Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Time spent together back at the resort hotel will likely be some of the most fun, most re-
warding experiences of the trip. One of Josh's favorite memories from his first visit to Dis-
ney World is sitting on the beach at the Polynesian with his brother, mom, and dad holding
a Mickey ice cream bar in one hand and a hot cocoa in the other. Dave has fond memories
of playing on the beach at the Contemporary with his mom and sister while his dad napped
back in the room. Spending time with loved ones is a big part of a vacation and spending
relaxing time together with Walt Disney World as the backdrop is an integral part of the
experience.
Afternoon breaks are particularly necessary with young kids (or dads) who will be bom-
barded with sensory overload virtually every moment they spend in the parks. A child that's
spent a few hours back at the pool will be a much happier camper when it comes time to
stake out a spot for IllumiNations that night. And, as an added bonus, those afternoons are
also the busiest and hottest parts of the day at the theme parks. Where would you rather be?
In a 25-minute-long line for a $4 Smartwater in the scorching afternoon sun, or back at the
resort sipping a Mai Tai on the beach?
If It's Your Only Visit, Aim for Nine Days in
Orlando
Returning visitors have the flexibility of choosing to spend less time at the theme parks and
more time enjoying their resort and the other amenities Walt Disney World offers. But the
four major theme parks—the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and
Disney's Animal Kingdom—are the heart of a Walt Disney World experience. To fully ap-
preciate the best they have to offer, you need about eight days:
• About a day each at the Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
• At least a full day and an additional evening at Epcot
• Two to three days at the Magic Kingdom
• A couple of days taking it easy
Add it up and you're looking at about seven full days in Orlando with a travel day on
both ends, bringing the total number of vacation days up to nine.
Shorter Visits “Only”
Shorter “only” visits are doable with some compromises:
Five full days.
To see most of the best of Disney World, five full days in the parks are
about the minimum—two in the Magic Kingdom, and one more in each of the other three
parks. Working some of this park time into your arrival or departure days will give you
some needed time off in the middle of your visit.
Six full days.
Adding another day lets you have more time off and more time at Epcot.
Search WWH ::
Custom Search