You've Got 16 Hours....

[CoolBreeze]

It's 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning, October 14, 2004.

You're in the lobby of the Boardwalk Inn.

You have a one day Ultimate Park Hopper.

You've got $200 in your pocket.

So, what's your plan?

 

[Nickunited]

If its just one day! HMMMM! I would probably just go and spend the day at the MK. I mean that is the ultimate Disney experience.
To me - there is nothing like walking into Main Street USA and seeing the castle in thedistance.

 

[Amirah95]

I would zoom over to MK for half day, then over to MGM for the other half and then DTD for dinner and shopping.

 

[tc]

Let's see, if I'd gotten up earlier, I'd head straight to MK because it's early entry today. But, since it's already 8, I'll head for AK and visit the animals for a few hours. Then I'd head to Epcot before lunch and dine at Alfredos (taking a quick spin on Mission Space, which as no wait). After lunch I'd tour World Showcase quickly, then the ferry to MGM and ride RnR, Tot, and whatever else I can fit in until Fantasmic which shows at 7:30 (catching a quick snack to eat while I tour). If I time it right (which I will because I am dreaming), and stand in the standing room only spot, and can leave ahead of the crowds, I'll walk to Epcot to catch Illiminations. I'll leave Epcot via the International Gateway, walk to the Boardwalk and catch a bus to Downtown Disney. For dinner I will enjoy Fulton's Crab House, which btw will have excellent and fast service so I am out of there by 10:30. Then I will head to Pleasure Island and enjoy my last few hours in the Adventurer's Club.

How's that for a full and fun day?

 

[crzy4mk]

8:00 a.m. Head immediately to AK for opening, straight to Kilamanjaro Safari (possible fastpass), backtrack for Festival of the Lion King, over to Dinosaur, then Kali River Rapids (both possible fastpasses. Leave for MGM

12:00 p.m. Arrive at MGM, straight to Tower of Terror and RocknRoller Coaster for fastpasses. Grab a turkey leg and some fries and get in line for Beauty and the Beast (1:00 show). After show, catch the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, then back to ToT and RnRC. Try to get in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, then to Star Tours. Watch the 3:00 parade and leave for MK

5:00 p.m. Arrive at MK (my favorite park) and go straight to Adventureland for Jungle Cruise, Pirates, Aladdin, and a pineapple spear. Walk through Frontierland and get fastpass for Splash Mountain. On to Liberty Square for Hall of Presidents (and a rest!), then wait in line for Haunted Mansion. Back to SM for my fastpass ride. Take the train to Toontown and walk over to Space Mountain and (hopefully) get a fastpass or just stand in line if it's not too long. Carousel of Progress (if it's open), Buzz Lightyear (if the line is not too long), and TTA (cause I love it!). Up to Main Street and grab dinner at the Plaza and leave right before the parade (cause I'm not a parade person). Head back to Fantasyland (the best time to go is late at night during a parade), try to catch Philharmagic, Peter Pan (if the line isn't too long), and It's a Small World. Head back to Main Street in time to get a hot dog at Casey's and watch Wishes. Hang around Main Street as long as possible before they herd me out the front gate.

I know this plan sounds pretty ambitious but we did a lot of this in February in one day and it worked. I didn't put down eating in any PS restaurants because I didn't have time to make reservations!

Would love to be there to try and make this happen!!!

 

[Mortlives]

I'm gonna have to take a different date. We've got Ministry tickets that night in Toronto. So, I'll take Wednesday, Oct. 13.

I'd walk to Epcot for EE, do MS and TT. Then, do as much of FW in the morning before heading to WS for lunch, possibly in the sushi bar upstairs in Japan. I'd tour WS until Illuminations (in Mexico with a Dos Equus). Then I'd catch the DTD bus from BC, and head to Adventurer's Club to finish off the day.

Kungaloosh!
Morticia.

 

[CrazedDisFan]

Oh this is going to be fun!!

(I rounded prices up to the nearest quarter. )

8:00 am Straight to the front desk to pick up a ticket for tonight's Not So Scarey Halloween Party. ($32.00)

8:15 am Head straight to the bus for Animal Kingdom opening.

9:00 am rope drop at AK: JAMBO!
Rush back to Harambe Village, grab a fruit cup and a 12 ounce bottled water for breakfast ($3.75) @ Harambe Village Fruit Market. Right outside Kilimanjaro Safari Ride.

Grab a fastpass for the Safari. Get in line for the Safari. Ride the Safari. Take a leisurely walk through the ride exit and view the various animals. Stop and visit the pin cart for a cool AK pin ($6.50)

Hop in the fastpass line and hit the safari again for the photo ops you missed. (You forgot you camera so you had to pick one up in the shop across from the pin cart 11.00)

By now it's 10 am and you need to head to the Festival of the Lion King show. It's outstanding and you'll never forget it! After that it's off to Dinosaur! Be ready for a bumpy ride. Stop by and see the AWESOME Tree of Life, snap a photo or two.

Wow, it's noon already!!! Time for lunch! Stop by Restaurantosaurus, Flame Tree Barbecue, Pizzafari or Tusker House and pick up a meal certificate for ($12.00). Enjoy an entree and a beverage. When your done pick up a Mickey Bar for dessert (FREE with the meal certificate!)

Make your way to the front of the park taking in all the beauty of the AK. Grab yourself a bottle of water (FREE again due to the meal certificate) to enjoy on the bus ride to MGM.

1:00 arrive at MGM. Take a brisk stroll back to the TOT grab a fastpass. Dash over to the RRC and get in line. After your ride, it should be tiem for your Fastpass to TOT, if not head over to Mickey Avenue for a walk through of Walt Disney: One Man's Dream. What's a trip without remembering it all started with a mouse and a dream? Catch any attractions that catch your eye on the way back to Hollywood Boulevard.

3:30 Catch the Stars and Cars Motorparade. It's fun, a chance to see some great characters in their fancy cars.

Stop in a shop on Hollywood to pick up a pin from MGM ($6.50)

4:30 Catch a bus to Epcot.

5:00 - 8:00 pm Ride Mission Space, Test Track and Living with the Land. Visit Mexico and grab a bite for dinner in San Angel Inn. Try the Nachos (tortilla chips topped with red sauce, melted cheese, chorizo, jalapenos, tomatoes and sour cream) Add a Frozen Margarita and tip. ($18.00)

8:00 Make your way to the front of the park stopping for your Epcot pin ($6.50) on the way to the bus for Magic Kingdom.

8:40 arrive at Magic Kingdom. Head straight into the park for the 9:15 special fireworks. Stick around the castle for the 10:00 parade, don't forget to watch for the Headless Horseman right before the parade!

At 10:30 it's time to ride any of the rides you wish to at MK. Most of the rides shouldn't have a wait, if so it'll be very short.

At midnight, grab your self a special MNSSHP 2004 pin ($7.00), you should have just about $95.00 left for some souvieneirs at from Magic Kingdom. Remember the stores stay open longer than the park. You have plenty of time to shop!

Hope you enjoyed the day!