Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie

I suppose they no longer have the double decker buses at Epcot?

I was looking over the wait times sheet you posted for me and noticed that just like always people head to Fantasy World first. I am glad to see that this trend has continued. My normal routine will not be messed with then.

That is too bad. Like I said, you miss the magic of main street. I can never pass down that way without getting teary-eyed. So do the CM's then walk the crowd down main street or is it a free for all?

We will be at the Fort for about a week before our first park visit. I plan to try both routes. We move pretty quickly as well but I don't want to wear out the little guys too early in the morning.

WOW!! I have shown the children the opening show on youtube so we may be able to skip it. I remember when you could make it all the way to the hub and then you were stoped until rope drop. They made a grand announcemet and then a brave CM would risk life and limb to cross in front of the waiting stampeed to unhook the rope. At that point it was every man for himself as you did a run/walk to your favorite attraction. We always went to the left so for us it was either BTM or Pirates. So now that all begins at the tunnels? Kind of makes you rush through Main Street. I guess you can enjoy it on y

You Said For The MK Rope Drop You Go Through Bag Check And Then Tickets? After That You Watch The Opening Show?

Thanks Guys This Has Been Very Helpful.

Then it sounds like I am just going to have to pay close attention to times that evening. We are used to long hiking but I agree why if I don't have to. Another question. Is there a bus that runs to the water parks from the Fort or will I need to transfer somewhere?

Does The Internalional Gateway Open At The Same Time The Main Gates Do? We Thought Another Option Would Be To Drive To The Boardwalk In The Morning And Park. Then We Would Not Have To Worry About Time.

Would It Be Faster Just To Walk The Settlement? Also Are There Detailed Maps Showing That Path From The Cont. Boat Dock To MK? I Think I Remember But Mercy It Has Been A Long Time.

How much time should I give myself to get from say, 1300 to the Magic Kingdom by way of boat?

I know! The pirates land looks really neat. Can't wait to see more pictures.

Awwwww!

Nice. I am amazed at what is out there now. Had I been smart years ago I could have made some serious money planning WDW trips and designing things like you just linked to.

Another question. Right now the plan is to spend the first half of the day at Epoct. Rest in the afternoon and then head to the Boardwalk for dinner at 7:00. If we take the bus back to Epcot and cut through to the Boardwalk but do not make it back to Epcot for the closing of the park will we have to catch a bus to DTD and then another to the Fort? Is ther a better way?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/02/first-look-shanghai-disney-resort-images-revealed/

Ahhhh good to know. Hey btw I am trying to talk my husband into going in Jan and then again in Sept/Oct. How fun would it be if we could meet up. Loads of money and careful planning would have to happen between now and then but here's to hoping!

Explain to me what you mean by checked for a 4th FP. I thought it was 3 and that is it?

Once I pulled myself off the ground and wiped away my tears I realized that the FP craziness really only applied to MK. That makes things much easier and since we will have hopper tickets we can always just hop over in the evenings after AK or DHS if we missed something. Starting to relax, life is good.

You have more than 3 FP?

I am finding it hard to pick my FP. There seems to be logial choices but you only get 3. Screw up and you are waiting in line for something unplanned.

Thanks!!! I guess it is off to the charts, blogs, and books for me. One more thing, and I know I have said it before in other post, but after reviewing dining spost the DDP has totally messed up what was once great places to eat. That too is a big change.

Your boyfriend's site is nice but not easy to gain info from. I am a little OCD in this area. However his info seems to be the best out there as even Marty told me to check him out. So I will spend a bit more time.

sniff :'( sniff :'( bawwwwww :TantrumSmiley: :TantrumSmiley: :TantrumSmiley: You all have confirmed my thoughts as of late. As I began researching and planning this trip I began to wonder if all I was reading was true. Certainly it could not have changed THAT much but sadly I am convined now that the good ol days are gone.

TCD: Your trip to DL during the week is what we are used to. Low to no crowds. You show up at rope drop and can do all of adventure land and frontier land well before any sort of line appears.