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93 reviews for Walt Disney World
Was there as a child.
Memories dim, sick all week.
Touched Mickey's bow tie.
It's all about Walt Disney World for my fiftieth review!
We got up at four thirty in the morning, lugged around baggage, flew for five hours plus the stop over, it was all well worth it!
Roughly about the size of San Francisco, Walt Disney World is comprised of four awesome theme parks - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Each theme park features unique amusement rides, shops, eateries, shows and events.
Other Disney attractions include Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's BoardWalk, Downtown Disney, Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Walt Disney World Speedway.
All throughout this vacation I felt like a happy little kid with an adult stomach. The theme parks and attractions are grand. This place is also home to some of the most amazing restaurants.
I'd highly recommend that you wear real comfortable footwear, as you will do a lot of walking. Rain or shine it's hot! I don't know what it's like here in the winter time but it's hot and humid in the summer. I packed a face towel daily. Also don't forget that sun block lotion with lots of SPF and pack plenty of water.
From your resort, you can get to a theme park or other attraction by Monorail, Disney's Transport Bus or by Ferry Boat depending on where you are and where you're going.
There are two monorail systems, but available only at several locations - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, The Transportation Center, The Grand Floridian, The Polynesian, and the Contemporary Resorts. You can catch the Disney Transport Bus from almost every location - your resort, theme park, and other attractions including Downtown Disney.
Different types of park passes are available. You can purchase a one day pass or you can get a park hopper pass. We got the day passes. It all depends on what you plan to do and where.
Two Disney Dining Plans are available to make the most out of your budget. This turned out to be a wise decision for us as we saved money on the plan.
When we arrived, we checked in at our hotel http://www.yelp.com/bi.... With the three hour time zone difference, it was pretty late in the evening so we just headed down to Downtown Disney's Marketplace and had dinner. After a little shopping we headed back.
Second day, we went to Epcot. We only got to see about half of the countries pavilion since we got in late in the afternoon. We bought the girls Disney Passports. Ambassadors from a visited country, signed and rubber stamped their passports and offered arts & crafts activities for all young travelers. They were pretty excited. In the evening, we watched the 'Illuminations: Reflections of Earth' fireworks show. It was awesome!
Third day, we visited Disney's Hollywood Studios. Got on some rides and watched a few shows which included, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, The Studio Backlot Tour and Beauty and the Beast.
Fourth day, we're at Disney's BoardWalk. To get there, we took the ferry boat from Disney's Hollywood Studios. We spent most of our time indoors in shops, since it was scorching hot outside! Several neat shops and restaurants lined the area. Gorgeous views! Later that day, we headed to Downtown Disney and got the shopping out of the way at World of Disney.
Fifth day, it was Magic Kingdom. We checked out Cinderella's Castle, It's a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Monters, Inc. Laugh Floor, The Haunted Mansion and Liberty Square Riverboat. At night, Disney's 'SpectroMagic' Parade and the 'Wishes' fireworks show were both quite impressive!
Sixth day, we're at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We overslept and got in really, really late. Saw quite a bit of exotic animals on the way to Dinoland U.S.A. The Tree of Life was fascinating! It rained for hours though so we spent most of our time in a shop for cover. When it cleared a little, we rode the TriceraTop Spin. We hurried back to the hotel to get ready for a formal dinner. We shall return for a full day next time.
On our seventh day, we're back at Epcot to visit the rest of the pavilions we missed from our second day. The girls got the rest of the countries stamped on their passports and also completed a mission for Disney's Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. We loved the following rides - The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Soarin', Test Track, and Living with the Land. The girls had a blast watching Turtle Talk with Crush. I loved the Germany and Italy Pavilions - Bru time! We spent and enjoyed our last evening at Downtown Disney's West Side.
We will truly miss this memorable and magical place! So much fun, so much food, so much excitement, so little time...
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The long-standing question: What's better, Disneyworld or Disneyland?
Really, it's hard to say. Disneyland in Anaheim, CA is where it all started, and the classic original rides and attractions are here. I have many childhood memories from Disneyland, and still a little giddy whenever I visit here as an adult. But as Anaheim, and the rest of that part of Southern California has grown, the expansion of Disneyland for more attractions, and maybe even more parks is limited.
With the huge availability of land, Walt Disney had a seemingly unlimited amount of area to fully realize his dream. First time visitors entering the complex will be overwhelmed by the immense coverage of WDW. Those who would frequent Disneyland in So Cal, but are first time visitors to WDW, will also be overwhelmed by the size of this place, yet will seem so familiar. As we drove to our destination theme park of that day, what impresses me is the amount of green grass and trees throughout WDW. Not only from the well-planned landscaping, but also from the frequency and volume of rain that falls in Orlando.
During the summer months, the weather is hot and humid. If one is concerned about appearance, visiting WDW this time of the year may not be for you, as you will sweat. Each day we brought with us several bottles of frozen water into each of the parks, so we can enjoy the relief of sipping cold water during the day.
Rather than try to park hop between parks each day, we limited ourselves to one WDW theme park a day.
