 

[JoWiJo]

I once read a similar article where the guest visited all four parks and walked something like 20 miles in the process.

Anyway... I did a quick search for "all four disney parks in one day" and I came across an article where someone set out to ride 25 rides among the four parks in one day. They ended up hitting "the top 37 attractions."

The change in FP to FP+ very well may change things, but the article may give you some ideas. I want to read it in detail myself, but I'm too tired to enjoy it at the moment.

http://www.optimalmagic.com/four-parks-in-one-day-challenge.html

 

[Shaden]

FP+ makes it easier in my mind... FP+ the major attraction at your early afternoon park.

EMH MK - hit any mountain
Jump to Epcot at park opening to hit TT or Soarin
Jump to HWS with your FP+ for any major ride
Finally hit AK when the lines start to die at the end of the day.

Have to find the rules has to be more to it.

Sorry but there is no way FP+ makes it easier in any way.

You could have pulled FPs for the headliners at all 4 parks in the past. Now you are talking about pulling FPs in one park. yay ?

He/she is doing this in sept, where you can pull FPs for attractions all day and return within the hour for your return time.

Under your timeline you are talking about taking the WHOLE day to get it done. >>>

FP-
Hit MK morning EMH Ride space, thunder, and Splash.... Head to Epcot. Grab and FP for TT, ride soarin, head back to TT. Out before 10am ... Head to HS, walk over to RNR or TSMM, grab an FP ... go ride ToT or ToT and Single rider RnR (then hit TSMM with return) or just do ToT and RnR. Gone by 11 or 11:30. Hit AK, pull FP for EE, head to safari, or visa versa ... do your thing. Done all by 1pm max.

FP- worked better around 2/3 of the year. I can see how FP+ works for those that go for 8+ crowds. But that is exactly 36% of the year. If you went to recommended parks the rest of the year, you could pull multiple FP- without a problem.