So.. I'm going to WDW for the first time on Monday

[PurpleDucky]

I'm very excited

Tuesday - Epcot
Wednesday - Magic Kingdom and MNSSHP (what goes on during this??)
Thursday - Animal Kingdom
Friday - Hollywood Studios

One of the days we're going to eat at Chef Mickey's but the rest of the days are the free dining buffets I believe.

Soo any advice? I have been to Disneyland a lot, so I know what to do when it comes to rides. What rides are different? Are there any I MUST ride?

 

[WDWtraveler27]

youre gonna be dead by the last day...its a lot more walking then at DL

 

[imabrat]

HAVE FUN! You're going to be disappointed in the Magic Kingdom after being to DLR though. Epcot is really awesome and so is MGM most days, but AK bores me to tears once the thrill rides are done.
Make sure Chef Mickey's is breakfast, I've heard the lunch and dinner there suck badly.

All the Mountains are different, POTC (SUCKS!), if you like Indiana Jones you'll like Dinosaur, TOT is different, I like the one at WDW better. Make sure you ride The Great Movie Ride, TOT, Rockin' Roller Coaster with Aerosmith, Test Track, Mission: Space, and Expedition Everest. Oh, and The TTA!

 

[Kit Kat]

Magic Kingdom Day: Must see Wishes
Disney Studios: Fantasmic
Epcot: World Showcase/Soarin
Animal Kingdom: Everest

 

[PurpleDucky]

youre gonna be dead by the last day...its a lot more walking then at DL

oh i was kind of expecting that, haha.

HAVE FUN! You're going to be disappointed in the Magic Kingdom after being to DLR though. Epcot is really awesome and so is MGM most days, but AK bores me to tears once the thrill rides are done.
Make sure Chef Mickey's is breakfast, I've heard the lunch and dinner there suck badly.

All the Mountains are different, POTC (SUCKS!), if you like Indiana Jones you'll like Dinosaur, TOT is different, I like the one at WDW better. Make sure you ride The Great Movie Ride, TOT, Rockin' Roller Coaster with Aerosmith, Test Track, Mission: Space, and Expedition Everest. Oh, and The TTA!

it is breakfast.
really? pirates was one of my favorites. lame. rockin' roller coaster i told my parents was a must. and test track. and expedition everest lol.

Magic Kingdom Day: Must see Wishes
Disney Studios: Fantasmic
Epcot: World Showcase/Soarin
Animal Kingdom: Everest

there's a soarin' in california adventure so i might just skip that
uhh.. i know we're seeing some show. pirates and fireworks are involved..

 

[Kit Kat]

oh i was kind of expecting that, haha.

it is breakfast.
really? pirates was one of my favorites. lame. rockin' roller coaster i told my parents was a must. and test track. and expedition everest lol.

there's a soarin' in california adventure so i might just skip that
uhh.. i know we're seeing some show. pirates and fireworks are involved..

Could be Fantasmic.

 

[WDWtraveler27]

you should skip soarin' cuz at Epcot there like 2 hour lines....and since youve already done well you know....oh and the haunted mansion is different

 

[AliceinHalloweentown]

MK will realllly disappoint you in most areas, but the Haunted Mansion is superior at least.

Okay, you should know right now I'm a very unconventional teen when it comes to favorite parks and rides. My favorite park, because of theme, is Disney's Animal Kingdom, it is so intricately done.

Fave rides:
MK: Haunted Mansion (longer and better updated than DL), TTA (Like the old PeopleMover), Jungle Cruise (different, and I like it better than DLs), Swiss Family Treehouse, Hall of Presidents. The only better ride in FL is Mickey's Philarmagic, because DL doesn't have it. The rest can't touch DL's versions (except maybe IASW without characters and Snow White with a real ending). IASW doesn't have an elaborate, beautiful facade, it's under a tent... indoors... but still- no characters!