Day one: Disney's Hollywood Studios (http://static4.px.yelp...). The theme of this park is focused on movie making and special effects. Primarily a lot of shows. Rides featured are The Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Aerosmith.
Day two: Magic Kingdom (http://static4.px.yelp...). This park is what Disney is all about. Out of all the WDW theme parks, this one has the most rides. Probably the most popular park of WDW, as evidenced by the number of visitors. Smaller in scale to Disneyland in Anaheim, but the layout of the park is very similar. Came here again on the night of day Six to watch the electric parade and light show.
Day Three: Outlet shopping (see http://www.yelp.com/bi...)
Day Four: Epcot (http://static1.px.yelp...). A very fascinating, and well thought-out park. Theme of this park is focused on technology. Attractions such as Test Track, Soarin', and Mission Space are featured here. The biggest attraction is the World Showcase, were different countries are represented in the individual pavilions.
Day Five: Wild Animal Kingdom Park: Wildlife from different parts of the world are feature here. There are Safari rides and animal exhibits here. For rides, there's the Kali River Rapids, where you'll guaranteed to get soaked (not just wet), and Expedition Everest. Similar to the Matterhorn in Anaheim, only that there's a 150 foot drop.
Day Six: Typhoon Lagoon: One of the water parks in WDW. This one has lots of chutes and slides, as well as a huge wave pool. A great place to cool off from the heat!
Day Seven: Blizzard Beach. The other water park in WDW. Snow mountain theme. As with Typhoon Lagoon, there's a lot of chutes and slides, but this place has a slide with one of the world's steepest drops.
Those cynics don't like the commercialism of the Disney World, and the surrounding area would probably won't like this place. But for me and my family, it was a great time for us spend as a family, and to form many happy memories for my daughters.
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I. Love. This. Place.
I'm seriously thinking of getting married here (if and when I ever get married), because it's just so happy. I mean, if you don't have kids it's extremely happy, and I've also decided that I'm never going to have children, and if I do, I'm not going to bring them here until they're old enough to pay bills, taxes and make the vacation plans.
This place is huge, and I swear, it's all hidden within swamps and jungles of Florida. You can probably drop me in the middle of the resort and I'd have no idea where I am, and I'd walk a few hundred yards and run straight into either a hotel or a theme park. Amazing.
I feel like I outsmarted most of the crowds by going between Thanksgiving and Christmas (great, just gave away my secret), or in early May, before schools let out. The hotels are cheaper, the parks are less crowded and the weather is more mild.
My only complaint about this whole shindig is that it's so incredibly expensive. Food, theme park tickets, souveniers all add up to a huge amount. We found free things to do, like tour each of the hotels, walk around the Boardwalk and Downtown Disney, and we definitely made use of the free vouchers they included in the vacation package, such as a free pass for mini golf.
The way I see it, Disneyland in Anaheim is where the party started. Disney World in Florida is where the party continues. Whee!
Love it.
Love the layout, love the cleanliness, love the deals on hotels + passes, love the fake-friendlieness of the people working there. Love it.
Going back next year.
I love this place very much! Definitely one of the best theme parks you will ever go to! The sheer size of this place is overwhelming! You got MGM studios, Epcot, The Magic Kingdom! All of it is amazing! You can spend several days just going through all of it and you will probably miss something. Definitely a stunning place to go to! I love the Pirates ride and the Haunted House rides the most in the magic kingdom and the countries idea at Epcot. Well worth going to!
A hot dog stand in LA (my second fave in all the land, Pink's) has over 600 reviews, yet one of the most visited places on the globe has only 80 or so. Weirdness man! And those who complain about long lines, heat and humidity and high prices. Gimme a break you Debbie Downers. You know this going into the gig. I would think.
It's not called the Magic Kingdom for nothing.
Day One: MGM Hollywood Studios
The moment we entered the gate the big afternoon parade started. Think Up With People meets Bon Jovi music. We felt as though it was just for us. Best ride/attraction was the Toy Story Mania; shooting at moving targets while the computer kept score as you glided through this high tech animated world. Awesome. I didn't win. I think my MIL did.
Day Two: Animal Kingdom.
OK. I get it. It's humid. You can't wipe off the sweat expecting it not to come back in, oh, I don't know, a milisecond. Give in. Be wet. A Bug's Life in 4D steal the show...totally unreal...I know that bee was RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! Also. The safari was pretty damn cool for this city boy. Oh. Did I mention it rains in the late morning and late afternoon? Plastic panchos selling like hotcakes.
Day Three. THE MAGIC KINGDOM.
Started off on Splash Mountain. "You may get wet on this ride". YOU WILL GET SOAKED ON THIS RIDE!!! And well worth it. Awesome. Too much to review. Again 3D and 4D shows highlighted our 12 hour stay. The Castle. Minnie's House. The driving rainstorm that sent droves of stroller pushing families and garbage bag wearing couples outta the park. Yea. Rain. Side ways. Freaky. Like a Will Smith movie. Only without the shirtless, chiseled Will. Someone actually got trampled as we all scrambled to get to the Monorail. It was like nothing I ever experienced.
