2 days in Disney

kbabble · 6 May 18, 12:32 PM

Hi Everyone. Sorry this is my second post in as many days asking for help. You would think I could think of all my questions at once but the old brain is not what it was...
So we have been to Orlando several times but its over 10 years since we did Disney. We go on Friday and I have noticed attraction tickets direct is selling 2 day tickets that include a round of mini golf and Orlando Eye/Sealife etc for �189 each. I am sorely tempted although hubby not a huge Disney fan. But it seems like quite good value. We wouldnt do any more days so no point in looking at a 14 day ticket.

Anyway, the question i have is - what are the queues etc like at this time of year? We obviously havent booked fast passes etc so not sure if we will be able to make the best of the parks and secondly - if you could only do 2 out of the 4 which would you choose? There is me, hubby and 14 year old son.

Thanks again everyone, appreciate your help

Gizzyspop · 6 May 18, 01:01 PM

Is your son not interested in Disney?

And is it big rides you're more interested in?

Think you will be able to use the MDE app to book FPs on the day

kbabble · 6 May 18, 01:08 PM

DS is interested in Disney and especially likes Star wars (we are definitely booking for "the void") We love big rides but are visiting Busch and Universal so will get our share of those anyway, so happy with a bit of a mixed bag at Disney in terms of rides/shows etc

DFussy · 6 May 18, 02:40 PM

We did 1 day each at AK & MK last year, and other parks like your trip. My hubby wasn't keen on AK, but Flight of Passage has changed his mind, and would go there again.

cameroon95 · 7 May 18, 09:43 PM

I know disney is one of the main reasons people go to Orlando but I am the same as your husband.

We are doing two days, I would suggest Holywood Studios and AK, I think magic kingdom is a bit too disneyish for me and Epcot is ok for the first few times

deanobrown · 8 May 18, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by kbabble

We go on Friday and I have noticed attraction tickets direct is selling 2 day tickets that include a round of mini golf and Orlando Eye/Sealife etc for �189 each. I am sorely tempted although hubby not a huge Disney fan. But it seems like quite good value. We wouldnt do any more days so no point in looking at a 14 day ticket.

I noticed this offer last night as well!
We were booking 2-day tickets at the gate when we go in November, but this seems like a good deal as we would probably use all the extras it gives you too.

So Disney experts... If you buy regular 2-day tickets like these, can you only book FPs on the day?

DFussy · 8 May 18, 08:45 AM

No. When you get your tickets you can link them to my Disney experience, and then your all set to book your fp 30 days before you want to go to the park (60 if you are staying onsite). I would definitely recommend booking in advance.

deanobrown · 8 May 18, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by DFussy

No. When you get your tickets you can link them to my Disney experience, and then your all set to book your fp 30 days before you want to go to the park (60 if you are staying onsite). I would definitely recommend booking in advance.

Great! Thanks

So when we get the tickets I presume we would have to choose what day we would visit each park 30 days in advance?

That's not a problem, it's just that we usually have quite a relaxed schedule so will have to organise ourselves a little more this time! lol

Nimbus · 8 May 18, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by deanobrown

Great! Thanks

So when we get the tickets I presume we would have to choose what day we would visit each park 30 days in advance?

Yes, although you can change your mind later. However the fastpass availability will be less the closer to the actual day you change your mind.

As for which two parks to visit...

As your son is a big Star Wars fan then Hollywood Studios would be an obvious choice. He'll probably like Star Tours, the Launch Bay, and the Star Wars fireworks. And Rock'n'Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror are both great thrill rides. (Unfortunately there aren't a lot more rides there at the moment).

For the other park, maybe Animal Kingdom? Magic Kingdom is the most Disneyfied park and has lots of rides. But most of the rides are quite tame and MK can get very busy. I like Epcot the most but it is a bit of a marmite park.

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	6 May 18, 02:40 PM DFussy Very Serious Dibber
DFussy Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Sep 16	We did 1 day each at AK & MK last year, and other parks like your trip. My hubby wasn't keen on AK, but Flight of Passage has changed his mind, and would go there again.

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	8 May 18, 08:45 AM DFussy Very Serious Dibber
DFussy Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Sep 16	No. When you get your tickets you can link them to my Disney experience, and then your all set to book your fp 30 days before you want to go to the park (60 if you are staying onsite). I would definitely recommend booking in advance.