tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post5898090736179747255..comments2023-10-26T11:08:36.507+01:00Comments on Twofer The Price of One: Help! Disney World Questions - Need Your Input!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5962868623052889342009-05-20T17:00:31.420+01:002009-05-20T17:00:31.420+01:00You must see the fireworks at night over Cinderell...You must see the fireworks at night over Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom! That is an experience. :)mrs.izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574739290798962238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-64810443171161422962009-05-17T20:44:00.000+01:002009-05-17T20:44:00.000+01:00We just got back from a week at Disney World. My h...We just got back from a week at Disney World. My hubby and I went with our two sons one is 5 (will be 6 this summer) and the other turned 2 while on vacation. <br /><br />We looked at park maps and figured out which rides we wanted to tackle earlier in the day when the crowds were not too bad. We also utilized Pass Pass several times for things like Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Test Beth @ TheAngelForeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656102800736469480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-49441098437343987692009-05-15T06:03:00.000+01:002009-05-15T06:03:00.000+01:00You've gotten some great advice! I totally agree ...You've gotten some great advice! I totally agree about Dumbo--make sure you go there first. While the girls are riding Dumbo, send dad off to get a fastpass for another attraction. <br /><br />As far as the fastpasses, did I send you the little trip cards yet? If not, let me know and I will send them to you. I have a bunch of tips about getting the most from the fastpass.<br /><br />The Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999284509345818868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-85286917167952902552009-05-14T15:19:00.000+01:002009-05-14T15:19:00.000+01:00You cannot miss lunch at Crystal Palace with Pooh ...You cannot miss lunch at Crystal Palace with Pooh and friends. Also, Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary!! Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-61461835467771363792009-05-14T05:57:00.000+01:002009-05-14T05:57:00.000+01:00Disney is AWESOME and your family will have a blas...Disney is AWESOME and your family will have a blast!<br /><br />I would definitely have a stroller for kids. It is an immense amount of walking and they will be glad for a chance to rest their feet. Plus, it gives you added bonus of place to put ponchos, etc. <br /><br />Walk all around the castle; there are some very cool things to see!<br /><br />Look for the walking/talking trash can in Fayehttp://www.twitter.com/@Memories2Writenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-13853929335754726782009-05-13T22:44:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:44:00.000+01:00check out www.tourguidemike.com. Mike is an ex-Dis...check out www.tourguidemike.com. Mike is an ex-Disney tour guide and now has his own company. It's an online guide book that is overwhelming at first (just like Disney) but it will give you tips for the dates you're traveling and the ages of your kids. If you follow his advice, you won't wait in lines, even in July! We didn't. This is coming from an ex-Disney employee too. He also give you adviceSue Rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703005816476905487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-78288305003550806212009-05-13T22:32:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:32:00.000+01:00When we went to Disney, I wore Crocs a lot. I can'...When we went to Disney, I wore Crocs a lot. I can't walk that much in sneakers and be comfortable. Odd, I know. So do whatever makes your feet the most comfortable that you're used to.<br />Honestly, the most comfortable things I wore at Disney were my "Fit Flops" - I was SHOCKED how comfortable my feet were all day (even moreso than the crocs).punkinmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739816492609345579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-23406327624334249702009-05-13T22:22:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:22:00.000+01:00Just saw this on Twitter...
