Please help!!!!!

[isabell122]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

 

[pamouselover]

I am a beliver in going in Sept. Oct. and Nov.
I have been to FLA and Disney World in March, April, June, July and Aug.
Our best time was when we went in Oct.
The weather is a bit more milder, and the humidy is lower.
I think if you like water parks both are great. I have not been yet to BB, but I have been to TL and it is great. I also have been to river country, not sure if it even is still there. (ANYONE KNOW?)
Last I heard they were redoing it over.
The ages of your children I would think MGM and MK are great parks!
Not sure of hotels as I have not stayed on site since the 70's as a child.
We are staying at All stars in Sept. This will be our first trip on site!
I have heard that Key West and Poly are really nice for older children. Lots of pools!

 

[ciera321]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

1 & 2 Well, we love both parks but only went to TL this trip because of the new Crush n Gusher, lots of fun. If you love to stay cool and have a lot of fun, both are worth it. I still think our favorite is BB because of the variety of slides and the theming.

3. POR

4. We liked it, but not as much as CSR and I found myself longing for CSR several times during our 9 day trip. I can't say anything bad about POR, it was newly refurbished and in good shape, the landscaping was nice with the river flowing thru it, but I am just a CSR fan!!!

5. Tough one because we love all the parks for different reasons. For rides MGM is #1 for us, food EPCOT, Disney magic and fireworks, MK of course and AK is so different from the others and we love the animals. Probably not much help on this one...

6. CSR is our favorite in the moderate level and I think they'd enjoy the pool. We have a 12 and 19 yo and they love CSR because of the pool, slide and Pepper Market!!! AKL is wonderful, too. I can't say enought good things about it. The restaurants are the best, I think and we always return for Boma and Jiko, yummy!!!

7. Wishes is at the very top, I LOVE to watch the show right below where Tink flies down from the castle on the walkway to Tomorrowland. Also, we will now have to ride Soarin many times during a trip and I can't miss the French Bakery at least 2 times...

8. We always used to go in September and pulled the kids out of school. When they got older this was harder to do so we started going end of May early June the minute school let out. I really miss the uncrowded days in September.... We will be trying August next year. I know it's hot and humid, but what's 3 or 4 more degress???

 

[DOINGDISNEY05]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

Hello,
We have been to WDW in June way too HOT. We have been in Sept which we caught the HOTTEST week 98 degrees humidity was putrid at 99. We went in late Oct just in time for Halloween it was perfect. Universal is a great park as well as MGM. We are going again Oct/05. Universal is great for all ages. MK has the best fireworks and parades if you have small children. MGM has great parade and shows for adults and older children. Epcot is best for adults and older children. Seaworld is great for all. We went to TL that water park was great. We also went to Water Maina which is a more laid back water park. Best times we found is to go as soon as park opens lines are shorter. If you stay on site its nice to go back to hotel for late lunch break, pool swim, and or nap and back to the parks till close. We stayed off site and rented a car which works perfect for us.

 

[isabell122]

Thank you for the help. I am still waiting for more opions but, yours did count thanks

 

[mickeysaver]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

Howdy!
1.) No input here, we have never done the waterparks.
2.) If I were to choose a waterpark, it would be TL, because it just looks like it would be more fun to me.
3.) We have stayed at ASMu and at POP, we loved both. We are most likely going to be at POP again this December, but I would love to try POFQ.
4.) We loved both hotels, but being that we don't have kids, it would be nice to try a little different resort with a bit more of a romantic feel.
5.) Animal Kingdom is my favorite for all the beauty that it has. MGM is my favorite because of ToT. MK is my second favorite because it's the first theme park that I ever went to and it's just a classic. Epcot is my last choice, because I feel the WS is just one big international tourism advertisement and shopping opportunity.
6.) With all those kids, it still depends on your budget and your need for privacy. I would think that a couple of rooms at a Value Resort would do well enough, but if you have the means, you might want to check out a cabin at FW or one of the other suite type arrangements that WDW offers.
7.) AK we have to eat at RFC. MGM, we have to ride ToT and RnR. MK, we have to eat a , eat at Pecos Bill's, and we must see Wishes! Epcot, must ride TT and M:S.
8.) Pick a Value Season and go! The rates are lower and the fun is just the same. We love going in December because of MVMCP.

