Originally Posted By brotherdave Whenever we visit WDW, we always seem to split most of our park visiting time with the Magic Kingdom and Epcot as those two parks seem to take the longest to see everything. Usually about 1.5 to 2 days each. Usually Disney/MGM Studios gets a full day, while Animal Kingdom gets about 1/2 to 3/4, usually finishing our day at either Epcot or MK, depending on which is opened later. This year was a bit different. We seemed to spread our time evenly between the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, AND the Studios. There just seemed to be more to see and do at the latter than we usually did in the past. We also took in the 'ambience' of the park this time instead of just 'rushing through it' to get to the best attractions. We also spent a whole day at Animal Kingdom for a change, and STILL haven't rode Kali River Rapids. (Next trip, for sure we'll get on it!) I'm just curious which parks you tend to spend most of your park touring time at while visiting WDW.
Originally Posted By -em I seem to end up more often at DAK and Epcot. I hit the parks every Fri between my class and work for lunch and 9 times out of 10 I end up at DAK or Epcot cause I like the food better than Studios and MK... I plan to hit the Studios on Mon though but dont plan to eat there... -em
Originally Posted By vbdad55 on our trips by time spent 1/ MK 2/ EPCOT ( additional meal times there make this close) 3/ AK 4/ What left of MGM STudios ( which for years was #2 on my list)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Epcot is where we tend to spend the majority of our time as well as DAK. Mk to a less degree, but it's because we feel it's a lesser park compared with DL and DLP.
Originally Posted By CMM1 1. Epcot - more to look at, more to eat and more to shop 2. DAK - lots to see, especially with the animal trails where you can take as long as you want 3. MK - since we live close to DLR in CA and have been to MK in Florida numerous times now, just go for the rides rather to hang out in the park 4. MGM - with ST, Muppets and now TOT in CA, only spend a little time parkhopping in MGM for RnR Coaster (not big on Movie Ride and stunt shows)
Originally Posted By RoadTrip We almost always spend the most time at Epcot. We are usually there at the time of the year when Epcot is open later than the other parks, and we will go to Epcot to have a glass of wine and watch Illuminations to end our day. There really is no better ending to a WDW day. Beyond that, most every year we will decide that we really want to see park X in detail this year. Whether it is the MK, AK or the Studios, we will spend a considerable amount of time doing things we might normally bypass and spending the time to really get a feel for the parks. It is WONDERFUL doing this at the Animal Kingdom. No matter how many times you've been there, there is always much to discover that you haven't seen before.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom When ever I go to WDW my party always seems to visit EPCOT everyday. No matter what we always either begin of end up at EPCOT. The reason is simple it has the best food and its such a large park it takes a while to get anywhere around. Other than that I would have to say MK. The MK has the most rides or attractions packed into a park. I can do MGM and DAK each in half a day as there are only a few attractions at each park that appeal to me in those parks.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I would have to say Epcot and Magic Kingdom. I love Epcot and MK is a classic. I also have a small child and can't wait to show him MK.
Originally Posted By MPierce Out of the eight days we are normally there, we end up in Epcot seven evenings. It is just such a huge park, and beautiful at night. Also, so many places to eat, not to mention the great beer! I still have to squeeze in at least four trips to MK, to get my Dole Whip fix!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think I usually spend the most time in Epcot, just because there is so much to do that you don't have to wait in lines to do. (On a non-Disney trip (blasphemy, I know) to Orlando a few years ago, I only had one day for going into the parks, and wen to Epcot. Most people would go to MK, but that just seemed wrong.) Second is usually MK, just because it seems like we should spend a lot of time there for tradition's sake and it takes so long to get there. But with several half days at the Studios, it might be a draw. In last place is DAK, but I always want to get more of that park. Everybody else in my group always wants to move on to another park, and ignore much of what DAK has to offer. Some time, I'm going to have to take a solo DAK day and really explore that park as much as I can.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m In the past it has been Magic Kingdom. However, this time I plan on spending more in Epcot. I'm hoping with Expedition Everest we'll want to spend more time at DAK. I love DAK, but there doesn't seem to be enough there to have us make multiple visits in one trip. Even this trip, it already seems like we'll be spending most of our time in MK. We'll be there the days it has morning EMH and evening EMH, plus the night we are going to MNSSHP. Also, our first full day in Orlando MK stays open the latest (11 PM) so we'll be there that night. Yeah, most time will be spent at MK for sure.
Originally Posted By disney pete always spend my first and last days at the magic kingdom then epcot the mgm then AK.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 1.Epcot 2.Animal Kingdom 3.Studios 4.Magic Kingdom Epcot is so huge and has so much to see and do. Animal Kingdom we love so much, to us it's just plain spectacular, but not as much to do and see as Epcot. We still visit the Studios a decent amount because we really enjoy the great shows they have there, even though they are lacking in rides in comparison to the other 3 parks. And Magic Kingdom we also love, it's just we tend to visit the least simply because we are Disneyland regulars living in California. But we still manage to make time because its a unique Kingdom to our own Disneyland park.
Originally Posted By Chelledun 1. Epcot 2. Magic Kingdom 3. AK 4. Studios Mom says she wants to skip the Studios entirely this year. We actually spend more time at Downtown Disney than we do at the studios.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Epcot ... always ... and forever. << Agreed. And I prefer Epcot Center.
Originally Posted By WDWs Future Wow, could we actually have a consensus going here? No way, haha. Yay for Epcot hehe It has become a tradition for my family to begin and end our stay at Epcot. We usually visit MK on a EMH night, preferably when it stays open until the wee hours of the morning. We've recently spent a lot more of our time at AK, mainly to fit EE in as many times as possible. And unfortunately, MGM falls into last place, with usually a 1/2 day effort. But, occassionally my Mom and I throw ourselves for a loop and park hop to all 4 in one day!
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl It depends on who I travel with...if lots of kids,then it is MK of course. But my favorite is EPCOT especially World Showcase.
