First, I know. One day is dumb, and not enough, etc etc. It's what I've got to work with. Probably poor planning on my part but here we are. This one day is on tuesday, 2/18, in the middle of a DVC trip with another family who are HUGE Harry Potter people. We've avoided US until this year, waiting for our son to be tall enough for the thrill rides.
I've got several questions, none are more important that others, just what's rattling around in my head.
Givens/absolutes--One day, 2/18, 4 adults, 1 kid, open to close.
Maybe--annual pass for my family (we've used up disney points for two years, but could maybe see our way to a longer US trip), express pass purchase for the 5 people, throw away hotel room for express pass purpose (these costs seem to be a wash)
Possible Tour Agenda:
1. arrive at US early, first stop RRR (8 year old is on fire about this, adults are meh)
2. Diagon Alley/Gringotts/Express
3. IOA--Hogsmeade visit/rides
4. Marvel rides-Doom, Spider, Hulk
Meals as they occur to our bellies
While this makes geographic sense, to me it doesn't make crowd sense or take advantage of the evening hours with Hogsmeade. ALso note, I've skipped many many rides in this; my son does not like water related rides and will be scared of Mummy, and will not ride a thing he sees as "kiddy" (with the exception of SDD, and probably FoH).
Question 1: is there a plan/order that makes more sense? Harry Potter is VERY important to our friends, pretty important to me, my kid will end up enjoying it but may not give two hoots about the details.
Question 2: express pass for 5 people is a ton of money, but will my day be terrible without it?
Question 3: I've read that closing time at Hogsmeade can be pleasant and even quiet, but President's Week is crowded, so I'm doubting that will be the case--any experience or thoughts?
Question 4: what thrill ride that is dry and not full of scary imagery am I missing for my 8 year old? (he does not like creepy things, or things that jump at you or roar at you, he just likes to go fast).
I'm open to a suggestions, as long as they are about how to make Tuesday 2/18 a good day. That day is THE day. The only day of that trip we're going.
I've got several questions, none are more important that others, just what's rattling around in my head.
Givens/absolutes--One day, 2/18, 4 adults, 1 kid, open to close.
Maybe--annual pass for my family (we've used up disney points for two years, but could maybe see our way to a longer US trip), express pass purchase for the 5 people, throw away hotel room for express pass purpose (these costs seem to be a wash)
Possible Tour Agenda:
1. arrive at US early, first stop RRR (8 year old is on fire about this, adults are meh)
2. Diagon Alley/Gringotts/Express
3. IOA--Hogsmeade visit/rides
4. Marvel rides-Doom, Spider, Hulk
Meals as they occur to our bellies
While this makes geographic sense, to me it doesn't make crowd sense or take advantage of the evening hours with Hogsmeade. ALso note, I've skipped many many rides in this; my son does not like water related rides and will be scared of Mummy, and will not ride a thing he sees as "kiddy" (with the exception of SDD, and probably FoH).
Question 1: is there a plan/order that makes more sense? Harry Potter is VERY important to our friends, pretty important to me, my kid will end up enjoying it but may not give two hoots about the details.
Question 2: express pass for 5 people is a ton of money, but will my day be terrible without it?
Question 3: I've read that closing time at Hogsmeade can be pleasant and even quiet, but President's Week is crowded, so I'm doubting that will be the case--any experience or thoughts?
Question 4: what thrill ride that is dry and not full of scary imagery am I missing for my 8 year old? (he does not like creepy things, or things that jump at you or roar at you, he just likes to go fast).
I'm open to a suggestions, as long as they are about how to make Tuesday 2/18 a good day. That day is THE day. The only day of that trip we're going.