7 First Timers Itinerary (Feb 2008)

[goodwinsky57]

Hi Ladies & Gentleman

It’s not long until me and my family head off to Orlando now. After all the advice I have received on the DIBB, I have drawn together a rough itinerary; it would be much appreciated if you would let me know your thoughts positive or negative. One of my main concerns is that I am either putting too much into one day or not enough, for example a friend of mine suggested that we needed two days at Epcot. There are some free days left to play around with, however I think we are planning on driving down to the beach on one day, and there is also a matter of shopping!

One quick query: people talk about MGM Studios, however on the WDW website they refer to Hollywood Studios…….is this a case of two names for the same place?

First Time in Florida – Itinerary

Wednesday 13th February

Depart: 12.45 (LGW)
Arrive 17.10 (MCO)
Pick rental car up, drive to hotel.

Thursday 14th February

MGM Studios

Friday 15th February

Disney’s Wide World of Sport Complex - Morning
DisneyQuest Indoor interactive Theme Park - Afternoon
Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island - Evening

Saturday 16th February

Busch Gardens / NHL 7.30pm Kick Off

Sunday 17th February

Animal Kingdom

Monday 18th February

SeaWorld

Tuesday 19th February

Islands Of Adventure

Wednesday 20th February

Universal Studios

Thursday 21st February

?????

Friday 22nd February

Magic Kingdom

Saturday 23rd February

Epcot

Sunday 24th February

?????

Monday 25th February

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Weather Dependant)

Tuesday 26th February

?????

Wednesday 27th February

Drop rental car off
Depart 18.05 (MCO)
Arrive 06.55 (LGW)

[mitch84]

How about swapping Epcot with AK so you can decide for yourselves whether you need 2 days.

The studios were renamed :)

Also how bout putting TL earlier so if weather bad you could shop that day and try and fit it in later

[goodwinsky57]

Thanks for letting me know about the studios being renamed. I will take your advice on board about Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon also.

[lov2dis]

where is the NHL game?
If its in Orlando - you might be hard pushed to fit in a good day at BG and the drive back to be in time for the game.

[goodwinsky57]

The NHL game is in Tampa Bay, so it makes sense to do Busch Garden in the day, and then move onto the Ice Hockey, does anybody know how far it is from Busch Gardens to the St. Pete Times Arena?

[Stacey]

Hi hope this helps.
enjoy your holiday

First Time in Florida – Itinerary

Wednesday 13th February
Hope you enjoy, make sure you arrive early, if you want good seats on the plane.

Depart: 12.45 (LGW)
Arrive 17.10 (MCO)
Pick rental car up, drive to hotel.

Thursday 14th February :)
it's called HollyWood Studio's now. Dont forget to see the Fantasmic show

MGM Studios

Friday 15th February
This will be a fun day, DisneyQuest is fun, Watch the time it does fly by.

Disney’s Wide World of Sport Complex - Morning
DisneyQuest Indoor interactive Theme Park - Afternoon
Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island - Evening

Saturday 16th February :grin:
You have planned this well. enjoy the Ice Hockey.

Busch Gardens / NHL 7.30pm Kick Off

Sunday 17th February :omg:
Don't forget the weekend will be busy as the locals go aswell

Animal Kingdom

Monday 18th February
My favourite, Dont forget the shows they are gr8.

SeaWorld

Tuesday 19th February
all loved this one. Loads of roller coasters

Islands Of Adventure

Wednesday 20th February
loved this one, lots of virtual rides

Universal Studios

Thursday 21st February :omg:
What about GatorLand ? http://www.gatorland.com/

?????

Friday 22nd February :grin:
I loved this one the best, (lol)

Magic Kingdom

Saturday 23rd February :cool2:
This was good but don't think we really appreciated this park, it was very hot the day we went.

Epcot

Sunday 24th February :omg:
Shopping ?
or Titanic Exhibition, http://www.titanictheexperience.com/
wonderworks - http://www.wonderworksonline.com/
Ripleys - http://www.ripleysorlando.com/

?????

Monday 25th February :grin:
Would agree to do this earlier in the holiday, then if the weather is nice you can go back on one of your free days.

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Weather Dependant)

Tuesday 26th February :omg:
Wet n Wild if you have this on your ticket -(with universal) http://www.wetnwild.com/
or you could revisit one of your favourite parks.

?????

Wednesday 27th February :cry:
always a sad day, why not try Fun Spot. -here's the link.
http://www.fun-spot.com/ (http://www.fun-spot.com/) or Crazy Golf, and maybe the last minute souvenirs and presents.

