Just back from my 1st trip to US/IOA

[shelemm]

WDW is definitely more a 'togetherness' park than Universal. No matter what your age, most everything at WDW can be enjoyed by the entire family. Most of the 'thrill' rides are not that scary, and most of the 'family' rides are adorable and charming for teenagers and adults. And then there are attraction that have been around for a very long time that are just plain inimitable, like Carousel of Progress or Jungle Cruise.

 

[Timmy Boy]

My kids aren't so young anymore but I'll add the 11am opening of kiddie coasters to the list of things that could be better. With young kids, you are up anyway and skipping over the bigger rides so it would be nice if the kidzone and woodpecker and flying unicorn opened at 10am instead of 11am. During slow season, 11 might be fine, but for holiday weekends and summer, etc, I think that is waiting too long.

During the holidays and busy seasons, everything opens with the park.

 

[stephensmum]

We are going for a visit 25/26 aug, how busy is it. We are staying at Disney, but planning 1 night at rpr to get folt & be able to relax more on our first visit.
Miss Stitch, I'm from Leeds too.

 

[Metro West]

We are going for a visit 25/26 aug, how busy is it. We are staying at Disney, but planning 1 night at rpr to get folt & be able to relax more on our first visit. Miss Stitch, I'm from Leeds too.

Sharon -

since it's still vacation for most of the kids, it should be fairly busy. Last year it was busy all summer so be prepared. BUT...since you're staying at RPR and will have FOTL access, you shouldn't feel the lines too terribly bad.

 

[Miss Stitch]

We are going for a visit 25/26 aug, how busy is it. We are staying at Disney, but planning 1 night at rpr to get folt & be able to relax more on our first visit.
Miss Stitch, I'm from Leeds too.

We arrived on the 30th August last September. The first weekend was very busy at Disney (cant say about Universal) as it was Labor Day weekend. But after Monday the crowds thinned out and the only ride we waiting more than 15 mins for was Soarin (a hour). We visited Universal the week after round about the 9th/10th/11th and we didnt find it busy at all. We didnt wait long for any attractions, we walked onto Spiderman. Think it was about 20 mins for Duelling Dragons and Hulk. Everyone has different ideas on our busy the parks are dependent on what time of year they usually go.

I see you left Leeds for Newcastle, just like our football manager has done today Have a great trip.

 

[stephensmum]

Thanks guys. Yes, I married a Geordie. Hope Newcastle can start winning now!

 

[tlinus]

I cant remember the names but one of them was the spiderman place, it was okay but nothing special. I wouldve rather had a McDonalds. The other one, was I think near E.t., would it be International Film Festival?, the food was cold and tasteless. Maybe we caught them on off days. Loved the drink thing though, where you bought the cup and could refill for 69c

keep the cup (it was a souvenier one, right?), it is refillable for life

 

[Miss Stitch]

keep the cup (it was a souvenier one, right?), it is refillable for life

I am not sure. On the sticker on it, it says good day of purchase only. It is a red one, no character. There was a choice, red or blue. Anyways for six dollars its not worth packing and bringing all the way from the UK