Still. Magic. The Kingdom. I was giddy. Even after hearing about my beloved Farrah and well, Mr. Jackson.
Day Four. EPCOT
Adult day! Woo Hoo. Beers from around the world? Squeeze me? Nope. Milwaukee was not represented. We had beers from China, Ireland, Belgium, Mexico, Japan, Germany. Oh. Yea. A Bud Lite or two from Good Ole USA. Had to represent.
The rides and attractions here are unsurpassed. I cannot even describe them. The fireworks at the end of the evening. Well. Magic. And brought a tear to my eye. HEY! I WAS TIRED! No. It was actually very moving.
FIVE STARS MR. DISNEY. And to think I wrote my first ever book report on you in 5th grade. Got an A. So, I in return sir, give you and A. Or how about an A plus.
I dedicate this review to the Gonzales family and especially Valerie who I never got to meet but know that's why I was fortunate enough to be in the Magic Kingdom.
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There's way too many things to talk about to try to capture Disney World in one review, but the place as a whole gets five stars. Yes, it's a giant, evil, money-sucking corporation, blah blah blah...who cares. It's a freaking awesome time and everyone should go at least once. I can see how maybe someone might only give it four stars based on some minor annoyance, like crowds or a rare encounter with a rude employee, but in my opinion, anyone who would give DW less than four stars seriously needs to get in touch with their inner child. So to all you haters, put your principles aside, open up your wallet, and go!
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UH-MAZE-ING done That's all there is to say. I wont go on and on about it. Yea the Prices are up there but can you really put a price on your childhood ? Take advantage of Disney's current Promo " What Will You Celebrate?" The Bf and I were given the anniversary badges and every Cast member that saw them gave us good luck wishes and we even got some free desserts! Toy Story, Belle, Nemo ugh Im truly considering joining the Disney Vaction Club just so I can keep the smiles going. I mean come on its Disney ! Black ears bright red shorts god that little mouse knows what he is doing when it comes to making memories.
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH (if the following conditions are met):
- Don't try and do it all in one single day. Part of the fun of this place is getting lost and stumbling upon a pavilion or character you weren't expecting to see. For me, that was Aerosmith's Rocking Roller Coaster- the best ride ever I say!
- Don't let your Disney World vacation make or break your family. What I mean is don't put pressure on your family to have the perfect vacation and set unattainable goals for your time in the park. Just let it happen and don't scold the kids for being kids.
- And finally, don't listen to all the folks who've already been there, or do listen, but take with a grain of salt. Your trip will be equally amazing if you just do it your own way.
Disney World is great for kids of all ages. I've gone with my wifey (no kids) twice now and had the most fun ever! And don't worry boozers- Epcot Center has plenty of 'beers of the world' and cocktail stations you take with you as you wander about. Downtown Disney has decent restaurants as well and no admission fee, plus free parking.
Come down and check it out. Set a budget and have a great time!
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17 stars!
Listen kids suck...their parents suck even more...people who pretend to need a wheelchair suck...people who run to rides suck...lines suck. If you go into knowing all of this and can get over it then you'll be fine. If you have no patience whatsoever then just don't come. I'm limited on patience but I was prepared for it so I was absolutely fine. I counted and I only got annoyed 5 times. Which I thought was impressive. Anyway back to Disney...It's honestly the most fun I've ever had. I can't wait to go back. My thoughts on the rides:
Thunder Mountain: Go twice. Once during the day and once when it gets dark (extra magic hours) this ride is amazing in the dark and is scarier! Awesome.
Splash Mountain: Obviously...but I was scared shitless.
Soarin': I'm afraid of heights but I embraced it and went anyway and I'm so thankful I did...It was so breathtaking!
Dinosaur: AWESOME...best ride for me. It's not a roller coaster but it's thrilling and exciting.
Haunted Mansion: fun but not worth a wait.
Tower of Terror: Again, afraid of heights but faced my fear and enjoyed it thoroughly...I was terrified but it was neat. Could only go once on this one!
Everest: F@#$ this ride!!!!! OMG it is so terrifying! I could NEVER do it again. The speed and the drops were too much for me. Boyfriend loved it...said it was his favorite.
Test Track: Although very fast it was very fun! No scary drops.
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Drink your way through Epcot.
Get the corndog nuggets from Animal Kingdom, they will remind you of your childhood and make you smile!
have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the most extravagant fantasy filled fun family and even relationship bonding spot that I really want to go back to a few more times before I die and share more incredible experiences with my family and boyfriend.
It's not just for kids boys and girls. I can't see myself being disappointed with Disney even when I'm 90 years old but maybe thats only because I'm really stimulated by experiences like this and it just makes me happy, memories and all.
You could spend an entire day in any park including the water parks. If you get the park hopper pass you're best off, and if you get a hotel that is close to everything or offers transportation you'll be doing alright for yourself.