Have a great time planning. Maggie

 

[SoccerDogWithEars]

1. I would say yes, especially with the two kids. Typhoon Lagoon would probably be more fun for the 19 year-old, since it has a real wave pool and you can take surfing lessons. However, Blizzard Beach has more slides and a tends to be focused on younger kids. There are some "thrill" slides though, like Summit Plummet.
2. I like Typhoon Lagoon better because it has real waves as opposed to just bobs and you can go snorkeling. Plus, the lazy river doesn't get you as wet as the one at Blizzard Beach.
3. We stayed at AKL and absolutely LOVED it.
4. *see above* The staff there is great, it's so awe-inspiring to be able to wake-up and have a giraffe outside your room, the pool is heavenly. Some downsides were that the two restaurants, being African, might be a little intimidating if you are used to American food. They do offer it though. Another downside is the size....if you have a room at the end of a wing it's a LOOOOOOOONG hike when you get back from the park.
5. I would have to say either of the Kingdoms (Magic or Animal). MK is great because it has all the great rides and parades. AK is nice just to kinda get away from the crowds, and to see all the animals, plus the rides there are great (I rode Primeval Whirl 7 times). Both parks have their advantages.
6. I would have to agree with Ciera and say Coronado Springs. Though my alltime favorites are WL and AKL, they are both deluxe (I have expensive tastes). CSR is great because it has wireless internet, a great pool, and wonderful staff.
7. A lot of things.....you MUST see Wishes (this is an absolute no arguing). You must ride all mountains (if you don't like being jerked around, sit in the FRONT car of Space), Primeval Whirl, Rock'n'Roller Coaster (if you like coasters), and Mission:Space(yes, I know someone died, but i'm convinced it's not related). I don't really think you HAVE to see any of the parades, just because I'm not a big parade fan and haven't been wowed by any of them, but I have not seen MGM's parade. I would highly, Highly, HIGHLY recommend Fanstasmic, but arrive at the very least 30 min early.
8. The best time to go to the parks is Sept/Oct or the first week of Dec. I think the best time to be in the park is either early or very late. Take advantage of early-entry and late closings.

 

[opal]

Hi!

1) We have been to both water parks. They are both fun. Teenagers may like Typhoon Lagoon best, but both have lots to offer.

2)We like Blizzard Beach's wave pool better, but you can swim with sharks at Typhoon lagoon

3) We have stayed at CBR, PO, CSR, BWI, YC and Swan. Of the moderates we like CBR best, we love the carribean theming. Of the deluxe we like the Swan best (if you are a teacher/nurse/gov't employee you may be elibile for a nice discount.

4)CBR- we have stayed here more than the others, we love it! It is a large resort. However, we have not stayed here since the rehab of the food court so can't comment on that. The pool bar makes awesome Pina Coladas!

PO - rooms size etc are similar to cbr. We just didn't like the theming as well, we were in the bayou section. Too dark for us. But still a nice resort. Probably our least favorite moderate.

CSR - Nice theming, also a large resort, we had a good location, near the food court and quiet pool. It was quite a long walk to the main pool, but the main pool is nice. This is a convention hotel. Some people don't care for this because all the "suits" reminds them of the real world.

BWI - We really like this hotel. Nice rooms, great location. We were close to a quiet pool and had a view of the cottages, very pretty. No dining. But the Boardwalk with all their shops and restuarants is just steps away. It is nice to sit on the porch with a cool drink and just watch the world go by.

YC - Great pool, but we didn't care for the hotel. Our room was a hike from everything. We could hear our neighbors all night long.

