If you were bringing friends to Disney for the first time, what things would you make sure you did with them there?
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bigorangeandy
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I would say fireworks or a parade, off the top of my head, but something that you could sit as a group would be fun also, Soarin, Jungle Cruise, Kali, Tower of Terror come to mind.
DizneyPryncess
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Try to hit all the classic rides in the four main parks and see all the fireworks & night time shows. IllumiNations, Wishes & Fantasmic.
Do a character dining experience if you think they'll enjoy that, I always do! It's nice to take a break from all the quick dining & running around the parks.
Visit Downtown Disney. That's a must-do for my family now. So many places to eat, shop & take pictures.
Mini-golf at Fantasia Gardens if you get a chance. I love the interactive aspect of it, and try to make it there each trip if I can.
Have fun! :wave:
Do a character dining experience if you think they'll enjoy that, I always do! It's nice to take a break from all the quick dining & running around the parks.
Visit Downtown Disney. That's a must-do for my family now. So many places to eat, shop & take pictures.
Mini-golf at Fantasia Gardens if you get a chance. I love the interactive aspect of it, and try to make it there each trip if I can.
Have fun! :wave:
Monkeymama
New Member
Definatley Fantasmic! I think it sums up Disney magic quite nicely!
Other things I made sure my friends saw were:
MK: Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountian and the castle (obviously!)
AK: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Pangani, Lion King show, Tough to Be A Bug and Dinosaur
Studios: Great Movie Ride, Tower of Terror, Rockin, Roller Coaster and Fantasmic
EPCOT: Spaceship Earth (so many people do not realize there si a ride inside there!) and the countries
Have fun showing them the world!
Other things I made sure my friends saw were:
MK: Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountian and the castle (obviously!)
AK: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Pangani, Lion King show, Tough to Be A Bug and Dinosaur
Studios: Great Movie Ride, Tower of Terror, Rockin, Roller Coaster and Fantasmic
EPCOT: Spaceship Earth (so many people do not realize there si a ride inside there!) and the countries
Have fun showing them the world!
Just as a sidenote, if you are planning to also take them to Universal, and they've never been there either, I'd recommend investing in the Express Pass. I took my girlfriend there last August for her first time, and that was a great way to see a lot of the highlight attractions.
At Disney, I'd focus on the things that really make it unique. My brother and I are taking our sister there in a few months for her first time and we will unfortunately only have two days. So we're going to take her to Animal Kingdom and Epcot since those are really the only two parks that are unlike anything else.
Have fun!
Thanks so far!!
Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the advice given so far, it sure is helpful!!!
Hey everyone,
Thanks for all the advice given so far, it sure is helpful!!!
wvdisneyfamily
Well-Known Member
MK
catch the Good Morning show at the MK before the park opens
Space
Splash
Peter Pan
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
Spectro and Wishes while snacking on something yummy from Main Street
finish off with...Philharmagic
Also, take time to just let them marvel at Main Street (morning and night). There are very few things that give me chills and tears like Main Street.
Epcot
Soarin'
TT
SSE
Grand Fiesta Tour
Maelstrom
World Showcase especially Mexico, Norway, and America
American Adventure
Voices of Liberty
dinner at Le Cellier
go to Club Cool and try all of the pops from around the world ~ I especially like the Beverly :slurp:
finish off with RoE and a last spin on TT at night (I love TT at night!)
Make sure you take time to just listen at Epcot. It has some wonderful sounds.
DHS
Beauty and the Beast
ToT
Aerosmith
TOY STORY MANIA:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:
hamburger, milkshake, and sundae at Sci-Fi (do not deviate from this menu ~ you have been warned)
Muppet Vision 3*D
finish off with Fantasmic and a nighttime ride on the ToT
AK
You have to experience this park once in the daytime and once in the nighttime! It's like two different worlds.
Dinosaur
Bug's Life
Kali
Everest (ride it at night for one of the most beautiful sights in all of WDW)
This is one of those parks you have to walk around and experience. Look at all of the detail. It's amazing. Make sure to check out the safari and walking trails during the daytime.
the Resorts
Grand Flo ~ 1900 Park Fare strawberry soup
WL ~ just go and look at this place b/c it is so incredible and has the best restaurant on Disney property ~ Artist Point
AK ~ theming and Boma
POR/FQ ~ incredibly beautiful landscaping
catch the Good Morning show at the MK before the park opens
Space
Splash
Peter Pan
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
Spectro and Wishes while snacking on something yummy from Main Street
finish off with...Philharmagic
Also, take time to just let them marvel at Main Street (morning and night). There are very few things that give me chills and tears like Main Street.
Epcot
Soarin'
TT
SSE
Grand Fiesta Tour
Maelstrom
World Showcase especially Mexico, Norway, and America
American Adventure
Voices of Liberty
dinner at Le Cellier
go to Club Cool and try all of the pops from around the world ~ I especially like the Beverly :slurp:
finish off with RoE and a last spin on TT at night (I love TT at night!)
Make sure you take time to just listen at Epcot. It has some wonderful sounds.
DHS
Beauty and the Beast
ToT
Aerosmith
TOY STORY MANIA:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:
hamburger, milkshake, and sundae at Sci-Fi (do not deviate from this menu ~ you have been warned)
Muppet Vision 3*D
finish off with Fantasmic and a nighttime ride on the ToT
AK
You have to experience this park once in the daytime and once in the nighttime! It's like two different worlds.
Dinosaur
Bug's Life
Kali
Everest (ride it at night for one of the most beautiful sights in all of WDW)
This is one of those parks you have to walk around and experience. Look at all of the detail. It's amazing. Make sure to check out the safari and walking trails during the daytime.
the Resorts
Grand Flo ~ 1900 Park Fare strawberry soup
WL ~ just go and look at this place b/c it is so incredible and has the best restaurant on Disney property ~ Artist Point
AK ~ theming and Boma
POR/FQ ~ incredibly beautiful landscaping