Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
your friends. First from a 30-something mother of two from Oconomowoc, Wiscon-
sin:
My husband was a bit doubtful about using a touring plan, but on our first day at Ma-
gic Kingdom, when we had done all of the Fantasyland attractions and ridden Splash
Mountain twice before lunch, he looked at me with amazement and said, “I've never
been so attracted to you.”
LILIANE
Don't get obsessed with the touring plans. It's your vacation,
after all. You can amend or even scrap the plans if you want.
And from a young Gardner, Massachusetts, reader:
I went with my school for the Magic Music Days. I've been to Disney World before
several times, and my parents have always used the guide. I looked crazy to my
friends, with my huge book marked and well-worn and a stack of clip-out touring
plans in my hand. The group that traveled around with me were amazed, commenting
that it seemed like we were in front of a huge crowd. As soon as we left a ride we had
walked on with no wait minutes before, there'd be a line of 15-20 minutes! Thank you
for helping me impress my friends!
What You Can Realistically Expect from the Touring Plans
The best way to see as much as possible with the least amount of waiting is to arrive
early. Several of our touring plans require that you be on hand when the park opens.
Because this is often difficult and sometimes impossible for families with young chil-
dren or nocturnal teens, we've developed additional touring plans for families who
get a late start. You won't see as much as with the early-morning plans, but you'll see
significantly more than visitors without a plan.
Variables That Will Affect the Success of the Touring Plans
The plans' success will be affected by how quickly you move from ride to ride; when
and how many refreshment and restroom breaks you take; when, where, and how you
eat meals; and your ability (or lack thereof) to find your way around. Smaller groups