Animal Kingdom, Epcot (you appreciate it more when you're older), Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, The downtown area, the themed mini golf course (off park grounds), "Hollywood Studios" (pfft, MGM!!!), and Magic Kingdom (of course). Spend maybe a week and a half if not 2 weeks on your trip and enjoy. Even when it's a little chilly you're still guaranteed a really great trip. A light coat won't weigh you down, trust me!
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Yes, I am biased. Just like my mom says I have drunk the Apple kool-aid, and can't say anything bad about Apple, I love Disney and can't image giving them anything but 5 stars.
WDW is an amazing place. Anyone can be a kid here ... you just have to let yourself enjoy the moment. You can find almost anything your heart desires. I love going to Epcot and walking around World Showcase. This visit I got to experience The Flower and Garden Festival. Amazing. We learned information that we will be able to apply to the house when we move. The volunteers even gave a number for the extension office in SoCal so when we have more question, we have a handy resource.
If you stay on property, there is no need to leave it until you go back home. I am counting down until the next visit ... yes, it has already been planned.
Disneyworld is to Disneyland what Shaq is to an oompa loompa. Disneyworld is just heads and shoulders bigger, better, and more grand than anything else. It's impossible to see Disneyworld in one day. You need at least 3-4 days to see the Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, etc.. that's not even counting the 2 water parks and themed hotels they have there. I want to go back already just typing this. I could tell you all about these parks, but I'll just end up booking a ticket to Florida if so. Oh, and if you take a significant other to Disney World make sure you also check out the Bahamas / Miami / Virgin Islands while you're there since it's just a stone's throw across the Atlantic.
You may be thinking, how in the world am I going to review Walt Disney World. There's so much to review, especially considering the number of attractions and restaurants there. I know. I know.
That's why I'm prefacing this by saying that I am going to review the grub at Disney. Never have I had so many chicken nuggets anywhere during my week long trip. My parents--who converted to vegetarianism a couple of years ago--also had difficulties having anything outside of the typical fare for them: veggie burgers and fries. It's impossible to find a quick bite to eat other than the things we mentioned. And prepare to drop your wallet at Disney: I don't think lunch ever went below $40.
Walt Disney World is amazing. If you are a Disney fan, or just someone who likes going to theme parks without the fear of gang bangers and chipping paint, WDW is for you. With their four main parks, two water parks and Downtown Disney's shopping and club scene, WDW has the unique ability to cater to everyone - from families to couples, teens and college students. Additionally, if you have not been to the resort in 5+ years I would highly recommend another visit. Disney is amazing at refreshing old rides (like Spaceship Earth's new interactivity) and adding in ridiculous new attractions (like Expedition Everest.)
Now being from California and a former Disneyland Cast Member, I feel like I should comment on the timeless "which park is better" argument. My opinion: they are both awesome. WDW is able to provide the grandeur and vastness that Walt envisions for his parks. However, there is still something comfortable and intimate about DLR. As for direct ride comparison, I personally prefer Haunted Mansion, Everest (is that even competing with Matterhorn?), and the Kali River Rapids (vs Big Bear Rapids) over their DLR counterparts. However Pirates, Space Mountain and Indiana Jones (vs Dinosaur) are superior in Disneyland.
Bottom line: go, book a vacation and just go. We went in May and the parks were pretty empty / the weather not too humid yet. Tip of advice: stay on property, utilize Disney's Magic Express from the airport and above all get the dining plan!
My 250Th review has to be spectacular and Disney World fits the bill!
In 1959 Walt Disney started searching for land to supplement Disneyland, which had opened in 1955. At that time 75% of America's population lived East of the Mississippi River and only 2% were visiting Disneyland. So he searched Florida and tried his hardest to buy enough land and was turned down time after time for years. To avoid a burst of land speculation, Disney used various dummy corporations and cooperative individuals to acquire 27,400 acres of land.
Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, before his dream and vision was realized. His brother Roy Disney postponed his retirement to insure that Walt's dream would be fulfilled.
On October 1, 1971 the Park opened with Roads built, The Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary Resort, the Polynesian Resort and Fort Wilderness.
Today there are 4 major Parks, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studio's. There are also 2 Water Parks, Blizzard Beach & the Typhoon Lagoon.. Downtown Disney features Restaurants, Shopping and Entertainment venues. There is also Pleasure Island and of course, the Boardwalk and Disney's Wide World of Sports.
Today there are 32 Resorts and Hotels on Walt Disney World's Property. Disney's property holds 5 Golf Courses and 149 Restaurants and eateries. My Fav's are Le Cellier Steakhouse, ( Epcot ) in the Canadian Pavilion, Boma ( Animal Kingdom Resort ), Capt'n Jack's ( Downtown Disney ) There are many more and this could change at any given time, cause I have a lot of favorites.
I enjoy the Polynesian Resort, tremendously. I also like the Animal Kingdom Resort.
My favorite rides are Pirates of the Caribbean, Aerosmith's Rockin Roller Coaster and It's a Small World.
I love the Hoop de Doo Revue and the food "served up" is some outstanding vittles. The Luau at the Polynesian is cool.
I highly recommend buying Steve Birmbaum's guide before going. I have been to Disney World many times and I always buy the updated guide. I also recommend going to http://allears.net/men... to view menus.
To truly enjoy it and see it all with some relaxation time go for 10 days, at least. We always go in the first two weeks in May, best Temps, least crowds and least rainfall. Shh...don't tell everyone!.
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I'm going to try to make this as short and sweet as possible. The man and I got married and for our honeymoon we swept ourselves off to a Disney World Adventure.
Or should I say two-day blast through every park as quickly as possible, watch out for the strollers, hit all the rides, where's my fast pass, pose for a picture in front of the castle, oh where are all the characters? I'm not standing in line to take a picture with Winnie-the Pooh or Eeorye, wtf? Ok, keep going! Stop-light margarita! You can drink at Disney, eff yeah! Oh my gosh the Tower of Terror was so much fun. Holy crap the Animal Kingdom was the best and the ride there, what's it called? Yeah the one with the abomidable snowman, yeah that one is awesome!
But to be serious, the lines were long, my legs hurt and I was a little disappointed in the hotel (Carribbean Beach Resort) but I guess that's my fault for being budget. We went to all 4 parks in 2 days, that's right. I loved the Animal Kingdom because I love animals, but it was by far the most relaxing, fun and shady of all the parks. Epcot was also cool because the staff helped us out to find a restaurant that had a last minute reservation for us. So we ate some ok food, drank some bubbly and watched the light show. We asked for a bottle of bub to go with us back to the hotel and the waiter said ok. Then the manager let us know that they can't do it. However, if we INSIST on it he can open it, put a stopper on it, and we can take it back to the hotel.
The result? Us wasted, wandering through Epcot after everyone was gone (SWEET) and making our way back to our semi-ok hotel room.
Be sure to wear your Newlyweds/Anniversary/Happy Birthday or whatever button you can get your hands on and you'll sometimes get to cut in line, or people will just be even nicer to you than they already are.
It really is the happiest place on earth. You can't have a bad time at Disney, you just can't. So suck up the cost, relax there are going to be people and remember, you probably won't have to come back for another 5 years. When the kids pop out.
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I'm gonna say it. Disneyland in LA is better. People kept pumping Orlando's up by saying it was bigger, how? More acres for parking does not equate bigger. The castle is bigger, yes, but you can't go in it anyway. The best parts of Orlando over LA's Disney was: Thunder Mountain was longer, the Tiki Room, except Gilbert Godfrey's addition sucks. The M.C. Escher room in Haunted Mansion, the Cambodia tunnel on Jungle Cruise and The Snow White nightmare, which LA doesn't have. Space Mountain being closed for the next 6 months is a real downer. The absence of Matterhorn and Indiana Jones, Mr. Toad's wild rides were heavily felt too. Caution, if you have no problem with 1 million baby strollers biting your ankles in heavy humidity you will be fine.
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We went to Disney for Christmas, we figured it was a great way for us to bond and create a life long memory. We were right! We stayed on the resort, which made traveling a whole lot easier. The smiling faces at every turn became refreshing.
The only snafu was an early delivery of our daughter's Christmas present. The Magic Kingdom is the most crowded, each and every day so go early and prepare to be there all day. We beat the crowd by flying in on a Thursday, but by Saturday you could see the super increase of people.
Okay, the parades are fantastic! We actually watched the fireworks show two or three nights as each time we were closer and it believe it or not was better. All of the shows are super kid friendly, check out the "Bugs Life" show in the Animal Kingdom if you can. It has several surprises.
My daughter, five years old, could not stop talking about what she was seeing. We took advantage of the park hopper pass and went to each park several times over the seven days we stayed. Now for food, go to Epcot and try some thing from every country you can think of. I am a fan of Disney!!! I can't wait to go back....
The last time I went to Disney World I was so annoyed. The parents are sooo annoying, more annoying then about the six children that are usually with them. They do a lot of pushing and shoving to see something when they don't even know what it is.
Oh, and the food is horrible. I saw people pull out jars of peanut butter and jelly. Along with loafs of bread because the food was THAT bad.
The worst part of the entire experience is the wheelchairs and the strollers. To be honest, this is the only reason for the hate, in my love-hate relationship with Disney world. Disney world would be so awesome if not for these nuisances. Now, I know it's not fair to pick on babies and the disable BUT COME ON. Why bring a baby who in about five years wont remember ANYTHING about the trip? I don't mind babies, it's just that people use the strollers as a weapon. They literally push past people with the help of these cleverly disguised ankle bruises. And the wheelchairs?! Ha!! Half of these people can walk! The worst part is waiting hours for a resort bus and when it finally comes, the priority wheelchair people get on first along with 14 members of their family. THEN they have the audacity to get out of the wheelchair as soon as they get on the bus. WTF?! That's not cool.
Now don't take that the wrong way. Disney CAN be fun despite all that other stuff. It really just depends on the individuals tolerance level. Also, not many people have the opportunity to go so that's why I give it such a high rating.
