https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:33:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2811083 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:16:13 +0000 irene 2811083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Ahhhh! I had the same thought lol<br /> Potentially we could do that (as we don't watch much TV), but then a part of me is fearful of robbing DS of his "first world childhood experience" so I feel that it is mandatory to take him to Disney world lol</p> <p>We just got back from the Disney cruise and it was magical (DH planned that one, and I was more than pleasantly surprised how good it was). I am in denial of planning our disney world trip in November now, but I will hopefully bounce back in a few days and will read every comment here :-) !!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2811069 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:30:34 +0000 Mrs D 2811069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: haha....we had a good ride. We were already thinking about taking DDs this year (end of the year) but they still didnt know what Disney World was...then their cousin let the cat out of the bag...now its all we talk about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2811063 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:20:07 +0000 Silva 2811063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder if I can prevent my children from ever finding out what Disney World is? :wink: :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2809165 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:42:41 +0000 Mrs D 2809165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Thanks for all this info. We are going at what is supposed to be a low crowd time (Sunday after Thanksgiving).</p> <p>I got one quote from Davids, which I was happy with. I reached out to some folks on in my FB group and a lady who is a disney agent reached out that a friend of hers is wanting to sell points...I'm very stand-off about it since it would be a person to person sale, not through Daves, but this woman's Disney agency things is very highly rated on FB...so thats why I am giving it a thought...</p> <p>I would love a 2 bed, if we can afford it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808887 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:05:15 +0000 Anagram 2808887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I Can't remember, are you going at a low or high crowd time? </p> <p>We went at a lower crowd time, and had great luck with the busses from our resort (Boardwalk). Obviously we walked to Epcot. But I'd read threads here that some people preferred driving, so since we had two days at MK, we drove one day and took the bus the 2nd day--the bus was much faster for us, because it picked us up within 5 minutes (about the same time it takes to walk out to the car and buckle kids in, loss stroller, etc), then it dropped us at the main gates, whereas when you drive to MK, you have to park at TTC and then monorail/boat over, and the monorail will stop st each resort before arriving at MK. We had an 8am breakfast reservation, so we got an amazing parking spot right st the front and STILL, I preferred the bus.</p> <p>So it must just depend on the week you go. Walking to a resort is the easiest, but bus was second for me, driving third, and our boat to HS was last because it picks up at other resorts before going to HS. </p> <p>We also booked our suite by buying points through David's. It was a good process and we got a 2 bedroom suite with a full kitchen AND a kitchenette, 3 bathrooms, pool view.....all for less than the price of a family suite at AofA at rack rate.</p> <p>Collapsing the stroller for a bus ride was seriously NBG. My husband had a small backpack, I had 1 diaper bag and that's all--our kids were 2 and 4, so fully able to walk on the bus and sit themselves. My husband would just go ahead and colllapse the stroller while we were in the bus line. I helped the kids on and he held the stroller. Easy peasy. Bus I regularly ride the bus in my town solo with my two kids and our (collapsed) stroller just to get around town, so we are used to it and can do it seamlessly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808715 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:44:30 +0000 Mrs D 2808715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bloved: Thanks, I am looking in to this now!!!</p> <p>@looch: We've always used the bus (not with kids) and never found it to be a big deal...maybe we got lucky. I have heard from numerous people that AofA has a designated bus - which is the only reason I considered it. I could not do a bus with many stops.</p> <p>We dont plan to go back and forth throughout the day - so its just twice a day...maybe I am minimizing the pain of it too much?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808709 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:28:46 +0000 looch 2808709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I avoid the bus at all costs at Disney. In some instances, the buses don't go direct, they stop at other resorts and for the value resorts, it's a haul to get to the stop to the parks.</p> <p>And if you've ever had to get on a crowded bus and stand with your small child, oh my. Not fun.