One day to Plan for a one day trip: trip report

eatmon74 · Last edited by eatmon74 on Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:00 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hey everyone I need some ideas. I am going to WDW on thursday with two friends and wifey. One friend has NEVER been to WDW or any other Disney park. I am a little overwhelmed on what is a must do. We are only going for the day and we wil try to hit the highlights of three parks. MK and Epcot are mosts the third I am unsure. HELP HELP HELP I need ideas. and I need them soon. Thank you for all of your Ideas. Oh by the way ...I'm too excited to sleep. Shocked

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aprildecember · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject:

do they have any idea what they'd like to do?

eatmon74 · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:10 am Post subject:

No they don't and as a Disney fanatic what I thimk is great and cool may not be what I should share with a first timer and his friend who I do not know.

P.S. we are all in our late twenties to early thirties if that helps with ideas
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Figmentathm · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:55 am Post subject:

I think you would have to take them to MK for Pirates, Mansion, Hall of Presidents, a walk through the castle, and Wishes. Must ride the monorail.
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kray · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:06 am Post subject:

MK: Pirates, Haunted Manision, Space Mountain, Thunder Mt and Splash Mountain. If there is time - maybe a classic Fantasy Land ride like Peter Pan - or Dumbo (never too old for Dumbo).

EPCOT: Soarin, Test Track, Off-Kilter/Rose & Crown

If they are thrill ride enthusiasts a trip to MGM for ToT and Rockn roller coaster.

Good luck - sounds like a great day. I love seeing peoples' reactions on their first trip to the world Very Happy

daguru · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:32 am Post subject:

Good luck being able to do all of those attractions in one day.... fast passes will be difficult....

I would start at Epcot, since the passes for those attractions go very, very quickly (usually by lunch)....

Then move on to the Magic Kingdom.... using the monorail of course (make sure to wait for the front cabin)....
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kray · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:05 am Post subject:

Sakina · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:37 am Post subject:

Try to get to the Crystal Palace so you're sure to get at least a little of the character experience. Good luck & have fun!
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aprildecember · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

you already know how crazy this is gonna be. lol.

i like frank's itinerary. i'd add iasw to it, though, and maybe space mountain if there's time and you can get FPs.

if you make it to epcot, spaceship earth, the land boat ride, and soarin. although i hate to waste time in florida with soarin, if your guests aren't going to get to disneyland any time soon, it's probably a must-do. you guys could even single-rider it to save time. oh, and a loop of world showcase in the evening, which may kill the MK Wishes idea, but what can you do.

i almost want to say that you should pick one park and stick with it the whole day...and if there's only time for one, MK. if horizons still existed, i'd bite the bullet and advise epcot-only. but it doesn't. and i'm mad. so. yeah. haha.

Ellory · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

OK...one day.....hmmm

Start early in the morning at MGM...(9am)
Tower of Terror
Rockin Rollercoaster
Star Tours

catch a bus (or drive)to Epcot

Lunch at Rose and Crown
Soarin
watch Fountain of Nations show
Test Track
Spaceship Earth

Monorail to Magic Kingdom

It's a Small World (we were emotional scarred, why shouldn't they?)
Peter Pan's Flight
Splash Mountain
Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
"Wishes"
Take Monorail back to Epcot (to pick up your car, if you drove)

Sakina · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:35 am Post subject:

Sounds like a fantastic plan, Ellory. Next time you go, let me know, I'll meet you there. LOL
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eatmon74 · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject:

Hi everyone Just got back from the Parks and First wanted to thank you all for your help. Here is a quick trip report I will go into some details latter.
First:
Left for WDW @ 7am from Gainesville
Droped Doodle at the kennel at MK
Ferry Boat to MK,
Get First time button for friend at city hall
space mountian
Monster Laugh floor
Fast pass for buzz,
Haunted manision, (million wishes lanyard given to all in party at end of ride)
Pirates,
Dole Whip,
Big thunder. ... Splash broke down ...

Epcot
Lunch, @ mexico outside,
Amerian Adventure,
Watch Off Kilter for ten mins .... still not a fan,
Test track ... single rider line
Mission space.
Space Ship earth

Monorail to MK to walk Doodle,

Drive to Studios
Rockin rollercoaster,Stuck in down pour while outside in line was wet till I got home.
Tower of terror,
Muppet Show 3D Friend gets magic moment for finding key,
star tours

Drive to MK to get Doodle, who recieves a VIP, Very Important Pet, cert from kennel. Get in to gainesville around 12:00

Had a great time as well as everyone else
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aprildecember · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject:

you guys did great! congrats on a well-planned trip. was it fun for your guests? i hope so. Very Happy

ltldeb · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject:

WOW! What a day. Sounds like it was awesome though. Smile

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Ellory · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:24 am Post subject:

You're lyin!!!....There is no possible way anyone on the planet Earth could fit all of that into one day....what a minute....that's it!....You're an alien! Aha! The secret is out! Proof, positive that we have been contacted by intelligent life from outer space! Bouncing Stitch

hold it....you did say that you got stuck in a down-pour.....and any alien would have superior technology able to predict the weather, and would have avoided getting dowsed....... Tapping Foot

....that blows that theory......Glad you all had fun!!!! Clapping