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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:18

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Hi there, My husband and I are going Oct 2-8th for our 2nd wedding anniversary. I have been reading this board and its been super helpful in planning and information. Neither one of us have ever been to any of the florida parks. I practically grew up at Universal in hollywood and Dland. We are planning on doing all four disney parks and the two Universal parks. We are staying off site in Kissimmee due to cost. I am so excited thats all I can think about lately. I am sure I am driving my husband nuts.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:23

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Hi! and to WDWFG. Glad you thought enough about us to join us, you will fit right in here.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:30

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Cheers and Hello

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:34

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Hi there! Welcome to the boards!

6 parks in 6 days? Yowza!! That's too comando for this old girl. I can't wait to hear about your trip, sounds like you plan on packing in a ton of fun!

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:52

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Hello & malwillms. Sounds like you got a very busy trip planned.

Mon, 08/29/2011 - 20:03

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Yeah, Busy but I practically grew up at disney and my husband has been tons of time. I got at least once a year. We are hoping that we can skip some rides as to make it more doable. We are trying for a baby so this may be our only trip/vacay for quite a while.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 20:21

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malwillms wrote:

Yeah, Busy but I practically grew up at disney and my husband has been tons of time

I'm assuming you grew up at Disneyland since it's your first trip to Orlando? I love Disneyland, it's probably my favorite park, the nostalgia, the intimacy, all the little nooks and cranies to explore. New Orleans Square is my favorite land, and Indiana Jones I think is the best ride ever, Pirates in Disneyland has it all over the one at WDW. I "grew up" at WDW and spent another 10 years as a young adult at DLR when I lived out there, so I can really appreciate, and I do LOVE both places.

If I may offer one piece of unsolicited advice? Take it all on as an entirely different place. Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom are only "the same" in a nebulous kind of loose interpretation. Don't compare them, and you'll find a special sort of magic that you didn't even think was possible. Walt Disney World is GIGANTIC in the sort of way that no SoCal attraction touches. You are going to have THE most amazing time, it's just gonna blow your mind.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 20:25

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Yes I meant Dland, sorry should have clarified that. We almost decided to cut magic kingdom out as I heard it is exactly like Dland, but we decided to go ahead and visit every park at least once and then if we return we can omit as we need. I am so excited. I can't even concentrate at work and we still have 34 days.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 20:33

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malwillms wrote:

We almost decided to cut magic kingdom out as I heard it is exactly like Dland

LoL! Don't listen to whoever told you that! So, I grew up at WDW, but then after 10 years of DL, when I went back to the Magic Kingdom I was LOST! The pathways aren't the same, the basic structure is similar, but there are little turns and places that you'll think you can short cut that aren't there. You really feel that in Frontierland and Liberty square, te structure is completely different. The scale in WDW is so huge, and the small details are different. I know that a lot of people compare the two or like more one than the other. However if you don't, you will get so much more out of it. I can't wait to hear what you think about it!

Are you a big Food & Wine person, because Epcot will be hoping with the Festival going on. My husband and I will be down there Sept 28-Oct 3rd for opening weekend festivities.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 21:08

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My hubby is a big wine and food person, I got on the ADR a little late and we just reserved our epcot biergarten and character breakfast this past weekend. I saw the festival is the same time we are there. Do you have to buy an additional ticket or how does it work?

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 21:21

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Welcome to the board! Your trip sounds busy and a lot of fun!

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 21:22

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malwillms, No further ticket is needed for F&W fest. an admission ticket to Epcot is all you need. F&W has many booths put up around the lake around all the pavillions and feature small plates of special foods and glasses of wine from many countries. All of these are available for a fee of course but you will be very hard pressed to see and taste all you want on your tight schedule. I am sure other will relate as to how good all the foods and wines are.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 22:53

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to the nicest Disney forum in the world!!

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 02:34

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Welcome to the best Disney forum around. Can't wait to hear all about your trip

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 02:36

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Welcome! We're so glad that you found us, and that you've found the board to be helpful! We can't wait to hear all about your upcoming trip! How fortunate that you just happened to book during the F&W Fest...we local Disney fans LIVE for this time of year! It's so awesome!

Anything in particular you're most looking forward to?

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 13:39

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I'm really looking forward to animal kingdom, we have a park up here called safari west which is a three hour safari and you get up close with animals bit there were a lot of animals not there. I think mu hubby is really looking forward to epcot as spending a lot of time in France (his gparents lived there), growing up and coming from a German heritage it will be a great experience till we can afford to go to Europe, in a few yrs. But really I'm looking forward to every single park and the whole atmosphere. Doug a character breakfast that I haven't done sine I was little and my hubby never did. Finding and takin pics with all the characters an experiencing it for the both of us together for the first time.

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 13:41

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Excuse my terrible typos my iPhone and message boards don't agree with me.

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 15:23

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malwillms wrote:

I'm really looking forward to animal kingdom, we have a park up here called safari west which is a three hour safari and you get up close with animals bit there were a lot of animals not there. I think mu hubby is really looking forward to epcot as spending a lot of time in France (his gparents lived there), growing up and coming from a German heritage it will be a great experience till we can afford to go to Europe, in a few yrs. But really I'm looking forward to every single park and the whole atmosphere. Doug a character breakfast that I haven't done sine I was little and my hubby never did. Finding and takin pics with all the characters an experiencing it for the both of us together for the first time.

Not many people know... but head out towards the middle in the back and head outside and check out all there is. Its amazing!

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 16:32

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Nope, you just need your ticket to get into Epcot. There will be all sorts of festival booths sprinkled around World Showcase where you can get tapas sized portions of dishes from all over the world. Do your read the Disney Food Blog? They have really complete coverage of everything that will be going on at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 17:11

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WELCOME!!!! Be sure to pack some really comfy sneakers for your trip.

Tue, 08/30/2011 - 17:37

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malwillms wrote:

I'm really looking forward to animal kingdom, we have a park up here called safari west which is a three hour safari and you get up close with animals bit there were a lot of animals not there. I think mu hubby is really looking forward to epcot as spending a lot of time in France (his gparents lived there), growing up and coming from a German heritage it will be a great experience till we can afford to go to Europe, in a few yrs. But really I'm looking forward to every single park and the whole atmosphere. Doug a character breakfast that I haven't done sine I was little and my hubby never did. Finding and takin pics with all the characters an experiencing it for the both of us together for the first time.

That sounds really amazing! Sounds like you have some cool things planned. I hope you share your trip report with us - I'd love to see your impressions of this visit!

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 20:06

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Will do Lizzy I am a pro photog own my own business for natural light photography in my area. So I will be lugging my huge camera and lens to the parks, I will post pics and my recap as soon as we get back. Luckily were back on saturday afternoon and no work till monday.

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 22:31

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HI and

Sounds like you have an exciting trip planned.

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