WDW Trip Feb 3-10

Kati24 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:44 am Post subject: WDW Trip Feb 3-10

Hello All!
My husband and I are going to be at WDW for a week in February. We have been several times before (approx. 20) and I thought that I might ask any and all of you for some of your best kept secrets as to little known attractions/shows that we shouldn't miss when we go.
Having been every year for about 5 years now we have done all the E ticket attractions and shows (and we will definitely be doing them again!) but we're looking to add to our experience.
Any suggestions?

Kati

p.s. So sorry if that was as clear as mud...it's my first time posting a question using a forum! Smile

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ericpabear · Airport Utility Worker Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 200

I hate to tell you but the E-Ride Nights have not been offered since August, 2004. The Extra Magic Hours program, that was introduced in January, 2005, took it's place. I got this information off of www.intercot.com
If you want to know more about the Extra Magic Hours, click on the following link http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/park/extramagic.asp

My wife, daughter and myself will also be at Walt Disney World in February, (the last week). We try to get away from the crazy people that show up in our town for Mardi Gras.
If you can, stay on property so you can take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours.
Also, get a Fast Pass as oftend as you can.
http://www.intercot.com/themeparks/tickets/fastpass/default.asp

If you would like to see Fantasmic. Try the Fantasmic, Dinner Package. You will have a seat, without waiting in line for an hour.
http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/dining/fantasmic.asp

But you CAN NOT use it if you purchase a Disney Dining Plan.
http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/dining/diningplan/default.asp

There are a bunch of new things to see, since you've been at WDW. I just don't know what to tell you is a "must see."

Kati24 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:26 am Post subject:

Hi there!
Sorry to confuse! I just meant that we have had lots of experience with the big ticket rides and attractions (i.e. splash, space and big thunder etc.) and were looking for your favourite "other" attractions/shows etc.
I subscribe to the allearsnet newsletter as well so I am always keeping my ear to the ground for tidbits of information to try something new. Smile

Thanks for the links about the extra magic hours, I am familiar with that program as well Smile

Kati
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wdwaddict · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:

Have you ever done any of the tours Disney has to offer? If not I would have you look into Mickey's Magical Milestones Tour or the Keys to the Kingdom Tour!! The Milestones tour is only like 2 hours where the Keys to the Kingdom is close to 5 so if time is an issue you might want to skip the latter one. But with the Keys to the Kingdom tour you get a sneak peek at the Utilidors!!!! Price wise the Keys 2 the kingdom is $25 per person and the milestones will run ya $60 per. If you two are into golf there courses are great!! That is all I can think of now! Hope this helps Very Happy

Kati24 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks! That's great advice! We did the Keys to the Kingdom tour during our honeymoon in Sept of 2007. It was fantastic and we LOVED that we got a sneak peek into the utilidors.

We were also very lucky to have a Tour Guide who LOVED to elaborate. Our tour was just over 6 and a half hours long! What a treat! We will definitely look into the Magical Milestones tour. We were also looking at the Backstage Magic Tour. Has anyone done this tour before?
We will be staying at the Pop Century for the week...we have stayed there before (along with all the other all-star resorts) and have had great experiences. We were spoiled during our honeymoon and stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge...absolutely amazing...

in our experience, we have found that attending a park that has the extra magic hours (either morning or evening) makes for a busier park so we tend to avoid that specific park on their "extra magic hour" day. does anyone else find this to be true as well?
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redbaron314 · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:02 am Post subject:

hey i know your from Canada but go to Canada @ Epcot you need to see the new movie it's funny every Canadain I recommend it to says it's funny I used to drive a cab out of the Royal Plaza and Double Tree but it's funny with Martin Short
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Kati24 · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:09 am Post subject:

Will do! Thanks Redbaron! Smile

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daveypoo · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:23 am Post subject:

We did Backstage Magic a number of years ago (Jim Korkus was our guide!). It was back before AK was open and when they still did animation in MGM.

But, it is STILL an awesome tour. You spend a lot of time backstage in all the parks, you get a visit to the Utilidors (a personal favorite here at UAB Wink

) and even the control room for many of the MK attractions. It's got a bit of a cost to it, but it includes lunch and a personal motorcoach to all the parks. I believe you meet at Epcot for the start and it's just fun and information from there. I highly recommend it!

As for Extra Magic Hours, I agree that those days the parks get crowded depending on the time of day for the EMH. If it's in the morning, we'll do that park in the morning and leave in the afternoon. If it's an evening, we'll either stay for the EMH or leave around dinner time.

I also agree with Redbarron, the new Canada show is really good. More entertaining but just as informative. And being from the Capital of Canada (yeah, I know my Canada Geography!), you MUST go to Canada! Wink

Good luck and have a ball!
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Kati24 · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:27 am Post subject:

Thanks! Great advice! Counting down the days now for sure!...13 days! Smile

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kray · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

We are frequent visitors too, but for fun we like to try and find something new to try - a restaurant, a show etc.

Last trip, we finally made the time to see the Finding Nemo show at Animal Kingdom (we usually rushing over to Everest).

Still in my list to try...The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom!