3rd plan!

[debbiej]

Hi we're staying off site, and i'm going round the twist with the conflicting advice in all the different guid books. So I've given up trying to work out quite and busy days. Any way would love any suggestions and just like to say luv this site! (travelling two adults/two kids 4 & 9)
June 16- arrive
fri 17- Not sure
sat18- Pool/pirates dinner
Sun- MGM
Mon- universal
tues- water park
wed- mkp, breakfast at crystal palace with winni
thurs- water park
frid- Island of adventure
Sat-discovery cove
Sun- pool/ gator tour dinner package
Mon- Universal
Tues- sea world
Wed- bush garden
Thur- pool/ shopping
Frid- Island of adventure
Sat - animal kingdom
Sun- epcot
Mon 4th- unsure
Tues- ?/micky's back yard bbq
Wed- MKP
Thurs- go home!
I know there seems to be a few days at universal but although we've never been to florida we do prefer spain's universal park to the disney park in paris.
Thanks for your opinion
Debbie

[Claire_L]

Looks good to me. One thing DO NOT miss Illuminations at EPCOT, Fantasmic at MGM or Wishes at MK :D :D I would alos say the WDW park are far superior to the DLP parks and you may find you want to spend more time at them, especially EPCOT as it is basically split into two parts - Future World and World Showcase.
Claire :wink

[Homer'sWife]

:confused: Can only see shopping mentioned once!!!!!
Are you sure!!!

Toni:p:

[Claire_L]

fri 17- Not sure


Hmm sure I could think of something maybe EPCOT ;)

Claire :wink

[debbiej]

Well, trying to avoid the shops really. My son is mad on video games and only ever wants to spend his money on them. But american games won't play on our consoles and the american consoles won't work over here. Are the shops really that good?

[debbiej]

Well maybe I'm wrong but Epcot doesn't really appeal to any of us. When I ask people waht there is to do there they always say eat? I'll maybe keep another day free incase we find it entertaining.
Thanks every ones advice.
Is it just me, or can you get hooked on this planning lark?

[Claire_L]

Originally posted by debbiej
Are the shops really that good?


YES, YES and YES!!!!

We love Orlando Premium Outlets (http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17) for cheap sports wear ie Nike/Adidas plus some other nice little shops for sunglasses and nick naks. Also for a regular mall you must go to the Florida Mall (http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=139) just love Old Navy plus Bath and Bodyworks :D :D

Claire :wink

[debbiej]

So how many days to you plan for shopping, lol I can see my other half having a heart attack!

[Claire_L]

Originally posted by debbiej
So how many days to you plan for shopping, lol I can see my other half having a heart attack!

We usually do half days or maybe just a few hours before dinner as we are quite close to the OPO. Last October we did about 3 eveing sessions at OPO of about 2-3 hours each and then 3/4 day at the Florida Mall as it was a nasty wet day, otherwise it can be just 1/2 a day :D

Claire :wink

[Anne]

Originally posted by debbiej
So how many days to you plan for shopping, lol I can see my other half having a heart attack!

All our rest days are shopping days :D

[coombsyl]

If you really like Universal and intend going back a few times, you should consider buying the annual power pass for $119.95 each (plus a bit of tax). This is not much more than a two day pass. There are some black out dates but they are mainly holidays so shouldn't affect you in June.

What we liked about them is that you can pop there for a few hours and not worry about losing a day of your pass.

With this pass you have to pay parking but the Preferred annual pass which gives you 365 days and free parking is $180.