My vacation - what to do?

[aussie bob]

Hi - Joe from Brisbane, Australia... 33 yo with girlfriend
I need some help with planning... This is my 3rd trip to Florida, but the first time since 1995, so I'm sure there's a whole bunch of new stuff to see.... Anyway, this was going to be my plan:
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Day 1, 21 Oct - Day: Magic Kingdom, Night: ?
Day 2, 22 Oct - Day: Universal Studios, Night: ?
Day 3, 23 Oct - Day: which 3rd park?, Night: Halloween Horror at IOA... (already booked, and very excited...)
Day 4, 24 Oct - I have to leave...

So, for someone that hasn't been at Orlando for years and years, which park should I do on Day 3... I definitely want to see my old favourites, but should I change my order (I'm staying down near Maingate/Irlo Bronson)...
Your ideas please - you all sound like the experts (reading this board!)....... Cheers

 

[Baloo]

WELCOME to the DIS aussie bob

You sure were right when you said"there's a whole bunch of new stuff to see" since 1995!!!! There's a whole new park Disney's Animal Kingdom has been added since then!Although it's a beautiful park it's not an all day park.

I'm thinking you're buying one day tickets and not Hoppers,right?It's around $50 for a one day ,one park ticket.Around $200 fora 4 day Park hopper pass which can be used at all 4 Disney parks on the same day.Un-used days are good FOREVER on these.

If you're buying a One day ticket on Day 3 my pick would be EPCOT! There's the new Mission Space ride and the Food and Wine Festival will be going on then.
http://wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/index.htm

Also EPCOT is the park that stays open the latest then so you're getting the most bang for you buck with a one day ticket!

In the evening you could visit Pleasure Island,the MarketPlace,the Boardwalk or play a round of miniture golf at Winter/Summerland or Fantasia Gardens.

Have a wonderful trip!


p.s. Do you know Steve Irwin? My son LOVES him!!!

 

[mrsltg]

Hi Joe!

Welcome to the DIS!

I would change your day 2 plans, personally. My thought is why not do Universal all day on day 3, this way there is less shuffling around? This frees up day 2 and I think I'd do the AK. It's my favorite next to MK.

No matter what, have a wonderful trip!!!

Erin