My WDW Master Plan

[WED99]

It's funny, because I'm positive that the Sea World in Austrailia is owned by a different company than our SeaWorlds are (notice the gap in the Sea and the World between the two).

And yes, Busch Gardens Williamsburg! I am dying to visit. I've only been to Busch Gardens here in Florida, and while I do like it, BGW looks to be 10x better. More ride variety, better theming, a more natural and beautiful setting, etc. You should also check out Dollywood. It's FANTASTIC. Such a beautiful park, with awesome theming (see Mystery Mine) and some truly stellar attractions and some of the greatest park food.

Universal's Islands of Adventure is still my favorite park ever though. Speaking of IOA, when are you visiting Universal Orlando on your vacation that you're currently on?

Yeh Sea World is owned by Village Roadshow, they own 3 of the 4 parks in Australia. I've looked at Dollywood. I had a feeling it would be similar to Six Flags but I guess I was wrong, will check it out.

I'll be visiting Uni around the end of my trip, about the 30th.

 

[WED99]

I'm from California, where the majority of the popular theme parks in the US originated here. Disneyland, Sea World, Universal Studios... The first Legoland in America originated in California, but I won't count it, to be fair. We love our originals in California, and we love pointing those facts out. Them being originals make them very special for us. Ask any Disneylander why they prefer Disneyland over WDW, and the first thing they'll say is, "It's the original, Walt's park". I asked my brother if he has a desire to visit USO, and he said no. I asked why, and he said " We're the original, I don't need to go to Florida" (to me, that's not a good enough excuse, but whatever). It's just a common thing you'll hear from Californians, a lot, especially when it comes to Disneyland. It's a pride thing. Not saying the parks here are automatically better because they originated here, just saying the fact that they originated in California makes them special and unique in the eyes of Californians... Hopefully you understood that haha.

Disneyland is the best, I agree with you on that.

 

[englanddg]

Yeh Sea World is owned by Village Roadshow, they own 3 of the 4 parks in Australia. I've looked at Dollywood. I had a feeling it would be similar to Six Flags but I guess I was wrong, will check it out.

I'll be visiting Uni around the end of my trip, about the 30th.

Dollywood isn't bad (though, I haven't been in years). It's worth making a week long road trip of it and touring the Smokey Mountains while you are out that way.

What I'd do (in either order) is fly into Charlotte, drive up towards Ashville on NC74, cutting over to NC74A around Forest City. That way you can drive through Lake Lure and the Bald Mountain areas...

In Asheville, check out the Biltmore Estate (worth a one night stay). The next day hop on the road and head north on I-26, then cut off on NC197. This will bring you through Pisgah National Forest.

Head up to Grandfather Mountain, and spend half a day there.

Then hop back on the road for a late drive to Johnson City. You can stay the night here (Or along the route, there are a lot of neat Bed and Breakfasts in this area).

Then head south to Limestone TN to see the Davy Crockett Birthplace Memorial (not much to do here except look at the log cabin, but it's neat).

Head slightly North to Douglas Lake, and stay here. Rent a boat, go water skiing, fish...list goes on.

Head South to Pigeon Fordge and hit up Dollywood for a day (or two).

Then head Northwest to Knoxville. Try and snag a University of Tennessee Football game (they are tons of fun...plus you must try Petros!)

Here the trip can fork, either taking you to Chattenooga to spend a night there (lots of train related stuff to do there), or west to Nashville (go check out the Grand Ol Opry, for example). Then, from there you either (from Chattanooga) go south to Atlanta to fly out, or from Nashville, go west and fly out of Memphis or North to fly out of Louisville (stopping in Bowling Green to see the Corvette Museum and Mammoth Caves)

Yeesh, this turned out longer than I had planned...but anyhow, that's how I would do it (or something similar). NC / TN are by far my favorite places to visit, I love those states.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Disneyland is the best, I agree with you on that.

LOL, not saying it's the best, just pointing out something

 

[BryceM]

Yeh Sea World is owned by Village Roadshow, they own 3 of the 4 parks in Australia. I've looked at Dollywood. I had a feeling it would be similar to Six Flags but I guess I was wrong, will check it out.

Watch this. (you don't have to if you don't want to spoil it)



Mystery Mine is a fantastic dark-ride/coaster hybrid. The park is located in an absolutely gorgeous setting and features another dark-ride/coaster, the smoothest and best Arrow Dynamics looper out there, an award winning wooden roller coaster, and a wingrider. And plus, the park has legitimate theming!

 

[jdmdisney99]

EPCOT CENTER; Future World

PAVILIONS, ATTRACTIONS;
1. Spaceship Earth, Presented by Siemens
2. Innoventions, Presented by Apple and GE,
Featuring four main areas:
I. Future Home - Carousel of Progress, Vision House, GE Exhibits, GE Testing, Home Retail Shops
II. Future Community - Apple Exhibits, Apple Testing, Apple Store, Model City of the Future, Future Forum
III. Future Tech - Space Exploration Exhibits, Interactive Robots, Laser technology, Future Shops and Restaurant
IV. My Future - Sum of All Thrills, Create Your Own Future, What Will I Look Like?, Race Your Design track, MyEpcotCenterExperience kiosk

 

[WED99]

Dollywood isn't bad (though, I haven't been in years). It's worth making a week long road trip of it and touring the Smokey Mountains while you are out that way.

What I'd do (in either order) is fly into Charlotte, drive up towards Ashville on NC74, cutting over to NC74A around Forest City. That way you can drive through Lake Lure and the Bald Mountain areas...