I did a video last m...Just saw this on Twitter...<br /><br /> I did a video last month for Parents & Kids magazine that explains some of the basic Disney stuff - <br /><br />http://www.multitaskingmommy.com/2009/05/walt-disney-world-planning/<br /><br />I would only do Ariel's Grotto if you have a child that loves Arial - lines are LONG.<br /><br />I try to do the Magic Carpets rather than Dumbo, but my kids Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930652006006013397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-78105735361421262972009-05-13T22:17:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:17:00.000+01:00Wear Socks with Sneakers for sure! Crocs will rub ...Wear Socks with Sneakers for sure! Crocs will rub blisters with all that walking, plus your feet would get super dirty.<br /><br />Get a fast pass for the ride you want to ride the most first. You are only allowed a fast pass for one ride at a time, and the machine will give you one for each person in your party (you have to put each ticket in the machine one at a time) If possible send your Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163097493450864797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-56228242975550940522009-05-13T22:09:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:09:00.000+01:00Hi - if you get a chance to see The Finding Nemo s...Hi - if you get a chance to see The Finding Nemo stage show or any of the 3D shows, they are well worth it, truly brilliant, also Toy Story Mania is excellent. (I think these are Magic Kingdom) The parade and the fireworks were also highlights for me - and the spectromagic parade at night too - I'd advise getting a good vantage pount early on and staying there. The 3D shows we enjoyed: Muppets, Lindahttp://www.gotyourhandsfull.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-43950219850042251882009-05-13T22:01:00.000+01:002009-05-13T22:01:00.000+01:00I really liked getting those pins that you can col...I really liked getting those pins that you can collect. Each person who works at the park usually has these lanyards with various pins. You can buy a pin or two to put on your own lanyard and then trade your pin with one of the pins you see on the workers' landyard. It's pretty fun and I always saw a different pin to trade for!<br /><br />Another little tip; I bought a water bottle holder thatTheAtticGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157669618524485184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-64883763658566492232009-05-13T15:49:00.000+01:002009-05-13T15:49:00.000+01:00Fast pass-
you can only fast pass one ride at a t...Fast pass-<br /><br />you can only fast pass one ride at a time, I'm not sure if this is true w/ the ultimate fast pass. So if you fast pass winnie the pooh, and your return time is 11:00 am, you can't fast pass anything else until after that. <br /><br />Sneakers, Crocs let in too much dirt.<br /><br />Downtown disney-you have girls, but Michael loved, loved, loved T Rex's, he is a Dinosaur jodifurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436403330073542241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-38887531578131428582009-05-13T15:28:00.000+01:002009-05-13T15:28:00.000+01:00Hope you don't mind a stranger's recommend...Hope you don't mind a stranger's recommendations (directed here from Writingroads on Twitter)<br /><br />Fast Pass: Get a fast pass first thing (I'll get to rides in a sec), you can get your next fast pass 2 hours later EVEN IF your first fast pass time hasn't come yet. There is a time listed on the bottom of the fast pass that says when you can get your next one. Rides: Space Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-26441211370060121612009-05-13T15:01:00.000+01:002009-05-13T15:01:00.000+01:00i'm probably going to repeat a lot of what was...i'm probably going to repeat a lot of what was said, but here goes...<br /><br />if you're staying at a disney resort, make sure you know when the extra magic hours are. they're different every day for every park (schedules are available at the concierge desk of the hotel) and allow you to use the rides when non-resort guests are not. it's usually an hour in the morning or severaltaupecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038922059113428060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-30242610842908861572009-05-13T14:27:00.000+01:002009-05-13T14:27:00.000+01:00We also always go to the back of the park and head...We also always go to the back of the park and head forward. It's less crowded this way. So for the Magic Kingdom we'll go to Splash Mountain first and then Big Thunder Mountain and then the Haunted Mansion and work our way forward. <br /><br />I'm not sure if you're staying on Disney property, but if you are check into the extra magic hours. Some days you can get into the parks early or stay Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-36999600186254808152009-05-13T14:21:00.000+01:002009-05-13T14:21:00.000+01:00If you're going to Epcot, make sure to get Fast Pa...If you're going to Epcot, make sure to get Fast Passes for Soarin', Mission Space and Test Track. Soarin ESPECIALLY is a MUST DO... don't pass it up! Mission Space is awesome but be sure to tell the kids that it's OKAY if they don't press the right button. It sort of freaked my son out that he thought he was going to do something wrong and crash the spaceship. It's supposedly interactive, but Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-6267677415882313982009-05-13T14:11:00.000+01:002009-05-13T14:11:00.000+01:00In particular order:
Sneaker and socks for all -- ...In particular order:<br />Sneaker and socks for all -- lots of walking.<br /><br />Fast Pass -- when you arrive at the park go immediately to the Fast Pass rides (MK Winnie the Poh ride). Put your Disney entry tickets in the Fast Pass machines to get a ticket for the ride. The ticket will show time you must return. Ride a ride close by and then do Fast Pass. Check WDW website for fast Pass rides.Musings from Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252283843903445777noreply@blogger.com