Will be staying at All Star Sports, driving from airport. Which entrance is best to use? Also where is closest grocery store outside of the Park? Thanks for any help
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 4:16 AM from IP address 208.193.73.214
The All Star resort don't have cooking facilities. But you can store drinks in coolers. I am staying at All Star Sports NOV. 4th-11th. We are not getting groceries. BUt super wal-mart is pretty close.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 11:25 AM from IP address 216.168.108.97
The All Star resort don't have cooking facilities. But you can store drinks in coolers. I am staying at All Star Sports NOV. 4th-11th. We are not getting groceries. BUt super wal-mart is pretty close. And there is Publix.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 11:27 AM from IP address 216.168.108.97
The closest store but not cheapest is Goodings Store on 192. They are expensive for most items. Like pop is 4.99 a 12 pack. Cereal is 4.00 - 5.00 a box, etc. I hope this helps. There is a K-Mart that we used for items more reasonable like more film, sunscreen. That is at the first disney exit off of I-4. I'm sorry I can't help with the entrance from the airport, except that their are several signs directing you where to go. The one we use when we drive is the MGM exit. It is the closest to the All Star Resorts. Sorry this is so lengthy.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 5:44 PM from IP address 63.44.206.132
Have you ever tried Publix across from Celebration? (On the corner of 192 and S. International, behind Logans & Bennigans) It is much closer and has reasonable pricing compared to Goodings. The check-out lines aren't as long, also.
Posted on Sep 5, 2000, 6:50 PM from IP address 64.34.143.21
Take busses to some mono rails to others. When you get to the all star you will get a transpertation map that tells you want will take you where. For fort wilderness i would recommend the boat ride from magic kingdom. For the boardwalk, yatch and beach, and swan and dolphin the boat from mgm would be the best i think, for contempory, poly, and grand floridian the mono rail would be good. For the rest i think you have to use a buss.
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 7:24 PM from IP address 172.160.242.32
I agree with Val - monorail around the ones you can and either boat around the Epcot resorts or walk around Crecent Lake. You can also take a boat from DD to PO & DxL
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 12:57 PM from IP address 209.49.242.36
If you are traveling where you have to change buses...
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If you have to go to Downtown Disney to get to your desired resort, DO NOT USE THE BUSES. I have talked to so many guest that spend 60 to 90 minutes trying to get from the Caribean Beach, Boardwalk, or All Star Resorts to the Grand Floridian. This has caused numberous problems for guests. I always recommend using your own car or taking a taxi.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 9:02 PM from IP address 152.163.194.208
Whilsy we are on holiday at Disneys Caribbean Beach resort in September there is scheduled a space shuttle launch at 8:45 am.
Is a good view available from any where within Disney World or is it best to travel to KSC. If travel is best, does anyone know where best to head for and what time we will need to set off.
Any help gratefully received.
Thanks
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 7:34 AM from IP address 195.147.228.212
Went four years ago and decided to go to KSC to see a launch at 1.00pm. There were crowds more people than we expected with big tailbacks of cars on all roads leading to KSC. If you get there be prepared for a long wait to get out of the area.
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 10:41 AM from IP address 62.60.9.21
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My family and I drink TONS of water so we are planning to bring our own water bottles to the parks (filled with as much ice as will fit as well as water). I know we can get more water at any drinking fountain....has anyone ever tried getting ice from any place? I think maybe the restaurants would do it, but is there anywhere else to get ice? Gotta love that icy cold water!
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 11:07 AM from IP address 152.163.207.201
we turned it up all the way with our almost filled all the way water bottles. It froze the water in the bottle and then we just added a tad of water and took it to the park. We either carryed them in a disney bag or in one of those little water holders you can buy. IT is alot easier then trying to get ice in the bottle and it melts at about the rate you want to drink anyway. :-)
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 10:41 AM from IP address 172.128.34.222
Can you take coolers of any kind into the actual park. We are staying in All Star Movies and have 3 small children with us and taking in sodas and water would be a great convenience.
Posted on Sep 10, 2000, 11:07 AM from IP address 152.163.213.209
My family is planning a trip to disney for presidents week and I was wondering what type of clothing I might need to pack? Shorts, pants or both can we go swimming at the resort pools or the water parks? How can we pack lightly for our trip I don't mind doing laundry once or twice. Any advice will be great.Thanks
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 9:05 AM from IP address 205.188.192.53
I would pack a little bit of everything. It's warm in the day and you will need a jacket at night. For most days I would say shorts are fine but it wouldn't hurt to have pants just in case. As for swimming it's your own opinion. I don't but then again I only swim when it is in the 80's. Have a great trip!
