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Should we do Disney World?
Posted on 7/20/19 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 7/20/19 at 10:43 pm
Wife’s niece will be there doing an internship/program from August to January so we’ve discussed going to visit in October and hitting the park. Bought the Disney guide book and the more I read through it the more I think going there is going to be a big pain in the rear. Daughter is 8 and is really no longer into the characters (plus she’s been on 2 Disney cruises). Don’t think she’d be a big fan of roller coasters either. From what I’ve read, I should probably have reservations made prior to 60 days out so I can get fast pass situated as soon as that window opens.
All that being said...is Disney as big of a hassle to plan as the book is making it out to be?
All that being said...is Disney as big of a hassle to plan as the book is making it out to be?
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Posted on 7/21/19 at 5:18 am to La Squared
If she is 8, it will most likely be fun.
It’s not a place I seek to return to, but I would go with family if there were young kids like grandkids in the mix.
It’s expensive and time consuming, but many people enjoy it.
I prefer the beach or mountains. Nature relaxes me.
To each his own.
It’s not a place I seek to return to, but I would go with family if there were young kids like grandkids in the mix.
It’s expensive and time consuming, but many people enjoy it.
I prefer the beach or mountains. Nature relaxes me.
To each his own.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 7:32 am to La Squared
Let your daughter go experience it. This isn’t a life or death decision
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:20 am to La Squared
The answer to “should I go to Disney World” is always no.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:41 am to La Squared
Get a Disney planner. They don’t cost anything to you and will take care of reservations for fast pass, food, etc
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:33 pm to MamouTiger65
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Get a Disney planner. They don’t cost anything to you and will take care of reservations for fast pass, food, etc
This. If your wife has Facebook she likely knows one or you can post something and you’ll get 50 recommendations on a local planner from the Disney freaks in 5 minutes.
Eta: definitely go. There’s ton to do for all ages, Disney isn’t really a roller coaster place. Most of the better rides will actually be about perfect for an 8 year old as she will be just old enough to thoroughly enjoy them and the lesser ones will still be great for her.
Eta2: if you family member doing the ‘internship’ is the typical college one for Disney she likely will hate it by the end. The one most do is basically a glorified service worker. There are probably other options though.
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 7/21/19 at 2:34 pm to La Squared
Going to Disney in low season, with no crowds? Yeah, can be a great experience. I agree with this author that late September to early October is the very best time to visit Disney.
A lot of the detailed planning that you'd need to do in the summer isn't really necessary. You'll have a great time (assuming no hurricanes).
A lot of the detailed planning that you'd need to do in the summer isn't really necessary. You'll have a great time (assuming no hurricanes).
Posted on 7/22/19 at 12:24 am to La Squared
Yes, go
Yes, it does take some planning. But that's really the point to a vacation, isn't it? Knowing whats offered, and then scheduling what you want to see/do?
Yes, it does take some planning. But that's really the point to a vacation, isn't it? Knowing whats offered, and then scheduling what you want to see/do?
Posted on 7/22/19 at 2:46 am to La Squared
If you like trashy people and Eastern Europeans you’ll love it
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:38 am to La Squared
I would recommend the use of a travel agent...they don't cost you anything and can take care of pre-booking all your fastpasses and dining reservations.
That being said, I would still remain in touch with what is going on (making sure you have downloaded the My Disney Experience app, know how to move fastpasses around, know how to more or cancel a dining reservation, etc) so you can adjust while you are there and not depend on an agent BUT they can find you the best prices disney is offering based off the specials they have at the time and take care of just about all of the planning on the front end.
October is going to be crazy though....Galaxy's Edge (Star Wars Land) is opening at the end of August and thats right in the middle of Food & Wine so I'd suggest avoiding Epcot on the weekend (alot of locals) and be smart about when you hit Hollywood Studios. Get in and get out...park hoppers are going to be worth their money in gold for anyone who plans to visit hollywood studios at all after Galaxy's Edge opens
That being said, I would still remain in touch with what is going on (making sure you have downloaded the My Disney Experience app, know how to move fastpasses around, know how to more or cancel a dining reservation, etc) so you can adjust while you are there and not depend on an agent BUT they can find you the best prices disney is offering based off the specials they have at the time and take care of just about all of the planning on the front end.
October is going to be crazy though....Galaxy's Edge (Star Wars Land) is opening at the end of August and thats right in the middle of Food & Wine so I'd suggest avoiding Epcot on the weekend (alot of locals) and be smart about when you hit Hollywood Studios. Get in and get out...park hoppers are going to be worth their money in gold for anyone who plans to visit hollywood studios at all after Galaxy's Edge opens
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:18 am to LSUfan4444
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October is going to be crazy though....Galaxy's Edge (Star Wars Land) is opening at the end of August and thats right in the middle of Food & Wine so I'd suggest avoiding Epcot on the weekend
This right here is why we are skipping Disney this year.
