[GTOMazz]

Bring lots of money and a good pair of shoes, because you are going to walk and walk and walk some more!!! Hey dyingbreed I am going down to Disney the end of April, 22nd to the 5th. Taking the granddaughter down. We are staying at animal kindom. Maybe we will hook up.

Mazz

[GREATGTO]

If you want to try other parks you can swing by universal studios and sea world, they arent too far away.If youre into waterparks sea world just opened up a new waterpark the other day I heard it was pretty good, if you dont want to try that one you could go to disneys waterpark but it doesnt really have any big rides, another good one is wet-n-wild near disney . Like someone else said try to stay off I4 between 7am and 9 am 330-7pm in the disney area its always a little more congested no matter the time of day though. Out in Kissimmee area there are a lot of little tourist shops for a lot of the disney stuff that may be a lot cheaper than buying it at disney, plus Old town is out there and they do have a car show every saturday night.

[dragula81]

Thanks for ALL of the great advice everyone!

I've written down much of it and my wife and I are sitting here discussing it.

Can someone answer a couple of questions for me?

Can we bring coolers into the park? If so, is there some place to store them, such as a large locker or whatever?

Also, do you have to pay to park? if so, any idea how much it is?

Thanks!

[73brewstersd]

Typhoon Lagoon is a nice water park for the whole family..It's right on the Disney grounds...and I 2nd you visiting the car show at old town. Its a Great Atmosphere!! and a bunch of cars!!

Parking is typically $10

[Gary Logan]

Originally Posted by dragula81

Can we bring coolers into the park? If so, is there some place to store them, such as a large locker or whatever?

Also, do you have to pay to park? if so, any idea how much it is?

Thanks!

Disney Theme Parks
Full-size coolers, with or without wheels, are not allowed.
Coolers smaller than 24" length x 15" width x 18" height (which mirrors the large locker size) are allowed.
Coolers will be inspected for glass and alcoholic beverages which are not permitted.
I usually use a small soft sided cooler and put some subs and chips in there.

Disney Water Parks
Coolers are permitted including wheeled coolers
No wagons are allowed
No glass containers or alcoholic beverages allowed
No storage area for coolers is provided

There are extra large lockers available that are about $7. Cheaper ones are available outside the some of the parks near the bus terminal. Parking at the parks is $11 unless you are staying at a resort. Then you can use the free ground transportation. Parking is also free at the sports complex, Downtown Disney, and the water parks.

[Kurt Zimmerman]

Originally Posted by dragula81

Thanks for ALL of the great advice everyone!

I've written down much of it and my wife and I are sitting here discussing it.

Can someone answer a couple of questions for me?

Can we bring coolers into the park? If so, is there some place to store them, such as a large locker or whatever?

Also, do you have to pay to park? if so, any idea how much it is?

Thanks!

Big coolers are a no-no. They discourage you from bringing any food into the park, and they check your bags. But you can pack lunches/snacks and they will let them in. No glass containers.

lockers are available- several sizes.

I'm sure they charge to park, but I don't know how much. We always fly in and stay on Disney property.

Don't miss the "Talk to Crush" show in the "Seas" pavilion at Epcot. You ride the clamshells ride, then go to the back of the large display room after you exit the ride. Very cool for your kids. Do it several times, it's always different.
There is also a comedy game show in the west innoventions pavilion. Just funny shtick by a couple of college kids. Buy your kids a starter pin trading set. Every Disney employee will trade anything they have on their lanyard with whatever you want to trade. It'a a good way for your kids to interact with friendly Disney employees and there are pins available in employee lanyards that aren't available anywhere else. Trade early in the day for the best selection. If you just go to ride rides, you will be dissappointed because of the long waits. We never ride a ride without a Fastpass, unless the line is short. The Fastpasses will say when you can get another for another ride. Get these early, once the day's worth is given out- no more fastpasses for the day for that ride.

Don't miss Mickey's PhilharMagic in the Magic Kingdom- next to the big Merry-Go-Round behind the castle. Very cool show that never gets old.

Plan your stops so you don't have to criss-cross the park. Epcot is three times bigger than the Magic Kingdom, too big to walk all over.

Kurt