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8 May 18, 12:25 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: May 03
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If you've not been to WDW before and you are visiting central Florida for the first time, then I think it is absolutely worth it.
Who knows what lies in the future, so take the chance to visit the best family holiday destination above all others. Your kids will love you forever! |
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8 May 18, 12:40 PM |
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I'm a 40-something bloke and I enjoy all the parks. But that's by-the-by.
However, the point I want to make is that Magic Kingdom isn't just for kids. Adults can, and most do, enjoy it as well. Similarly kids can, and do, enjoy the other 3 parks.
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8 May 18, 12:40 PM |
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Serious Dibber
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I think it probably depends on how much time you plan to spend in the Disney Parks. I actually think the 14 day Ultimate tickets are fantastic value when you consider how much you are actually paying per day to visit 4 Theme Parks and 2 Water Parks as often as you want. In addition to the rides, there are fantastic shows, amazing nightly fireworks and just so much to see and do. *But* we stay onsite and get the most out of our tickets. If we were staying offsite (as we have done once before) and only planning to visit the Disney Parks a few times over a 2 week period, the value for money would diminish.
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8 May 18, 12:42 PM |
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slightly serious Dibber
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As an experience - Absolutely. No other holiday compares to it. Would I want to go every year - No.
Ive wanted to go to Disney my whole life. My parents could never afford the costs, so at age 30, myself and my gf took ourselves on the most expensive holiday we have ever been on. We came back with memories that were unforgettable, and also with an engagement ring. Absolutely nothing out there compares to Disney / Universal as a holiday. Everything about it is out of this world and a whole other level of imagination translated into reality. Id love to be able to financially go on an annual basis - but realistically I dont think id want to. At present, my fiancee and I will likely leave it for another 4 or 5yrs before going back - to see the new parks, extensions etc. What id love to know is, do people who spend 5-10x more on accommodation really get 5-10x the benefits. For us, All Stars was the cheapest option on Disney property, and we used it exclusively for sleeping (and hiding from a hurricane) - but id love to know, would I have had a different holiday staying in the Contemporary etc) Im not so sure |
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8 May 18, 12:43 PM |
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New Poster (3)
Join Date: May 18
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First time poster, long time reader. I agree with the pp who said that a few years ago, yes but now, no. I went myself as a child/teenager three times in the late 80s and early 90s. I took my young boys in 2007 and in Oct 2017 we went again with 7 yo daughter in tow.
Let's just say that I was flabbergasted at the overcrowding. Magic Kingdom was unbelievably busy, and that's not hyperbole. It was unpleasant and not fun with so many people. The park is run down and I think it now only draws such crowds due to the cult like following of the Disney brand. My 7yo did an hour and wanted to go back to the pool. Hollywood studios was like I remember it from 20 years ago, total waste of money. I paid thousands for my family of five... I was so angry that as soon as I got back to the hotel I googled thinking it can't possibly be just me. I came across a theory that the increasing prices are designed to out price people thus reducing the crowds. I don't know if that's true. It's a totally different experience that it was 30 years ago...and even 10 years ago it wasn't that busy. Florida is a wonderful destination for a family holiday, but I won't ever visit Disney again. |
8 May 18, 12:48 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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Yes, it is eye wateringly expensive we also have four kids and the cost this year I have had to keep to myself for fear my husband will keel over. Is it worth it? a million percent yes, from the planning to revealing it to the kids there is no other holiday that is quite like it, we are so excited here and we still have the best part of 100 days to go and when you are there I think it is amazing Disney haven't spared any expense, the rides, the shows, the fireworks it is a real immersive feeling and holiday and you are entertained from dawn to dusk if you can manage it it is a really special time for us a family together
YOLO x
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8 May 18, 12:55 PM |
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8 May 18, 12:56 PM |
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A Guest at All-Stars
Join Date: Apr 18
Location: Margate
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def woth it wiv kids but food int parks can be a rate bag of...
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8 May 18, 12:58 PM |
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Earning More Ears
Join Date: Jul 09
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Some great, mixed answers so far.
To try not to repeat things already said I think it's about making happy memories that are hard to replicate elsewhere - but you need to make sure it's the right holiday for you. - Do you actually like theme parks - my whole family does and I can imagine that makes a huge difference. Have you tried, Alton Towers, Paultons Park, Thorpe Park, Chessington, Legoland, dare I say DisneyLand Paris, etc? - Do you like Disney films and cartoons? From Snow White to Marvel & Star Wars - Would you like to holiday in USA - try the food, do some shopping, meet real Americans (and a lot of Brits to be fair)? - Do you wish you could do more experiences together with the whole family? ie not having everyone sitting by a pool on phones/tablets, do you hate each other |
8 May 18, 01:00 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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Yes and no as it’s not clear cut. If I had the choice for a couple of days I would choose universal if it’s the whole holiday more or less I would choose Disney. Having just come back disney is far ahead of universal. However universal is still good.
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