I think I am too old for Disney World

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:51 am

Ever since we came to the USA we have been promising the kids a trip to Florida and Disney. Well we have finally got around to booking it.

I am going to hate it! :yh_think

I just keep thinking of the heat, the people, the rides yukky!!

My daughter and I were looking at pictures on the internet last night .... she is so excited :-4. 'Look at all those wonderful things Mummy! Look at the princesses!

"Yes darling we are going to have a fantastic time' :-4

:yh_tired

Oh help!!! :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:55 am

Well my trip to Legoland was nothing like as grand as Disney World but god did I have a fab time. I went on all the rides, laughed so much I should of packed some tena ladies lol.........Had so much fun Pheasy, im sure your gonna have a ball:-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:01 am

What month are you going? I know that July & August are really much hotter and humid than what your used to here in PA.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:04 am

qsducks;822806 wrote: What month are you going? I know that July & August are really much hotter and humid than what your used to here in PA.

We are going in June. I guess it will be better than all this rain we are getting right now.

I just need to get my young head on, and stop thinking about golden beaches and less people.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:06 am

Is there any 'I love theme parks' courses I could attend before hand or hypnosis :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:09 am

Pheasy;822817 wrote: Is there any 'I love theme parks' courses I could attend before hand or hypnosis :wah:

No but you could ask me to be you for the day (you pay) and ill come and enjoy it on your behalf :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:09 am

Ah, so your waiting till the kids get out of school? I've been to Disneyland out in California, but that was 20 yrs ago in September. Did the whole thing and there were no lines because everyone was back to school. My BIL goes down to FL every summer in August and they say it is soooooooo hot & humid, but they wait for the rides.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:14 am

we lived in Orlando for 10 years and were just there for a visit 2 weeks ago. You'll love it! It's beautiful and there's SO much to do. Oh! And you can take care of any food/drink cravings while you're there. A lot of British people live there and there are lots of pubs and British grocery stores and even the main grocery stores, like Publix, carry British products! I'm babbling

can you tell I love it there.

:-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:18 am

Do you have a AAA membership? They have tons of discounts for vacations, places to eat, etc.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:23 am

You are never too old for Disney World¦ go there and let it bring out the kid in you.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:28 am

We went to Disneyland a few years back and survived - mostly by letting the kids loose and watching them enjoying themselves

Whatever else you do you must visit the "It's a Small World" exhibition - it teaches so much about other countries and the music is wonderful :yh_rotfl

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:38 am

Bryn Mawr;823065 wrote: We went to Disneyland a few years back and survived - mostly by letting the kids loose and watching them enjoying themselves

Whatever else you do you must visit the "It's a Small World" exhibition - it teaches so much about other countries and the music is wonderful :yh_rotfl

Naughty Bryn! My daughter loved that, it's bloomin' awful!!!

Pheasy, I hate the heat and the crowds but loved Disney, Animal Kingdom is my fave, you'll love the shows and the kids'll love the rides and the characters.

We also went to Discovery Cove and swam with dolphins - amazing experience and worth every penny.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:45 am

Bryn Mawr;823065 wrote: We went to Disneyland a few years back and survived - mostly by letting the kids loose and watching them enjoying themselves

Whatever else you do you must visit the "It's a Small World" exhibition - it teaches so much about other countries and the music is wonderful :yh_rotfl

:wah: You are evil :wah: We did go on on of those "Its a Small World" rides somewhere in the UK once .... it took 'bleeping' 4 days to get that d4mn tune out of my head! :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:07 pm

I was wondering did you get the DVD Disney sends out? And you never answered back about being a member of AAA.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:33 pm

qsducks;823139 wrote: I was wondering did you get the DVD Disney sends out? And you never answered back about being a member of AAA.

:wah: A day of 'duckin n divin' :wah:

Yes and yes.

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:36 pm

i would go in ya place:wah::wah::wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:51 pm

el guapo;823149 wrote: i would go in ya place:wah::wah::wah:

Deal! and I get to go to the UK

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:55 pm

Pheasy;823153 wrote: Deal! and I get to go to the UK

ya miss the uk that much

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:05 pm

Mickey squeeks, "When you wish upon a star..........makes no difference who you are. Come on to Disneyworld and have a great time."

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:31 pm

Hello Pheasy:-4

I've been to Disneyland in California and absolutely loved it:-4 I've often wanted to go to Disney World in Orlando but haven't because I'm with kids and crowds all day. But, one day in a million years when I retire, I'll go in the fall when the crowds have gone .