Swan - our favorite deluxe!!! We have been lucky to get a gov't rate and we are Starwood members so we get points toward free nights. The beds are the best. The location, like the other "Epcot" resorts can't be beat. You can walk to Epcot and MGM. 10-15 minutes.

5) We love all the parks.
MK - because it is so "Disney" You just feel different when you are there. Teenagers will love Space Mtn, Splash Mtn, Thunder Mtn.
MGM - Teenagers will love Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller coaster and Star Wars
AKL - If your family loves animals, they will enjoy this. Get a fast pass for the safari or do it first thing in the a.m. Teenagers will enjoy Dinosaur. Tough to be a bug is fun too.
Epcot - The Future World side has several attractions that your teens will like - Test Track, Soarin, Space (make me feel ill). I like the World Showcase best. I love to walk through the countries and try the different foods.

6) Hotel choice is really determined by budget. Our fav mod is CBR and deluxe is Swan.

7) Must do's for us - Lunch at Cinderella's castle, breakfast with Pooh at the Crystal Palace (we do almost all the rides and shows) and Mk's Wishes fireworks; At Epcot, a visit to the bakery in France is a must and chedder cheese soup from the restaurant in Canada. We like to watch the street entertainment in the World Showcase as well.

8) My favorite time to go is the last few of August. But due to schedules, we now usually go in January. The end of August is nice because the crowds are lighter and the weather is still hot. I like my pool time!!! Jan weather is hit or miss but the crowds are usually super light. Time of day - if you are early riser, do the early opening and then head to another park that does not have extra hours that day. At the end of the day head to the park that has extra evening hours.

 

[luvdisney999]

1. It depends on the ticket that you have. I recommend to people that if you want to go to 2, then add the Plus Option to your ticket. If you only want to go to one, then get the ticket at the gate.

2. We liked Typhoon Lagoon more. Mostly because they have similar attractions and we liked the theme better here. Also, it was a lot less crowded and we could do more here.

3. Pop. We had always stayed off-site and now we just LOVE the Pop Century. It's close to 2 parks: EPCOT and MGM - only takes about 5 minutes to get to each. Also, the transportation doesn't share with other resorts, so I believe it is more efficient. The themeing here is great and you will love the larger than life icons. It's the only resort that we really want to stay at, except maybe the Poly.

4. See above. The only bad, and it's not that bad, is the food court. We ate 2 meals here and didn't care for either one. We just choose to eat in the parks or one of their nearby resorts instead.

5. Magic Kingdom, definately!!! This is the truly magical park. We are adults and still spent 4 out of our 7 days there on our last trip! Everyone will love the classics: 3 Mountains; Haunted Mansion; Pirates; etc. Mickey's Philharmagic is a NEW attraction that is argueably the BEST Disney attraction ever!!!

6. Depends what you guys like. I believe a resort fits someone's personality better than their age bracket.

7. Must Do's for us: Magic Kingdom = 3 Mountains, Mickey's Philharmagic; EPCOT = Soarin', Soarin' and Soarin' + Test Track; MGM = Tower of Terror, Rock N RC, Beauty & the Beast show; Animal Kingdom = Kili Safaris; DINOSAUR; Other = eating in as many resorts as possible; eating in Cinderella's Castle and at 50's Primetime; visiting Downtown Disney; see all the nighttime shows in the 3 parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM)

8. Fall months and January are the best times to go. The summer heat won't kill you and the crowds are realitively tame (at least as tame as Disney gets ). It is a better time to tour Disney without waiting in hour long lines. Also, try to be there by park opening everyday. People don't realize how many people sleep in or are having breakfast until about 11. From 9-11, you can accomplish much of the park. We went to Magic Kingdom during EMH morning in Nov. at 8:00. We have experienced about 20 attractions by 1 pm and were already heading to another theme park. It is the BEST time to have fewer lines!