</p> <p>We get a rental car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808708 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:28:28 +0000 bloved 2808708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: there are different rental companies. One of the more popular ones is called David’s. Actually you can still do dining plan, it is just all done through the rental company (and you are not eligible for free dining promo). You get magic bands, fast passes 6 months out, magic express and all the other perks as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808707 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:27:33 +0000 Mrs D 2808707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: I've actually heard a lot of advice both directions from Disney pro's. </p> <p>Given what I know about DH - aside from the Christmas party I am sure we will basically adhere to their bedtimes (7:30/8pm)...I am sure we will be tired - but that will be our only time to ourselves over the 5 day vacation and I just can seem him being bothered by not having and private space/quiet time to himself once they go to sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808705 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:24:34 +0000 Mrs D 2808705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bloved: How does one go about doing that? Dumb question...guessing that means no dining plan - which I can stomach. But does it mean I cant make reservations 6 mos out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808703 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:22:45 +0000 LBee 2808703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: @Mrs D: We haven't gone yet, but I talked to at least 10 people who had recently gone and/or had LOTS of Disney experience prior to booking and they emphasized that being on the Monorail should be the biggest priority with kids &lt; 5. They said that if you realize you left something at your room or you want to run back to the hotel for lunch that being on the Monorail makes it NBD. They also mentioned that you can drive an unfolded stroller on the Monorail as opposed to having to completely collapse it for the bus. This would drive me nuts as I plan to thoroughly organize the stroller / stroller basket prior to leaving and I wouldn't want to be getting stuff out of the basket or risking things falling out during fold.</p> <p>But @truthbombs just went to Disney and didn't stay on the Monorail so hopefully she will chime in regarding pros / cons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808700 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:18:53 +0000 bloved 2808700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: have you considered renting Disney timeshare points? You can get a 1 bedroom suite on the monerail for much cheaper than booking through Disney. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808697 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:16:16 +0000 Mrs D 2808697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: This is our debate in our house. DH wants to be on the monorail AND have a suite (so we have separate living space for the kids and us. Its just not an option. So I have been trying to convince him that the sleeping set up will matter far more than the extra 20 mins on the bus. He's still concerned...I feel like he is discounting how much he values good sleep... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808686 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:39:36 +0000 ChitownRo 2808686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: it’a not far in distance. It’s just on bus service, not the monorail which is inconvenient. And the concierge gave us bad advice re driving rather than just taking the bus.<br /> But again, I thought I would want a suite bc we normally do suites when traveling with the kids. However, we were all so tired and the kids stayed up late. I would prefer to just get a regular room that is more convenient next time (like the contemporary or poly, think those are both on monorail and you can even walk from contemporary to MK) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808681 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:33:47 +0000 Mrs D 2808681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: Was the location an issues with A of A? Thats where we are leaning towards booking now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808632 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:24:25 +0000 ChitownRo 2808632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: AoA is the art of animation hotel - sorry :) It’s one of the hotels that offers suite options (though I would prioritize location of the hotel over room size in the future) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808490 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:07:58 +0000 Pollywog 2808490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: The Animal Kingdom lodge is about a mile and a half from the park. You can see the park and have a great view of the animals, but you cannot get to the park without getting on a bus (despite the relatively short distance, it isn't walkable.</p> <p>How I got my groceries is I downloaded the Amazon Now app and ordered as soon as I got to the room. The service delivered to the bag check area and I believe they would have delivered it to our room, but I was there waiting for the Amazon man (we had a diaper emergency). I didn't cook, but we got muffins, pouches grapes, bananas, yogurt, chips, juice, and other snacks. We also got diapers and sunscreen. Fruit in the park is $2 a piece and bananas from Amazon are $2 a bunch, so it was well worth it. </p> <p>I went with a toddler and found it to be so much easier to have food he was familiar with and we were able to eat while getting ready. We found that with doing one big character dining meal a day and one snack in the park/resort and then all other meals at home we saved about $500. We were so full from lunch we didn't crave dinner and were happy with chips and hummus.</p> <p>Also, we were there in a semi busy time. The park was packed and DH and toddler were not having it. Our strategy was to be there right at opening-- so if the park opens at 9, we got there by 8:15 to be lined up. Then we immediately went to the area of park that we most wanted to do and did as much as possible before the crowds got bad. We did almost all of Fantasy land in Magic Kingdom in an hour and did the safari three times in a row in Animal Kingdom. Then we would alternate using a fast pass and seeing a show. We found that by our early lunch we were DONE. The amount of crowds to the amount of fun had were just not worth it. What we did was go home, sleep, and then sometimes we went back to the park. The only exception was Animal Kingdom where there were plenty of shows and places to play that weren't super crowded. The Lion King show is amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808475 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:07:19 +0000 irene 2808475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much all for the advices and pointers!!!