MK, Sea world and IOA... waht to do?

[Daynab]

We are going to Orlando and spending 5 days. My DH is not a great theme park enthusiast, so my idea was to head to MK, Sea World, and Islands of Adventure, and spend the rest of the time hanging out at the resort. Does this sound like a good plan? I prefer to hit as many parks as we can, but he likes a slower pace. If I work him too hard we may never go back to WDW again.

We have never been to US or IOA. We have a 4 and 7 year old and our 10 y/o neice will be with us. If choosing one which would you choose?

Also which is better City Walk or Downtown Disney. We have been to DD but not to City walk.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Dayna
Just 12 more days to go!!!

 

[jjk]

HI WE Like IOA better than US my boys 12 11 and 9 like thrill rides though.US has a Really good play area for children I think its called curious george goes to town lots of fun lots of water we usually park hop and do bits of both.Downtown Disney is far better than city walk we really didnt like this at all !
Hope you have a great Trip

 

[bubba73]

I agree with IOA being better than US. It is a lot more fun. And as far as Citywalk and DTD, it is not a fair comparison. We love DTD but we are Disney maniacs. The only thing that we enjoy about Citywalk is some of the restaurants (Nascar Cafe and Emeril's). There are a few shops and a theater but I have never found anything there to buy or watch.

 

[tysonfamilyof4]

We were just there last week and my kids are 8 and 5. they loved MK! We also did Sea World and Discovery Cove which they loved also. Animal Kingdom was ok as was MGM. We also did alot of swimming at the AKL where we stayed.