First Trip to WDW June of 2008

[MVP]

I should be going with my little brother on his 8th grade trip (June of 08), that is if we earn enough money its like $3,600. So he said the trip includes Magic Kingdom, Animal kingdom, Epcot and Typhon Lagoon. Along with going to the JFK Space center and swiming with the Dolphins and Medieval Times.

I have never been here so could you guys pleas tell me what i should do i will be spending a full day at Animal Kingdom and Epoct. that is all i know not sure of how long we will be at the others. pleas tell me what i have to do and what i can skip!

Thanks i have a while to plan and everyone that as been to WDW please comment!

[tomserwin]

Epcot definately needs at least one whole day. It's huge. It takes a long time to walk from one end to the other and if you're walking around all day you'll get really tired. Try to break it up over two days if you have the time.

Animal Kingdom can be done in about a little under a day. Expedition Everest is awesome. Do it first. Fast passon your way to the line, go on it, then use the fast pass later when the line is three hours long. The safari is really cool too. Dinoland USA is terrible. The ride "Dinosaur" is just as bad as the rest of Dinoland. Don't even go over there if you have limited time.

Magic Kingdom is essentially a larger, yet slightly different, Disneyland. It's still pretty cool to check out. Don't expect it to be Disneyland, 'cause it's not. Their Jungle Cruise is better and more fun. BTMRR is different in a cool way. Liberty Square is cool to look around.

Just have fun!

[Major Disney Freak]

^I disagree with tomserwin. Dinosaur is a great ride! I suggest you check it out MVP!

[echoscot]

At Animal Kingdom there is also the 3D film , It's Tough to be a Bug, which is one of my favorites. There are two walking trails that are great if you really like the animals. One in India where you can see bats and tigers up close. Then in Africa is the best of all with the gorillas....

I also like Dinosaur ride it is a blast.

[tomserwin]

Dinosaur is like an overrated darkride with an Indiana Jones vehicle. It's a few fake plants with about a dozen angry dinosaur AA's that bounce and jiggle when they move. The key to the ride is turning off as many lights as possible and letting the swirling fiber optics dazzle you. It's kind of like experiencing the part of Maelstrom where the trolls cast a spell on you, except longer and in a Indiana Jones car.

I found it to be a very underwhelming and disappointing experience.

[MVP]

everything sounds good so far, except the disagreeing lets just keep it simple and say what you like and no dissing the others just say that you don't like it and leave it at that...i want to stay on topic Thanks, so is that bugs life thing like the one in DCA?

[echoscot]

I haven't been to DCA but it may be....Is the one at DCA a 3D film with cool little audience effects like hornets and wasps and black widow spiders attacking the audience?

[MVP]

yep sounds like it! so any other advise form anyone i mean anyone?

[tomserwin]

It's Tought to be a Bug's is the same.

At MGM ToT, Fantasmic!, Rockin' Roller Coaster, and the Great Movie Ride are cool. The WDW ToT is better. The DL Fantasmic! is better. The Great Movie Ride is my favorite ride at WDW. It's kind of like the Jungle Cruise except in cars instead of boats and with movies instead of animals. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show is cool too. The Backlot Tour is neat. Sounds Dangerous is not very entertaining.

At Epcot, the rides in the World Showcase aren't to great, but the themeing is awesome. It's very cool to walk around and check out. It's a good place to shop for unusual stuff.

The cool rides are Mission Space, Test Track, ans Soarin.' Overall, Epcot is pretty cool.

[MVP]

thanks tomserwin! Not sure if we get to go to MGM i hope so but i dont believe so, ah yes i for got about test track that is in Epcot right? Soarin' is the same as DCA Right?

[echoscot]

Don't forget Mission Space at Epcot either. That is VERY good as long as you don't get motion sick

[tomserwin]

^Yeah, don't close your eyes or lean forward. I did both and you can literally feel the blood rushing out of your head. It's so cool! But then again it is a no-no, so don't do it unless you know you won't get sick.

[MVP]

i dont know if ill get sick...i could but im going to try it early before i eat...lol!(not the whole lean forward thing

[tomserwin]

What are you planning to do? Which parks do you think you'll go to?

If you have any specific questions, we can try answering them as best as possible. So ask away.

[MVP]

well as far as i know we will be going to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Typhoon lagoon and maybe MGM not sure tho?
Well the one thing i really want to know is what cant i miss, this is my first time to Florida and want to do what i cant do in California, i know there is so much but the what are the best things to do at WDW? The Must Do's!

[echoscot]

They don't have the Indiana Jones Ride, but there is a stage show based on stunt performances called the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, when it is running as a full show it is pretty good. A lot of people enjoy it.

[mrhappybomb]

I'm going to WDW for the first time in June of 08 too ^___^ maybe we'll see each other there during our vacation times lol :)

[LoehnWolf]

the biggest thing I would do is go online and find a copy of park maps..look and see what attractions are located there. Im sure by now you know what each attraction is like but if not look at the clips available here. try and make a plan of what you want to see and the best ways to see them. the parks are sooo spacious so make sure you know the best routes getting around. The parks are gonna be packed in June so make sure you Fastpass like crazy too

[MVP]

oh thats right it will be crazy that time of year...dang oh well i have all ready done the map thing waltdisneyworld.com has a place to do that kinda cool!
i just want to know what you all think, so ill still take advice! keep it coming plz

[tomserwin]

Keep in mind that WDW in June is hot and super crowded. Summer is probably the worse time to go so you'll need to be smart. Fast pass as much as possible. Try to avoid crowds. Try eating at odd times to avoid crowded resturaunts or getting in line during fireworks or parades.

[echoscot]

^cosign. That is when everyone is at their crankiest. They are hot, sweaty and grumpy.