Total WDW noob here lol

[mrzrich]

My mom who hates roller coasters only refuses to go on 3 rides: Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster (although she's been once), and Space Mountain (because she went when MK opened and the restrains were not what they are now ).

That's pretty much the same 3 rides that my 83 year old Mother avoids.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Were mainly interested in meeting characters and seeing shows - like the fireworks, we're not too interested in rides, as you can do that anywhere and my fiancé and I have weak stomachs lol!

Echoing others when I say ... the rides are nothing like anything you can get elsewhere. We brought our 12mo in January and rode tons and tons of rides with her. Very few rides at WDW are considered thrill rides and there are many many that can be ridden at any age - from newborn on. These are not carnival rides, and cannot be replicated anywhere else but other Disney parks.

Please strongly reconsider skipping rides and only focusing on shows/fireworks!

Generally, just avoid height restricted rides if you are worried about big drops or motion sickness.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Were mainly interested in meeting characters and seeing shows - like the fireworks, we're not too interested in rides, as you can do that anywhere and my fiancé and I have weak stomachs lol! So the whole vacation will mainly be tracking down our favorite characters and experiencing whatever we can! We have 4.5 days to visit WDW- it's our family-moon, so I need to make it count! any tips would be incredibly helpful and appreciated

 

[hiroMYhero]

@MinnieMae89 ~ also read the first 3 or 4 posts in @yulilin3 's SW thread.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/of...y-fireworks-enhancements-coming-soon.3439569/

She has all the tips there and she also has a Blog with a link in her signature.
Yulilin will answer any questions you have to help you maximize your SW plan.

Definitely book FPs for Star Tours and 2 other attractions.

 

[WEDWDW]

OP,here is a link to the actual Times Guides from the Parks.

They are updated every Sunday.

I thought you might enjoy looking at them as you get closer to your trip..

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/p/weekly-walt-disney-world-times-guides.html

 

[BrianL]

OP, I'm glad you came here. We'll set ya straight!

I echo everyone else in saying DHS is not a half-day park. That's only for those of us who have seen the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular a hundred times, and everything else too. We grouse a bit about construction and changes and whatever bothers our sensitive notions, but as a first timer, you'll barely notice. You'll think DHS is smaller than Magic Kingdom, and that's about it. There is still plenty to do and see. Plus Fantasmic! is a nighttime show that is not to be missed.

We're here to help with any questions you have. Have fun planning!

 

[ton80]

What is a Noob ? lol

 

[MinnieMae89]

My fiancé won't go on any rides at all - he can't even stomach the merry go round lol. My daughter is only 7 so many non-kiddie rides are a no go for her based on a lot of factors - which would mean I would have to go alone on anything I'd like to go on and I wouldn't have any fun doing that lol. So yeah, rides aren't a priority for us. we will hit a few rides, but the priority is meeting characters and seeing fireworks etc. Waiting in crazy lines will kill our limited time, and we can't waste it. I have a few rides written down that we will visit, but those are only possible in the down times between shows and resteraunt reservations.

Thanks for the ride suggestions - I'll be sure to write those down! I'm hoping I can at least get my fiancé to go on one with us....but chances are good he will wimp out on me lol

 

[MinnieMae89]

I really appreciate everyone's suggestions - I feel much better now!!!!
I'm so excited!

 

[AFwifelife]

Most if not all the rides can be found on YouTube. Many of the rides you sit and slowly move through.

My 4 month old went on most of the rides at MK FWIW. These aren't spinning carnival rides...well most aren't...

 

[MinnieMae89]

My kiddo loves roller coasters (not the flipping kind) and I know Star Tours will be a must - even if I'm sick as a dog because of it. Lol!!

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Were mainly interested in meeting characters and seeing shows - like the fireworks, we're not too interested in rides, as you can do that anywhere and my fiancé and I have weak stomachs lol! So the whole vacation will mainly be tracking down our favorite characters and experiencing whatever we can! We have 4.5 days to visit WDW- it's our family-moon, so I need to make it count! any tips would be incredibly helpful and appreciated

I agree with other posters here. Disney World on the whole has some attractions that are fun to see, but not necessarily things we see every visit. That is why many of us say HS and AK are not full day parks.

Since you've never been before, the biggest thing you need to know is that Disney rides are NOT like generic amusement parks. The folks who post here may disagree on many details of WDW, but I think we all agree that we all go to WDW because WDW offers something very unique. The only other theme park, IMO, that come remotely close is Universal- and it is half the size of WDW.

Most amusement parks have standard rides, and like you suggest- the 'thrill' of most amusement rides is how they spin, flip and drop you. Most of those generic rides are ugly. What sets WDW and Universal apart, is that most of the rides tell a story. Most are immersive. The new Harry Potter areas of Universal truly feels like one is walking into the movies/stories. The details are extraordinary.

Disney has a number of attractions that also put guests IN the story. Winnie the Pooh is a good example. The ride part is mild enough for infants! It is the STORY that draws the crowds. The ride tells the story of "The Blustery Day," if you've ever read the book or saw the half hour tv special. You will NOT find another WPooh in ANY amusement park, or ANY Non Disney theme park. Disney is very particular about that! Suggesting otherwise is fightin' words around these parts!

I'm not saying you shouldn't see all the fireworks and characters, I'm just saying most adults can stomach most Disney rides. Try reading Deb Will's page for details about individual rides. Most Disney rides don't have any height restriction, so even infants can ride!

 

[mrzrich]

By the way, the lines for characters are usually longer than the lines for rides.

