You're bringing an adult who has never been to Disney World; what is on your must do list?

[Soarin2u]

1. Well, obviously there's the must-do sit downs (Teppan Edo, Be Our Guest, Kona for breakfast) but also the good QS locations, Seasons being my favorite. And everyone must enjoy a churro
2. Everything! At least get them on TofT, RnRC, TSM, Star Tours, the MK Mountains, 7DMT, PofTC, Jungle Cruise, IASW, EE, Safari. Dinosaur.
3. Fantasmic. And Wishes and Reflections of Earth, but mostly Fantasmic
4. I tried the Beverly soda thing on my friend. She actually liked it. That backfired. Not warning my friend about some of the scents throughout and the expression on her face while I was holding my nose was pretty hilarious.
5. I took my friend on basically everything, but if you're pressed for time, stick with the good stuff and avoid the "filler" attractions (SGE, Imagination, Ellen, etc.)
6. The monorail resorts at the very least. AKL too if you have time.

She's a unique one...

 

[StarWarsGirl]

She's a unique one...

She's 1/4 Italian and highly involved with her heritage (been to Italy several times and such) so I think she's immune to its effects.

 

[righttrack]

What is on your list of things to eat?
Dole Whip
O'hana
Boma

What rides must they ride?
Long list, but here goes, It's a Small World, Pirates, Mansion, Spaceship Earth, Soarin, Test Track, Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, Rock and Roller Coaster, Dinosaur, and of course Expedition Everest

Any show must they watch?
Festival of the Lion King

Are there any things you'd do in order to tease them? (Such as taste the Beverly soda)
Beverly
Prime Time Cafe can be fun in this regard

Are there some things you'd go out of your way to avoid showing them? Or suggest to do something else on?
Avoid time wasters. It's why my show choices are limited. It's not that they are time wasters, but to someone you're not sure, it just slows everything to a crawl.

Is there a must see resort?
Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Polynesian and The Contemporary

Any other things you feel they must do or try?
World Showcase
Be there for Park Opening at Magic Kingdom for the opening show
See Illuminations and Wishes and the night parade at MK
Drinking around the World?

 

[danyoung56]

I just had the pleasure of acting as tour guide for a cousin on a 5 day WDW visit. His last visit was back in the 80's, so there was all kinds of stuff he needed to see. My one goal was to be a good, informative tour guide without telling him so much that he would just wish I'd shut up for a while! I think we came out OK - we're still speaking after the visit!!!

 

[dukeaboy]

Take the time while walking down main street usa to enjoy the sites ,sounds and smells....

 

[Mickey Ears]

What is on your list of things to eat?Turkey Leg and Mickey Ice Cream Bar
What rides must they ride?Tower of Terror
Any show must they watch? Fantasmic and Wishes
Are there any things you'd do in order to tease them? (Such as taste the Beverly soda)Eat at 50's Prime Time Cafe
Are there some things you'd go out of your way to avoid showing them? Or suggest to do something else on?I don't think an adult would have to ride the Dumbo ride.
Is there a must see resort? Yes the Polynesian.
Any other things you feel they must do or try?Ride the Monorail through the Contemporary.

 

[Princess Kaylee]

I am hopefully bringing a newcomer to the parks this summer. I am rather excited to share with her all the amazing things Disney has to offer but, I am also just as excited to torture her with all the not so bright things in the parks such as Beverly. And thinking about it has made me curious to see what others would do to show a friend what Disney has to offer.

What is on your list of things to eat?
What rides must they ride?
Any show must they watch?
Are there any things you'd do in order to tease them? (Such as taste the Beverly soda)
Are there some things you'd go out of your way to avoid showing them? Or suggest to do something else on?
Is there a must see resort?
Any other things you feel they must do or try?

Side note-
Please, don't do a "Just let them do what they want." Of course we want to let them have their freedom, but hey, I can't let anyone I know leave Disney without ever trying a Dole Whip, drinking Beverly and riding Soarin'.

- Ride the monorail
-See Festival of Fantasy, Electrical Parade, and Wishes
- Crystal Palace and Cinderellas Royal Table
- An autograph book ( your never too old)
- Ears!
-Pin Lanyard
-Mickey ice cream bar, corn on the cob, Mickey pretzel, candy apple, popcorn, chocolate tart in France, rice crispy treats, and churros!
-Pirates Leauge
-Epcot passport
- 1900 park fare

 

[Princess Kaylee]

Also don't forget to share the kitchen sink at Beaches and Cream!

 

[Jones14]

Okay, here's mine:

Magic Kingdom
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain
Space Mountain

Epcot
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Sum of All Thrills

Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Midway Mania
Star Tours
Tower of Terror
Rock 'N' Rollercoaster

Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Festival of the Lion King
Kilimanjaro Safaris

 

[Chef Mickey]

a trip to uni

OMG!!!!111 HILARIOUS!!! WOULD READ AGAIN!!!!11-/$',,''!!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

OMG!!!!111 HILARIOUS!!! WOULD READ AGAIN!!!!11-/$',,''!!

Its always a pleasure to wind up fan boys.

 

[copcarguyp71]

All mountains, POTC, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, ToT, Wishes, SSE, TT, Kilimanjaro Safari..... that would be my short list of must do's...

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

All the mountains, Haunted Mansion, The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Safari, Kali River Rapids, Rock 'N' Roller Coaster, Toy Story Midway Mania, Buzz Lightyear, Carousel of Progress.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I am a Disney Fan Boy (That's one reason I am a member here). So what? You were just trolling and didn't answer the question.

Unless of course I believe they would experience a better day at Universal than Disneys stagnating parks.

 

[Schneewittchen]

Unless of course I believe they would experience a better day at Universal than Disneys stagnating parks.

Fan boys, always good for a laugh at their unquestioning loyalty.

Haha, you're burning my bacon man.

There's nothing stagnant about a Disney park if you've never been.
Random made up facts on the internet assert that 70% of WDW visitors are new.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Haha, you're burning my bacon man.

There's nothing stagnant about a Disney park if you've never been.
Random made up facts on the internet assert that 70% of WDW visitors are new.

One simply does not burn the bacon.

Would you be more comfortable with the term dated?

 

[xdan0920]

Drink around the world, pee in some shrubbery, then pass out under one of the 3 remaining benches.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Drink around the world, pee in some shrubbery, then pass out under one of the 3 remaining benches.

That sounds like a premium event that Id gladly pay an up-charge for.

 

[Schneewittchen]

One simply does not burn the bacon.

Would you be more comfortable with the term dated?

I can live with dated. I'm actually very comfortable with that.

We can call WDW mid-century modest, just like my house.

Speaking of which, I bought a new old-stock, 48 year old chandelier last night for my dining room. My dining room might be inspired by Columbia Harbour House......

 

[Csmith041177]

Too many to list!!! But for rides, I always tell folks they have to hit the Frontierland duo of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain, 2 of my absolute favorite attractions.