HELP! Convince my mom that Disney World is fun!

[Chester's Mum]

Yesterday I mentioned AK and she told me she doesn't want to go to a zoo.

Its Nahtazu!!!!! (sp?)

Actually, she'll probably love EPCOT, I never met a mom who didn't like shopping, and the Spaceship Earth, Universe of Energy, and Soarin are not thrill rides. Have fun and help her explore, there are wonderful gardens, and great restaurants. Maybe since its such a big group, you could split up if she isn't enjoying the "thrill" part of the trip. Sometimes people fear the Commando Syndrome, seeing everying thing in one day, in order and without breaks. Your mom can take it easy if she likes. I let my kids (they are 18 and 13 so don't flame me), spend an hour in Innoventions while I sipped a cappucino at the Fountainview Cafe at EPCOT.

Also get her on the TTA (the Tomorrowland Tranportation Authority or something like that) used to be called the WEDway (WED is Walter Elias Disney) People mover. Its a nice relaxing ride around tomorrowland, and through space mountain, great for a break in the middle of the day.

Another thing, there are so many shows at The World that you could go and never ride a thrill ride and still have a great time. The Lights Motors Action show at MGM was great, also check out the 3d movies Mickeys Philharmagic, It's Tough to be Bug, and Honey I Shrunk the Audience (and its air conditioned). Fantasmic is not to be missed. Wishes at Magic Kingdom is awesome, and Illuminations at EPCOT is also amazing (I like to watch it while sipping a marguerita from the Mexico pavillion).

There is so much to do, boat rides from MGM to EPCOT and across the world showcase lagoon, trains in Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom, street performers, gardens...its so much more than rides. There are the Boardwalk shops, Downtown Disney....I could go on and on, the people at work are tired of listening to me, and so probably are you. Have a wonderful time.

By the way, I'm 49.

 

[jaskemr]

Any 3D movies are great. It's way more than 3D, and they are all awesome...
They go beyond 3D, smell, physical effects, harmless, yet fun. 3D's they are 4D's and very enjoyable. Not to spoil the attractions, that is all I will say. I will definately hit every "3D" adventure I can.

A Bugs Life will be a good one to go to, and then you will know what 4D means....

It's fun!

 

[Boncho]

And don't forget, she might not be able to take the pace you and your younger siblings set. If her and Dad want to sit and rest a bit while the rest of you hit some of the bigger thrills, don't worry, it doesn't mean she's not having a good time.

YOU'LL ENJOY IT MA!
SkierPete

I am so glad you are not talking about me! I am 50 but life has been busy moving on! I can keep up with most anyone and you make 50 sound so ....OLD! [/QUOTE]

Well, I'm 48 and I can keep up with my 11 year old son with no problem, but if your parents don't do much walking, you might want to suggest they start walking everyday so they will be used to it before they get there. I wouldn't worry about the Disney magic not hitting your mother yet, I'm sure it will once she gets there.

 

[jaskemr]

One other comment, the 3D movies are in air conditioned spaces, which is GREAT when you are at Disney and Really Hot. We tried to work them inbetween the other stuff which gave us a chance to cool off.
All the ones we saw where amazing.