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First time trip to Florida

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  • Parking is extra at main parks if not staying on site and is about $15 a day. If you park hop (within Disney) same day you only pay once that day

    If you have someone driving and they aren't going in you can be dropped off

    All the different parks are the same in that you pay for parking though (same as you do over here at Alton Towers etc)
  • Jem8472 wrote: »
    ded to be printed and brought with you.


    Hooters :) Its always worth a visit. The wings are great.


    I thought people went to Hooters for the breasts not the wings ;)
  • I_am_mad
    I_am_mad Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    Is this suitable for me lol its my 26th birthday when I am there http://www.attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk/walt-disney-world-orlando/disney-vip-character-breakfast-tickets will i be laughed at?
    :jHas saved so much money since joining this forum, thanks to all you kind people out there :j
  • I_am_mad wrote: »
    Is this suitable for me lol its my 26th birthday when I am there http://www.attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk/walt-disney-world-orlando/disney-vip-character-breakfast-tickets will i be laughed at?

    Honestly join the Dibb forums. All these and much much more will be covered there. Some people are Disney fanatics and wouldn't think twice about character breakfast dinners, meet and greets etc

    Probably be cheaper booking an advance reservation for a character meal yourself though

    Personally I would much rather have a nice breakfast at Ihop, Denny's, Cracker barrel wherever and spend rest on a celebratory meal in evening but that's me!
  • I_am_mad
    I_am_mad Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    Honestly join the Dibb forums. All these and much much more will be covered there. Some people are Disney fanatics and wouldn't think twice about character breakfast dinners, meet and greets etc

    Probably be cheaper booking an advance reservation for a character meal yourself though

    Personally I would much rather have a nice breakfast at Ihop, Denny's, Cracker barrel wherever and spend rest on a celebratory meal in evening but that's me!


    Thank you, I do think maybe £104 is a tad too much for breakfast lol how would I go about booking one direct? I have looked on DIbbs but I like asking on here too. If i were to buy a disney ticket either direct from them or from american attractions does it mean I can go to as many parks in one day and back at night for fireworks?

    Are there schedules of events available so we can see what time fireworks are on etc?
    :jHas saved so much money since joining this forum, thanks to all you kind people out there :j
  • Mr_Wang
    Mr_Wang Posts: 1,302 Forumite
    I_am_mad wrote: »
    Thank you, I do think maybe £104 is a tad too much for breakfast lol how would I go about booking one direct? I have looked on DIbbs but I like asking on here too. If i were to buy a disney ticket either direct from them or from american attractions does it mean I can go to as many parks in one day and back at night for fireworks?

    Are there schedules of events available so we can see what time fireworks are on etc?

    Just a tad :cool:
  • I_am_mad
    I_am_mad Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    Everyone has been really helpful and I am so excited to go! I know on the official WDW site it says this:
    Why buy from Disney?

    • No credit card fees.
    • FREE travel on the Walt Disney World transportation system - monorails, water launches, and motor coaches.
    • Your tickets fully protected against loss at no extra cost.
    • UK exclusive prices - cheaper than buying in the Parks!
    • FASTPASS - a great way to get on the most popular rides without queuing.
    • Instant delivery - print at home!
    If I were to buy from somewehre like American attractions does it offer the same as I cant see it says anything about fast pass or free travel?


    I am thinking of going with this offer you see has anyone used it before? http://www.americanattractions.co.uk/walt-disney-world-resort
    :jHas saved so much money since joining this forum, thanks to all you kind people out there :j
  • sunshinetours
    sunshinetours Posts: 2,854 Forumite
    edited 20 February 2013 at 4:58PM
    I_am_mad wrote: »
    Thank you, I do think maybe £104 is a tad too much for breakfast lol how would I go about booking one direct? I have looked on DIbbs but I like asking on here too. If i were to buy a disney ticket either direct from them or from american attractions does it mean I can go to as many parks in one day and back at night for fireworks?

    Are there schedules of events available so we can see what time fireworks are on etc?

    No problem ask away, just if you read the guidebook on the Dibb and other such sections it really helps your understanding for first timers

    Depends on what Disney ticket you buy. if you do buy the Ultimate 14 day ticket (7 day ticket with 7 free) then this covers you for all the 4 main Disney Parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney, Disney Quest, Oak Trail Golf and a Disney mini golf i think and includes park hopping.
    So yes you can go in an out as you wish.

    If you buy some of the other 3,4,5 day etc base tickets they may not include park hopping but you can add it on. Again the Dibb is your friend here trying to understand ticket options which are huge


    You can only buy ultimates here in the UK

    As far as show times then yes you can see an example of this weeks here

    EDIT for later Q: No it doesn't matter where you buy from (within reason of course) it will still be same Disney ticket with same priveliges like the Fastpass, Disney transportation etc

    Take your time and work out what you think you will visit and then see what best suits and then price compare all the sites and use Quidco if you have it to get cost down further. Expedia via Quidco worked best for our Ultimates this year and we got them for £222 after cash back (they are e tickets and so print off voucher and exchange at first Disney park for full ticket)
  • I_am_mad
    I_am_mad Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    No problem ask away, just if you read the guidebook on the Dibb and other such sections it really helps your understanding for first timers

    Depends on what Disney ticket you buy. if you do buy the Ultimate 14 day ticket (7 day ticket with 7 free) then this covers you for all the 4 main Disney Parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney, Disney Quest, Oak Trail Golf and a Disney mini golf i think and includes park hopping.
    So yes you can go in an out as you wish.

    If you buy some of the other 3,4,5 day etc base tickets they may not include park hopping but you can add it on. Again the Dibb is your friend here trying to understand ticket options which are huge


    You can only buy ultimates here in the UK

    As far as show times then yes you can see an example of this weeks here

    EDIT for later Q: No it doesn't matter where you buy from (within reason of course) it will still be same Disney ticket with same priveliges like the Fastpass, Disney transportation etc

    Take your time and work out what you think you will visit and then see what best suits and then price compare all the sites and use Quidco if you have it to get cost down further. Expedia via Quidco worked best for our Ultimates this year and we got them for £222 after cash back (they are e tickets and so print off voucher and exchange at first Disney park for full ticket)

    Wow thank you I am looking at expedia now but I have currently seen them on florida tix which is this offer, http://www.americanattractions.co.uk/orlando-explorer-pass-tickets
    or buying the disney pass from here http://www.americanattractions.co.uk/node/4428?b=481 then buying seaworld seperatley as its not included. Its almost too much to take in! :j
    :jHas saved so much money since joining this forum, thanks to all you kind people out there :j
  • Expedia only cheaper if you get the 12% Quidco we got back.
    Got Seaworld/Aquatica 14 days tickets on there as well

    Good luck researching!!
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