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| mainstfan5
Mon 5/8/2006 3:34p | I'll be in Orlando on business for a few days before I spend a few days at WDW. Rather than spend 3 - 4 evenings alone in my hotel, I'd like to get out and see a few things...but I've never been to WDW and feel a bit overwhelmed at the options.
I was thinking about seeing Downtown Disney, or maybe even going to the Poly Beach and seeing the fireworks. However,I'm staying off-site so I would have to drive into the resort. How feasible is this?
Is the resort 'open' enough for visitors to do this for a couple of hours in the evening? Or do you need to be a WDW resort guest?
Is there anything (WDW-related) that you guys would recommend for spending a few hours on a weeknight when you're not staying at the resort? |
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| trekkeruss
Mon 5/8/2006 4:06p | You could dine at any of the resort restaurants, but since you won't be able to make PS's ahead of time like on-site guests can, it might be impossible to eat at the more popular spots. Still, it's worth a call. I would recommend the California Grill if you can get in; the food is possibly the best in WDW, and you can view the fireworks as well ( you can go up there to the observation beck even if you are not eating at the restaurant.)
DtD is open to anyone, and for a fee you can also go to Pleasure Island. The Adventurer's Club is highly popular with Disney fans. |
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| Mickeymouseclub
Mon 5/8/2006 7:02p | The California Grill is a good suggestion. You could just go to the bar for a drink or appetizer.It is above the Contemporary.You could probably get into the Polynesian for a drink at the bar and watch the fireworks on their beach without a hassle with security over parking.If you do go to the Polynesian look for their boat ramp and take a boatride. I have never been asked for resort i.d. The boat takes you from the POly to the MK and to the Grand Floridian and back to the Poly. Also consider a free trip on the monorail. The stop is upperlevel at the Poly, Grand,MK.Contemporary and the Ticket Center.Just stay on it roundtrip. |
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| jazzfan4
Mon 5/8/2006 7:11p | HAve your supper at the poly, and stay for fireworks and water light pageant.
You could also ride the monorail to epocot and back since it goes into the park and around SSE you could see what's in future world, just can't get off.
Visit the Wilderness lodge, it's like stepping into the INN at Old Faithful in Yellowstone or Macdonalds in Glacier NP.
If you like Walt's Railroad visit the Gold Spike room in the villas while your there, they have a couple of Carolwood cars and some Photographs. I don't think they charge for parking at the resorts but there may be a time limit. |
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| RoadTrip
Mon 5/8/2006 7:12p | I would recommend seeing Illuminations at Epcot (9:00 PM every night). I'm not sure how much earlier than 9:00 PM you could get there, and if you would be able to see enough other stuff to make the admission worthwhile for you.
My opinion is that I would pay the $60 (or whatever it is now) JUST to see Illuminations. I'm a real fan of that show though... others may not agree.
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| Chelledun
Mon 5/8/2006 7:28p | I suggest Spoodles and a stroll around the Boardwalk area. You can check out the Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk hotels while you are there. |
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| Kennesaw Tom
Mon 5/8/2006 7:48p | I like walking around the WL grounds at night and catching the electic pagent parade. I also enjoy DTD and the boat ride to POR. Gosh there is SO much to do on property at night. No wonder I would not get back to my room till 1 AM. |
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| Kennesaw Tom
Mon 5/8/2006 7:53p | Each night a different park.. and then off to DTD for some Ghiridelli choc.....<grin>.
If I keep this up I will be heading to WDW instead of visiting my family in two weeks while I"m on vacation. |
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| TALL Disney Guy
Mon 5/8/2006 7:57p | LOL, I think we could all understand that Tom! ;-) |
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| bob12
Mon 5/8/2006 8:23p | Come and see us at Cirque du Soleil! |