</p> <p>I have one very dumb question... so animal kingdom is a theme park, and the animal kingdom lodge is not inside the theme park but a separate resort, right? :grin: </p> <p>@bloved: thank you for all your advice!! I will definitely check out the app. yikes, I am worried about the crowds! If easter is that bad (with barely any space to move) I am concerned about thanksgiving... :meh: ! Thanks for the tips on the restaurants and thoughts on dining plans! We don’t eat a lot but definitely would like a nice dinner every night. How did you guys get your water and snacks? We r not planning to drive or have a rental car so not sure what options we might have.</p> <p>@Anagram: wow! Thank you so much for the fast pass strategy!! It is super helpful !!</p> <p>@Looch: I see!</p> <p>@ChitownRo: what is AoA? Yikes. So it is really just magic kingdom that is horrible with crowds? We are definitely not planning to drive. Did you guys only visited magic kingdom and Hollywood studios? I heard there will be a toy story land opening in summer so hopefully it diverts the people a bit! (Or I wonder if it were inside magic kingdom, yikes). Thanks a lot! It is helpful to have a realistic expectation... maybe we’ll end up leaving at 1 and just go hang out by the pool at the hotel. Yikes.</p> <p>@808love: that is great advice!</p> <p>@Pollywog: thanks!i am leaning toward not doing dining plans either now. How do you order your groceries?! Amazon delivers to your hotel room? I am not planning to cook big meals but it will definitely help if we can get fruits and bottled water!</p> <p>Thank you again! You guys are wonderful :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808137 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:28:31 +0000 Pollywog 2808137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The memory maker was not worth it for us. The photos we got were pretty horrible. </p> <p>I wouldnt recommend going to other resorts for dinner. You have to take a bus to a park and then transfer to another bus to that hotel. It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. </p> <p>We didn't do the dining plan because we don't eat enough for it to be worth it. We loved lunch at Tusker House and Garden Grille. Both had fantastic character interaction. </p> <p>What we did was plan big meals for dinner and then ordered in groceries for breakfast and dinner. It saved money and a lot of time. I ordered through Amazon Now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2808133 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:09:07 +0000 808love 2808133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My best advice is to arrive at the gate 30 minutes before it opens for the day, preferably through an advance dining reservation! Headstart makes all the difference in the world. We were first in line last October when we were at Disneyland's California Adventure Park (there were many gate lines to walk through) and it was a dream come true! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807990 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:55:57 +0000 ChitownRo 2807990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: When we went, we left AoA around 820 for 9am park open. The concierge told us it would be a 20 mins bus or car ride - equal time to arrive and that it would be just as convenient to drive. That really was horrible advice. </p> <p>When you drive, you need to park, take a tram (or a long walk) to the main transportation/ticket center, then wait in really long lines to board the ferry or monorail. If there is some way for you to avoid this transportation/ticket center, do it. So we finally were at park entrance around 930 - the rest of my crew went through security quickly without bags. It took an extra hour for me to get through security with the bags/stroller.</p> <p>RE: crowds.It was worse than entering a football game at the transportation center and then also when going through security. Literally a mass of people, not organized at all. I was chatting with another mom in the security line; she was a local and said it was the most crowded she had ever seen it.<br /> In the park itself, it was almost hard to walk at places.</p> <p>When we left, my DH and I agreed that it was fairly miserable, but that the kids liked it and at least we made a few good memories. He never wants to go again, thinks it is over priced with bad food, but I'm already trying to plan a May 2019 trip.</p> <p>The $1k for that VIP package was for their family of 4. I'm not sure if there are higher prices depending on group size - unfortunately, it was just a short conversation at a bday party this weekend so I didn't get many details.</p> <p>Really, Hollywood Studios was much, much better - less crowded, no security lines, easy to park. That was actually a good experience.</p> <p>I'm sorry to be such a downer, just wanted to share my experience of WDW in those few days before Thanksgiving. (We went at such a peak time bc we had a wedding down in Florida the weekend before Tgiving and then my MIL splits time down there too, so we could just do Tgiving with her. So we had a few days to kill in Florida) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807958 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:49:56 +0000 looch 2807958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: The best thing about the memory maker package is that they have certain spots where they can photograph you where there will be no people in the shot other than you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807955 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:32:19 +0000 Anagram 2807955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: we went on a lower crowd week, but my advice for beating the crowds is the same: 1) don't talk up individual rides to your kids. I made that mistake and then I felt like there were some rides we "had to" go on, even if they had long wait times. Now, because it was a low crowd week, we got lucky and we didn't get long lines, but I realized that I made a mistake in talking up specific rides, since my kids knew nothing of Disney World before we went.