On a Budget Trip Planning

[Amy Shelton]

Okay, so I'm planning a very special anniversary trip for my fiance and I and our budget has had to be reduced slightly. SO that being said, and don't get mad at me, it's just an option BUT if you had to choose between EPCOT or Animal Kingdom in December, what would you choose, we're thinking about not going to Animal Kingdom to save a little money. Thoughts?

 

[RandomPrincess]

I would do Epcot since they have more dining options that might be fun for a romantic trip. World Showcase is great for walking around drinking and snacking as well.

 

[zero creativity]

We went two straight trips without Animal Kingdom. They were 3-4 day visits and we felt that if something had to be cut Animal Kingdom was it.

 

[PUSH]

Epcot for sure. AK is great, but Epcot has so much more, IMO. I can't imagine a trip without Epcot.

 

[draybook]

I would choose Epcot over AK any day of the year!!!

 

[luv]

It's a tough call. You really should choose for yourselves.

If I were cutting a park, it would be DHS. We all have our favorites and least favorites.

 

[disneycouple07]

I would choose Epcot. Besides Everest and Dinosaur, AK is mostly shows and animals. Don't get me wrong, the shows are fantastic but I think EP has more rides and so much more to do.

 

[olinecoach61]

I would take AK, love the animals and the shows. I guess it depends on what your into. Epcot has a much better selection of dining options.

 

[bethymouse]

Well- it all depends on what you like best! If you like Test Track and Soarin plus World Showcase and many dining options- EPCOT. If you like animals, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids, Festival of Lion King and Nemo show, then AK it is! ENJOY!

 

[Figgy1]

If we had to cut a park it would be AK! But I'll let you in on a not so well kept secret EPCOT IS MY FAVORITE park we always do at least 2 full days there!

 

[s&k'smom]

As much as I love AKL and I do if we are talking money's worth gotta go with Epcot, figments right, you could do two full days there.

 

[littleroo]

If I could only do one park and had only one day and the kids were not there, I would choose Epcot everytime!

 

[nc_disneyfreak]

epcot!! our first trip we didnt do AK at all, then we did AK on our last trip and it was cool, the layout of the park was great, the landscaping was amazing, trees, animals, the views of everest and the safari was great. But epcot is just well.....epcot! IMO, theres nothing greater than the flower and garden festival, the florida sun on your back, the winds rushing around the lake, the monorail going by....i love the area by the upside down waterfall fountain...and the world showcase...need i say more lol

 

[popcenturylover]

Definitely, EPCOT!!!

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

I would do Epcot since they have more dining options that might be fun for a romantic trip. World Showcase is great for walking around drinking and snacking as well.

Definately have to agree with this, plus, Epcot is open at night!! (That's when we love Epcot!!)

 

[Figgy1]

Definately have to agree with this, plus, Epcot is open at night!! (That's when we love Epcot!!)

I'll drink to that!! It's 5pm somewhere!

 

[SMS55]

It's a tough call. You really should choose for yourselves.

If I were cutting a park, it would be DHS. We all have our favorites and least favorites.

Agree with this. It depends what you like. I too would cut out DHS because I prefer to ride Expedition Everst and ride Kilamanjaroo. My wife would pass on AK because she loves Rockin' Rollercoaster. Between those two I would prefer to go to EPCOT. There's more to do, and you'll have more time. AK usually closes early, where EPCOT isn't. World Showcase tends to be open later. You can always have a drink or two around World Showcase.
Since you are on a budget, there are other things you can do too. We always stay at a value resort. I don't know if you are driving but we always drive since we live 3.5 hours a day. We take snacks and some sandwitches with us into the parks. In the evening we'll drive to the area west of World Drive on 192 and eat there and that saves money too. Just a few more ideas. We like to make a couple of 3-4 day trips in a year so that lets us save for the next one.

 

[real mad hatter]

As much as I like AK it would be La Cava.Oops sorry.I meant Epcot,honest i did,Epcot Epcot Epcot.

 

[GrimGrinningGhost15]

EPCOT!! Personally I love epcot, it just has so much more to offer than animal kingdom! Don't get me wrong I like animal kingdom but epcot all the way.

 

[s&k'smom]

Well then I guess we should have a Dis meet at Epcot!