Enjoyed all but one rude ticket person at Epcot. So much for the happiest place on Earth, huh?
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I love Disney and have been there many many times. Every year there is something new and exciting to see. While it may be expensive to visit, there is a lot to do and ways to stick to a budget. Plan your trip well in advance and look for deals, they pop up all the time. I would suggest spending a day at every park except for The Magic Kingdom which usually needs two days to see everything. Also visit the water parks and Downtown Disney for an added bonus to your trip. There are always things going on for kids and adults alike. Holidays always bring an additional sites and sounds to the already amazing landscape. The Christmas Parade was fabulous, its great to be in shorts on Christmas day (coming from someone in the North East where it snows).
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Growing up, we were too poor to go to Walt Disney World.
Oh sure, we'd make the thirteen hour trip to Florida during the occasional summer. Actually I think we only went once. My parents lived all over the state between 1979 and 1983, and I think my mom was having flashbacks of piles of coke on the hotel room table and assassins sneaking around the door trying to kill her. (She actually was almost murdered while pregnant with me because my father wasn't paying his dealers. LAME.) I was eight? Nine? I just remember my older brother walking around in a tie-dyed tank top emblazoned with "Hi Y'all from Tennessee!" Because he was just DYING to give foreign tourists the opportunity to play the Guess How Many Broken Down Cars Are On Cinder Blocks In That Family's Front Yard? game. (Answer: One.)
So, I guess it goes without saying that we were too poor for the Nazi Sympathizer and his theme park. We went to Busch Gardens and Sea World instead during that vacation, and we sated our roller coaster thrill seeking urges with frequent trips to Dollywood.
I never set foot onto Disney property until 2003, when I went on vacation with my ex-boyfriend's family. I kept cracking jokes about the Holocaust, and the ex kept trying to strangle me. Actually, he just shot me quite a few dirty looks, but I know he WANTED to strangle me. I couldn't be surprised--I've woken up too many times in the night to find a pillow hovering inches above my face. Ah, young love.
We had someone on the Atkins dead flesh orgy diet AND a vegetarian in the same van, which made finding restaurants one hell of a chore. His mom and I got into a shouting match about it, which ended in tears and apologies.
Stressful week? Yes. Ooooooh yes.
So why am I giving this place three stars?
I have a love/hate relationship with roller coasters. I like them in theory, but to paraphrase my friend Rich...the brain is a delicate organ that's suspended in liquid. Don't fuck with it. I didn't want to be the lone man out on this trip, sitting outside in Hell's heat while my traveling companions risked concussion for a minor thrill. I CAN'T BE LEFT OUT!
We arrive at Space Mountain, we strap ourselves into our little seats, and we zoom off into the dark.
As many of you know, I'm blind as a mole. I couldn't see what was happening. I freaked out. I squeezed my legs together too tightly.
And kept them squeezed.
And then...for the sake of politeness, let's just say some unexpected screaming in delight occurred.
When the ride terminated, I could barely walk, my legs were shaking so bad. But I can tell you that the remainder of the vacation was easy as pie. Gluten-free pie. Cake, even. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Oh my god, I'm making myself hungry.
So yeah, the Mouse is responsible for my one public orgasm. That's worth three stars if you ask me, evil corporation or not!
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Disney World is a lot newer and bigger than Disneyland obviously and it's amazing! I love both resorts. I like the Disney World Resort slightly better, because they have more different amusement parks in the resort, while Disneyland only has two.
It's kind of annoying how the resort is so big, that you have to ride on the tram for several minutes to get to one place to another. But the best is MGM Studios. They have the most thrilling rides. I would love to go back sometime soon!
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Really enjoyed myself here. The lines weren't as long...everyone there was polite and not in a rush. The fireworks seem to last longer then that of Disneyland.
The parks are divided up a lot more then Disneyland...so be prepared. Also, it's so hot in Florida I wouldn't recommend going in the summer.
This place isn't only good for families but for anyone. Check out the nightlife...a lot of fun!!!
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I can not believe some of the sour reviews. How does anyone say they dislike someplace because of the humidity? Such odd thinking if you ask me.
Well anyway we had a great time and feel it is well worth the price of admission, I mean do you realize how much it must cost every day just to open the gates and try to make everyone happy. So for us it is a bargain.
Having the wheelchair that week we were there it made navigating between the other guests a bit of chore but we managed. We also entered the rides via a different entrance, some at the end of the ride rather the beginning. Each person but one was very accommodating, believe me that really makes a difference and we appreciated the very nice folks making sure we were having the best time possible.
I am not a kid person, but it is fun to see how excited they get, well that is if their parents are not being jerks.
Forget it is hot and humid and have some fun, it is there if you want it.
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Over priced...over hyped...great for kids...skip it, unless you have a peter pan complex. The place is so packed all year round, and is stuck in bOrelando, Florida. I preferred the Walt Disney Land experience much more than this place.
Hell is on earth...its called Disney World.
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Hell.
Absolute Hell.