</p> <p>If your kids don't know which rides are out there, they'll be fine if you just go to the rides with the shortest lines.</p> <p>Fastpass: yes, there's an app, and you for sure need to DL it. I DLed a couple of apps that would show all the line waits for each ride and show in real time, plus the Disney fastpass app, where you can book more fastpasses after you use your first 3.</p> <p>Basically, for crowds, you basically want to book 60 days out to the minute your top 3 FastPasses. Your travel agent will do this. They are booked an hour apart, so you might book 9am, 10am, and 11am. BUT, if you have a fastpasses, it won't take you an hour to get through the line and ride. So you'll want to show up to the park early, before 9am (like aim to be there at 8:30), because it takes a while to go through the ticket line and security line, and then there's a little opening show/ceremony at each park. And then that first hour in the park is crucial--you can ride several rides in that first hour when people are still entering the park, and then save your 9am FASTPASS for like 9:50. As long as you check in before the hour is up, you can use your fastpass. </p> <p>Then check your app and see if there are rides with short rides and go directly to them. Ride short-line rides utnil 10:50 and go do your Fastpass 2 and 3 back to back (your 10 am and 11 am spots). As soon as you enter the line for your 3rd FASTPASS, and you are waiting in line, you can book your next FAstpass . Again, just go for whatever rides are available. When you use THAT fastpass, you can do the same thing and book the next one while you are waiting in line. Repeat the rest of the day.</p> <p>If you can't get a Fastpass AND the regular lines are long (like 60 minutes +), I would just skip those rides altogether. I feel like waiting in lines with small kids is a nightmare. For me, no ride is worth waiting 1.5 hours with kids. =)</p> <p>We did that method, just chasing short line rides and using fastpasses, and we never waited more than 15 minutes for a ride. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807943 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:42:26 +0000 Charm54 2807943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are at WDW right now and having the time of our lives. We did 3 nights at AKL and are now at Beach Club. While I prefer Beach club (love the vacation vibe and the pool is out of this world) AKL was gorgeous. Make sure you get a savannah view ... my sister had a pool view and we got upgraded to savannnah - it was so incredible walking out your room to the balcony and seeing zebras, giraffes, etc. There are lots of viewing areas around the resort though. The Kidani pool was better for kids than the Jambo pool. It’s only a short walk to Kidani so worth the trip. The Mara was a great quick service option, Boma was 💯 and Sanaa might be my favourite lunch on propert (get the bread service!!)</p> <p>As for dining plan - I love it. We didn’t have it during our AKL portion and I found myself being cheap to try to save money (ie: not getting a drink at all at quick services, or only ordering water at table services, splitting a meal with my kids, etc). When we got to Beach club our dining plan was activated and i love that our meals are pre paid so I can get what I want. We do a lot of character dining so we usually even save a bit of $$ on the dining plan. </p> <p>I’ll be back next week with my thoughts on this trip overall, but wanted to chime in while I had a few minutes . My family is still sleeping and I’m itching to get up and going to Hollywood Studios today ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807941 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:05:38 +0000 bloved 2807941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: definitely download the my Disney experience app. You’ll be able to see all your reservations, fast passes, memory maker photos, wait times for rides, etc. it’s a must have!</p> <p>With the Disney dining plan, you can use your credits however and wherever you want. From most people I have talked to, the dining plan is not cost effective unless you plan on eating a lot, and at a lot of expensive restaurants. Don’t forget, you can bring your own water and snacks into the park.</p> <p>With the fast passes, once you use the first 3, log onto the app and you can add them one at a time.</p> <p>We went last year over Easter, so also a high volume time. Getting there at park opening, the crowds were not that bad. But by 1pm it was ridiculous. They literally had people holding signs directing the walking traffic because there was barely room to move.</p> <p>Restaurant wise, I recommend tusker house for breakfast (ak) and Sci Fi Cafe (hs). In MK we typically only do quick service. If you want special seating for the fireworks show at Hollywood studios you can do a special meal/fireworks combo at several places (brown derby, Hollywood and vine or mama melrose). Basically you have your breakfast or lunch at one of those places and they will give you a ticket for a vip area for the fantasmic show. Animal kingdom has a similar offer with Tusker House for their River of Lights show.</p> <p>Definitely recommend a stroller (I am even getting one for my 5 year old). Renting from the company Kingdom Strollers is cheaper than direct through magic kingdom and they will deliver it directly to your hotel.</p> <p>Memory maker is great. Definitely worth it especially if it is your first trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807936 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:02:57 +0000 irene 2807936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much for the pointers!!