Disney World for 2 Adults
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Anonymous
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DH and I are going to have a long weekend at Disney World and I would love your tips. I have never been, and he hasn't been since he was 11. We are staying at the Polynesian, and have a park reservation for Magic Kingdom on Saturday and Epcot on Sunday. Our flight isn't until late afternoon on Monday, so we are considering Animal Kingdom park that day, but might just want to explore the boardwalk area or Disney Springs instead, so I haven't made that park reservation yet.
What say you, travel hive mind? |
Anonymous
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I’d just do Disney Springs or explore your resort. DS gets crowded on Friday nights, though, just FYI.
Also, learn how to use Genie+, so you don’t have to wait in lines. |
Anonymous
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If you care about doing rides then you ought to understand how Genie+ and Lightning Lane work well in advance of your vacation. Otherwise you're going to be dealing with 90-minute lines.
Doing another park the same day as your departure seems like a waste. You'll probably need to leave by 12-1 at the latest, which doesn't give you much time. |
Anonymous
| Since you are staying at a monorail resort near the MK, instead of Disney Springs or Animal Kingdom, you may wish to consider a monorail ride to explore the Grand Floridian and Contemporary and perhaps have breakfast at one of them on your departure day. Lots of good restaurants between the Poly, DF, and Contemporary. As Disney lingo and Genie Plus can be complex, have a look at some videos or listen to some podcasts as well. |
Anonymous
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Depending on which weekend you go, make sure to check for special events. Magic Kingdom will close early for Halloween events from September through October, and then Christmas events from November through December. And since you're staying at the Polynesian, there are extended evening hours for guests at Deluxe resorts. They're usually scheduled for Monday and Wednesdays, but occasionally happen on weekends too.
You can check here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/day/#/animal-kingdom,hollywood-studios,epcot,magic-kingdom/ |
Anonymous
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When are you going? Be aware there is significant construction going on at the Grand Floridian and Polynesian right now. You might want to google and read some blogs to see what the most current conditions are and what is expected while you are there.
The Boardwalk area is mostly a night time destination, it's pretty quiet during the day. If you have a free evening you might want to go check it out; there are entertainers (think jugglers, magicians, etc.) performing...and my favorite is "Jelly Rolls" which is a piano bar. It's 21+ and there is a cover charge, they serve drinks but no food. |
Anonymous
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The parks really empty out at night, so I would plan to be there late and take advantage.
For that Monday I'd recommend against a park. Keep in mind that the Orlando airport is awful. You should absolutely plan to be there 3 hours early. It took us every bit of 2 hours to get through security and multiple people in line missed their flights. |
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This is why we have TSA pre and clear. |
Anonymous
| Are you or your DH Star Wars fans? If so, I'd do Hollywood Studios that morning. If not, I'd just do Disney Springs or a relaxing morning at the hotel pool. But, I'm not a big AK fan. |
Anonymous
| You are going to have a blast! Enjoy! Unless your flight on Monday is like 9pm, then I would not do Animal K. Besides, after this trip, you want to come back for another weekend. |
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| We LOVED Animal Kingdom but you need a full day and evening to experience it, especially the night shows. |
Anonymous
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Pp when did gig last go to AK?
It is in serious decline and they are thinking about closing it. Google. |
Anonymous
| Try not to look like the creepy childless old people going to a kids amusement park. |
Anonymous
| I recommend you go on an adult vacation like a normal couple. |