My park "must do's".....suggestions?

[DisneyMomof2boys]

This will be Nana's/Mom's (54) first trip to WDW, me (35), 2 DS's (11 and 13). No DH this time...he didn't fall in love with Mickey like i did.
What would you add to this list?

Animal Kingdom To Do List:

Tarzan Rocks
Primevial Whirl
Kilimanjaro Savari
It's Tough to be a Bug
Festival of the Lion King
Dinosaur

4:00 Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade


MGM To Do List:

Rockin' Roller Coaster
Tower of Terror
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
Who wants to be a Millionare

Late Afternoon Stars & Motorcars Parade


Epcot To Do List:

Test Track
Mission Space
World Showcase


MK To Do List:

Haunted Mansion
Hall of Presidents
Buzzlightyear
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain

 

[Chip126]

I would add just a few things!

Animal Kingdom - Kali River Rapids

MGM - Muppets 3-D, The Great Movie Ride, Beauty & the Beast Show

Epcot - Honey I shrunk the Audience

Magic Kingdom - Mickey Philharmagic (I haven't seen this yet, but I hear it is phenomenal), Pirates the Carribean, Peter Pan's Flight, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Whatever you decide to do.........have a great time! I took my mom (56) on her first trip two years ago and she loved everything (except she didn't do any rollercoasters or TOT). She will be going back with me again in December!

Kim

P.S. My DH stays home, too! They just don't get the magic like we do!

 

[jacksonsmom]

I think you are OK with Animal Kingdom but I would add some to the others

MGM:
Beauty & the Beast show
Little Mermaid show
Muppets 3D
Star Tours
Great Movie Ride

Epcot:
Honey I shrunk the aduience
Spaceship Earth

Magic Kingdom
Peter Pan's Flight
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Mickey's Philharmagic (have not seen this but heard it GREAT)
Pirates of the Carribean
Small World (everyone should do this at least once!)

 

[DisneyMomof2boys]

Mickeys Phiarmagic?? Haven't heard anything about this....what is it?

 

[funhouse8]

11 & 13 yo boys, You have to do innoventions in epcot. DQ if it's on your pass. My boys love these two places. Gina

 

[carolinagirl]

I immediately wanted to add Mickey's Philharmagic to your list as well. It is fabulous!!!! We did this twice when we were there three weeks ago. However, with boys ages 11 & 13, I'm not sure if they will be into this. My husband LOVED it! He said it was his favorite thing at Magic Kingdom. It was my favorite as well.

Without giving too much away it is a 3-D (really 4-D) movie type attraction featuring several of Disney's best music selections. There is music from The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Peter Pan, Alladin, Beauty and the Beast (there may be more, but my brain is failing me).

This description just doesn't do it justice! You feel as if you are totally immersed in the movie. It really features Donald Duck more than Mickey. So I'm not sure why they called it Mickey's Philharmagic.

You will have to decide if you think your boys will be interested. But I would recommend adding it to your list. It is just such an amazing experience. The best 3-D effects I have ever experienced. HTH! Have fun!!

Kim

 

[bananiem]

I'm a fan of pyrotechnics so I'd be sure to hit Fantasmic at MGM and the fireworks at MK. I must have had a bad viewing spot at Epcot for Illuminations because I didn't like it as much as Fantasmic. I'm going to sit in a different spot next time.

 

[mickeysaver]

May I add a few things for your list?

I think you have some great plans, but there are some other gems left to be discovered still. Mickey

Animal Kingdom
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Kali River Rapids
Flights of Wonder

MGM
The Great Movie Ride
One Man's Dream
Animation Tour
Fantasmic!

EPCOT
Innoventions
Spaceship Earth
Illuminations!

Magic Kingdom
BTMRR
POC
Indy Speedway
Share a Dream Come True Parade
Mickey's Philharmagic
Wishes!

 

[aesalsa]

DisneyMomof2boys,
Mickey's Philharmagic is a 3-D show which actually stars Donald Duck who "borrows" Mickey's sorceror's hat and gets into a bit of mischief! It highlights some of Disney's best-loved scenes and music from the movies (Alladin, Little Mermaid. . .). IMO, it is the best example of 3-D I've ever scene, including all the parks in WDW. The very beginning and very end look a little fuzzy, but overall it is truly spectacular and moving! This is definitely on DH and my To DO list!

And I'm probably in the minority, but after seeing Fantasmic and Wishes, IllumiNations doesn't "do it" for me anymore. It's still very nice, but the other 2 night shows far surpass it , IMHO. I would rather do the other 2 twice than make time for IllumiNations.

 

[DisneyMomof2boys]

Y'all have been so helpful! We are doing the Fantasmic dinner package, I just forgot to put it on the list. But now I have a few more to add!