Get the most from your First Trip to Disney
This lens contains some of the questions that I am asked frequently and the advice I typically give people.
Whatever your reasons for looking and whether this is your first trip or not I am sure you will find loads of useful information in this lens.
Take note of these tips and you will be looking forward to booking your next trip as soon as you arrive home.
Note that whilst most of the advice is applicable to everybody, some of these answers are more applicable to people traveling from the UK into Orlando International Airport.
Also these are only my opinion and other people may have different ideas, the best bet is to go prepared and you will enjoy your holiday even more.
See Disney Tips and Advice for more information.
1: I have bought 14 day Disney ultimate tickets, but what.......?
My Answer to Question 1:
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Question 2: Shopping
My Answer to Question 2:
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- Disney Tips
- Check out this great site. It is about Disney Trading Pins but has a huge selection of Tips on Visiting Disney and Florida. Be sure to take a visit.
Question 3: Guide Books?
My Answer to Question 3:
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Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2008
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Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids 2008
UK Buyers Click this LinkBirnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids, by Kids 2008
My Disney Guides
Question 4: Hairdryers and straighteners. How do YOU survive?
My Answer to Question 4:
Question 5: Transport to the shows like the Dixie Stampede?
My Answer to Question 5:
Question 6: Disney Drive in Movie Restaurant?
My answer to Question 6:
Question 7: Tolls from Airport to WDW?
My answer to Question 7:
Need a Roadmap?
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American Map Florida State Road Atlas
UK Buyers Click this Link Florida State Road Atlas
Florida Atlas & Gazetteer
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Rand Mcnally 2007 Road Atlas Florida (Rand McNally Road Atlas)
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Rand McNally Florida: Highways & Interstates (State Maps-USA)
UK Buyers Click this Link Florida (State Maps-USA)
Question 8: Outside Disney
My Answer to Question 8:
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Frommer's Florida 2008 (Frommer's Complete)
UK Buyers Click this Link Frommer's Florida
Fodor's Florida 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
UK Buyers Click this Link Fodor's Florida
Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2008 (Frommer's Complete)
UK Buyers Click this Link Walt Disney World and Orlando
Zagat 2008 Miami/So. Florida Restaurants
UK Buyers Click this Link Miami and Southern Florida Restaurants
Question 9: Where to eat in Downtown Disney?
My Answer to Question 9:
UK Buyers click the UK Buyers Link to save on postage costs.
Walt Disney World® with Disabilities
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The Frugal Family's Guide to Dining at Disney World
UK Buyers Click this Link The Frugal Family's Guide to Dining at Disney World
Question 10: What is the best way to take money with you?
My Answer to Question 10:
I use my mastercard for some things, especially shopping, you will often be asked for photo ID for either Travellers cheques or Cards, I just have my UK driving licence with me. On the subject of Driving Licence the car hire company may want to see the green paper part as well as the photo card so be sure to take it with you.
Question 11: Where to eat?
My Answer to Question 11:
Inside Disney, take your pick, but getting tables can be difficult. Prices vary from not too bad, to quite expensive.
Chef Mickeys at the Contempory Resort is great for Breakfast.
Le Cellier at Canada, Epcot is good, book usually booked up 6 months ahead.
The restaurant at Italy, Epcot is also very good, more likely to get a booking.
The Chinese fast food (China, Epcot) is good for a midday snack and a bit different.
Liberty Tree Taven at Magic Kingdom is good but set menu, so may not be your liking. (no child option.)
Garden Grill (The Land, Epcot) is the same with a very similar set menu.
Prime Time Diner (MGM Studios) has been good in the past, but we were very disappointed last time we went.
Rain Forest Café (Animal Kingdom) same as everywhere.
Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom), great for breakfast, never been for dinner. Do not mistake this with the castle, which is known as the Royal Kitchen (disappointing).
Rose & Crown Pub (UK Epcot) for the American interpretation of UK food.
You can eat in any of the restaurants in any of the Disney Resorts just take your pick.
Outside Disney: Never booked, always just walked in. Again it is really a case of what do you want.
Bahama Breeze - International Drive & Crossroads - very good Caribbean food http://www.bahamabreeze.com/
Uno Chicago Bar - Reasonable pricing typical American menu
Universal - Hard Rock Café. Good nice food. Cheaper than Disney
Universal - NBA city - basketball theme
Universal - NASCAR Sports Grill.
Universal - Pastamore - Good Italian food,
http://www.universalorlando.com/cw_dining.html
Sea World - Hawian Luau night - quite good.
- Underwater Shark grill - ok
Question 12: Any tips for flying with Virgin Atlantic?
My Answer to Question 12:
Check these out:
Luggage Scale
Digital Luggage Scale
No liquids in your hand luggage etc.
Food is just about ok, you have to pre-book child and vegetarian meals. You can do this over the phone or on their website.
Free drinks, go ask if you want more than they bring round.
The entertainment may not come on automatically, watch other peoples screens, you sometime have to press the video button, keep it pressed for about 5 seconds, for it to come on.
Question 13: What about arriving?
My Answer to Question 13:
Question 14: Kids Advice?
My Answer to Question 14:
UK Buyers click the UK Buyers Link to save on postage costs.
Take Your Baby and Go!: A Guide for Traveling With Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children
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Question 15: Welcome Meeting?
My Answer to question 15:
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- chardey chardey Dec 26, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
- I give 5 for this lens. Great Disney guide.
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- fotos4web fotos4web Aug 16, 2008 @ 1:31 am
- Great Lens on Disney ! 5 *****
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- jellynet jellynet Apr 18, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
- Great account of your travels to Disney. Thanks!
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- Dec 30, 2007 @ 2:10 am
- Great Lens and thanks for submitting it to my Group Travelmania 5 stars from me!
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