Which Park 1st day?

[tweetie]

We have never been to disney and are arriving April 9th for 6 days and hope to be at the hotel by 11:00, which park to visit?

Thanks

 

[hannahryan]

It is early entry at Epcot on Friday, so you probably want to stay away from there. Animal Kingdom closes at 5pm, so you wouldn't have too much time. I would go to the Magic Kingdom! We always go there our first day because we love it so much. When arriving at a park at noon, you are likely to encounter crowds. I would spend the day getting your bearings straight and not try to do too much. Watch a couple of shows, try some rides (use fast pass) and perhaps make a priority seating at Crystal Palace. Have a magical time!

 

[Disney753]

To me a Disney trip doesn't officailly begin until you do the MK

 

[liznboys]

We always begin and end our trips at MK, first park we visit and last park we leave!

 

[disneyatl]

Same here....we head right to MK after we check in. A must in our book.

 

[Selket]

Are there special parades or fireworks in the MK that night you arrive? If so that will make the MK quite crowded. I think were you go depends on a lot of things...like if you've arriving after a long car trip, whether you have kids and their ages or the ages in your group - and what special events are on for that night at the MK and elsewhere. If it is a long drive down and with young kids I'd eat some lunch at the hotel and go for a swim and rest and then hit Epcot for the evening - and take in dinner (get a PS) and watch Illuminations. It is hard to stay away from the MK though! If you need a relaxing evening you could do the same but make the PS at the MK and just enjoy the atmosphere there and maybe pick up a FP for a popular ride. Have fun!

 

[Trish Bessette]

Magic Kingdom!!

Although your entire trip will me magical, the magic kingdom has that something special about it. Have a wonderful trip!!

 

[Trekker]

I'm going to move this to the TPA&S board for you - maybe more responses there to help you decide.

 

[#1hockeymom]

We always go between MGM and MK for our first day, deciding by whatever park bus shows up first! At night we either do Fantasmic, or MK fireworks (Wishes), either way it is a wonderful first day and we're all excited to be there!

Happy planning!
Debbie