Half day possible?

[Alexsandra]

Hi guys, my family has been to Disney numerous times. Our last trip was last Sept. so I don't feel a need to try to pack it all in. I've seen and done every ride/show before.

This time my husband and I are going to be in Clearwater beach for 3 nights but we need to drive to Orlando for our flight back home. Our flight is at 9:00 pm so we have until 7:00 pm (when we need to drop off the car). I can leave Clearwater early but I just don't know if it is even worth visiting a park as I will most probably encounter traffic on my way to Orlando.

If I do a park it would most probably be Epcot. But debating just going to DTD and enjoying food and shopping around there until my flight.

What do you guys think?

 

[CAS239]

What time would you be leaving Clearwater to head to Orlando? I would try to leave as early as possible so you can beat traffic and get to a park quicker.

 

[loves to dive]

First, I love Clearwater Beach, my mother lived there for 5 years. I'm not sure it would be worth buying tickets for that one day but if you have an AP, it would be worth a drop into Epcot for a quick Food and Wine visit.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Heck yeah, I would do it! I would walk around EP every day of my life if I could, LOL! I don't think I could be that close and NOT go to EP for the day. If cost is a concern, yes, just go to DS (lots of fun, too!), but if you can swing the tickets, I would do it!

 

[Alexsandra]

What time would you be leaving Clearwater to head to Orlando? I would try to leave as early as possible so you can beat traffic and get to a park quicker.

I can leave anytime but I was thinking around 7:30-8:00am

First, I love Clearwater Beach, my mother lived there for 5 years. I'm not sure it would be worth buying tickets for that one day but if you have an AP, it would be worth a drop into Epcot for a quick Food and Wine visit.

No I don't have AP. I would have to buy a ticket. I am so excited about Clearwater. I've never been and looking forward to long walks on the beach. That is why I am debating just not doing the park so I could spend my last morning on the beach until checkout and then making my way slowly to Orlando and hanging out in Orlando until my flight.

Heck yeah, I would do it! I would walk around EP every day of my life if I could, LOL! I don't think I could be that close and NOT go to EP for the day. If cost is a concern, yes, just go to DS (lots of fun, too!), but if you can swing the tickets, I would do it!

Haha. I know what you mean. I love walking around the world showcase checking out the shops and having a few drinks around the lagoon. Money is not so much a concern. It's the drive down and rush hour I will encounter. I am scared I will only get there at 10-11am and then have to leave by 5:30- 6:00pm.

 

[Ambehnke]

Love Clearwater. Got married there. It's only about a little over an hour and a half away from the parks. I'd just plan to leave as early as possible to avoid traffic in the am and get as much of a day in as possible before you leave. Definitely doable.

 

[Lynzer4]

Personally I would spend the morning at the beach. If i needed a small disney fix I would hit disney springs for an early dinner before my flight.

I wouldn't want to end my relaxing beach vacation rushing to get to Disney to rush around a park before a flight.

That's just my opinion. Sounds like you've been to Disney before and will go back so enjoy Clearwater.

 

[Alexsandra]

Personally I would spend the morning at the beach. If i needed a small disney fix I would hit disney springs for an early dinner before my flight.

I wouldn't want to end my relaxing beach vacation rushing to get to Disney to rush around a park before a flight.

That's just my opinion. Sounds like you've been to Disney before and will go back so enjoy Clearwater.

Ya, I think your right. It just seems like too much trouble for my last day of vacation. We'll make our way slowly to Orlando after a morning on the beach and then head to the Polynesian or DTD for a couple drinks and food until its time to head to the airport. Cheeper that way too. Thanks