Going Thanksgiving week with 7 and 13 year olds

[Pattygb]

I'm taking my boys and will actually be in the parks Wed-Fri. Staying at the Contemporary. I have several questions; maybe they should be posted under different forums, but here goes. First of all, I have unexpired tickets with 2 days on them from '96, and plan another day to them. Is Park Hopper worth it? If not, if I only see 3 parks, besides MK and AK (never having been there), do you suggest MGM or Epcot for 7 and 13 year olds? BTW, the 13 year old isn't thrilled about going anyway. Where can I find out early magic hours for each day? I saw the schedule for each park, but wasn't sure about where to find which one is open early on which day. A quick question about tickets...Iknow I have to go to Guest Relations when I get to the park to get the tickets upgraded. Unfortunately, we have a late flight, so I can't do it Tuesday night. Is guest relations just inside the gate of the theme park, and how long will it take to get the tickets exchanged? Any thoughts on dining for Thanksgiving dinner? The boys won't actually care if it's Thanksgiving or not. I was thinking about the Whispering Canyon one night.

Thanks for any information and advice.

 

[speakupjc]

I suggest the park hoppers. If it gets to busy you can always switch parks. As far as Thanksgiving Dinner we chose the Yachtsman. Here is a website which might help you with your Thanksgiving Dinner and other plans.

http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/men_thks.htm

 

[rileyroosmom]

We were in the World last Thanksgiving and had dinner at WCC. Just so you know they only served a traditional turkey meal that day...no exceptions. Also, if you haven't made your ADRs, get to it!!! Thanksgiving is a busy time at the world.
If you really want to do all 4 parks commando style, then get the hoppers. If not, I think boys your kids ages might like MGM better. They can ride Rock n Roller coaster, Tower of Terror see Lights Motor Action car stunt show, Indiana Jones stunt show and ride Star Tours. It's also fun to eat at either Prime Time Cafe or Sci Fi Drive Inn (again, get those ADRs you won't be able to walk in without them). Finish off the day with Fantasmic and Osborne Lights!

Have fun!

 

[sarah4770]

I think they would enjoy mgm better than epcot,also.