SorryGrateful, you were there this Christmas? So was I! WTF, why didn't we meet up??
Okay, I had 8 days there too. You've got 4 WDW parks, plus Kennedy Space Centre and Universal Studios. You only need one day for Animal Kingdom (and you MUST do the Safari, which is fantastic). "A Bug's Life 3-D" was good (exactly the same as Cali Adventure). Also check out the Lion King Show, and Tarzan (Tarzan sucks but the guy in the loin cloth is a buff Greek GOD). Skip Pocahontas. Trust me.
MGM was okay, but no one else wanted to go on the Coaster or Tower of Terror except for me, so I didn't.
But they're supposed to be good. Indiana Jones was good, but Lights, Cameras, Motors was PACKED with people and was also very impressive. Check out Fantasmic. Skip Beauty and the Beast. Overall, I preferred Universal, but both are worth seeing with one day each.
Magic Kingdom was fun, but I've been to Disneyland 3 times, so nothing new for me. I thought Spectromagic was overrated but the fireworks afterwards were great! If you've been to Disneyland, you only need one day for this, otherwise make it two.
My favorite was Epcot. Loved! Epcot! Future World was fun, especially Mission: Space, which simulates take-off, fit with your facial skin being pulled back, and barf-bags at the ready in front of you. "Soarin'" is fun (unless you've been to "Soarin' Over California" at Cali Adventure), and if you're staying at a WDW resort, try to go to Epcot during Magic Hours because the lines vanish and it's much more enjoyable.
My favorite part of Epcot, though, is the World Showcase, especially if you've travelled internationally, and get a kick at the cheesiness and the fond memories. And as a disclaimer - Canada is NOT how it's portrayed, and the video presentation (in an impressive 360-degree theatre) makes us look like backward hicks who sing folk songs and fables and we don't. (Except for those in the Maritimes.
) I really liked France (and the France video presentation) - don't miss the Patisserie there. The lines move quickly and the patries are impressive. Japan has great shopping. Epcot also had the most impressive fireworks display out of all of the parks, IMHO. It's in the World Showcase Lagoon and the best view is on the bridge in front of "Italy". I'd take two days at Epcot.
I also had the pleasure of dining with broadwaystar2b at Downtown Disney, which is cute for a lazy afternoon or evening. You're lucky to be going during low season - I had crowds, which was the biggest impediment on the trip.
PM me if you have any more questions. I just got my photos developed and everything's still fresh in my mind, so I'll probably give you TMI!
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Updated On: 1/12/06 at 05:33 PM