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 11:25 AM from IP address 205.188.198.42
Hi,
I have been trying to get on the wdw site to find out the prices of 5,6 & 7 day park hopper plus passes, But cannot get on for some reason. I would be grateful if anybody could let me know the current prices with discount for mkc holders.
Thank you in advance Neil
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 7:15 AM from IP address 195.92.194.105
Dear All Disney's Fans
We have our 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Caribbean Beach Resort on 1 September.
It's my frist visit to Orlando DisneyWorld. and I'm regret I plan my vacation so late.
So, Please who can give me some advise !
I surf some website that, someone said that,
there are a right place at the CBR can see the firework from the Epcot, Do anyone know where are the right place ??
And which area at the CBR is the best location ??
- I afraid to walk so much after the theme park.
And Which is the can't miss progame in the millennium celebration ??
And I have a question about, the transport from airport to DisneyWorld, use the shuttle bus or call a towncar ??
Thanks for all
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 5:18 AM from IP address 202.66.151.69
I don't think you can see the fireworks from the carribean
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There are lot of trees and it really isn't that close to epcot.
We took a mears shuttle bus to the resort from the airport. The ride to the resort was good, but to the airport from the resort they were 20 minutes late which worried us.
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 10:44 AM from IP address 172.128.34.222
The Tapestry of Nations parage happens twice each night at Epcot - a great place to watch it is at Rose & Crown outide waiting area (in UK pavilion) We got there around 7:15 pm and drank a beer while we waited - the parade came out right there at 8pm and we then watched the Illuminations show from the patio as well.
We took Tiffany Towncar form the airport and were extremely pleased with the service. I've also read on the boards where Happy Limo is good. We prefer the direct sevice, but have used Mears in the past and it was fine too.
Happy Anniversary!
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 12:48 PM from IP address 209.49.242.36
We saw the fireworks from the second floor of building 36 I think at Trinidad N. I hope I spelled that right. Anyway, it was beautiful and we would come back to our room everynight and sit on the steps to watch. My 4 year old loved it! I hope this helps. When you check into CB ask the CM if you can have that building. It is great! Short walk to bus stop and it wasn't a bad walk to the food court and main pool. Have a great time. We will be there the same time you are but staying at the Wilderness Lodge. We leave in 3 days! Email me if you have further questions about CB.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 2:04 PM from IP address 207.243.247.2
I had no idea you could see the fireworks from there - cool! I guess its like anything else at Disney - its a matter of being in the right place. When I stayed at CBR, years ago, we couldn't see anything from our room or building, but I have no idea where we stayed (back in 1991)
Oh well! Always learn something new!
Posted on Aug 29, 2000, 5:56 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
You most definitely CAN see the fireworks at the Caribbean Beach Resort. I've done it many, many times.
Besides the recommendation that someone has already made regarding room location, you can see the fireworks near Old Port Royale. The fireworks can be seen from anywhere outside OPR along the water. One of my favorite spots is at the end of the building, just near Martinique.
On nights when we don't stay in the park til closing, we have a late evening snack (usually a treat from the bakery) while watching the show. If the wind is blowing in the right direction, you can even hear the music.
Enjoy!!!!
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 5:27 PM from IP address 205.188.197.158
We are considering changing our holiday date:we are currently booked at CBR for the 3 weeks running up to Easter - we return home on Easter Saturday. We have the opportunity to change to the last 3 weeks in May - would this be a good move eg crowds,weather etc etc. Anybody got any thoughts - we have to make up our minds asap
Posted on Aug 26, 2000, 4:30 AM from IP address 193.113.185.169
Hi Alison
My family and I went to Disney this April(the 3-12 actually) and we stayed at the CBR. WE read all kind of horror stories on here about the crowds, but we were not able to change our dates , so we went anyway. We had not one complaint. Everything was great, it was not too crowded and the weather was already getting a little too hot for us. I'm not going to tell you that the lines were nonexisting, but if you take advantage of the Fast Pass you won't have any trouble. Our longest wait was probably 15-20 minutes. I would have hated to wait in any line with the weather any hotter which I am sure it will be the end of May. I myself think the first part of April would be your better bet , but as with anything in life, you'll will get many opinions. Whenever you go, have fun. The motel is great. Tey and request Martinique, it's close to everything(especialy if you have kids going)
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 8:17 PM from IP address 208.22.43.125
I AM GOING TO DISNEY FOR THE LAST TIME NEXT MONTH BEFORE THE MILLENIUM CELEBRATION ENDS. AFTER THIS TRIP MY ANNUAL PASS IS EXPIRED AND I PROBABLY WILL NOT RENEW NEXT YEAR. WENT WAY TOO MUCH THIS YEAR. HOWEVER I STILL DID NOT SEE ILLIMUNATIONS BECAUSE I HEARD THAT THE WAIT WAS VERY LONG, YOU HAVE TO GET THERE VERY EARLY, AND SOME SAID SHOW WAS NOT WORTH IT. ALSO IS IT SCARY FOR A CHILD? I ALWAYS WANT TO GET EVERYTHING IN WHEN I AM THERE I CANT SIT STILL WAITING FOR A SHOW FOR 2 HOURS. ESPCIALLY WITH A 3 YEAR OLD. ANYWAY TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SEEN IT DO I WAIT OR SKIP IT ON THIS LAST TRIP???