Have a wonderful trip to Disney!

 

[dsnyfrek]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

1. I don't think so.
2. I would do Typhoon Lagoon
3. I have stayed at 5 of the resorts now, and I prefer the Port Orleans Riverside, with the All Stars at a close follow up
4. For the money and the fact that all I did at my resort was sleep: I enjoyed it.
5. I absolutely love the Magic Kingdom first and Epcot second.
6. I would suggest Coranodo Springs for those ages. There are many pools, an arcade, etc. for fun at all ages.
7. I MUST do Wishes, and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom. I MUST do Test Track at Epcot.
8. I have only been to the parks during the summer, with one exception in April a couple years ago. I hated it in April. I love the heat, the sun, the fun, and the whole fact that I can get out of the heat if I get cranky by ducking into a shop!

Have a great trip!

 

[MomofKatie]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

1. I'd say that you really only need to go to one water park, but if you are staying for more than one week, and you get the plus feature on your tickets, it would be fun to try them both.

2. We've only been to TL- we loved it! But, we have a DD who is only 6. she was not into the more "thrill" slides- she enjoyed the Lazy River, and some of the tame slides. If you have older kids, they might want to try the wilder slides at BB. But TL has the cool wave pool!

3. We've stayed at Coronado Springs and Port Orleans- French Quarter.

4. We liked POFQ more- it is a small, cozy resort, and we really liked the theming. The pools are great at both resorts, and CSR is lovely- just too spread out and not "Disney-fied" enough to suit us. POFQ also has boat transportation to DTD and carriage rides.

5. My favorite is Epcot. DDs fave is, of course, MK. DH liked MGM best. I like the different countries in World Showcase, and I like the educational aspect of most of the Epcot rides and shows- I am a museum-y person. DD loves MK- she's a kid!! DH likes MGM because he is crazy for the Rock 'n Roller Coaster, and he likes Star Tours and Muppets 3D.

6. I've only been to the two resorts mentioned above- but Boardwalk is on my wish list. I'd think most kids and teens would like the Contemporary and the Poly, too.

7. The one thing I just HAVE to do at WDW is ride Pirates of the Caribbean and It's A Small World. For DD, it's EVERYTHING! But she'd probably never forgive us if she didn't get to see Mickey, and go to a character meal or two. DH loves the thrill rides- Space Mtn, Big Thunder Mtn, Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Dinosaur, and Test Track (he doesn't care for Tower of Terror, though).

8. We loved our trip last year- it was the very first few days of November. Low crowds and wonderful weather. We've been in July (Too hot, and too crowded), February (surprisingly crowded and unpredictable weather), March (Spring Break crowds but nice weather), and November, and I dfinitely recommend November. This year, we will try the beginning of October- we had origionally planned to go for the end of October and beginning of November, but we couldn't pass up the free Dining offer.

 

[Beauty]

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks? I think this depends on your family. We love going to the water parks but usually only go to one. The wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon is so much fun, the waves that come out are HUGE! Blizzard Beach is bigger and has more thrill rides. They both have different charm and different attractions. We are planning to do both in September but thats only because we get 5 Plus Passes.

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why? This is hard. I like the wave pool best at Typhoon Lagoon but I like the family ride and the lazy river better at Blizzard Beach. I think BB would win out by just a bit.

3. Which hotel did you stay at? We've stayed at All Star Sports, Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside, the Swan and the Dolphin.

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad. Loved them all. Really I have not one complaint about any of them. Even though the rooms at the value resorts are small they still have their own charm. Nothing is as wonderful as looking out your window from the Swan and Dolphin and seeing Epcot or MGM though. I honestly couldn't complan about any of them! They are all in Disney!

5. Which park did you like most and why? Its a toss up between Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Magic Kingdom brings out the little girl in me. I love it there but Epcot has sooo much to do and soooo much to see. If I could only go to one it would be Epcot.