</p> <p>@Ajsmommy: Thank you for answering each and every one of my questions, and for your restaurant recommendations!! I really appreciate it. For dining, do you get breakfast only with the deluxe meal plan? </p> <p>For dining, the things that had an age limit I saw were <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/dine-with-an-animal-specialist/" rel="nofollow">https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/dine-with-an-animal-specialist/</a> and <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-lodge/wanyama-resort-safari-and-dinner/" rel="nofollow">https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom-lodge/wanyama-resort-safari-and-dinner/</a> , which seem to suggest kids have to be age 8 and above to dine with an animal specialist, and they only list the price for age 10 and above for Wanyama resort safari and dinner. Is that true?</p> <p> @looch: Sounds cute! When are you guys going?<br /> And no worries, we are definitely not planning to see everything... we are planning to go at 9 (or when the park opens) and leave at around 3-4pm, and just chill and enjoy the resort. I think anything is special when our kids travel together for the first time! Both my friend and I are not crazy about Disney World, we just want to make sure our kids get the necessary "prerequisite" childhood experience hahaha.</p> <p>@Mrs D: Thanks for the links! I will look at them...</p> <p>@808love: You can get more fast pass when the 3 uses up? How does that work?! So there is an app we need to download or something?</p> <p>@ChitownRo: Thank you for all the advice!! Yikes. You are stressing me out lol. That's what I was told. So it was only the Magic Kingdom that was horrible and the others are not as bad? What time did you get to MK? We are planning to get there when the park opens, would that be slightly better or do you have to get there earlier to just get in line for security? That sounds terrible... Why does it take so long to get from art of animation to main street - is it because of the crowd? We are going to have 3 full days Sunday through Tuesday. Maybe we should hit MK on Sunday and hope for a miracle lol</p> <p>How bad is the crowd -- is it literally the type of crowd where you are getting out of the stadium from a football / basketball game, and you'd lose your kids if you don't hold their hands kind of bad, or is it not as bad? I am really freaking out right now ...</p> <p>I think we are going to MK, animal kingdom, and hollywood studios. we are skipping Epcot. We are not bringing strollers so hopefully that helps.</p> <p>Good to know about VIP package, I'll let my friend know but I highly doubt she would want to spend 1k extra for that! Is it 1k per person or per group?</p> <p>ETA: Lastly, thank you for the advice to go without bags! I'll definitely not going to bring one! This is so helpful thank you! I am re-reading your posts over and over and each time I learned something new :grin: </p> <p>What do you all think about the memory maker package? Dining package? Anyone? :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807908 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:43:31 +0000 ChitownRo 2807908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also- this is crazy crazy expensive, but I was just talking to someone who went to WDW a few weeks ago. They had signed up for some VIP package w a local that let them have unlimited fast passes somehow. It’s $150/hour plus tip though (on top of all of the other Disney tickets etc). So they spent an extra $1k for their Magic Kingdom day but got to ride everything on fast pass and had this personal concierge to take photos and watch their stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807907 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:39:45 +0000 ChitownRo 2807907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sooo—<br /> We went to MK the Monday before Tgiving and Hollywood Studios the Tuesday before it. Not to be a downer - MK was miserable and I def won’t go back at that time of year. From leaving Art of Animation to making it to Main Street of MK, it took 2.25 hours. Brutal. I waited with the baby/stroller to get through bag check at MK, which took an hour alone. The rest of our group went through security without bags. </p> <p>When we eventually go back to WDW, I am going to 1- choose a nonpeak time and 2- stay at Contemporary so we can just walk and not need the ferry/monorail/bus. Also, we listened to the AoA concierge who said driving would take the same time/effort as the bus, which was not true. We should have dealt w folding the strollers on the bus.<br /> On a positive note - Hollywood studios wasn’t too busy and was def more enjoyable.</p> <p>Honestly, go with low expectations for WDW and then maybe you will be pleasantly surprised. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807903 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:31:28 +0000 808love 2807903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fast Pass+ is the same, just online. Also for the first 3 you have to stick to per park. Once you use them all, you can get more. You can also book the whole trip out when your first day hits the 60 day mark when staying on property. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR! :) 3rd time in 2 1/2 years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-disney-world-thread#post-2807862 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:05:42 +0000 Mrs D 2807862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just ordered this book to get me through planning for my Nov trip! May want to check it out!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628090693/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628090693/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>WDW Prep School is a website that has SO much info. I highly recommend checking that out.</p> <p>Also - as some of the ladies here recommended I signed up for touringplans.com....so worth the price so far! </p>