THANKS IN ADVANCE
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 8:16 PM from IP address 205.188.198.168
Just came home on Monday. Illuminations are something special, I Think you would regret noy going. Also saw fireworkd at Islands of Adventure - they were super too.
Posted on Aug 27, 2000, 2:15 PM from IP address 62.7.80.248
The show this year is different from years in the past. They don't have the lighting around the World Showcase or spotlight the nations, instead a GIGANTIC globe floats out and there is a laser light show on the globe as it turns. Its very interesting and the music is wonderful.
I think the crowds just depend on when you go - it should be dying down some as summer closes. We watched it from the outside patio waiting area at R&C - had a great seat for both ToN parade - which is great - and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth.
There isn't anything scary - the puppets in the parade may be a little intimidation to a small child, but most children we saw loved it.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 12:53 PM from IP address 209.49.242.36
No pets are allowed anywhere on property w/ the exception of companion type dogs.
There are kennels at the parks and certain requirements and I think Ft Wilderness may have a few camp sites that allow animals, but I'm not definite on that.
I think Deb Wills has a page about this at www.wdwig.com
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:33 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
In the guide books i have read it says there is a goodings close to Downtown Dis, does anyone know if this is correct, and if it is a walkable distance??
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 5:51 AM from IP address 194.216.120.111
Maybe not a drastic walk, but it would be a pretty good distance and the traffic there is very heavy.
Goodings is across the street in a shopping type area/complex/stripmall thingy. If you are coming from I-4 it would be before you get to DD and the DD hotels. There are several restaurants in the area w/ the Goodings.
From what I have gathered its fairly expensive, if you're driving - I remember there was a grocery (Goodings, I think) off of Sand Lake Road - a few miles before your get to Disney - close to Universal
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:09 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
I just found a great web site. It lets you know what the weather will be like even months in advance! I don't really know how accurate it is, but at least it gives us planners that have everything mapped out so far ahead an idea of what the weather COULD be like! It is www.weatherplanner.com
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 3:56 PM from IP address 24.218.204.245
over history is where most of the info comes from. I started checking it around 9/99 for our May 2000 trip - found the site thru Yahoo - anyway, it was about as accurate as any normal forcast. It predicted the weather exactly as it turned out - clear and hot!
These are weather norms for the most part, but it was nice to have an idea ahead of time of a general idea of what to expect - especially since we had an outdoor Disney wedding!
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:01 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
I understand that Cinderella's Royal Table is on the second floor of of castle. Do you have to walk thru the Cinderella story to get to it? We are going for the first time to WDW. The castle at Disneyland has the story thru out. It scares my daughter and she will not walk thru it. I would love to take her to Cinderella's Royal Table but if she has to go past the story, we will never make it to the table! I really would rather not get up at 4 am to make the reservations if we will never get to keep them.
Thanks for any info.
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 1:40 PM from IP address 205.227.60.67
WHILE WAITING DOWNSTAIRS IN THE LOBBY YOUR DAUGHTER WILL HAVE THE PLEASURE OF MEETING THE FAIRY GODMOTHER. THEN WHEN YOU NAME IS CALLED YOU JUST WALK UP A SPIRAL STAIRCASE AND RIGHT TO THE RESTUARANT. ALSO I BELIEVE THERE IS A ELEVATOR. NOTHING SCARY ABOUT IT AND NO STORY. HAVE FUN
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 5:45 AM from IP address 152.163.207.202
the main hallway thru the castle is decorated by a beautifully done mozaic along the walls depicting the fairy tale. I can't remember if its scarr or not though - at least there weren't any dragons or beasts in the story that I can remember.
if its too dark or your daughter gets leery of it you can always walk around either side to by pass it and enter thru the back of the main hall (I'm pretty sure that's where the restaurant is)
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:04 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
If there restaurant for Cinderella's Table is on the second floor, where do we leave our stroller during our breakfast? We're bringing our own stroller so I don't want anything to happen to it, if I can help it.
