Originally Posted By mouse of the south We drive from Mississippi, we ususally like to check in the afternoon before our first park day. I know some people make a bee line for the parks. We unpack and go to Downtown Disney for dinner, then turn in early. We get up early the next morning for our 1st day in a park. We don't have one particular park we go to first, it depends on which ever ride our daughter Larson was brave enough to ride the trip before. We have pictures of her crying while getting on BTMRR - MK and laughing with arms up on the last drop! I like to take pictures while we are on the rides, its hard to turn around to get the perfect shot on Test Track. Last year was her 1st time on R&R - MGM, I won't even ride that one. We do like to take pictures in the same spot year after year, its fun to see how the kids grow (17&14) year after year. This year we will have our two niece's with us (9&14), this will be their first time in Disney. I wish ya'll could see and hear how excited they are, you may hear them scream when we drive under the big Disney sign. (I take a picture of that every year too)
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire We dont hit a certain park first. When we do decide what park though, it is usually: Epcot: Soarin' MGM: Rockin' Roller Coaster Animal Kingdom: Everest MK: pretty much anthing in fantasyland, before it gets crowded
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Well, we always hit MK on every visit. That's the only park I can say that about. But, the first park depends on which park has EMH. This upcoming trip, we arrive on a Saturday, and MK has the latest hours of all the parks. So we will probably end up there. Tyler's favorite ride is Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, so we will probably head there first.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 DVC The Check in for Cali Grill is in the lobby and the restaurant is on the 15th floor. Well 2003 the check in for the CG was in the lobby unless they moved it.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Seems like we end up at EPCOT first and last. Not sure why, just usually how it turns out. We tend to go toward the land first, but always end with a ride on SSE.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I think on my next trip I am going to hit MK first. I feel as though my Disney trip isn't "official" until I've seen the Castle from the foot of Main Street, so I might as well be official from the get-go this time around.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom On my most recent trip first stop was EPCOT for something to eat. Then walked around the World Showcase.
Originally Posted By GMouse After checking in the first day, we always go to the Wilderness Lodge to have dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. The ambiance is awesome. I don't have the $$$$ to actually stay at that resort, but I love to visit it. Then we take to boat behind the logdge over to the contemporary to watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom from the balcony.
Originally Posted By juicer Thge first thing we do is to check in to our WDW hotel then take the bus to the MK then transfer to a boat to Pioneer Hall for the Hoop Dee Doo - It always starts our vacation with a big dose of disney magic! That boat ride is so relaxing...
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I've never done Hoop Dee Doo...is it really worth the $50 a person?
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I've never done Hoop Dee Doo...is it really worth the $50 a person?
Originally Posted By crazyformickey YES!!! I love Hoop Dee Doo. We had my son's birthday there 2 years ago they made it so special he will never forget.
Originally Posted By Lucinda54 Hands down - everytime for me it's straight to the Magic Kingdom! I have to convince myself that I am really there by walking through the tunnel under the train station, emerge near Tony's and stand smack-dab in the center of Main Street to get my first look of the castle - and then I cry! Then I head to Splash Mountain and begin my zippity-doo-dah-day!
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys >For us it is check-in then go get our refillable mugs.< You don't just bring the mugs from your last visit? Oh wait, that's another topic.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys ^^ And obviously, since I don't know you, there was no intent to accuse you of anything.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I don't know if I'll be able to fit Hoop Dee Doo in on this trip, but I've heard nothing but rave reviews about it, so I'm going to have to try it sometime
Originally Posted By Mickey Mouse Lover When I go to the MK i usally hit the three mountains first then Haunted Mansion then i work my way the rest of the way around the park.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I used to think that anything OTHER than MK first was disney heresy, but now I've lightened up so usually MGM as I get up at 11:30 the night BEFORE leaving so MGM is a place where we can hit till only 7 or so and feel like we've done most of it and go back to hotel and crash! Then it's usually predicated upon EMH as other posts have mentioned.
