1st time to Florida

[steph_goodrum]

Bella
I'm sure you will have a fantastic trip and hopefully will get as much fun out of the planning as the trip itself.
I'd have to agree with the rest that, given your daughters ages then Magic Kingdom is a must and I'm sure they'd love a character breakfast or dinner (most girls love to dress up in their princess costumes for these to add to the excitement).
If you are only going for a week then I would say that the water park could be left off the list, given that the youngest may find it too much at 2, if your villa has a pool you'll probably find they are just as happy splashing around in that on your quiet days. It is advisable to allow a couple of days for chilling out with no specific plans even if you are headed to the beach the next week as the place is just so huge that it can't help but be tiring.
Once you've decided what sort of things you're looking for in your home from home if you put an enquiry out then I'm sure you'll soon have plenty to choose from which will more than please you.
Have fun looking and if we can help at all please ask.
You might also want to check out the threads on travelling with young children as there are many helpful tips in there as well.

[chunkichik]

Hi Bella

Welcome to the forum, you have found your one stop shop for advice!!!!!

On our first trip my two boys were 4 and 6. Obviously your 7yr old might be braver than my two but I did find that they wouldn't go on a lot of the rides.

In my opinion these would be the parks most suitable for you, but of course everyone is different.

Magic Kingdom : If you only do one disney park this is THE one! it really is Magic no matter how old you are and the wishes firework display is lovely.

Animal Kingdom : although our least favourite park it is more relaxing and the Kilimanjaro safari is lovely

Sea World : We took our two on Journey to Altantis and they were petrified of every ride afterwards for the whole holiday, (mind you so was I[msnsmile2]) to touch and feed the dolphins is just a fantastic experience, the Sea Lion show was excellent as was Shamu, their is a fantastic play area called Shamu's happy harbour.

Hope that this information is of some use to you. Whatever happens you will have a fantastic time enjoy it!!

Anita

[LiesaAnna]

seaworld Anita was our favourite of all we have tried so far,and think it will be very hard to beat!! am so looking forward to visiting seaworld again!!!!!

[poohbear]

i love seaworld too ts sooooo relaxing. also fantasmic has me in tears every time too.[msncry]

[chunkichik]

I was a bit miffed the first time we went to Seaworld because we didn't get to see Shamu as she was in labour!!!

However, a week later, we did get to see her and her baby and a video of the event!!!

I love the Sea Lion show, it has been Clyde and Seamore take Pirate Island since 2000 does anyone know if its still the same?

Anita

[Madabouttigger]

Ohh I love Clyde and Seamore too - those warm up pirates are so funny - hope its still on next time we go!
[msncool]

[Nostromo]

Yes, Clyde & Seamore is one of my favourites at SW. I think that the show gets a bit of step-motherly treatment compared to Shamu and the Dolphins.

[jolliffee]

Hi Bella a bit late but a warm welcome to the forum.
Just a word of caution: If you go to Fantasyland "It's a Small World"
A ride around the world with 100's of international singing and dancing dolls. It is very clever, but can you get the theme tune out of your head after it? NO!

But I can't wait to take my Granddaughter round since it is about 20 years since I last went
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