which one ?

[dbrook]

I would miss out a water park (Wet n Wild), but if you really don't want to drop a water park then Epcot would be my choice to drop as my 3 daughters didn't particular enjoy Epcot even though I left it until they were a bit older.

[domster]

I would miss Animal Kingdom. Kids would like Epcot better and the fireworks display is really good.

[jbrinkworth]

Don't miss any of them! Water parks aren't as demanding as the other parks any way and you've gone a long way to get there! Enjoy everything, even if you are tired out when you get back you'll have forever to recover! (Well until the next trip anyway)

When we went last year (albeit for 3 weeks) we did all the disney and non disney parks and all the water parks too, interspersed with shopping and swimming etc. It was a crammed holiday but I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world!

You'll have a fantastic time whatever you decide to do.

Julie B

[cad-properties]

We have two children who are ages 4 and 3 and I think I would drop Epcot, we do enjoy it when we go there, but there is not as much for that age group to go on and do.

I can understand that some children may find Animal Kingdom a little less interesting but this is not the case with our children as they love animals (all kinds) we recently went to a snake show and they were the first in the queue to hold them !!!

I think, it really depends on your children, as some of the older ones may prefer Epcot to AK.

Which ever one you miss out it will be a great excuse to go back !.

Have a great holiday

Clair.
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[Cottons]

Thanks everyone for their views and experiences. I have to say that you've all been no help at all - we'll just have to do all 4 parks now [msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

we'll have a load more questions to ask so please keep up the response rate !

thanks again

Mark, Tracy, and 4 excited girls

[Benny24]

We wouldn't go to AK again. Busch was so much better. Epcot is ok, Fireworks are good in the evening, perhaps the suggestions of combining these two in a day would be a good idea, if you really can't decide which to drop!

[pbensur]

I think you're wise to do all 4, but it really depends on your children - you know them best. Since you do have young ones, there will be attractions that they won't be able to do (or that you just won't want them to do!), so why not take a good look and narrow down your list of must-do attractions. If you have hopper passes, you could probably take in 2 parks in one day. Epcot has always been our favorite (especially Future World), but maybe save the World Showcase for when the girls are older. Definitely visit some of the pavilions in Future World!

[ShirleyCottam]

Hi Mark and Tracy,

I also think you should do all 4, as I love them all and wouldnt be able to decide which one not to visit!

I think you will be fine putting plenty into your holiday, the first time we ever went to Florida (about 10nyears ago)we had a 14 day pass, and went to Disney everyday. We didnt need another holiday afterwards, but we came home with fantastic memories and fell in love with Florida magic!

[steph_goodrum]

Mark and Tracy as there is quite a variation between the eldest and youngest of your childrens ages, you might find that sometimes it may be practical to split for a couple of hours and Mum and Dad do different things appropriate for their ages to save you a bit more time, if they can't all do the same things sometimes you end up rushing some so the others can go on something.

And don't forget about the parent swap on the rides, there may be rides that perhaps Mum and Dad want to do the children can't/don't in which case one parent stays with the children in the parent swap area (just ask at the beginning of the ride, then when the first parent gets off they go back to the area and the second can go straight on the ride without the need to go and queue. This also works for the children if, for example, there are more children than you can take on at once (if there are only 2 children per adult for example and the second adult doesnt want to ride then you can take some of the children on and swap them after the ride to accompany the others.

[cdrako]

Hi Mark & Tracy,

Living in this area you would think that we would grow tired of the whole disney thing - the kids sometimes do, but they are now old enough that we can say "to heck with you then, you stay home, mom and dad are going to epcot!"

I'd suggest taking it all one day at a time - and see how it goes. Trying to cram everything in or schedule it all, including shopping etc becomes exhausting, even when taking time by the villa pool you'll find yourself thinking of what else you need to find time to fit it.

Everyone has their own favorites but if it's not high season you can fit many of these parks in 1/2 day - like the water parks - I saw someone mention they prefer Typhoon Lagoon. My family prefers Blizzard Beach - simply because the floats and mats are boosted up on a conveyer instead of carrying them up the stairs like at Typhoon. Although for the older ones Typhoon Lagoon has an awesome wave pool - they even offer off hour surfing lessons.

We find that going to the water parks early - we get enough sun and see enough water in 1/2 day we're ready to go. Can then lunch, relax at the villa and head to one of the parks for the evening - great time for MGM shows or Epcot fireworks - everything in epcot is great in the evening. MGM has some great kids stuff - muppets, honey I shrunk the audience - the playground for this one is awesome - climb on giant coke cans, spider webs, slide down a leaf - great fun. Epcot has a large activity center - inside and air conditioned - for all ages, and every country has childrens craft activity. Our family tradition is trying on hats in the shops of every country - makes for some great photos.

Animal Kingdom - I have one that loves it and one that just tags along for the ride. It's best to go first thing in the morning and hop right on the Safari - the animals are fed then and you are more likely to see almost all of them. The Lion King show - is like a broadway show done in the round - worth the price of admission - and they get the audience involved. Easy to do this park 1/2 day.

It will not be hard to see them all in 14 days. I too would nix wet and wild - nothing that the disney water parks don't have.

Take your time to actually enjoy what you do get to and not stress over what you may be missing - will make this a great holiday.

Hope this helps.