Only 3 full days at WDW what is a must?

[the4walls]

We will only have 3 full days at the parks in December. We have 2 other half days but DH wants to go to the beach on at least one of those days. Can anyone help us decide what which parks/attractions are a must and the ones we could skip. Our boys will be 4 and 7.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[julsmom]

MK is a must and I would recommend you see Soarin at Epcot. We also love the countries at World Showcase (Epcot). It is truly an experience.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Will you have park hopper tickets, or will you have to stay in one park all day? Do you expect to take mid-day breaks or stay in the parks all day?

I have a DD7 and a DD3. Here is what they love:

DD3 - the shy one - Fantasyland in MK, Playhouse Disney at MGM, character meals (Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey's, we're going the princess route next time, but you have boys), the fireworks at MK

DD7 - the thrill seeker - loves Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tower of Terror (her favorite ride!), Kilimanjaro Safari, Fantasyland (Peter Pan, Mickey's Philharmagic), fireworks, character meals, Test Track, Soarin'

Next time we go, we will have to see the Nemo show at AK and the Nemo ride and Turtle Talk with Crush at Epcot. I also think DD3 will love the Little Mermaid show at MGM -she has not seen it yet, but her sister has.

Is this your first trip? We will have three full days after our cruise in January, but my kids have each been to WDW many times.

Here is our itinerary if it helps:

get off Disney Wonder Thursday am, go to MGM studios, lunch at Hollywood and Vine, Epcot in the afternoon/evening, Illuminations if we are still awake

Friday - MK, lunch at Crystal Palace, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, dinner at 1900 Park Fare

Saturday - breakfast with Lilo and Stitch, then AK to see the Nemo show, ride Expedition Everest, see Festival of the Lion King (we do that every trip!).

It is too short of a trip for us, but it is worth it so we can do the cruise!

If you have never been, you might not want to try to do all four parks in three days. We are just hitting our favorites this trip since it is an add-on to the cruise, but we won't get to do everything we want to!

One other thought - if one of your half days is also a day for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, you could get tickets to that and have fun there (it is at MK and is from 7-midnight). MK will close early on party nights, so you might pick another day for MK if you are not doing the party so you can maximize your park time.

One more thought - going in December, your boys would probably love the Christmas lights at MGM!

Hope this helps!

 

[daisyduck123]

My recommendations for boys that age:

MK: Mickey's Philharmagic (3-D show)
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (they will love this!!!)
Haunted Mansion

All of those are a MUST!!! Have fun!!

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

My recommendations for boys that age:

MK: Mickey's Philharmagic (3-D show)
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (they will love this!!!)
Haunted Mansion

All of those are a MUST!!! Have fun!!

I can't believe I forgot to mention Buzz Lightyear! That is definitely a must do!

We also went last time with some friends whose 4 year old DS loved Tomorrowland Transit Authority - he rode it over and over again. As long as you plan a whole day or more at MK, you should have a great time!

 

[the4walls]

Thank you all so much for your helpful information. I really appreciate it. I wish we could go for a long but it's just not in the budget. You all are awesome.

 

[Tiffer]

MK-Phillarmagic, Splash Mountain and Space Mountain, in that order

MGM- Tower of Terror

AK- Festival of the Lion King or the New NEmo show, The safari

Epcot--Imagination and the countries (doing the KidCot stations)