But, my friends who do go during the summer...naturally hate the long lines and heat, but they feel that it's worth it. They love Disney World. There's sooooooooooooooooo much to do there....it's not only for kids. I think that you'll love it:-6.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:39 pm

Pheasy;823128 wrote: :wah: You are evil :wah: We did go on on of those "Its a Small World" rides somewhere in the UK once .... it took 'bleeping' 4 days to get that d4mn tune out of my head! :wah:

If it only took you four days you did a damn'd sight better than I did :yh_rotfl

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:05 pm

okay, here's the deal.... just got back two weeks ago...:wah:

when you get to magic kingdom, turn right into tomorrow land... turn right again into buzz lightyears ride.. OMG!!

my first thought was alrighty then fun day ahead for mom... but by time we came out of that ride and i had kicked the 8 year olds butt with my score( yes we get to shoot and spin ..it's awesome!!)... it set the tone for the rest of the day.

we actually spent longer in lines for food and drink then we did waiting to ride rides.

busch garden was a blast! animals everywhere and both water and land rides, divided up into age sections kinda... really nice! and a train that rides you all around the park to see where you want to head..

seaworld is very spread out but OMG!! SHAMU SHAMU!!! :-4 and you can buy food for feeding the sea lions... got tired of walking and so decided to rent a paddleboat ...DUH... her legs didn't reach...guess who got to paddle for a half an hour straight!

kennedy space center kicked my kids butt BIGTIME!!! they have a shuttle launch simulater that was more fun then most of the rides at the amusement parks!

anyhoot... if you save your back by not being the designated souvenir carrier... you are going to have way more fun then you expect! i promise!:D

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:16 pm

Pheasy, Disney is all about imagination so you have to get yours ready before you go.

I've been to Disneyland and loved it but here are some things I thought of:

Wear comfy shoes and clothes. You don't want to be having sore feet in the ride lines.

Eat and drink before you really need to so you don't have cranky kids as you're waiting in the loooong food lines.

Go to the bathroom often- again before you need to.

Drink lots of water!

Hug Goofy!

Make yourself have a good time because you'll have happy kids and that you won't forget or regret.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:54 pm

I have the solution.....stop on your way through VA and pick me up, I'll be sure and help you realize that you are NOT to old for Disney World!! You'll be too busy laughing at me !!:wah:

Seriously, you will have a blast, I have never been and would LOVE to go. Living 25 minutes from Kings Dominion (which I know is NO comparison to Disney World) I agree with other people's advice....comfy comfy comfy and carry as little as possible. I used to love the stroller days, because everything would get thrown on and under the stroller...including the kids!!

My kids went to Universal Studios and Sea World with my parents about 4 years ago and are still talking about it!

My grandparents own a home 30 miles from Orlando, I have threatened for 11 years to go down and stay there and take the kids to D.W., but well.....perhaps next year!--that is if you don't pick me up this summer!

As for the heat, I don't think June will be as hot as it will be in July and August, but then again...what do I know...I can't even find my invisible jet half the time!:wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:13 pm

Disneyland is the best, as a kid growing up in L.A. we got to try out every new area opened as fast as our parents would take us. Nothing better than going into a fantasy world for a few days, where your heart will be like a child's again.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:18 pm

fuzzy butt;823451 wrote: I went to disneyland Pheas I enjoyed myself but it was very tiring.

god it was nearly 14 years ago

here's Joel in I think it was toon land or something

Is that tadpole? :wah:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:19 pm

Pheasy;823458 wrote: Is that tadpole? :wah:

:wah::wah::wah:

I love IT!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:24 pm

What a great pic! :-6

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:45 pm

Go enjoy your never to old for Disney World.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:25 pm

Pheas

Actually its not as bad as you've stated

We were there in 1997 so I was 40 yrs old

I enjoyed it and had fun. Yes we waited in line for the rides etc.

Everything in life - WAIT - it'll be worth the wait..

Enjoy - have patience - and a open mind to a hextec experience - just watch the joy it brings to your kids

You'll smile

Patsy

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:30 am

Plan your days well, they say start at the back of the park and work forwards, it's hard to drag the kids past stuff but it works.

Use the fastpass system it really cuts down on queuing time.

Food and drink is not cheap in the parks, take your own snacks and save money for souvenirs.

We made sure that not every day was spent going on rides etc, Typhoon Lagoon is a brilliant chill out day and the surfing wave - wow!!

If you see a character with a long queue for autographs be prepared that you may not get to them - they only stay for so long, get to that queue as soon as you can!

The fireworks at Epcot are well worth staying on for. We made a point of going to the parks later in the morning if we were going to stay late - not so tiring.

Make sure you have lots of film or a big memory card for your camera - you'll need it!

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:57 am

jimbo;823607 wrote: i dont why but i just read that post in heir flicks voice off of that french resistance comedy i cant think what its called now

you vill have fun now listen carefully immy vill say zis only once :wah::wah::wah::wah:
Allo allo.

And it was the resistance woman who only said things once!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:54 am

If your leaving after 6/13 Friday, I'm game:wah:and I'm on the way to I-95 if your driving or going to the Phila. Intern. Airport or even better I'll meet you at the airport as I'm about less than 5 miles from it. Just let me know what terminal you'll be at.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:04 am

qsducks;823705 wrote: If your leaving after 6/13 Friday, I'm game:wah:and I'm on the way to I-95 if your driving or going to the Phila. Intern. Airport or even better I'll meet you at the airport as I'm about less than 5 miles from it. Just let me know what terminal you'll be at.

Yes we are flying out of Philly airport, We'll swing by and pick you up. :wah: