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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 · 01-23-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I rode it last summer. The one with the large 3D movie screen. Its a very cool ride. I used a fast pass though, so only waited about 25 minutes.

Didnt ride the river/water ride.

For me the Avatar water ride isn't worth the wait.....

Mosbonian · 01-23-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Holy shit, you could watch 8 football games and a home playoff loss for that price.

I have never been disappointed with a trip to Disney World and always feel like I am getting my money's worth and more.

The Chiefs have made an annual event of disappointing me!

MVChiefFan · 01-23-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

Free Parking? HA!

I don’t care what angle you’re trying to spin, I drive through the gate and do not have to hand them $20. It’s a perk. It’s like saying I don’t get 20% off merchandise because it’s higher priced. We’re not arguing semantics, I’m stating a fact for information sake.

**BigRedChief** · 03-16-2018, 08:01 PM

Video of the new Star Wars “Galaxy Edge” part of the park.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...FVluwQodCWwA0w

The video, which was shared during the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, lets you see the size, scope and amazing detail that’s already being put in place in this new land, which is set to open in 2019.

At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be transported to the planet of Batuu, a remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge that was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes. Here, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action at two attractions that take detail and immersion to the next level: one that lets guests take the controls of Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.

For more news on all-things Star Wars, visit our dedicated page here.

NJChiefsFan · 03-16-2018, 08:40 PM

I'm down here right now. Pandora was really cool. Hollywood studios really empty tonight. Bag checker was a Titans fan. Amusing conversation.

ThaVirus · 03-16-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I'm down here right now. Pandora was really cool. Hollywood studios really empty tonight. Bag checker was a Titans fan. Amusing conversation.

I went to Hollywood Studios a couple weeks ago. Lines for Tower of Terror and Rock n Rolla Coaster were like 25 minutes. ****ing awesome. Idk why anyone would ever come here in the summertime. That’s a miserable experience.

NJChiefsFan · 03-16-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I went to Hollywood Studios a couple weeks ago. Lines for Tower of Terror and Rock n Rolla Coaster were like 25 minutes. ****ing awesome. Idk why anyone would ever come here in the summertime. That’s a miserable experience.

I'm down here for spring training coaching the HS baseball team. First time down here since I was a kid so I'm not an expert at all and I had the whole trip paid for by the district. From what I can tell fast passes are free, so why would anyone not use them? Am I wrong?

Going to Epcot tomorrow before we leave Sunday. Any food recommendations?

**007** · 03-16-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I'm down here for spring training coaching the HS baseball team. First time down here since I was a kid so I'm not an expert at all and I had the whole trip paid for by the district. From what I can tell fast passes are free, so why would anyone not use them? Am I wrong?

Going to Epcot tomorrow before we leave Sunday. Any food recommendations?

They are not technically free. Its included in the price of the ticket. Tickets would be cheaper without the fastpass.

I love Fastpass and couldn't imagine Disneyworld without it but its not as good as it used to be when they were first introduced.

**007** · 03-16-2018, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I'm down here for spring training coaching the HS baseball team. First time down here since I was a kid so I'm not an expert at all and I had the whole trip paid for by the district. From what I can tell fast passes are free, so why would anyone not use them? Am I wrong?

Going to Epcot tomorrow before we leave Sunday. Any food recommendations?

Akershus in Norway.

JD10367 · 03-17-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Going to Epcot tomorrow before we leave Sunday. Any food recommendations?

Good lord, where do I start.

Coral Reef restaurant in the Living Seas (you get to watch the fish go by). Food's better than I expected and the prices aren't outrageous for where you are.

Biergarten in Germany. Good buffet and atmosphere. If you don't eat in the restaurant, just through the opening you can get pretzels and kugel at a fast-food window.

Morocco. I've eaten inside; nice atmosphere, plus belly dancers. Haven't tried the outside spot yet.

Mexico. Again, I've eaten inside; great atmosphere, food is very decent but not earth-shattering. Haven't tried the place outside.