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old Well I'm assuming that would include 2 parents so a total of 5 people. If you have 5 people the value resorts are out because you can have 4 people tops there. I suppose it would depend on your budget. If money isn't a problem I would suggest one of the monorail hotels, Contemporary, Poly, or Grand Floridian simply because of the ease of taking your 1 year old back to the hotel to rest during the day. If money IS an object you could stay at Port Orleans Riverside with a trundel bed.

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.) At Magic Kingdom we MUST do Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, Buzz Lightyear, Pirates of the Caribbean, Philharmagic and WISHES. At Epcot Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Malstrom (in Norway), eat at Le Cellier, See Figment at Journey into your Imagination and Illuminations. At MGM FATASMIC!!!! Also the Beauty and the Beast Show, The Great Movie Ride, Star Tours. At Animal Kingdom, It's Tough to be a Bug, Kali, Safari, see the Tigers and Dinosaur.

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day? We love January and February best. We also love the deals that can be found (like this year) in September. We go all day....LOL! We never stop. We open the parks and close them!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

Can't do water parks, fear of heights and waves.
Stayed at FW cabins and AKL, enjoyed both immensely. FW cabins-good-very private, great mousekeeping, economical for home-away-from-home resort, got to ride boat to MK, can see electrical light parade from beach, close to Hoop-de-doo Revue, saved money cooking some meals in cabin, grill on deck. Bad-must ride internal bus to catch external bus to other parks...time consuming and tedious.
AKL savannah view-good-waking up and eating breakfast on balcony overlooking beasties doing the same thing, big comfy rooms, amazing theming, amazing restaurants (Boma, Jiko), good bus service, cool pool and spa. Bad...ummmm....maybe the counter service (Mara) not the greatest I've ever seen, but not too bad. Really hard to find something not to like about AKL.
Both resorts would suit your needs pretty well, I think.
We like MGM for ToT and RnRC, and Hollywood Brown Derby/Fantasmic package. Otherwise, not much to attract us.
We like Epcot better, I think...all 4 of us like almost every attraction there, both in Future World and World Showcase. The food is great in the worlds, esp. LeCellier and Teppanyaki.
MK...I'm going to get flamed for this, but it's hardly worth battling the crowds to do a full day there. We go really early, get the mountains, Pirates, Haunted Mansion done, then we're gone.
AK...very nice. We're kinda laid back, so really enjoy taking our time with the exhibits here. One of my favorite places to spend the day...eat at FlameTree Barbecue. See ITTBAB, Tree of Life, Safari, Dinosaur!,and then Kali River Rapids at the very END of the day (you get soaked, then you CHAFE!).
Let's see, we've gone in April (beautiful weather!), Christmas week (it was a fluke, the weather was the same as April...dry, 82 degrees every day, not a cloud in the sky), and October (way too hot and humid). October had no large crowds, but every other time has been the busiest times of year. We read the books, got to the parks early, used early mornings, and enjoyed our afternoon breaks riding the Sea Raycers in the lakes or riding horses or fishing or shopping DTD.
NOT TO BE MISSED------CIRQUE DU SOLEIL (DTD)

 

[isabell122]

Whats Malstrom? this helps alot. So thanks!!!!!

 

[zcubed]

Help me please . Answer these questions

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks? I think so, but it depends on how long you will be at WDW. The last two times we went, we were there for a week and we felt it was not only worth it but also one of the highlights of the trip. But this time, we will only be there for three days, so we are forgoing the water parks. (Still, I will really miss them!) Something to look forward to on our trip in 2006.

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why? I (and my hubby) prefer Blizzard Beach but my kids prefered Typhoon Lagoon. The last time that they were at the water parks, they were four and six; it may change as they get older. Both have tons of great stuff so if you pick one, don't worry that you missed out. You will likely be back at Disney and can try to other one that time!


