Life Walt Disney World - Page 17

Brianfo · 01-11-2006, 12:01 PM

My wife and I will be taking 2 small children to Walt Disney World in Florida in 2 weeks. I get to go as a bonus thru my work. We are staying at the Hilton. My question is what is the weather like down there in January? Any good ideas on what to see and do with twins that are 2 years old? I am kind of looking forward to it. A chance to get out of Iowa in January. Oh well, enought blabbing. Any responses are greatly appreciated.

Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Epcot sucks. By far the worst park there.

Only if you are a little kid....

You really need to get to know EPCOT and what is enjoyable. I have just as much fun in the World Showcase at each particular exhibit. If you do nothing in the World Showcase you ned to do the American Pavilion. There are several things to enjoy there. And you should strike up a conversation with the people who work at the Country's Pavilions. I got to know a couple of the people in the UK Pavilion while I was looking at their selection of Imported Teas. After spending sometime talking about the different Teas one of the ladies handed me a free box of my favorite kind, Apple Cinnamon. The next morning I tried it out....liked it so much I went back and bought 3 more boxes. I had them deliver it to my room so I wouldn't have to carry it around the park with me. When I got back to the room that night, they had stuck an extra sampler box in the bag for me. That's the Disney Touch!

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**DaKCMan AP** · 07-08-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mmaddog

Only if you are a little kid....

You really need to get to know EPCOT and what is enjoyable. I have just as much fun in the World Showcase at each particular exhibit. If you do nothing in the World Showcase you ned to do the American Pavilion. There are several things to enjoy there. And you should strike up a conversation with the people who work at the Country's Pavilions. I got to know a couple of the people in the UK Pavilion while I was looking at their selection of Imported Teas. After spending sometime talking about the different Teas one of the ladies handed me a free box of my favorite kind, Apple Cinnamon. The next morning I tried it out....liked it so much I went back and bought 3 more boxes. I had them deliver it to my room so I wouldn't have to carry it around the park with me. When I got back to the room that night, they had stuck an extra sampler box in the bag for me. That's the Disney Touch!

mmaddog
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Yep.. the different countries are great and Canada's Off Kilter rocks!

Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ct

QFT

Just got back from a 10 day trip a couple weeks ago. Had an awesome time!! Only my teenage son did not enjoy the trip, but he's just too cool for WDW, so it wasn't a surprise. He brought his best friend with him, and even he had a good time.

We got to be Grand Marshalls of the Main St. parade, that was damn cool! Cheesy as hell, but great fun! Not sure who enjoyed it more, my 2 kids (the younger ones, 10 and 7, not the teen) or my wife, who's a bona fide Disney nutcase (in a good way

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My Teenage son has started being "too big" for Disney too.

I've been to WDW countless times and never gotten the opportunity to be Grand Marshal. Lucky you...

And BTW.....like your wife, I am a Disney nutcase, in a good way.

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

That one was great but can't touch Philharmagic at all.

QFT...and rep for you!

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Friendo

fwiw--the two restaurants I highly recommend are Boma, at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (buffet-style--domestic and native foods) the breakfast was the best I've ever had bar-none, and the Retro-cafe?? at Disney Studios (formerly MGM)---like stepping back into mom's kitchen in the fifties--the kids loved both.

Another QFT!!! And rep for you too.

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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Philharmagic? Which park was that? Don't believe we saw that.

If your daughter rode either the Wooden Horse Carousel or Dumbo's Ride you were close enough to spit on it.

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

It's called the 50's Prime Time Cafe and it's a dining experience.

Whatever you do...always eat your veggies and keep your elbows off the table or "Mom" will embarass the absolute hell out of you.

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Is this tree lady a real person or animatronic? I could not tell.

She's real...trust me...

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

We're pretty locked into going the week BEFORE Thanksgiving. Anyone been there around that time? Crowded or not? I'd think not (which is a big part of the point of going then...).

Got 2 little ones -- 7-1/2 and 4-1/2 years old at that point.

We have been there several times during Thanksgiving Week....and On Sunday afternoon-Wednesday afternoon it will feel like they opened the park to you and several thousand of your close friends. When I have gone there were virtually no waits at any ride, and sometimes, if you are staying "on property" you can get a "bump" in the room that you are staying in. One time we stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge and got bumped to a Savannah View Room at no extra charge. Plus we got a meal comped....

mmaddog
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Mosbonian · 07-08-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yep.. the different countries are great and Canada's Off Kilter rocks!

One of the guys working at the Canadian Pavilion got me to sing "Oh Canada" with him....we drew a crowd....and everyone got a kick out of it.

mmaddog
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**Lzen** · 07-08-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LocoChiefsFan

Lzen, it sure looks like you stole all my pics from my trip. We had a great time, but we will never go back in June or any other summer month. It was humid as hell. Here's my pic of the ToT.

Yes, the heat and humidity was almost unbearable. It was low to mid 90s all week. Halfway through that first day, I had to buy a Disney hat to keep the sun off my head. I thought I could get by with just sunscreen. Wrong. However, I don't think the heat and humidity is any different than Kansas summers. Hell, just yesterday it was mid 90s and humid here. Unfortunately, we don't have any other choice but to go down there in summer. Kids are only out of school at the end of May through mid August.

**007** · 07-08-2008, 10:59 PM

Early June is not bad at all. Now July and August, just kill yourself.

**007** · 07-08-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Yes, the heat and humidity was almost unbearable. It was low to mid 90s all week. Halfway through that first day, I had to buy a Disney hat to keep the sun off my head. I thought I could get by with just sunscreen. Wrong. However, I don't think the heat and humidity is any different than Kansas summers. Hell, just yesterday it was mid 90s and humid here. Unfortunately, we don't have any other choice but to go down there in summer. Kids are only out of school at the end of May through mid August.

Pic? I want to see if it was the same hat I purchased. heh

**Lzen** · 07-09-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Pic? I want to see if it was the same hat I purchased. heh

This one.

**007** · 07-11-2008, 05:22 AM

Nope. Mine was a straw golf hat. I was stylin' I tell ya.

01-11-2006, 12:01 PM
Brianfo Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Casino cash: $10004900	Walt Disney World My wife and I will be taking 2 small children to Walt Disney World in Florida in 2 weeks. I get to go as a bonus thru my work. We are staying at the Hilton. My question is what is the weather like down there in January? Any good ideas on what to see and do with twins that are 2 years old? I am kind of looking forward to it. A chance to get out of Iowa in January. Oh well, enought blabbing. Any responses are greatly appreciated.
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07-08-2008, 10:59 PM	#252
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12970126 VARSITY	Early June is not bad at all. Now July and August, just kill yourself. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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07-11-2008, 05:22 AM	#255
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12970126 VARSITY	Nope. Mine was a straw golf hat. I was stylin' I tell ya. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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