We are having a family vacation and are going to Florida. My brother is 17 and I am 21 and our cousin I belive is 16. Mind you we are going with our 2 aunts and our parents. Are there alot of fun things there for our age groups? I looked up information online but would like to hear from anyone who has first-hand experience (guess that's the right terminology). Thanks alot!!!!!
2007-05-30 15:45:52 · 15 answers · asked by Joi S 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
I'm a little older than you and I love Disney. I know several people your age that love Disney as well and my sister was probably around the same age as your cousin when her passion for Disney hit its peak.
Yes, Disney does have a lot of attractions for younger kids and stuff like that, but older kids can have a great time as well. There are some rides that are a little more thrilling than Small World ;-) Test Track, Rock n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Mission Space, Expedition Everest, just to name a few are great rides. Now, they are not as thrilling as something like The Hulk, but never the less, they are a lot of fun.
Being a little older, you may find that you enjoy Downtown Disney, DisneyQuest, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon a little more than the parks themselves. I think alot of older kids have a ball at these places. As far as parks, they will all have a lot for you to do, but EPCOT probably has some of the best rides, though I still would not miss the other parks.
When you're 16, 17 and sometimes even 21, you try pretty hard to be cool and impress your friends.... But, when you are at Disney you are given the opportunity to let loose and have a good time. None of the people in the parks are going to see you afterwards, so if you want to ride Winnie the Pooh, you can do it and have fun while you are doing it.
I don't think Disney is on the top of the list of things to do for most kids your age, but I think you can still have a really great time. A lot of how much fun you will have depends on what you make of it as well. If you got with the idea you are going to be bored and/or not have a good time, you probably won't have much fun. But, if you go with an open mind, try new things and try to have a good time, it may be one of the best vacations you ever had.
I've been to Disney times and I've gone with a lot of different people and many different ages, I can honestly say that no matter what type of person, or what their age is, every single person I have gone with has found a little place deep down inside that loves Disney. Even the skeptics that didn't think they would have fun have since returned.
Not everyone likes Disney, but I think it is a great place to go. It's a lot of fun and I definitely think you will have a good time.
2007-05-30 16:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by tech_fanatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey I'm 18 and graduating high school really soon. I went to Disney World this past summer when I was 17 for the first time and I immediately fell in love with it. I asked for another trip to disney for my graduation present!!
It's definitely not a wild Cancun vacation experience. Sure, they have Pleasure Island but it's not the same. If you go there expecting to get wild and crazy, you're going to be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, i love crazy caribbean vacations like any other 18 year old. But a vacation to Disney World is WAY different. Don't be afraid to act like a kid again. Thats part of the experience. It's fun to revist your childhood in a place where it is totally acceptable. It's like traveling to a fantasy world where everything is okay. It's fun to escape the real world and just have a wholesome good time... because we all know that at our ages, we don't have "wholesome good times" very often haha.
It's pretty hard to go to Disney World and NOT find a way to have fun. Enjoy it and flirt with the employees! Be outgoing and don't be afraid to try a "kid's ride" because most of the times, they are pretty freakin cool.
2007-05-31 08:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can definitely have fun. My husband and I are in our 30's, our daughter is 8, and we have been going to Disney World since she was a baby, and I went with my parents every year when I was a teenager.
There is something for everyone at each Disney park. At Magic Kingdom - Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Carribean. Epcot - Test Track, Mission Space, Soarin'. Animal Kingdom - Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, Kilamanjaro Safaris. MGM Studios - Tower of Terror, Rockin' Roller Coaster, Indiana Jones Stunt Show.
That is not even mentioning the great restaurants, Downtown Disney, parades, and shops. If you are staying at a Disney resort, you also have immaculate rooms, awesome theming, and great pools.
We are now vacation club members and last year alone we went to Disney World 4 times! It is a blast and there is truly something for everyone.
Try these websites : allears.net or touringplans.com
There is a lot of good information online. Disney is not perfect but it is definitely a place for FUN!
2007-05-31 04:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by Shane and Sherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. I live here and trust me EVERYONE loves the parks, some of us are tired of course since we go there every few months but I can assure its always fun and you will have a blast, Disney World is an amazing experience for kids and adults, if you are here also make sure to go to Islands of Adventure (its a Universal Studios park) its THE park for teens and young adults. Dont worry, I have yet to meet anyone who has come and hasnt had a blast in this city.
2007-06-01 06:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, this past christmas I (26) took my brother (24) my sister (18) and a friend (22) to Disney World. I think if you have an abundance of time and money you can have a ball, however that was not the case with us. Pleasure Island was probably the best part about the Diz for us. As far as the actual park was, the cons far outweighed the pros.
To elaborate, there are cool rides for older kids, however you have to wade through little kids to get to them and then wait a very long time for a very short ride. There is lots of cool stuff to buy in the park that you can only get in the park and yet it costs 3 times as much. Eating in the parks is great but expensive. etc. etc.