If I ever have offspring I'm not taking them here. I don't care. Call DCFS. I'm not putting myself through a week of Disney-induced nausea just to see their little toothless faces light up at the sight of an obnoxious giant mouse.
Wisconsin Dells it is, kids. Just like your fellow middle class neighbor friends with overworked and underpaid parents, The Waterpark Capital of The World will have to do.
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6 amazing parks... all wonderful!
If you've never been to Disney World before, you really must go! It's guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again (minus the annoying parents!)
FYI: the absolute BEST time to go is during the weekdays in October! I just came back, and we went on ALL the major rides (ie: space mountain and splash mountain in magic kingdom, expedition everest in animal kingdom, test track and MISSION space in epcot, rock n roller coaster and tower of terror, etc,) at least 4 times.. all walk ons! AWESOME :)
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C'mon, it's Disney World for goodness sake! It gets five stars in my book. Those who gave it 1 or 2 stars are just OLD and grumpy now. Do you really want to be *that* person? Hell no.
I went here a few times as a kid, and a couple years ago went with my bf who had never been. We had a great time! We rode all the corny children's rides and saw fireworks there on the 4th of July. It was fun being a kid again.
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When I was 2, Disney World was the greatest thing that ever happened to me.
When I was 25, Disney World was the worst thing that ever happened to me.
Once I became an "adult," Disney lost some of its magic. But I still enjoyed going to Disney Land and even gay California adventure offered a couple of the best rides in any Disney park. While touring through Florida, we got to go to The Magic Kingdom for free. Even the free pass didn't save the day.
Disney World is broken up into many different parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. My review is based on the comparison between The Magic Kingdom and the California equivalent, Disney Land.
First MAJOR point, Space Mountain at The Magic Kingdom wasn't pitch black during the ride! I could see everything inside the mountain! And since Disney Land recently upgraded their Space Mountain, it was like comparing soft core porn to the real thing. There is no substitution for the real thing!!
Next was just the size of the parks and number of rides. Disney World thinks it can cheat people out of rides by offering all these other "parks." Well they didn't fool me! Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Splash Mountain were all jokes! The rides were all shorter and lacked half the props as their counterparts in Disney Land. Unbelievable!
Lastly and most importantly, Florida has this horrible condition known as "humidity." For those not familiar with it, humidity is this super gay weather stuff that makes the air feel heavy and damp. You can't cool off because it's impossible to get dry. And it generally makes life miserable.
Do I sound like a sour Susann? You're damn right I do! Lucky for them we got in for free, else I'd really be mad. I will never take my kids here and for that matter I will never take my kids to Florida, the penis of America.
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The best time of my life!
Stayed for a week, but could have totally stayed longer!
I could not believe how friendly everyone was including guests, despite the really warm and muggy weather!
We were able to do all four parks, went to downtown disney to experience DisneyQuest, and were able to visit and ENVY the Polynisian, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, and the Grand Floridian as well!
Such a nice place to come with or without kids!
I'm already planning my next trip with my brother and his girlfriend for next year! Yay!
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well 1st of let me say that i love disneyland (read my review) so u can imagine my feelings towards disneyworld. i'll put it to you like this... going to disneyland is like having sex with jennifer aniston (really good)... going to disneyworld is like having sex with angelina jolie (awesome!!!!) wait did i just real compare having sex with jen (yes i can call her jen) and angie (yes i can call her angie) to amusement parks? the only negative was that there was not enough time in the day to visit all the parks and do everything in one day... kiss my ass you big ball of fire in the sky!
save up and come here. seriously stop the bullshit. and for the over 21 crowd go to treasure island at night. its $20 to get in and its a row of bars and clubs that you can walk in and out of all night. BANANAS DAWG
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Bring cash and more cash. And comfortable shoes and clothing. And some earplugs for high pitched screaming from bratty kids! ;)
I love this place. I could not finish all the attractions for Disney knows what they are doing when it comes to parking to moving the lines along. And especially product marketing.
My beautiful girlfriend and I went to Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. We spent a romantic long weekend there and had lots of fun. Lots of things to do and many good places to eat. Again, bring your wallet!
Take advantage of the shuttle service (buses), the ferry and the Monorail to get from one park to another (if those parks are part of that transportation service).
Parking is $12/day and you can hop from one park to another without paying for parking again for that day. Might I recommend the 3 day pass for a short stay? And if you happen to know a Florida resident, they can buy the passes/tickets at a discount.
Great place for families and couples. I wouldn't recommend really small kids cause they probably wouldn't remember it...
Overall good times at Disney... good times!
What can I say that hasn't been said in 65 reviews? WDW is a stellar family park. I remember going with my family as a child and my first job was at Tomorrow Land Terrace! So when we took my son for the first time last weekend it brought back a lot of memories.
Yes, it is crowded. And we intentionally waited until the off-season, on a weekday but we still had 30-40 minute waits on some rides. Try keeping a 14 month old entertained cramped in a hot, smelly line for 40 minutes! Overall we had a great time and most importantly my son enjoyed himself. Having never taken a child to a theme park before we didn't know what to expect. I was happy to see he was welcomed on most rides and he did great on all that he rode (he wasn't even scared by the Haunted Mansion!) but his favorite was the Jungle Cruise. We also rode Small World, Dumbo, the Carousel, Pirates and while the kiddo napped (and Grandparents waited) my hubby and I got on Splash and Thunder Mountain.
