Grand Kids to Disney in June
Is there any such thing as discount tickets to Disney Orlando and Sea World? If so how do you qualify for them?
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Just gonna post some good fyi about disney, as we are pretty well versed in the park (10+ year annual pass holders).
First, the fastpass system is great. Once you buy your tickets online you can book 3 fastpasses online up to 30 days in advance. If you are not familiar, here are a couple insights on those:
1. The attractions are easy to understand. But there are also "fastpass" for fireworks & parades. You might wonder how the heck that works but Disney recently built beautiful "lawns" all around the front of the castle strictly for fastpass holders, and it is a comfortable front row picnic style seat that is tough to beat.
2. There is a possibility there will be no fastpass available for a ride you want. Don't fret, if you are resourceful you can go up with your whole party, and ask for a "child swap" pass. Then 1 or 2 persons can wait in line, and later up to 4 other people can return to the ride and go through the fastpass line (I may regret hooking this info up here, this is an expert level move).
3. PIck your fastpass rides based on the need. All the coasters are good candidates except barnstormer. That one is usually 20 minutes on standby. No FP needed for Dumbo, or the little mermaid. If you arrive early, you can expect to get 2 rides in with reasonable lines if it's prior to 10am, even on the busiest of days-right now everyone runs to the mine train. So plan your route accordingly. With this info we can usually get 5 to 7 rides in with minimal waiting, and that is on "busy" days at MK.
If you are not staying on property, and plan on dining there (character dining is great at least once with the kids), if you make a breakfast reservation at one of the central hotels like Poly, Cont, GFL, you can drive right up and just park there for free for the day (at the parking toll just tell them you are en route to the resort reservation). You will park just feet from the door and ride the monorail right into MK. We love the Ohana breakfast btw. If you plan your day right with a couple shows and the fastpass rides you will not be worn out and the whole experience will actually be enjoyable for the grownups as well as the kids.
First, the fastpass system is great. Once you buy your tickets online you can book 3 fastpasses online up to 30 days in advance. If you are not familiar, here are a couple insights on those:
1. The attractions are easy to understand. But there are also "fastpass" for fireworks & parades. You might wonder how the heck that works but Disney recently built beautiful "lawns" all around the front of the castle strictly for fastpass holders, and it is a comfortable front row picnic style seat that is tough to beat.
2. There is a possibility there will be no fastpass available for a ride you want. Don't fret, if you are resourceful you can go up with your whole party, and ask for a "child swap" pass. Then 1 or 2 persons can wait in line, and later up to 4 other people can return to the ride and go through the fastpass line (I may regret hooking this info up here, this is an expert level move).
3. PIck your fastpass rides based on the need. All the coasters are good candidates except barnstormer. That one is usually 20 minutes on standby. No FP needed for Dumbo, or the little mermaid. If you arrive early, you can expect to get 2 rides in with reasonable lines if it's prior to 10am, even on the busiest of days-right now everyone runs to the mine train. So plan your route accordingly. With this info we can usually get 5 to 7 rides in with minimal waiting, and that is on "busy" days at MK.
If you are not staying on property, and plan on dining there (character dining is great at least once with the kids), if you make a breakfast reservation at one of the central hotels like Poly, Cont, GFL, you can drive right up and just park there for free for the day (at the parking toll just tell them you are en route to the resort reservation). You will park just feet from the door and ride the monorail right into MK. We love the Ohana breakfast btw. If you plan your day right with a couple shows and the fastpass rides you will not be worn out and the whole experience will actually be enjoyable for the grownups as well as the kids.
