First trip...

[Sarah84]

I am going on my first trip to Orlando next september but only going for 7 nights as we are doing a twin centre holiday, I just wanted somr peoples opinions on how to get the most out of our 7 days, and whats not to miss out there, we deffo want to go to discovery cove and everywhere else really but relise it isn't all going to be possible in 7 days, so from your past experiances what parks would you all suggest not to miss out on??
Any opinions would be very appriciated thanks :D

[Shogun]

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Discovery cove is certainly a MUST. Magic Kingdom on a saturday night cos you have a Parade at 3pm plus Electric Light parade in the evening, Plus "Wishes" (fireworks). Seaworld is also worth a visit.
You don't say what age group your party is which could make a difference as what to recommend.
:micbounce

[Sarah84]

We are 3 girls goign aged 21-23

[JuniorMickey]

I wouldn't do a lot of park hopping. Pick a park and stick there for a day and do all you can.

[candyman]

do not miss the magic kingdom

Steve

[Slowhand]

If you are anything like my DW and I, then you will probably be running around like headless chickens trying to fit everything in on your first visit, so don`t even try!

I suggest that you and your friends go to Pleasure Island one evening. Apart from that, I suggest that you study all the information to be found on these forums and then get down to some serious planning to sort out your itinerary.

If you need any help on any particular aspects of WDW, you only have to holler!

Have fun planning.

[ukwdwnut]

sarah

you could always hire a car for a day or two if you needed to see something else in orlando, where is the other resort you are staying at?

[Sungal]

Hi Sarah :wave:

we've just come back from doing a 2 centre and managed to cram loads into just one week in Orlando.

Our 7 days itinerary went like this:

Landed friday evening and hit the parks saturday morning...be prepared, make a plan and get up early!!

Saturday: Animal Kingdom (am) Epcot (pm)
Sunday: Islands of Adventure (am) Universal Studios (pm)
Monday: MGM (am) Typhoon Lagoon (pm)
Tuesday: Magic Kingdom most of the day - shopping later
Wednesday: Blizzard Beach and then relaxing
Thursday: Islands of Adventure again then shopping again!
Friday: packed up to go to St Petes

Hope this helps.

[Sarah84]

sarah

you could always hire a car for a day or two if you needed to see something else in orlando, where is the other resort you are staying at?

We have car hire included in our holiday which I presume will help a bit with getting around, the other resort we are staying at is the bahamas

[eeyorewells]

When me and DW went last year we did lots of park hopping. We managed to do lots of things in a day, but then this was our second time so we knew what we liked. Discorvery Cove...........WOW what a day you will love it. If you have time on one evening go to see Fantasmic, I would recommend doing a dinner package for it. Good value and cracking seats.
But more important just have fun and pretend you are 10 again!

[candyman]

When me and DW went last year we did lots of park hopping. We managed to do lots of things in a day, but then this was our second time so we knew what we liked. Discorvery Cove...........WOW what a day you will love it. If you have time on one evening go to see Fantasmic, I would recommend doing a dinner package for it. Good value and cracking seats.
But more important just have fun and pretend you are 10 again!


hey eeyore not too sure if i can make the acting like a 10 year old

6 year old yes 10 would be a struggle


steve

[eeyorewells]

Okay, maybe a bit ambitious with acting 10.... DW averages about 7 with silly giggles!

[candyman]

thats me too , silly thing mandy is younger than me but she will be the sensible one . even today oli was in bed when "boogie beebies " came on , its a kids program where the littles learn some dancess. and me and him dance around while it is on , but i wasnt beaten heather is on half term holiday so we danced wit hher in herwheel chair , mandy walked in and just shook her head at us ,:lol:

steve

[Sarah84]

Thanks for the tips, if anyone has any more to add please do.
I know i've got just under a year to go but i'm having fun now trying to sort out what parks we will probably go to etc :D

[Kitten]

magic kingdom is a must..... mgm is great, epcot is great, animal kingdom I'm not too fussed on, universal studios is mostly shows, Islands of adventure I havent been to yet, discovery cove is amazing (I've been there twice) and sea world is great....... but just keep in mind, just because you don't go somewhere this Holiday doesn't mean you can't go there in the future.....

[candyman]

do you know we are going to discovery cove too and the nearer we get the less i fancy it
but i am one of those strange people who have been 4 times but never been to any park other than disney .
i think mandy is really looking forward to DC especially the dolphin swim , i'm not doing that i'm baby sitting as the little one is too young to go to that , but ill join in wioth it all and who knows i might get converted.

steve

[Sarah84]

magic kingdom is a must..... mgm is great, epcot is great, animal kingdom I'm not too fussed on, universal studios is mostly shows, Islands of adventure I havent been to yet, discovery cove is amazing (I've been there twice) and sea world is great....... but just keep in mind, just because you don't go somewhere this Holiday doesn't mean you can't go there in the future.....
That's what I really need to try and remember I can hopefully go back again and see what I didnt get to see the first time, though saying that I know what i'm gonna be like as its my first trip im just gonna want to see everything at once which I know just isn't possible :blush: