OT: A humble request of all Disney experts...
We're going to Disneyworld August 19th to 26th with our three sons, ages 12, 12, and 10. Hardly the best time to be in Orlando, I know, but my wife is a teacher so it has to be in the summer, and that puts us after the start of school in Florida so hopefully it'll be a bit lighter.
We're staying offsite but not by much, at a family timeshare ten minutes away from the main gate. Obviously Magic Kingdom is a must, and the boys have said they want to hit Hollywood Studios. We're torn on Epcot and Animal Kingdom, and we also want to work in one day at Universal (mostly for Harry Potter) and one day of nothing (for chilling at the resort).
That's about as much as we're sure of. As far as park logistics, Genie/Fastpass, dining, what order of attractions makes the most sense, etc., we have absolutely no idea. Any advice from the crew here and/or any additional planning resources you can point us to would be greatly appreciated.
And yes, ftr, I consider spending time with the Mouse to be a soft-spoken but clear middle finger to DeDoofus.
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"Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." - Yeats
Complete thread:
- OT: A humble request of all Disney experts... -
Brendan,
2023-05-08, 13:22
- Definitely get the Genie/Fast pass for Hollywood Studios - HullieAndMikes, 2023-05-10, 08:32
- My humble Disney info... - AlDogg, 2023-05-10, 06:13
- The extra pass is worth it just for the train ride -
atxND,
2023-05-09, 11:45
- Universal Studios is funny - CK08, 2023-05-10, 07:21
- The Star Wars character meets are cooler than I expected - HCE, 2023-05-09, 10:10
- Interesting read "LARPing Goes to Disney World" -
Albie,
2023-05-09, 09:16
- google the longstanding DL "social clubs" - Jay, 2023-05-09, 09:39
- Do whatever you need to do (Maybe sell one of the kids) - Chris, 2023-05-09, 08:00
- We weren't as prepared for Universal as we should have been -
LaFortune Teller,
2023-05-09, 07:54
- Quick Universal suggestion - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2023-05-09, 08:02
- The Hagrid coaster is great with the "surprise" at the end.
- Chris, 2023-05-09, 08:01
- Good hack for young Dads -
Albie,
2023-05-09, 07:18
- They have some great coasters.
- oviedoirish, 2023-05-09, 07:39
- They have some great coasters.
- I was there the same week last year. - domer.mq, 2023-05-08, 20:50
- If you have to pick between Epcot and Animal Kingdom -
omahadomer,
2023-05-08, 20:24
- RE: Universal -
Domer99,
2023-05-09, 07:00
- I love the Hard Rock hotel -- -
omahadomer,
2023-05-09, 08:22
- Wow, fantastic!
- oviedoirish, 2023-05-09, 11:08
- Wow, fantastic!
- I love the Hard Rock hotel -- -
omahadomer,
2023-05-09, 08:22
- Seconded on Epcot > Animal Kingdom - John, 2023-05-09, 06:34
- RE: Universal -
Domer99,
2023-05-09, 07:00
- My thoughts, in addition to the others' good recommendations - oviedoirish, 2023-05-08, 16:48
- can recommend Touring Plans for some good info - Jay, 2023-05-08, 14:54
- Schedule air conditioned breaks during the day -
Jeff (BGS),
2023-05-08, 14:46
- more advice from Jeff -
Jay,
2023-05-08, 21:53
- The craziest thing about that trip - Jeff (BGS), 2023-05-09, 08:30
- more advice from Jeff -
Jay,
2023-05-08, 21:53
- I've only done the trip with girls - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2023-05-08, 14:08