The key to line control is using the fast pass well. Get a fast pass for one ride then wait for another that is nearby while you wait for your time to come up for the fast pass. This worked out great for Splash and Thunder Mountains since they are right next to each other. We rode both in only 30 minutes. Of course I've been to Disney many, many times and have ridden most everything but some of the newer rides. We didn't bother with waiting for Winnie the Pooh or Peter Pan because the lines stayed long all day (40minutes plus) and I know the rides are short. Dumbo had the longest wait while we walked right on Pirates.
A few new things we experienced... you rent a stroller for $15 (no deposit or refund for returning it by the way) and it is super hard plastic. It wasn't very conducive for napping. My boy really liked the play areas for toddlers, especially in the toon area. I do wish they would limit the ages in these areas though; in an area obviously meant for little kids there were way older ones practically mowing down the toddlers. We saw the "Year of a million dreams" parade which was ho-hum, a let-down for Disney.
The food is expensive and a balloon we bought him was $10! But, you expect that at Disney. Another thing I forgot how much I hated is the long, drawn out system that takes you between the actual park and your car. You are forced into either riding the ferry or the stinky, hot monorail. At the end of a long day the last thing you want to is have to sweat it out on a monorail that AC is broken waiting to get to your car for an hour drive home.
There is nothing like Disney. The staff is friendly, the parks are clean and they do one damn fine theme ride (ie. Splash mountain) even if the rides are mild... but this is a family park!
PS- It helped our experience that we have a cast member friend who got us in for free... I couldn't imagine how a family could afford theme park tickets, food and hotel!
Have been there almost every year.... some times, I would go twice in a year!
Finally I am sick of going after the trip last week. ;-)
Not that anything went wrong.... but just simply sick of going. I totally lost track how many times I have been there for the past 15 year! (Actually, I am moving on to Disney Cruise Line... lol)
Regardless .... it's a wonderful place... I totally agree it's the happiest place on earth.
Once you check in your luggage at airport... they take care of everything....
It's absolutely a vacation time.... just chill, relax and enjoy!
I don't mind getting on a kiddie ride because I appreciate how they operate this place and what they have accomplished.
Inside the park... from formal dinning experience to kiddie rides.... look around.... it's simply amazing.
I admire all their employees.... no matter what happens.. they always have great smiles. Everyone was very well trained and professional.
I admire and I appreciate what they have accomplished, what they can offer, and how they operate only because of one man's dream!!!
Well, please do let me know if you have experienced better in any other amusement park close to what they offer in Disney! I am not talking about simply just the rides (and please do ignore the weather because it's mother nature)... but the overall package ... who can give you a better total customer experience ...
Skip going to Disneyland in LA...yeah I said it. I can't believe that they have how many parks in Florida?! I am a kid at heart and I want to go back....great birthday gift from my one and only mom! I got the chance to have a great time from day one until a week into my stay...I hated that I had to go home and say bye to Mickey and friends. No worries! I'm coming back here someday. Maybe with a few kids of my own...if not, I'll take a few friends for fun!
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You can't compare Disneyland to WDW. Theyr'e different parks, otherwise it'd be called the same name, just like chain stores and restaurants. We still manage to enjoy ourselves at both parks. If you can't be happy about pretending to live thru a 2nd childhood, then don't waste your money. Stay home and watch ESPN, soap operas, and reality shows. Disney parks are all about fantasy. And there will be tots all over the place, so if you don't like kids, stay home.
This is the largest of the Disney Parks (Paris, Tokyo, Anaheim, Orlando and Hong Kong) with 25,000 acres (the size of San Francisco). Walt Disney invested well way back when land was cheap. The rides are not exact duplicates of the original, Disneyland. But, if you look with different eyes, you could say some of the rides are improved in some ways compared to the old outdated rides and they have newer rides, like Toy Story.
The Cinderella Castle is so much taller and statuesque than Sleeping Beauty's. Lines remain long for everything and fast pass makes the difference between being able to ride a popular one vs. never riding it because of the ridiculous wait time - 80 minutes. It's even worse with the newer rides - hours. We take advantage of the extended hours while staying as a Disney resort guest - you get special wrist bands past closing hours or before opening hours to get in early to the park to ride. We stayed one Sunday evening until 1:30 AM (park closed at 2 AM for hotel resort guests) and there were no lines, no waits longer than 5-10 mins. It was worth it. But, unless there are several new rides over the next few years, we probably won't make another trip back soon and put up with the thunderstorms, heat (some days were over 100 degrees) and humidity.
I'm a crusher of dreams, a cynic. Was I ever a child? Maybe not.
Bypass Disney World, head over to the cheaper Universal Studios.
Unless you, like a million other people, know someone who works there and can score free tickets. (I've never paid to go there, and never would).