Drop rental car off
Depart 18.05 (MCO)
Arrive 06.55 (LGW)[/quote]

[Cheryl P]

Maybe squeeze Blizzard Beach in too. If you've got an Ultimate Ticket it's gonna be a nice cheap day. parking is free, all you'll need to buy is a refill cup! ;)

[Soozi]

:wavey: Hi

Just wanted to mention Presidents Day - don't know if you knew about it? It's a public holiday, Monday 18th Feb - general advice is to avoid the parks over that weekend - we've been at that time before and it is considerably busier.
As you can see by my countdown we'll be there at the same time - although my DH - in his wisdom :erm: - has planned Busch Gardens for us :confused2

[Soozi]

Maybe squeeze Blizzard Beach in too. If you've got an Ultimate Ticket it's gonna be a nice cheap day. parking is free, all you'll need to buy is a refill cup! ;)


BB is in rehab and doesn't open again until 29th Feb.

[goodwinsky57]

We can't go Blizzard Beach as its closed for refurbishment whilst we are in Orlando. Thanks for letting me know about Presidents Day, we haven't really got a choice but to go Busch Gardens because thats the day I am going to see the Ice Hockey in Tampa, we will just have to except thats its going to be busy. I have revamped our Itinerary a little after doing some more investigation into the parks, the reason we are going Epcot so late in the holiday is due to some rides being refurbished before the 25th Feb.

Wednesday 13th February

Depart: 12.45 (LGW)
Arrive 17.10 (MCO)
Pick rental car up, drive to hotel.

Thursday 14th February

Disney Hollywood Studios (9am – 7pm)
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade - 3:00pm
Fantasmic! - 7:00pm

Friday 15th February

Disney’s Wide World of Sport Complex - Morning
DisneyQuest Indoor interactive Theme Park - Afternoon
Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island - Evening

Saturday 16th February

Busch Gardens (9am – 7.30pm) / NHL 7.30pm Kick Off
Get More Details on Shows etc, when they become availble on the Busch Gardens website.

Sunday 17th February

Animal Kingdom (Possibly Half Day) (8am – 8pm)
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade – Begins In Harambe (Don’t Think It’s On)

Monday 18th February

SeaWorld (9am – 6pm)
Get More Details on Shows etc, when they become availble on the SeaWorld website.
(Presidents Day - Bank Holiday)

Tuesday 19th February

Magic Kingdom (9am – 11pm)
Disney Dreams Come True Parade - 3:00pm
SpectroMagic" Parade - 9:00pm & 11:00pm
Wishes™ Night-time Spectacular - 10:00pm

Wednesday 20th February

Universal Studios (9am – 7pm)

Thursday 21st February

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (10am – 5pm) (Weather Dependant)

Friday 22nd February

Islands Of Adventure (9am – 7pm)

Saturday 23rd February

Maybe - Mardi Gras Parade 8pm at Universal

Sunday 24th February

?????

Monday 25th February

Epcot
Future World (9am – 7pm)
World Showcase (11am – 9pm)
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth - 9:00pm

Tuesday 26th February

?????

Wednesday 27th February

Drop rental car off
Depart 18.05 (MCO)
Arrive 06.55 (LGW)

We can fill the blanks with Wet N Wild, shopping or the beach. With regards to Gatorland, do people recommend it? also any ideas on the cost of admission?

A special thanks to Stacey for going through each day and giving a bit of advice! :grin:

[Mickeys Mates]

Hi Ladies & Gentleman

It’s not long until me and my family head off to Orlando now. After all the advice I have received on the DIBB, I have drawn together a rough itinerary; it would be much appreciated if you would let me know your thoughts positive or negative. One of my main concerns is that I am either putting too much into one day or not enough, for example a friend of mine suggested that we needed two days at Epcot. There are some free days left to play around with, however I think we are planning on driving down to the beach on one day, and there is also a matter of shopping!

One quick query: people talk about MGM Studios, however on the WDW website they refer to Hollywood Studios…….is this a case of two names for the same place?

First Time in Florida – Itinerary

Wednesday 13th February

Depart: 12.45 (LGW)
Arrive 17.10 (MCO)
Pick rental car up, drive to hotel.

Thursday 14th February

MGM Studios

Friday 15th February

Disney’s Wide World of Sport Complex - Morning
DisneyQuest Indoor interactive Theme Park - Afternoon
Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island - Evening

Saturday 16th February

Busch Gardens / NHL 7.30pm Kick Off

Sunday 17th February

Animal Kingdom

Monday 18th February

SeaWorld

Tuesday 19th February

Islands Of Adventure

Wednesday 20th February

Universal Studios

Thursday 21st February

?????

Friday 22nd February

Magic Kingdom

Saturday 23rd February

Epcot

Sunday 24th February

?????

Monday 25th February

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Weather Dependant)

Tuesday 26th February

?????

Wednesday 27th February

Drop rental car off
Depart 18.05 (MCO)
Arrive 06.55 (LGW)
Hi

What about squeezing some shopping days in???