It was MAGICAL!

[Aurora06]

We just came back from our beautiful family trip to Orlando. We have been there for 10 days, spent 4 days in WDW - one in each park. There are really no words to explain how great that experience was! It was our first time there, we visited Disneyland couple a years ago. I got mixed comments before my travel about preferences between these two places - but I can now say that I loved WDW much more! Not that I wouldn't go back to California, we also made beautiful memories there, but for me #1 now is Florida.
Everything was so perfect, we had great weather (which was my big concern). It rained only one evening, while we were waiting for Frozen ride, and the rain was gone for the night show at Epcot. One other afternoon it poured 1-2 hours, but we decided to make a break that day, so it didn't really ruined anything for us.
I cannot comment on the crowds, because it was our first time there...but on the other hand I can't even imagine that place to not be crowded
I was like a real PRO with FP+ - we used it a lot! The only two rides that we could not get it for were Frozen (we waited) and Seven Dwarfs (we were in the line, but they closed it because of the potential thunderstorm so we exited). Everything that we planned to do & see - we managed. My favourite ride - AGAIN - just like in Disneyland was Soaring! I was jumping from joy, like a little kid - I LOVE THAT RIDE SO MUCH!!!! It was amazing... And I would say that Epcot altogether was my favourite park.

My Son did all of the crazy rides, I think his favourite was Aerosmith R&R, followed by Everest and Space Mountain (this might be a different order). He only skipped Tower of Terror and I am glad he did... I can't stand that attraction
I am still under impression, and it will take some time for sure to come back to reality. I was so impressed by how well organized everything was - from parking, to tram, to security scans, ticket scans, finger scans etc. My daughter (6) had troubles scanning her finger one day, but they took her picture instead and everything was fine after that.
We also went to Universal, Kennedy Space Center, Sea World and Aquatica - but for me they all can't even come close to Disney. My Son says that Universal was better for him - I guess because of the crazy rides (I didn't do match there) and Harry Potter.
All together, we enjoyed it and we already miss it.... I would like to go back to WDW again for sure...
It is the MOST MAGICAL place on Earth! You can't compare that atmosphere to anything...

 

[Gophers]

Glad to hear you and your family had a magical time. It's the same for our family.

 

[Allie B]

Yay for Disney magic! It's so hard to explain to people who have never been. You have to experience for yourself I swear they are pumping something in the air lol

 

[Aurora06]

Thanks everyone for great stories and advises on this forum. It helped us a lot with planning and getting organized, just like last time in Disneyland.
You guys here are awesome!

 

[heidijanesmith]

Glad you had a wonderful trip!

 

[Norton figment]

Any tips for the space center we're going there with a 9 year old. Did you send the whole day? Or just pick key thing to see

 

[klmall]

Love to read positive trip reports like this! It sounds like you planned well and it paid off!

 

[Aurora06]

Any tips for the space center we're going there with a 9 year old. Did you send the whole day? Or just pick key thing to see

We did not spend the whole day there, and it was enough for what we wanted to see. If you want to go to the actual rocket launch area, than you might need a whole day since the bus tour is 2-3 hours. In the Kennedy center, make sure to watch Atlantis presentation and visit that area. It is really cool! Should be fun for 9 year old.

 

[johnsonet]

It's nice to read such a happy report. So glad you loved WDW

 

[Davey Jones II]

On a future visit, I would recommend allocating more days for WDW. Four days is just enough to scratch the surface, especially if you want to see the shows and nighttime events. Most people spend 7-10 days at the World.