3. Which hotel did you stay at? I have stayed at the Contemporary Resort Hotel-years ago!-Caribbean Beach Resort, the Coronado Springs (this July, it will be the AKL)


4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.
I loved them all, but for different reasons. I don't know if I would go back to the Caribbean because, to me, it seems just a bit tired, but they have a great food court and with families, it is awesome. The CS was great and I would definitely go back there. The pool is wonderful. The grounds are lovely. It seemed a little quieter (because there are conventions there and often those folks are not around in the usual sense, but at meetings). The food court area is not a food court per se, but stations where, after you are seated, you pick up whatever it is that you would like. The selection was sufficient and they have the Mexican theme so of course, one station had some yummy Mexican selection. The lobby is very nice, and we did not have any excessive waits to transportation. I like the idea of trying different resorts, which is why we are going to AKL in July. I would love to go to the Beach Club... one day, after I save all of my pennies...


5. Which park did you like most and why?

I liked Epcot. Of course, my kids like AK and MK. I have spent the least amount of time at MGM. I do not have anything against it... sometimes there are only so many hours in a day and so many days in a trip. I take the attitude that I will be back and can do what I missed on the next trip. And I feel like it is a different experience each time we go, because as the kids get older, there are different things that they want to do, or that they will enjoy.


6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

I think it depends on how much money you want to spend on a hotel... if money were no object, I would go to the Beach Club or the Boardwalk. If you want to spend a bit less but still go nice, maybe AKL or WL but you have to like that rustic feel. If you are someone who needs to be on the monorail, then you have narrowed it down that way. As far as I am concerned, all the hotels have access to all of the parks, even if for some it is only by bus. I do not decide hotel based upon proximity to the parks. I will get there and if I need to be there at a certain time, I will just leave enough time, whether it is bus, boat or monorail.

If my kids were older, I might go for the Boardwalk (but I have not yet stayed there; it looks amazing)

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

Dinners at a few places at Epcot; Splash Mountain at MK; Safari at AK (so I never have to go on a real safari and get all of those shots!); Dinosaur ride at AK; see at leasst one parade.

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

I do not pull my kids out of school so I am restricted by their calender. I do not mind the Florida heat, and we have gone every time in the summer. But I think Florida is great, weatherwise, in October and November, and March and April.

As far as visiting the parks, we get up early and go somewhere right when they open. Whether it is the water park (which, if too crowded, will stop letting people when they reach capacity) If not going to the water parks, we will pick either AK or MK and go when they open. We can hit about four or five rides without a wait or without using a fast pass. We usually do Epcot in the afternoon, evening, and combine the attractions with our dinner reswervation.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Best Water Park: Either Disney water park. However, unless you are there more than 10 days, you do not need to see both.

I love Wishes and Illuminations. Wishes has great views from outside the parks, which gives it a real plus!

Keep reading these boards (use the search option) and all your answers are here! Best of luck.

 

[jenrose66]

1. Is it worth the money to go to both water parks?

I think it's worth it to go to both water parks. They both have different themes and different things to offer.

2. Which WATER park do you like most and why?

I like typhoon lagoon. For me it has the right mix of slides and I like the wave pool. But blizzard beach was a close second.

3. Which hotel did you stay at?

Port Orleans French Quarter

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.

I loved it! The theming is wonderful, the staff is very nice. It's small! You get picked up first on the busses, and if I remember right, dropped off first too. The boat ride to DTD...The only thing I don't like about FQ is the food court. It leaves a lot to be desired, but to me, that's not a big deal. Don't order late night food and you'll be fine.

5. Which park did you like most and why?

Me and DH liked Epcot the best. We loved all the walking and country hopping. The world showcase is one of our favorite places in Disney. A close second is the Magic Kingdom, because, that's the heart of Disney and you gotta love that castle!

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

I've only stayed at POFQ. I think that's a good choice for anyone, but I have nothing to compare it to.