To the OP: Definitely go and definitely get a travel agent that specializes in Disney planning.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:15 am to lionward2014
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The answer to “should I go to Disney World” is always no.
+1
So many gorgeous, interesting places to see in the big ol' world. Don't succumb to sheep-ism and take your kid there simply because "everyone else goes". With what you'll spend at Disney, you can do some amazing and interesting things. Go see the Grand Canyon (October is a great time), for example.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:24 am to hungryone
IMO, for an 8 year old, there is not much better than Disney. As far as the money spent, we spend less on our trips to Disney than many of our other vacations. Why does it have to be an either or thing? We do Disney trips very often but still, somehow, find the time to travel to other destinations as well.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:36 am to convertedtiger
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Why does it have to be an either or thing? We do Disney trips very often but still, somehow, find the time to travel to other destinations as well.
It certainly doesn't have to be an either/or thing, but for many middle class families in the SE US, Disney or the beach are the default options. And we all know people who go back to Disney, year after year....they don't have a passport, have never been to Washington DC or any of the country's national parks, but they can recipe chapter and verse of arcane strategies to "do" Disney. I'm just saying, go see the real world.....don't spend all of your vacation time in a theme park's highly curated environment.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:10 am to hungryone
There’s always one or two in every Disney thread on this board. 
OP, 8yr old girls are pretty much what Walt started all is this over. However, this fall is going to be unlike anything that place has ever seen due to the Star Wars nerds that are going to blow that place the frick up starting next month.
OP, 8yr old girls are pretty much what Walt started all is this over. However, this fall is going to be unlike anything that place has ever seen due to the Star Wars nerds that are going to blow that place the frick up starting next month.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 7:34 am to MightyYat
I don't understand the suggestions to hire a (free) agent to book your fast passes and restaurant reservations. Anyone on this board has the capability to download an app, set a reminder, and book this stuff when it becomes available to you (based on your timeline). It's incredibly easy.
If you have an 8 year old kid, then yes...take her. You have many years down the road when she is older to take her on the trips that the snobs in this thread are mentioning. 8 is prime age for Disney.
If you have an 8 year old kid, then yes...take her. You have many years down the road when she is older to take her on the trips that the snobs in this thread are mentioning. 8 is prime age for Disney.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 8:49 am to MightyYat
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There’s always one or two in every Disney thread on this board.
I don't post in Disney threads....I only weighed in on this one because OP didn't seem too excited about the whole idea. Just wanted to counter the wave of pro Disney that seems to thrive on the overly complex "park hacking" strategies.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 8:53 am to VinegarStrokes
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I don't understand the suggestions to hire a (free) agent to book your fast passes and restaurant reservations. Anyone on this board has the capability to download an app, set a reminder, and book this stuff when it becomes available to you (based on your timeline). It's incredibly easy.
Nobody said OP wasn't capable. The price for the Disney Agent is built into the tickets and hotel, they are paid straight from Disney through Commission and there is no way to get out of those fees by doing it yourself.
We aren't saying OP is not capable of doing it himself, we are saying you have free help why not use it if inexperienced?
Posted on 7/23/19 at 8:54 am to La Squared
We're going in October and have a disney travel agent handling the whole thing.
The reservations you have to make to stay on property, book fast passes and meals is completely insane now. This is not the Disney World you remember from your childhood.
Every single time we talk to her on the phone, I think about what a shite show this trip is going to be.
If you do decide to go, get a disney travel agent to handle all the booking for things, and get started now. We started at the end of May and we were already too late to get the place we wanted to stay and a lot of the restaurants we wanted to go to.
The reservations you have to make to stay on property, book fast passes and meals is completely insane now. This is not the Disney World you remember from your childhood.
Every single time we talk to her on the phone, I think about what a shite show this trip is going to be.
If you do decide to go, get a disney travel agent to handle all the booking for things, and get started now. We started at the end of May and we were already too late to get the place we wanted to stay and a lot of the restaurants we wanted to go to.
This post was edited on 7/23/19 at 8:54 am
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:32 am to La Squared
quote:If it is your first trip, it can be a little overwhelming.
All that being said...is Disney as big of a hassle to plan as the book is making it out to be?
Important things to do -
1 - most important. Plan a minimum of 6 months out. A year is better. I’m going back (yes My family has been Disney fanatics for 30 years) in October, and we set our trip November of last year.
2 - get an expert to help. 407wdisney is the number you can call to get a lot of help. The advice is free
3 - get the my Disney experience app. It is GREAT. You can look at ride times months out to see which ones you will want to fast pass.
4 - stay on site. They have a lot of resort options and the transportation system is worth every cent.
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