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re: Best Disneyworld activities for toddlers.....

Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:45 am to
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:45 am to
We did the Princess breakfast for our daughter, and I recommend it. That time lapse photo has nothing to do with it. If one isn't prepared for the crowds, then that is their fault. Always plan ahead. That said, my daughter absolutely loved the breakfast. And I have no problems doing it again.

That said, the fast passes are highly recommended. Rides for that age: Its a small world, tea cups, cars, even the merry go round. Our youngest wasn't afraid of any of them...
This post was edited on 7/29/14 at 10:47 am
Posted by eaw
Member since Nov 2007
279 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:45 am to
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At Magic Kingdom, I hope you already have FP+ for Anna & Elsa, because if you don't you're screwed. We're not able to book our FP until Aug 4, but this will be the first thing on our agenda.


Our FP+ selection window opened today. I got on later this morning than I intended (7:30). Anna & Elsa were already unavailable for the duration of our trip.
Posted by Jimbeaux28
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
4087 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:46 am to
Ride whatever they are allowed to ride but you know your kids better than anyone else and should know if a dark ride or a loud ride would be too much for them.

Plan on getting to the park early and do everything in Fantasyland first before it devolves into a crowded, tantrum filled cesspool of humanity.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:47 am to
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I hope you already have FP+ for Anna & Elsa, because if you don't you're screwed.


this shite was already booked as soon as our 60 day window opened. any advice?
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:47 am to
Epcot (with the FP+ tiering) is kinda a PIA, so depends again if you and the wife want to split up.

Back to child swap...if you made a FP+ for you to do Soarin and a FP+ for your wife to do Test Track, you could really both end up using FP+ for both, BUT with Test Track having single rider you won't really need it.

The Lion King show is real cool in the land, plus Nemo, Turtle Talk with Crush and the character spot. It's kinda hidden now so it's a great opportunity to meet the classic characters.

Don't forget if you are a disney visa holder, you get free picture with the characters as well:

LINK

Don't avoid the world showcase thinking the kids are too small...there are tons of characters back there but it is more fun if you can knock out future worl in the morning, then head straight to the world showcase some time after 11 am once they fall asleep in the stroller for a nap.
Posted by eaw
Member since Nov 2007
279 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:47 am to
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Remember you can start to book that at midnight ET, not 6 am like dining. So, if you live in La, thats 11 pm our time. I have been reading about some people seeing no availability for anna & elsa when they log on even at midnight, but I just booked mine for our September trip and had no issues.


I tried last night (from 11:00-1:00) and the system would not let me book FP+. Anna & Elsa were gone this morning. :(
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:47 am to
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this shite was already booked as soon as our 60 day window opened. any advice?


How many people?
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:48 am to
we have 7 in our group but only need like 2 or 3 to go see frozen characters
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:49 am to
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I tried last night (from 11:00-1:00) and the system would not let me book FP+. Anna & Elsa were gone this morning. :(


Did you try by using the app or the website?

The website works alot better for pre-booking FP+.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
20269 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:49 am to
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I tried last night (from 11:00-1:00) and the system would not let me book FP+. Anna & Elsa were gone this morning. :(


So you didn't plan and book ahead...
Posted by Jimbeaux28
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
4087 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:49 am to
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Our FP+ selection window opened today. I got on later this morning than I intended (7:30). Anna & Elsa were already unavailable for the duration of our trip.


If you wanted Anna & Elsa, you needed to be on at midnight Eastern time and tried for one of the last days of your trip.

Sucks but that is what it takes now.

They have updated the stand by for A&E to where it's like booking a reservation for a table. There are only so many per hour so get there early to get one.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:50 am to
i got on the website at 11pm when my window opened and ann and else were booked
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:50 am to
quote:

we have 7 in our group but only need like 2 or 3 to go see frozen characters


try booking individually. Meaning, instead of booking three, try booking one from (for example) 11:00 - 12:00, then another from 11:15 - 12:15, then another from 11:30 -12:30, etc.

Then you all just get in line together at 11:45 which is inside the window for all three people.

What day and approx time of day are you trying to go see them?
This post was edited on 7/29/14 at 10:51 am
Posted by eaw
Member since Nov 2007
279 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:51 am to
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Did you try by using the app or the website?

The website works alot better for pre-booking FP+.


I used the website. I logged in at 10:30. The system told me I couldn't book until July 29. Bizarre
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:52 am to
so far here is our fp+ plan

we arrive prob around 10 on thurs:
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin®11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
?

Fri
?
Chef Mickey's Fun Time Buffet Breakfast7:25 AM
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Magic Kingdom Park Hours
Splash Mountain®9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet Cinderella and Rapunzel at Princess Fairytale Hall10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Walt Disney World
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Enchanted Tales with Belle11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sat
Kilimanjaro Safaris®9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Finding Nemo - The Musical10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Festival of the Lion King12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
?

Sun
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney Junior - Live on Stage!9:20 AM - 9:35 AM
Voyage of The Little Mermaid10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Toy Story Midway Mania!10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
?
Posted by eaw
Member since Nov 2007
279 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:52 am to
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So you didn't plan and book ahead...


Huh? My FP+ booking option opened today. I tried to book last night and the system would not let me.
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:53 am to
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They have updated the stand by for A&E to where it's like booking a reservation for a table. There are only so many per hour so get there early to get one.



This is really the only option for those without FP+.

Arrive early, like 8 am early and head straight to Anna & Elsa Like almost everyone else. Then, you will get (basically like the old FP system) a time card/piece of paper that tells you when you come back.

Waits are still exceeding an hour, BUT rather than spending your first two + hours in line, you can be doing other stuff first thing in the morning.
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57049 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:55 am to
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so far here is our fp+ plan


What dates?




FWIW...gotta spread sheet it bruh




Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41905 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:55 am to
Sept 18-22
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
20269 posts
Posted on 7/29/14 at 10:59 am to
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin®11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto1:40 PM - 2:40 PM


We did that - the Buzz and Under the Sea are awesome in that the kids went crazy.
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Enchanted Tales with Belle11

One of the best of them all. It's an interactive thing where all kids have a part and Belle talks/interacts with all of them. Mine were in awe (and Bell was hot, too...)

When you are in the Animal Kingdom, do the "Its Tough to be a Bug" 3D experience. The kids will love it.
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