Am going to florida, disney world for the thanks giving vacation nov 23-26. I know its not the best time to visit, but couldn't get any other dates. We have decided to visit 3 disney world parks and one at universal studio.. Of the 3, We are going to Epcot for sure. Would like to get inputs from you guys as to which other two parks at Disney world I can go to and which one at universal studio.
Looking out to come back with a very memorable experience.
Thanks Guys
2006-11-03 09:14:54 · 8 answers · asked by kevdudy 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
Wonderful! All the parks will be starting their Christmas holiday celbrations and will be decorated. EPCOT will have the different Santa Clauses at each country, and they tell stories about how they celebrate Christmas in their
country. Also they have the Candlelight Processional every night with beautiful
Christmas music and a celebrity narrator. David Robinson (professional athlete) will be there Nov24-26, and John O'Hurley from Nov 27-29. Then go to the Disney MGM Studios for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. It is
unbelievable. Third park should be Magic Kingdom. By the way if you are wanting a Thanksgiving dinner, be sure to book your reservation now.
The Liberty Tree Inn at Magic Kingdom is great. Mickey and Minnie are dressed as Pilgrims, and it is served family style. For Universal, you will
want to go to Islands of Adventure for the Grinch (if you want Christmas type
stuff.), Otherwise, the Studios park has the new Mummy ride. Awesome.
No matter what parks you go to at Disney, be sure to take advantage of the
Fast Pass whenver possible as the parks will be packed.
P.S In Florida it will be warm one day and cold the next day (this time of year). So shorts, and t-shirts are okay, but have at least one pair of long pants, and a sweatshirt or
light jacket. You odn't want to be stuck and have to pay $50 or more for a ssweatshirt there.
2006-11-03 09:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by 1614 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are traveling with children, be sure to visit the Magic Kingdom. If not, Disney MGM and Animal Kingdom are recommended. Of course all of the parks are designed for people of all ages. But the Magic Kingdom has more rides and attractions that are geared toward families and small children.
Be sure to avoid weekends, if possible. The Magic Kingdom will also be the busiest and crowded park on Thanksgiving day. So keep that in mind.
If you would like any help researching or planning your trip, or if you would like to read up on some fun tips and ideas, visit my Disney Vacation Services Website, I'm All Ears at:
http://im-all-ears-disney-vacation-services.blogspot.com/
Have fun!
2006-11-05 09:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on age of travellers. I would recommend the Magic Kingdom and Disney MGM Studios of the 3 remaining at Disney World. My daughter wants to be a vet when she grows up, and she can do Disney and not go to Animal Kingdom and feel like she is not missing anything. We like it, but it is not first on our list!
At Universal I would recommend the Studios unless you have people in your party who are after the big fast rides. Then I would do Islands of Adventure.
Try the website touringplans.com for info on which park to see on which day, to try to get the most of your time and money.
2006-11-04 09:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by Shane and Sherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, EPCOT is obviously a must. There's plenty of awesome rides there, as well as a fantastic selection of restaurants, and the most incredible fireworks show, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
Now, choosing two others is really hard. Each park is fun and special in its own different way. No matter what, you'll be disappointed with your decision at some point. If you don't choose the Magic Kingdom you're missing out on a lot of great, classic rides, some great parades, and an awesome fireworks show. If you don't choose Disney-MGM Studios you're missing out on two of the best thrill rides, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, this great show, Fantasmic!, and the amazing Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. If you don't choose Disney's Animal Kingdom Park you're missing out on the best, newest attraction at Walt Disney World, Expedition Everest, the new "Finding Nemo" show, and all the exotic animals.
If it were me, I'd probably choose the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Well, I know I'd definitely go to the Magic Kingdom. There's so many great rides, shows, and shops. You could easily spend an entire day at that park. Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park are both great, but they only take about half a day each. I'd probably pick Disney's Animal Kingdom Park because of the rides. Expedition Everest is just awesome, and so is DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids, Kilimajaro Safaris, and the Primeval Whirl. The animal's are great, too, of course. Now, Disney's-MGM Studios is great, but there's only two or three really great rides. It doesn't take long for me to do all the stuff I like at that park. However, for you, you're opinion may be completely different. One thing to keep in mind that may affect your decision is the park hours. It's that season and park hours are changing. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will be open until 7:00pm the days you'll be in Orlando and Disney-MGM Studios will only be open until 8:00pm. There's only an hour difference, but it may matter to you. Another reason why you may choose Disney-MGM Studios instead of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park- Disney-MGM Studios has the Stars and Motor Cars Parade, as well as an evening show, Fantasmic!, but Disney's Animal Kingdom Park only has a parade, Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade.
Now, as for Universal Studios, I've never even been. If it were me, I'd spend all four days at the four Walt Disney World theme parks. But if I were to go to one of the Universal Studios theme parks I'd go to the Islands of Adventure. There's a pretty good selection of roller coasters.
Hope I could help!
Whatever you decide on, you'll have a great time!
2006-11-03 11:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by Katlyn ♥ Disney 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you're going to universal dont miss out on adventure island. it's connected but a different park. honestly adventure island is more fun with better rides. you must go to magic kingdom and MGM for sure. you cannot miss out on MGM cause they got awesome rides! i thought animal kingdom was good but not as fun as the other ones. and use the fastpass option no matter what and to make the best of it, go there alittle bit before the park opens then you can go on the rides without having wait in line. we finished universal with all the rides in less than an hour cause there was no wait at all. you'll be tired, but in the end it's worth it!
2006-11-04 11:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by Girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Magic Kingdom is a must. space mountain, small world, and haunted house are hallmarks of Disney. Skip the disney movie park, it is a dud. The animal kingdom park was suprisingly fun, it is very relaxed, shows, safaries, and rides, be sure to play the midway, our kids won several games.. enjoy the magic
2006-11-03 09:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jay G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
magic kingdom and epcot.
universal islands of adventure if you like roller coasters and other rides like that
animal kingdom if you like to walk around and look at animals
2006-11-03 10:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
check out www.allearsnet.com--they are fantastic for ideas/tips--go to magic kingdom and animal kingdom--i like islands of adventure for universal--the rides are better~~~
2006-11-03 12:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by btlrboyz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