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 2:01 PM from IP address 152.163.206.202
You can leave your elevator in the Lobby downstairs there are w hole bunch of them parked there together. You dont have to worry about it. Also we left our stroller outside along eith all the others during every ride even with my camera and backpacks in it and it was fine NO problems in all the times I have been there (knock on Wood)
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 7:51 PM from IP address 205.188.198.168
Does anyone know what kind of crowds we should expect in Disney during the first week of September (just a week away from now)? I was hoping we could end up doing more since the crowds will be smaller? Please tell me if I'm kidding myself thinking that way! Thanks!
Posted on Aug 23, 2000, 9:27 PM from IP address 209.148.133.11
Any holiday is crowded at Disney. Most schools are back in by this time, but people will travel given the 4 day weekend - especially Florida residents.
Most of the web pages give good indicators of crowd levels based on past experience and the room rates are also an indicator - Value, Regular, Peak - etc...
But it should definitely be more crowded than the rest of the month.
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:12 AM from IP address 209.49.242.36
Holiday weekends are always more crowded. The important thing is to get to the parks early -- before the gates open. If you're staying on Disney property, take advantage of early entry.
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 10:24 AM from IP address 12.14.139.187
Can someone tell me what kind of stroller's the park's have? How much they cost and if you rent them in the morning ,do you have to pay again in the evening if you go back?
Posted on Aug 23, 2000, 6:50 PM from IP address 216.240.109.170
Thank you very much for the information on the strollers. It helped me very much. I think I will take my own stroller, the stroller's in the magic kindgom look like they are twenty years old. The ones in the other parks are alot nicer, but I know we will be in the magic kindgom alot. The site said they were expecting a new shipment of strollers ,hope they get there before we do! Thanks again!
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 11:31 AM from IP address 216.240.109.42
The Magic Kingdom did have some of the newer strollers at Easter time, but being that it was so crowded they pulled out the old blue ones. However, I always take my own anyways just because of park hopping and downtown Disney. That way I have it when I need it and I'm not spending a small fortune on rentals. Just a thought.
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 5:19 PM from IP address 63.17.34.83
I agree its so much more convienient to take your own, as the kids get older and donot require them so much, renting is probably the best option.
i have soon to be 2yo twins so will be taking our double in Nov, our 5yo walks all the time now but he may need a stroller if we have long days in the parks, thats when rentals come into their own i think.
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 5:44 AM from IP address 194.216.120.111
We will be staying at Port Orleans but have reservations at Chef Mickey's for a character Breakfast...if we take disney transportation will we make it in time for breakfast? Or should we call a cab...do you know what that might cost...I've heard a few bucks...does that sound right?
Posted on Aug 23, 2000, 11:59 AM from IP address 140.251.150.73
What we did is when we went to Chef Mickeys. We stayed at DL we took a bus to MK and took the monarail to the contemporary and made in time for breakfast.
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 11:35 AM from IP address 216.168.100.214
No problem...Give yourself at least 50 mins to an hour from DXL...it is an enjoyable ride and you will love riding into the Contemporary on the Monorail!!!!!
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 3:28 PM from IP address 206.45.199.10
I'm starting to see posts about the MVMCP. We're "planning" on going to WDW Dec. 2-9. So far the only thing booked is the room. I'd like to get the tickets for the MVMCP now so I have them. If it turns out that we can't go in December, does anyone know if you can get a refund? (I shudder to even think that we might not be able to go :( :( :( )
thanks!!
Posted on Aug 22, 2000, 5:39 AM from IP address 198.150.21.206
Disney will not give any refunds on these tickets but I know that the party sells out very quickly. We went for Mickeys Halloween party and it was sold out we found someone in our hotel with extra tickets and he sold them to us this was lucky so good luck.
Posted on Aug 25, 2000, 5:49 AM from IP address 152.163.207.202
It was going to open at West Side, but I do not know why it did not. It was going to open near the Movie Theater. Now that sace is used to sell movie stuff and Mickey Mouse stuff.
Posted on Aug 28, 2000, 8:50 PM from IP address 152.163.194.208