You did not answer my question about whether or not you understand about FP+

 

[mrzrich]

Also, I highly recommend that your fiancé go to his doctor or at the very least a walk in clinic to get some meclizine. It will make his trip so much more comfortable. I have a family member who got sick just walking next to the tea cups or Merry go round. The medication saved her from being miserable.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

MyI would have to go alone on anything I'd like to go on and I wouldn't have any fun doing that lol. lol

If you should find that anyone in your party is not using up their 3 FP on any given day in any of the 4 parks, then you absolutely SHOULD go on them by yourself!

With a FP, it will only take you about 15minutes tops to go on an attraction. AND- truly- at WDW your spouse will absolutely not be stuck with nothing to do, unless he REALLY chooses to sit and do nothing. Even then, most of us enjoy a little people watching now and then! WDW also has a number of playgrounds and things for children that don't want to ride.

All of the Future World pavilions have walk through areas that aren't part of the 'ride'. The big Disney joke is that all rides end in a gift shop. Not quite, but there are themed gift shops for many. There's also many more activities.

Let's talk Test Track- as one specific example for a moment. The post ride exhibit is fairly extensive. There are multiple activities for your DF and daughter. There are multiple spots where they can pose for photos in virtual surroundings. There's a real car showroom- with the latest Chevy models to explore. There is also a virtual racer car racing activity. It is rather like the old slot car racers of yore (or being able to race virtual electric toy trains).

Further, If we ALSO went though the pre-ride area with you- then each of you would actually be able to design your own virtual cars for that activity. The three of you would only be apart for just the durartion of the actual ride - approximately five minutes. If you use a Fastpass, and he opts again doing the pre-ride for TT, then you'd still only be apart maybe 15minutes tops.

BUT...you also don't even have to waste a FP for you to ride TT, because there is ALSO a Single rider line, just for solo riders. The wait for that queue is variable, but early in the day it is often under 20minutes (total ride time).

Truly though, many WDW rides are on par with riding in a slow moving car.

The Seas' Nemo ride is very tame...but if DF really doesn't want to ride, then there are extensive things to see post ride. Giant aquariums big enough for sharks, dolphins, and manatees. Smaller aquariums with all kind of critters, and electronic quizzes.

He also has options through his doctor if his motion sickness is bad enough that he can't tolerate a merry go round, if he might be willing to explore those options. There are even things like pressure point bracelets which can help. (that aren't internal meds). Those might easily provide enough relief for him to enjoy the many tame rides WDw offers.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

My kiddo loves roller coasters (not the flipping kind) and I know Star Tours will be a must - even if I'm sick as a dog because of it. Lol!!

Star Tours is a virtual motion ride. It moves, but mostly it is a box that tilts. Mostly- motion sickness is because your brain sense that the ride differs from the video screen.

A simple trick for you to GREATLY reduce that effect is simply to close your eyes- especially if you are able to close them during the bigger motion scenes; like the (short) one where you are speeding through space.

You will want to skip Mission:SPACE, especially the orange side. And that ride is just so-so. Though as I said above- all of you can visit the post-ride area.

If you are minimizing rides...then I DO suggest you try a few character meals.

Are slow boats a problem? Disney has a number of attractions that are slow boats.

 

[BrianL]

My fiancé won't go on any rides at all - he can't even stomach the merry go round

Just note that a lot of "rides" at Disney are very slow-moving and really more of a show. Don't let your fiancé miss out on things liek HAunted Mansion or Spaceship Earth because of motion sickness. Now, if a carousel does him in, he may want to watch out for certain ones that most would consider tame (even Pirates has a small drop), but the omni-mover type and other slow rides shouldn't be too bad.

 

[MinnieMae89]

Thank you for the suggestions and I'll definitely get both of us Meclazine (both of us have motion sickness issues but he's more sensitive). I didn't think of that before - i bet it would help!

Yes, I've been reading about the fast pass but i can't start reserving them for a week, as I'm not quite at the 60 day mark yet. I've read a lot of horror stories though of people getting stuck in the lines for 45 minutes even with the pass, but I think may should be somewhat slower according to the attendance charts I've looked at.


As for character meals, I've reserved Cinderellas Royal Table, Tusker House, Chef Mickeys and Be Our Guest - I also reserved a spot for the Bibbidi Bobbodi Boutique for My daughter. I think I've covered the basics pretty well thus far....is there anything else anyone can suggest?

 

[Accident]

Hollywood studios is made up of a bunch of shows which you can only see so many time. You've never seen them Never being there before, you have more than a full day of things to do. As star wars fans, usually the closing time of the park is when the star wars fireworks start.. I would plan a full day there in your situation.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thank you for the suggestions and I'll definitely get both of us Meclazine (both of us have motion sickness issues but he's more sensitive). I didn't think of that before - i bet it would help!

Yes, I've been reading about the fast pass but i can't start reserving them for a week, as I'm not quite at the 60 day mark yet. I've read a lot of horror stories though of people getting stuck in the lines for 45 minutes even with the pass, but I think may should be somewhat slower according to the attendance charts I've looked at.


As for character meals, I've reserved Cinderellas Royal Table, Tusker House, Chef Mickeys and Be Our Guest - I also reserved a spot for the Bibbidi Bobbodi Boutique for My daughter. I think I've covered the basics pretty well thus far....is there anything else anyone can suggest?

Meclizine is over the counter as Bonine and it's also available as generic tablets. You won't need a doctor's visit to benefit from it. It's also marketed as Dramamine II.

You have great meals booked!