Hints, tips, invaluable advice please!!! First WDW trip in 2 weeks!!!

[claireylou82]

Hello everyone,

I know its cutting it a bit fine but I suppose I need to do some proper planning instead of just getting giddy about my first ever trip to Florida.

My partner and I fly out for 2 weeks on April 16th, we're staying at a Disney hotel and we dont have a car hired currently.

To add complications my partner snapped her Achilles tendon last august and still suffers quite badly when walking long distances

Anyway, I'm basically after any hints, tips or advice anyone might have for me. If there's one thing you always think makes your trip better that's the thing I want to know

Thanks everyone....so excited I can't sleep already!

 

[noahdove]

Well, first off...read read read these boards!!!! Ask as many questions as you can....Get a scooter if need be, but, may I ask, if she can walk at all, please do so,so not to anger other bus riders when boarding the bus. Scooter people tend to think that they are the only ones riding the bus. Also, you really don't need a car as the Disney transportation is awesome!!! As soon as you arrive, get the maps and familiarize yourself to the park you are going to first, second etc.
Don't be afraid to ask questions of the CM, they are there to help make your trip memorable Good luck and happy pixie dust to you

 

[claireylou82]

thanks Marilyn,

I know she'll want to walk when ever she can its going to be making her rest that's the problem I think!!

 

[homedad]

buy the Unoffical Guide to WDW and read, read, read!! Will tell u what parks to do and the proper order. Its late but u can still come up with a plan.

 

[Hootch]

app that shows wait times. You can get a feel for how lines are at different times of the day.

Understand that moving between parks takes time. WDW is about 43 sq miles. Without a car you will be dependent on the buses. The bus system is generally reliable but there are occasional glitches. (Not trying to discourage you from park hopping. We hop every day on our trips.)

Look at menus ahead of time. People ofte claim the CS locations have the same food. There is variety if you look.

Make sure you understand how the fastpass system works. Fastpasses can save you time.

 

[Pseudacris]

The Disney transportation will vary depending on where you are going to be staying. The buses aren't the quickest transport, but I've used them even in the resorts that are notorious for not having good transport, and it's worked great.

Are you signed up for Disney's Magical Express from the airport? If not, it's a free bus service that will take you from MCO to your resort.

Have you planned food/dining reservations out? Are you the type of couple who like to have sit down dinners planned or eat quicker items and plan as you go? It is too late to get reservations at the high demand places like Cinderella's Royal Table or Be Our Guest, but some great places still have open reservations.

For instance, I peeked at the reservations available on April 18:
50's Prime Time (DHS), Biergarten (EP), Garden Grill (EP), even Crystal Palace (MK), and Hoop De Do are available, among many others.

(My vacations usually revolve around food, so sorry about that.

 

[rewardsinlife]

Well, first off...read read read these boards!!!! Ask as many questions as you can....Get a scooter if need be, but, may I ask, if she can walk at all, please do so,so not to anger other bus riders when boarding the bus. Scooter people tend to think that they are the only ones riding the bus. Also, you really don't need a car as the Disney transportation is awesome!!! As soon as you arrive, get the maps and familiarize yourself to the park you are going to first, second etc.
Don't be afraid to ask questions of the CM, they are there to help make your trip memorable Good luck and happy pixie dust to you

Wow...talk about Judging others. If the PP needs a scooter for someone they should be able to use one confidently in knowing they will be excepted by all. It is hard enough to do Disney healthy..let alone if you have an injury or disability to deal with. I am sorry if you have met rude people on scooters..but let me assure you that most are not this way. ( and no..I do not have a scooter but know how bad a person can feel in a wheelchair loading onto the bus and making others *wait*'for safety procedures to be put into place. please be kind in your advice

 

[claireylou82]

Thanks so far everyone!! Any more suggestions welcomed!

We're in single figures now 9 days!!!!!!!!!

 

[noahdove]

Sorry rewardsinlife, I am not judging..I am speaking from experience. I have been run into, pushed out of the way, made to wait for 45 minutes for people in scooters to board the bus...I have a disability and if need be, I would use a scooter.

 

[anorman]

Wow...talk about Judging others. If the PP needs a scooter for someone they should be able to use one confidently in knowing they will be excepted by all. It is hard enough to do Disney healthy..let alone if you have an injury or disability to deal with. I am sorry if you have met rude people on scooters..but let me assure you that most are not this way. ( and no..I do not have a scooter but know how bad a person can feel in a wheelchair loading onto the bus and making others *wait*'for safety procedures to be put into place. please be kind in your advice

 

[anorman]

Sorry rewardsinlife, I am not judging..I am speaking from experience. I have been run into, pushed out of the way, made to wait for 45 minutes for people in scooters to board the bus...I have a disability and if need be, I would use a scooter.

that's true too.