In Asheville, check out the Biltmore Estate (worth a one night stay). The next day hop on the road and head north on I-26, then cut off on NC197. This will bring you through Pisgah National Forest.

Head up to Grandfather Mountain, and spend half a day there.

Then hop back on the road for a late drive to Johnson City. You can stay the night here (Or along the route, there are a lot of neat Bed and Breakfasts in this area).

Then head south to Limestone TN to see the Davy Crockett Birthplace Memorial (not much to do here except look at the log cabin, but it's neat).

Head slightly North to Douglas Lake, and stay here. Rent a boat, go water skiing, fish...list goes on.

Head South to Pigeon Fordge and hit up Dollywood for a day (or two).

Then head Northwest to Knoxville. Try and snag a University of Tennessee Football game (they are tons of fun...plus you must try Petros!)

Here the trip can fork, either taking you to Chattenooga to spend a night there (lots of train related stuff to do there), or west to Nashville (go check out the Grand Ol Opry, for example). Then, from there you either (from Chattanooga) go south to Atlanta to fly out, or from Nashville, go west and fly out of Memphis or North to fly out of Louisville (stopping in Bowling Green to see the Corvette Museum and Mammoth Caves)

Yeesh, this turned out longer than I had planned...but anyhow, that's how I would do it (or something similar). NC / TN are by far my favorite places to visit, I love those states.

We're actually planning our next visit to the states and I will show this to my parents, sounds like a great road trip! I just have a couple questions.

1) does this go near Mt Rushmore?
2) what state is it in and what coast? (east or west)

 

[WED99]

Watch this. (you don't have to if you don't want to spoil it)



Mystery Mine is a fantastic dark-ride/coaster hybrid. The park is located in an absolutely gorgeous setting and features another dark-ride/coaster, the smoothest and best Arrow Dynamics looper out there, an award winning wooden roller coaster, and a wingrider. And plus, the park has legitimate theming!

That looks epic.

 

[jdmdisney99]

Earth Station: Project Tomorrow (Spaceship Earth Post Show) - featuring new touch/iPad-like kiosks to replace Create Your Own Future that holds software like a new WorldKey. Called MyEpcotCenterExperience, it would be a take on MyDisneyExperience. You could edit your Fastpass+ plans, your dining plans, or you could explore a map of the park, or perhaps even chat with a live projected hologram video (provided by IBM) of a cast member. But don't worry about about the language barrier, as that probably won't matter with an instant translator between you both. Also includes;
An illuminated globe that shows the hometown of all Spaceship Earth visitors for the day.
Body Builder – a 3-D game that challenges guests to reconstruct a human body.
Super Driver – a driving simulation video game featuring vehicle accident and avoidance systems. It simulates what is supposed to be the future of driving. You drive a "smart-car" and try to stop the city from being destroyed.
Power City – a large, digital "shuffleboard-style" game that has guest racing around the board to power their city.
InnerVision – a coordination and reaction-time game with elements similar to Simon and Dance Dance Revolution[19]

 

[WED99]

@jdmdisney99 is there room for an attraction in your Italy? I had a really good idea and plan on elaborating on it when I get home.

 

[jdmdisney99]

@jdmdisney99 is there room for an attraction in your Italy? I had a really good idea and plan on elaborating on it when I get home.

Yeah, right now I have Roman Ruins Walkthrough but I'd love to hear your concept! Also, now that you've visited, do you have any idea what to replace CoP in Tomorrowland '55? Last, what do you think of my ideas so far?

 

[WED99]

Yeah, right now I have Roman Ruins Walkthrough but I'd love to hear your concept! Also, now that you've visited, do you have any idea what to replace CoP in Tomorrowland '55? Last, what do you think of my ideas so far?

I haven't read them yet, will catch up when I get to a real computer. I wouldn't want to change CoP with anything, it's a favorite of mine.

 

[jdmdisney99]

I haven't read them yet, will catch up when I get to a real computer. I wouldn't want to change CoP with anything, it's a favorite of mine.

I have moved CoP to Epcot Center, so now there is free space and I was hoping you'd be able to come up with a simple attraction concept.

 

[WED99]

I have moved CoP to Epcot Center, so now there is free space and I was hoping you'd be able to come up with a simple attraction concept.

Oh! Now I understand! I'll do some thinking in the shower now hahaha

 

[jdmdisney99]

Innoventions would also have the more Main Street USA/Welcome to Epcot Center EPIC feel that CommuniCore once had, with the lengthy windows being revealed.

 

[WED99]

I got nothing, just an idea for maybe a new house of the future but fictional version.

 

[jdmdisney99]

I got nothing, just an idea for maybe a new house of the future but fictional version.

How about something like "Fink Manor". It could resemble a century's old university house but with a retro-futuristic look to it. It would be a walkthrough tour guided by Jeremiah Fink posthumously. He would show off his company's newest (but fictional) technologies. The building would give you the freedom of walking to any room, with clever screens showing Jeremiah showcasing technologies that can be found elsewhere in that room. When he mentions one of them, it is activated and moves. That would sound pretty cool, touring the creator's home with a view over the town he built up.

 

[WED99]

It is a good idea but I don't think the Fink story works as a single attraction.

 

[jdmdisney99]

It is a good idea but I don't think the Fink story works as a single attraction.

How so?

 

[WED99]

How so?

Well the whole idea of it is they own everything. Plus it is based in 1955 not the future which your Tomorrowland is.