The pizza in Italy was good but not mind-blowing. The food in France likewise (at least in the lower-priced sit-down restaurant) but in the back of France is a fast-food place with good pastry.

Haven't eaten in Norway but I always hit the fast-food place for a school bread.

China's restaurant sucks. Japan's hibachi is nothing you can't get anywhere in the U.S.

Haven't eaten in Canada.

I like England, even though it's average fish and chips.

The buffet in the Land pavilion is better than expected. Haven't eaten in the revolving restaurant there but I hear it's meh.

JD10367 · 03-17-2018, 08:11 AM

By the way, you can check out the menus for the sit-down restaurants right on Disney's site. For example, here's the Coral Reef one.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/di.../menus/dinner/

Of all the places I mentioned, Biergarten is probably the one I always have to do. The rest are every now-and-then places.

By the way, if you're elsewhere in the parks, the Tusker House buffet and the Yak & Yeti (both in Animal Kingdom) are excellent.

Spott · 03-17-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosbonian

For me the Avatar water ride isn't worth the wait.....

The avatar water ride was a huge disappointment. Way too long of a wait for nothing. The other avatar ride is pretty cool, though.

Randallflagg · 03-17-2018, 11:17 AM

My God - I'll never forget that place. Took our kids there in like 1977-78....We walked up to the gate (day tickets) and I like to fell over when the girl told me $390 for the day..

The only "ride" if you will, that we walked right up to was the haunted mansion. Everything else was (at the least) an hour wait. Hotter than hell and humid as the rain forest.

Didn't bother me a great deal - I had went to SERE school at Eglin - but the kids and my Wife were dying - spent a small fortune on water, slushies, and other drinks staying hydrated.

Never again.....never again

**007** · 03-17-2018, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Randallflagg

My God - I'll never forget that place. Took our kids there in like 1977-78....We walked up to the gate (day tickets) and I like to fell over when the girl told me $390 for the day..

The only "ride" if you will, that we walked right up to was the haunted mansion. Everything else was (at the least) an hour wait. Hotter than hell and humid as the rain forest.

Didn't bother me a great deal - I had went to SERE school at Eglin - but the kids and my Wife were dying - spent a small fortune on water, slushies, and other drinks staying hydrated.

Never again.....never again

Disney world is really only viable if you spend multiple days there. The single day prices are insane.

**cabletech94** · 03-17-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 007

Disney world is really only viable if you spend multiple days there. The single day prices are insane.

and always go with the fast passes. also, water is free everywhere, you just have to ask.

got back from a trip 2 weeks ago. ready to go back.

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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03-16-2018, 08:01 PM	#919
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $1158962 VARSITY	Video of the new Star Wars “Galaxy Edge” part of the park. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...FVluwQodCWwA0w The video, which was shared during the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, lets you see the size, scope and amazing detail that’s already being put in place in this new land, which is set to open in 2019. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be transported to the planet of Batuu, a remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge that was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes. Here, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action at two attractions that take detail and immersion to the next level: one that lets guests take the controls of Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. For more news on all-things Star Wars, visit our dedicated page here. __________________ Mind you own damn business
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	By the way, you can check out the menus for the sit-down restaurants right on Disney's site. For example, here's the Coral Reef one. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/di.../menus/dinner/ Of all the places I mentioned, Biergarten is probably the one I always have to do. The rest are every now-and-then places. By the way, if you're elsewhere in the parks, the Tusker House buffet and the Yak & Yeti (both in Animal Kingdom) are excellent.
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03-17-2018, 11:17 AM	#928
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	My God - I'll never forget that place. Took our kids there in like 1977-78....We walked up to the gate (day tickets) and I like to fell over when the girl told me $390 for the day.. The only "ride" if you will, that we walked right up to was the haunted mansion. Everything else was (at the least) an hour wait. Hotter than hell and humid as the rain forest. Didn't bother me a great deal - I had went to SERE school at Eglin - but the kids and my Wife were dying - spent a small fortune on water, slushies, and other drinks staying hydrated. Never again.....never again
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