Help - My very first time :)

Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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Hello guys, I'm Thiago and I'm from São Paulo, Brazil!
Since I was a little kid, my BIGGEST dream is to go to Walt Disney World.
and I truly mean it, BIGGEST OF THEM ALL, ABOVE EVERYTHING!
I grown up hearing about it, and I have some cousins that ALWAYS go to WDW every single year, but unfortunately I could never :(
Here in Brazil, our money is not that much valued comparing to US dolar and that what's make it most difficult for us to be able to go.
But now I'm 26, college graduated, working in 2 jobs and finally I got a chance to go! :D

I'm planning my trip for early november, cuz I'm gonna be on vacations and I'm going with my best friend, plus I heard about not been crowded, which I loved! haha is it true?
I grown up searching and gettin' information about WDW, and also I'm a theme park LOVER crazy insane addicted since I was a kid, so, that's make this adventure of just gathering information, to be a huge fun activity for me to do during all those years :D
I can say pretty much I know almost every single attraction inside WDW theme parks even without been there lol

I'm here cuz I need some help and specially some tips. I have a lot of doubts and I want my first trip outside Brazil (I freak love USA culture and also is my dream to be in the USA lol) to WDW to be as perfect as I can! *-*

Well, first let me explain what I'm planning to do and then if you guys could help me, I would be veeeery grateful :D


It's a 13 days trip in Orlando (11 nights).
I'm planning to get a plane from São Paulo to Orlando in november 1st, arrive november 2 in the morning and go to have lunch and go shopping before go to the hotel to rest and sleep for the 3rd (and kinda first) day.
I'm planning to stay inside WDW cuz I want to experience Disney magic in full time! But my budget is not that good (main reason is that US dolar is very expensive for us here in Brazil (U$1 dolar = R$0.40 real) so I'm planning to stay at All Star Movies resort or Art Of Animation. cuz I won't use the hotel at all lol, just for bath and sleep so.. I don't care about luxury.
Btw, about renting a car, we both don't drive so.. that's not an option lol

well, after day 2 (my arrival in Orlando) then, I planned so far:

DAY 3 (sunday)
Magic Kingdom

DAY 4 (monday)
Epcot

DAY 5 (tuesday)
Animal Kingdom

DAY 6 (wednesday)
Hollywood Studios

DAY 7 (thursday)
Shopping in premium outlet

DAY 8 (friday)
Sea World

DAY 9 (saturday)
Universal Studios

DAY 10 (sunday)
Island of Adventure

DAY 11 (monday)
Busch Gardens

DAY 12 (tuesday)
get back to a WDW park

DAY 13 (wednesday)
free day + shopping + airport and get back to Brazil

is it a good plan, guys?


My doubts are:

1) Is it best for me to buy all ticket here before I go to Orlando?
I'm planning to get 5 days WDW parks ticket combo + Universal pack combo (Universal + Islando of Adventure) + Sea World + Busch Gardens combo

2) Can we trust in WDW free transportation? What about the other non disney parks how can I do to get there?
I know staying at a disney hotel I can get free transportation for all disney parks and hotels plus DTD, but as soon as we wont rent a car cuz we dont drive, how can we do to go to the other parks and the outlets outside WDW?

3) How much (in U$) I have to plan to spend with food & drinks during a whole day? (just considering fast food all day lol)

4) There's any walmart or target store near WDW that we can reach without a car or taxi just to save some money buying cheap snacks for the hotel/day?

5) How cheap (or expensive) is to buy souvenirs from WDW? I mean plush toys, pins, figures, hats, etc.

6) About the Disney Transportation again, is it fast? is it easy to use? just taking a bus to the parks and the hotel is enough?

7) What I have to bring to the parks besides my room card key and money?

well, I think that's it.
Any help and/or tips I reall really appreciate it.

Thank you so much guys for taking your time and for your attention to help me, and I'm very grateful I discovered that website and forum cuz it's been helping me a LOT with my first time trip planning :D
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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figmentfan423 said:
Your doing great! I think it's time for you to start hitting restaurants and dining so you can plan your food options. There are a couple going now about counter service restaurants you might be interested in!
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yes I was thinking about starting doing that! I'm stop planning rides and parks now and focusing on all that food thing. Do you think is better to have breakfast at the hotel, bringin' things from some market or grocery or have breakfast at the parks?
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Thiago Acquaviva said:
yes I was thinking about starting doing that! I'm stop planning rides and parks now and focusing on all that food thing. Do you think is better to have breakfast at the hotel, bringin' things from some market or grocery or have breakfast at the parks?
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Do not eat breakfast in the parks just grab some coffee and breakfast at your hotel! With a first trip and wanting to do so much that morning time is to valuable!
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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s&k'smom said:
How's the planning going?
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Hey!
it's been great!
Last night I got all 9 parks I'm going to visit maps that I've bought from ebay! lol
It was amazing!