7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)

Epcot: leave plenty of time for world showcase
MGM: tower of terror
Animal Kingdom: eat at Flame Tree BBQ
Magic Kingdom: splash and space mountain...and winnie the pooh (i'm such a big kid

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?

Can't help you there really. This is our second time going in July (busy is heck but it's our anniversary so I won't notice.) We usually get to the parks in the morning, but we aren't really that in to planning and know that we'll just be stuck in the masses. I waited to go on splash mountain for 2 hours last year and it didn't bother me a bit.

 

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3. Which hotel did you stay at?
-AKL once - very nice, esp if you get a savannah room
-OKW - great theme and huge rooms.
-BC is nice also; we're DVCers so we stayed at the villas, but the hotel rooms looked beautiful and the pool is outstanding!
-WL!! Our favorite. Again, we generally stay at the Villas, but we're booked for the lodge in September and I can't wait!

4. Did you enjoy it?( the hotel) Tell me the good and bad.
-AKL: it was great overall but you will be immersed in Africa and animals and the whole culture and if DAK isn't one of your favorite parks it may get to be a bit much after a while. But many, many people disagree with me . One silly thing I didn't like: I have allergies and hadn't taken my nasonex and I was miserable all night - obviously I must be allergic to Zebras or something...!

-OKW: wonderful theme, huge rooms, and relaxed atmosphere. Parking is right in front of your villas. Negatives? Distant location for buses and very spread out...we actually got in the car to drive to the main pool from our distant room... (I hate walking in a wet swimsuit a long distance!)

-BC: Beautiful resort, wonderful theme. The Marketplace is great and Cape May is a must do. SAB is also worth the price of the lodging...DS and DH loved it, and I spent many great hours reading by the pool or in the lazy river. Epcot is walking distance and so is the Boardwalk. Lots of fun!! Downside? It is a large resort and there can be a walk to get places - although this may be truer with the Villas. Also, for me there is something about coming in the front of Epcot and walking past the Spaceship Earth. It's minor, but we felt something was missing by using the International Gateway - probably just doing something out of our habits. And the most negative thing about BC and BCV? It isn't WL...

-WL: I love, love, love this resort! The lobby is breathtaking, the pool is great, the atmosphere is laid back...it is a deluxe resort that just feels like home (I am from Wisconsin and although it is Pacific NW themed, the trees and Lodge atmosphere are a lot like home). Negatives? Umm...I don't live there? Actually I guess I would say that since WL is so perfectly beautiful in Christmas Dress, it can be a little disappointing when the lights and pines and wreaths are missing. But not much

5. Which park did you like most and why?
-I love Epcot because I love the countries. DH and DS love MK. And I have to say I do too...it reminds me of being a little girl and something about the fantasy and storybook atmosphere is just magic. MGM is okay, and DAK is a family first day tradition so it's a must not miss.

6. Which hotel would YOU suggest for a (19, 10, and ) year old

-WL - of course.
-Boardwalk could be a lot of fun...lots going on all the time
-BC/YC...excellent pool and BW right there.
-I understand POR and POFQ and CBR are all really popular...we have them on our "must stay" list.
-any of the DVC resorts in a 1 br...everyone has their privacy.
-I don't think you can go wrong with anything on property...!


7. What is the thing you must do in the parks? (ex.Dinner,fireworks etc.)
-certain rides, certain restaurants. DH has us hooked on Wishes fireworks cruises now.

8. What is the best time to go to the parks. Month? time of day?
-The two weeks after Thanksgiving are INCREDIBLE!! Everything is decked out in holiday finery, MVMCP, Candlelight processional, Osborne Lights, light crowds...we've made it a family tradition. October/November for Food and Wine is also great (Our anniversary is in October and we honeymooned at WDW) and now we love May as well. I am afraid to go in the summer, but I don't do heat well and the combo of that with crowds makes me cringe. Time of day? Any time .

So there you have my novel. PM me any time with any specific questions you may have. My name is Jennifer and I am a Disney Addict.