Epcot: Soarin', but because of DCA, you could skip it; Spaceship Earth (LOVE IT!... the Golf Ball if you're wondering ), Others will suggest you ride Mission:Space and Test Track, but I'm not fond of either, though they are Future World staples. DO NOT MISS: The World Showcase... beautiful country representatives, yummy food (it's food and wine festival time at EPCOT) DON'T MISS: The American Adventure, and the other movies in the country pavillions

Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Mania (better queue than DCA), Tower of Terror (waaayy better than DCA's, random drop sequence, etc), Rockin' Roller Coaster, and check out the Animation Academy (though DCA's is FAR superior). That's all I can recommend other than the Great Movie Ride.

Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safari = amazing, Expedition Everest is a DO NOT MISS (Hopefully you'll see Ms. Betty the Yeti, but she's a bit broken now adays), Dinosaur's okay, you can skip all of Dinoland USA, see It's Tough to Be a Bug, just 'cause it's inside the Tree Of Life, See Festival of the Lion King, and see Finding Nemo: The Musical... Take time to enjoy this park and soak in the atmosphere.

Well.. HIH!

 

[AliceinHalloweentown]

I think you're seeing HalloWishes if you're going to MNSSHP.

Don't bother seeing Fantasmic!, DL's is superior.

IllumiNations, at EPCOT, however, is a do not miss... beautiful, beautiful show.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

I love WDW the best, so I think you're going to enjoy it :]
MK: POTC is a must-do, there's hardly ever a wait and it's a cool run-thru of the movie kind-of. Normally, I'd say don't waste your time on the fireworks, but since it's your first time, watch them!
EPCOT: Test Track is AMAZING. So is 'Soarin. But the contries steal the show! EPCOT has the best fireworks show there.
AK: Expedition Everest and Dinosaur are the best, and the safari!
HWS: Just walk up and down the streets and you'll be amazed, lol. Don't forget RNRC and ToT!

I've been to Chef Mickey's for breakfast and Dinner and they are both equally the same IMO, so I think you'll have fun :]

Have a great trip!

 

[pigletgirl]

How exciting!!

Yeah, DL is way better than MK. Just know that going in.

Epcot is amazing! Enjoy World Showcase, and try the schoolbread. It's delicious!

MGM aka Disney Studios is my fav park. It has all the rides I really enjoy.

Most of all, have a great trip!!!

 

[Kit Kat]

I forgot, for a nice tasty treat try a Dole Whip.

 

[I Am What I Am]

Since you are doing MNSSHP,
SEE THE PARADE. And get there a little early because the Headless Horseman ride the parade route which goes from Frontierland to Main Street.

Also, see the fireworks. 9:30.


I suggest riding POTC anyway. Then you can make an informed decision on which is better.

 

[life of the party]

sonya your crazyyy, i love POTC!

 

[pigletgirl]

But if you've been to the one at DL, the one at WDW is terrible IMO!!!

 

[AliceinHalloweentown]

Yep DL's is a good 5 minutes longer? And much, much more detailed inside. Plus you can't beat the Blue Bayou, talking skull, and going back UP the waterfall.

 

[I Am What I Am]

Yep DL's is a good 5 minutes longer? And much, much more detailed inside. Plus you can't beat the Blue Bayou, talking skull, and going back UP the waterfall.

Isn't the Blue Bayou section outside? What happens when it rains?

 

[AliceinHalloweentown]

Isn't the Blue Bayou section outside? What happens when it rains?

No, it's indoors.. it only looks like it's outside. Actually it's INSIDE the pirate's ride... the boats pass by from loading (you can see the loading station from some tables) on their way to the first tunnel/talking skull.

 

[I Am What I Am]

No, it's indoors.. it only looks like it's outside. Actually it's INSIDE the pirate's ride... the boats pass by from loading (you can see the loading station from some tables) on their way to the first tunnel/talking skull.

Hmm...I remember hearing about a POTC that had a part outside. Maybe that's what they meant?

 

[imabrat]

sonya your crazyyy, i love POTC!

I'm not crazy, you're crazy. DLR POTC is soooooooo much better! It's longer, it's more fun, it's more thrilling, it's darker, it's just better all around. So hah!