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Walt Disney World Vacation- Where Should You Start?
By Betsey Rhames
Walt Disney World is a very big place. There are four major
theme parks plus two water parks and many other smaller
attractions to enjoy. So, when you are planning a trip to
Disney World, you may wonder, “What is the best order to
visit each park?” There are two different theories you can
use to make this decision:
1. Save the best for last. Which means you should start with
the park you would enjoy the least and then work your way
up to your favorite. Or
2. Avoid the biggest crowds. This means you find out where
everyone else is going and pick a different park.
Each method has its advantages. Saving the best for last is
the most emotionally satisfying vacation. Often when people
choose the Magic Kingdom first, they are disappointed at
the next park they attend. However, visiting the four major
parks in order of preference guarantees that each day is
better than the last. If you have never been to Disney World
before, you may wish to familiarize yourself with each park
so you can choose the best order for your family.
Generally, the best order for first timers with children would
be: 1. Epcot,
2. Animal Kingdom,
3. MGM Studios, and
4. Magic Kingdom.
As a side note, this would not be the right sequence for my
family; it’s definitely a personal decision but you can’t go
wrong saving the Magic Kingdom for last.
Using the method of avoiding the crowds will reduce the
stress in your vacation especially if you are bothered by
waiting in long lines. Unfortunately, picking the least
crowded park is not an exact science. The best advice we
can give you is do not visit the park with morning Extra
Magic Hours. On these days, Disney resort guests are
allowed early entrance to one of the parks and it tends to
be more crowded. If you are staying at a WDW resort and
want to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours, go ahead.
Just stay a short while and when it begins to get crowded,
head for another park (you will need the “park hopper”
option on your ticket). You can find out which parks are
open for morning Extra Hours on Walt Disney World’s
official web site. Click on the “park hours” in the “Plan and
Prepare” box this will bring you to a calendar. Next click on
any “Extra Magic Hours” and a schedule will appear for the
upcoming months. Or use the link below. Read carefully;
some extra hours are in the evening. You only need to
avoid the parks with morning Extra Magic Hours.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.
com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?
id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage
Whether you choose to “save the best for last” or “avoid the
biggest crowds”, you are sure to enjoy your vacation to
Disney World. With planning and preparation, your family
will create some lifetime memories.
Betsey Rhames (http://www.bestdisneyplans.com) is a
Florida resident, wife and mother of four. She is an avid fan
of Walt Disney World and has been visiting there for the
past 30+ years; first as a teenager and now as a mom.
Walt Disney World Vacation- Where Should You Start?
By Betsey Rhames
Walt Disney World is a very big place. There are four major
theme parks plus two water parks and many other smaller
attractions to enjoy. So, when you are planning a trip to
Disney World, you may wonder, “What is the best order to
visit each park?” There are two different theories you can
use to make this decision:
1. Save the best for last. Which means you should start with
the park you would enjoy the least and then work your way
up to your favorite. Or
2. Avoid the biggest crowds. This means you find out where
everyone else is going and pick a different park.
Each method has its advantages. Saving the best for last is
the most emotionally satisfying vacation. Often when people
choose the Magic Kingdom first, they are disappointed at
the next park they attend. However, visiting the four major
parks in order of preference guarantees that each day is
better than the last. If you have never been to Disney World
before, you may wish to familiarize yourself with each park
so you can choose the best order for your family.
Generally, the best order for first timers with children would
be: 1. Epcot,
2. Animal Kingdom,
3. MGM Studios, and
4. Magic Kingdom.
As a side note, this would not be the right sequence for my
family; it’s definitely a personal decision but you can’t go
wrong saving the Magic Kingdom for last.
Using the method of avoiding the crowds will reduce the
stress in your vacation especially if you are bothered by
waiting in long lines. Unfortunately, picking the least
crowded park is not an exact science. The best advice we
can give you is do not visit the park with morning Extra
Magic Hours. On these days, Disney resort guests are
allowed early entrance to one of the parks and it tends to
be more crowded. If you are staying at a WDW resort and
want to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours, go ahead.
Just stay a short while and when it begins to get crowded,
head for another park (you will need the “park hopper”
option on your ticket). You can find out which parks are
open for morning Extra Hours on Walt Disney World’s
official web site. Click on the “park hours” in the “Plan and
Prepare” box this will bring you to a calendar. Next click on
any “Extra Magic Hours” and a schedule will appear for the
upcoming months. Or use the link below. Read carefully;
some extra hours are in the evening. You only need to
avoid the parks with morning Extra Magic Hours.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.
com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?
id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage
Whether you choose to “save the best for last” or “avoid the
biggest crowds”, you are sure to enjoy your vacation to
Disney World. With planning and preparation, your family
will create some lifetime memories.
Betsey Rhames (http://www.bestdisneyplans.com) is a
Florida resident, wife and mother of four. She is an avid fan
of Walt Disney World and has been visiting there for the
past 30+ years; first as a teenager and now as a mom.
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