2007-05-30 15:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by evilgoddessk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I read some of the previous answers and all were quite lame: Here's the truth:
All of you can have a nice time at House of Blues (Downtown Disney) it's a bar (bonus for you) but also a restaurant where the younger folks can enjoy the live music (early evening on the patio and 11:00 pm in the "kitchen"). The under 21s can get in to the music hall to see a national act should you want to do that. You can usually get tickets at the box office day of show.
There's a place called DisneyQuest (also Downtown Disney) which any of you that enjoys video games will dig. It it is basically a 5 floor video arcade (lots of the classic games). Bad *** but $50.00 bucks or something (all games are free once you're in).
Downtown Disney is very similar to a very highpriced shopping mall. Whatever you buy there you can cheaper somewhere off of Disney property.
Pleasure Island is nice if you like the dance clubs/night clubs. I don't know the rule on under 21 though. They might not be able to get in after a certain hour.
Magic Kingdom: lame. Avoid it at all costs (unless you have younger family members and you want to watch them experience the fun).
Animal Kingdom (or whatever the zoo is called): 70% lame. If you like zoos this isn't bad, but otherwise pretty lame.
EPCOT: 50% lame. The rides are mostly crap but some of the shows, restaurants, food, and stuff is pretty nice.
There are two water parks and both are decent. If you're visiting in the summer you'll just be happy to be in a water park. These are a fine way to spend a day and your best bet for making all of the young adults happy. Bring your sunscreen and flirt with the lifeguards - they love it.
La Nouba is a very cool Cirque Du Soleil show that anybody with a brain should really enjoy just for the spectacle but, again, high dollar. This is complete visual overload and may be more appreciated by the 21+ crowd because they tend to have a finer appreciation of art. There are lots of very bendable girls in the show that should keep the 17 year old's interest.
MGM Studios: 50% lame. This is probably the best of the ride oriented parks but crowded. Under no circumstances should you do the Twister "ride" because it is utter crap.
Good news: Disney provides intra-park transportation until 2:00AM if you're staying on property so you and the teens can ditch the old folks in the room and ride the bus over to Downtown Disney and goof off without having to worry about driving and stuff.
Bad news: The best theme park in Orlando is Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. Go there if you want good rides. The best theme park in Florida is Busch Gardens in Tampa (may 60 minutes from Disney). It has smaller crowds and better rides than Disney and Universal.
Sea World is mostly crap.
Avoid long lines by participating in one of the express pass programs. You can do your rides by appointment (no extra cost but loss of flexibility). This option allows you to get a ticket to go on a ride at a certain time. You get in a much shorter line. There is a VIP Ticket (I don't remember what it's called) where you pay more $$ but you don't have to have an appointment to get in the short line.
Tell you parents to participate in the Meal Plan they'll save a boat load of cash.
All of the Disney resorts have awesome pool areas.
While in Orlando listen to 104.1 FM between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM for a funny radio program (www.monsters.fm)
Around the Orlando area (not Disney): Cocoa Beach (probably the best beach in Central Florida), Daytona Beach (the beach that gets all the credit), New Smyrna Beach (the one that you can drive on), GatorLand (the world famous Gator Jump-a-roo).
If you're here in June, July, or August you can count on a 75% chance of rain every day from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. It will not get dark until after 8:00PM. Weather is usually nice except for the occasion times when the windspeed excedes the temperature (we call this a hurricane).
2007-05-30 18:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's fun if you go when it's not really crowded. I did the Disney college program and my friends and I had tons of fun going to the parks to just play around. We never got sick of it. Pleasure Island is fun, but there are only 2 clubs that are 18+, the rest are for 21+. The hours also change alot, so you'd have to ask guest relations for the hours. Some of the little kid rides are really boring, but there's plenty for "big kids" to do. Also, if you have the opportunity to go to cocoa beach or Clearwater, do it! FL beaches are the best.
2007-05-31 06:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha vent been to the one in Florida but the one in California is a blast I went at 21 for the first time and had the time of my life if you enjoy rides and parades you will love it.Im now 41 and still have a blast my 16 year old and my 20 year old have a blast too. We are looking forward to doing to the one in Florida because we love the one in California
2007-05-30 15:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tammy R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am 35 and my husband is 36 we love Disney World. We go as often as we can. We just went in March and are planing on going again in Dec. Trust me YOU WILL have fun. It's Disney World, Mickey Mouse's house it's not just for kids. Have a great time.
2007-05-31 11:12:13 · answer #9 · answered by TWil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At disney world there is somthing for anybody. You can have fun doing anything there. For the older kids they have a lot of thrill rides. My favorite is Mission:SPACE. It goes super fast. Also Test Track and Rockn' Roller Coaster. Two thrill rides you have to see is Space Mountian and Splash Mountian. They are disney classics.
2007-05-31 03:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by Nic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