Now I'm trying to get more info about where to eat in each park, including non-disney ones.
And then I'm going to start planning the MUST DO attractions from the other parks (universal, island, sea world and busch gardens) but that's gonna be kinda difficult cuz I don't know these parks as I know WDW even without going to any of them before lol
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Thiago Acquaviva said:
Hey!
it's been great!
Last night I got all 9 parks I'm going to visit maps that I've bought from ebay! lol
It was amazing!

Now I'm trying to get more info about where to eat in each park, including non-disney ones.
And then I'm going to start planning the MUST DO attractions from the other parks (universal, island, sea world and busch gardens) but that's gonna be kinda difficult cuz I don't know these parks as I know WDW even without going to any of them before lol
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Ok your ready to fly so might I suggest a seperate post for each of your further inquiries because you'll get more responses! Best of luck!
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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figmentfan423 said:
Ok your ready to fly so might I suggest a seperate post for each of your further inquiries because you'll get more responses! Best of luck!
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yes! first o all I'm gonna surf on the web to get as much information as I can, and then I'll start planning :)
huuuuuge thanks once again! I'll keep you guys updated and of course, I'll be posting here all my questions and issues :)
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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I let the food eating dining thing to do after I finished attractions list lol
I'm planning now Sea World Attractions, and I'm kinda lost with the shows and exhibitions :confused:

The "MUST DO" attractions list I made so far:
-Manta
-Kraken
-Journey to Atlantis
-Wild Artic
-Turtle Trek
-Ocean Commotion

about the Live Entertainment Shows, which one do you guys think are the BESTS? cuz I know I won't be able to see all of them in just a day.. :(
about the exhibitions, same question. :S

thanks in advance!
 
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bethymouse

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Wow- everyone has given you such great advice! Don't forget to stop and enjoy those little magical things that can happen while you're in Disney World.:) Animal Kingdom is a huge park! There is more walking there since all of the attractions are so very spread out! You must do Kilamajaro Safari while there. It truly is the closest you can get to a real African Safari! Expedition Everest is not to be missed!:D In my opinion, any dining at Disney World is good! EPCOT is the best place to eat! The choice of countries is fabulous!:) Test Track is not to be missed! Mission Space ORANGE version is a must! Soarin is a must, but you must use Fast Pass for that!:) Tower of Terror and Rockin Roller Coaster are also must do at Hollywood Studios!:D I think Magic Kingdom is a place where most all attractions should not be missed. Make sure you ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain! Enjoy your trip!:D
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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bethymouse said:
Wow- everyone has given you such great advice! Don't forget to stop and enjoy those little magical things that can happen while you're in Disney World.:) Animal Kingdom is a huge park! There is more walking there since all of the attractions are so very spread out! You must do Kilamajaro Safari while there. It truly is the closest you can get to a real African Safari! Expedition Everest is not to be missed!:D In my opinion, any dining at Disney World is good! EPCOT is the best place to eat! The choice of countries is fabulous!:) Test Track is not to be missed! Mission Space ORANGE version is a must! Soarin is a must, but you must use Fast Pass for that!:) Tower of Terror and Rockin Roller Coaster are also must do at Hollywood Studios!:D I think Magic Kingdom is a place where most all attractions should not be missed. Make sure you ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain! Enjoy your trip!:D
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biiiiiiiiiiiig thanks for those tips! can't wait for my trip!
Just a doubt, what is this orange thing on mission space? :confused:
 
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Thiago Acquaviva

Thiago Acquaviva

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ddbowdoin said:
take camera, turn flash off... that's a nice tip to avoid any issues
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for sure! my bf is going to take a camera to take pics, I'll be bringin my smartphone to make videos
just a quick question, about these things (camera, cellphones, etc) I have to ride the rides WITH them? isn't dangerous to do that? what about bags? I take my bag with me inside the rides?
 
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ddbowdoin

ddbowdoin

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Thiago Acquaviva said:
for sure! my bf is going to take a camera to take pics, I'll be bringin my smartphone to make videos
just a quick question, about these things (camera, cellphones, etc) I have to ride the rides WITH them? isn't dangerous to do that? what about bags? I take my bag with me inside the rides?
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I always have a camera bag with me and I wrap one leg inside the arm strap and hold on for dear life.
 
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