What would you do on your last day? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Neoshoegal · 07-24-2009, 07:04 AM

Planning the last little details now for our upcoming trip and trying to decide what to do on our last day.
For the final 3 days of our trip, we're going on a cruise. We'll be arriving on a Monday morning around 8am at Cape Canaveral. I guess we'll have a car hired by 9am or so. Our flight home is at 5.30pm from MCO.
We've already visited KSC before so probably wouldn't be doing that.
How would you fill the last (half) day?

(just 2 of us, no kids)

gemmybear83 · 07-24-2009, 07:10 AM

Last time we had a wander around Downtown Disney and a nice quiet lunch, it was great and relaxing. The only problem was trying to stuff everything into the cases!

howlongtillsummer? · 07-24-2009, 07:47 AM

I would love to do something on my last day, but I am usually too sad and anxious to get to the airport to "get it over with!!"

Downtown Disney or Kissimmee Old Town is what I would do, if I did do something. Or maybe a nice lunch in a disney resort. Kona Cafe? Then you could have a stroll around the hotel or take the monorail around the resorts.

Mrs Doubtfire · 07-24-2009, 08:15 AM

Last time we went to Celebration and had a late lunch sat outside before going to the airport.

other years we have also been to DTD and hired one of the boats - that was nice and relaxing

DISWolves · 07-24-2009, 09:00 AM

Usually......Hotel to DTD Virgin check-in then off to M.K. Leave for the airport after watching the parade, however this year we will be arriving at DTD Virgin check-in from Port Canaveral after our first 4 night cruise, but I reckon we will still go to M.K. for the finale!

Neoshoegal · 07-24-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DISWolves

Usually......Hotel to DTD Virgin check-in then off to M.K. Leave for the airport after watching the parade, however this year we will be arriving at DTD Virgin check-in from Port Canaveral after our first 4 night cruise, but I reckon we will still go to M.K. for the finale!

We're flying with BA this time so no DTD check in. Also, our Disney passes will have expired by then, so can't do the MK either.

jharrowell · 07-24-2009, 09:18 AM

Given that what we're wearing for the day is what we arrive at the airport in, we usually try and mellow out and take it easy. The last thing you want is to turn up at the airport all hot and sweaty. (urgh!)

So we usually go to DTD, grab a bite to eat (at wolfgang pucks or if we feel like the walk at the Earl of Sandwich) then watch a flick! It's nice and air conditioned in the Cineplex and there's usually a film we won't see in the UK for a couple of months.

Other suggestions are Citywalk and chill out at Startbucks, or maybe Epcot and take a nice lazy tour of WS.

The thing I do avoid is proper park touring. That's way to energetic fo a last day.

Edit: Just saw that your park passes will be expired by then so ignore the Epcot suggestion.

loobylou44 · 07-24-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Doubtfire

Last time we went to Celebration and had a late lunch sat outside before going to the airport.

Yes Celebration gets my vote also, we love it there.

Andrew Bichard · 07-24-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Neoshoegal

Planning the last little details now for our upcoming trip and trying to decide what to do on our last day.
For the final 3 days of our trip, we're going on a cruise. We'll be arriving on a Monday morning around 8am at Cape Canaveral. I guess we'll have a car hired by 9am or so. Our flight home is at 5.30pm from MCO.
We've already visited KSC before so probably wouldn't be doing that.
How would you fill the last (half) day?

(just 2 of us, no kids)

If you are on a 5:30 pm flight you won't have much time on your hands.

However, how about taking the A1A due north towards Daytona to look at all the seedy motels backing onto the beach. In Daytona and Ormond you can even drive on the beach itself. Pretend you're Malcolm Cambell! When you run out of time you can head over to the I4 and back to MCO.

I used to visit Daytona Beach every year in the early 1970s. Then a certain company set up business in Orlando and drained all the tourist dollars out of the rest of Florida and Daytona got seedier and seedier. I still have a great fondness for the place though!

Andrew

irongirlof12 · 07-24-2009, 10:03 AM

we are doing a character breakfast and then will head to DTD, maybe visit disney quest.

It's a toughie as you don't want to get too tired out, but you want to make the most of every last precious second!

natalielongstaff · 07-24-2009, 10:57 AM

We are also planning a character breakfast and then a trip to Downtown disney

Neoshoegal · 07-24-2009, 11:06 AM

A character breakfast! That sounds like a great idea. Might go for that one

Neoshoegal · 07-24-2009, 11:32 AM

Booked a character breakfast at Cape May

Was hoping for 1900 Park Fare but was all booked there, no biggie.
Perfect, a last minute Disney fix before we fly back. Thanks!

heatherbelle · 07-25-2009, 05:37 AM

What about a meal in one of the resorts.

On our last day, we always to go Chef Mickey's for a late breakfast and then go into the MK for the last few hours.

If you won't have park tickets, try a meal in one of the monorail resorts, and then ride the monorail around epot, take the boat then form the monorail main station, and take a boat to the MK, and then another boat over to Wilderness lodge. It's a fantastic resort. We did this on the recommendation of a friend of ours and it was a lovely few hours looking around.

Chris and Pooh · 07-25-2009, 05:53 AM

We have, and will be going to one of the water parks and chill out til about about 14:00 then shower up prior to leaving for mco and our flight

07-24-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
Neoshoegal would rather be in Walt Disney World Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,143	What would you do on your last day? Planning the last little details now for our upcoming trip and trying to decide what to do on our last day. For the final 3 days of our trip, we're going on a cruise. We'll be arriving on a Monday morning around 8am at Cape Canaveral. I guess we'll have a car hired by 9am or so. Our flight home is at 5.30pm from MCO. We've already visited KSC before so probably wouldn't be doing that. How would you fill the last (half) day? (just 2 of us, no kids) __________________ No WDW trip planned at the moment Previous trips: 3 Night Disney Wonder Cruise, November 2010 2 Weeks of fun fun FUN at the SSR, October/November 2010 2 Weeks of Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at SSR, September 2009 Cruise, Convention and Disney, staying at Wilderness Lodge Villas, Yacht Club and off site, January 2009 My 30th birthday, staying at Port Orleans Riverside, June 2008 Husband's 30th birthday, staying off site, March 2006

07-24-2009, 07:10 AM	#2
gemmybear83 I would blame it all on Bob Awww I love the first day You could stay behind after your meal and have another drink Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 5,387	Last time we had a wander around Downtown Disney and a nice quiet lunch, it was great and relaxing. The only problem was trying to stuff everything into the cases! __________________

07-24-2009, 07:47 AM	#3
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,753	I would love to do something on my last day, but I am usually too sad and anxious to get to the airport to "get it over with!!" Downtown Disney or Kissimmee Old Town is what I would do, if I did do something. Or maybe a nice lunch in a disney resort. Kona Cafe? Then you could have a stroll around the hotel or take the monorail around the resorts. __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010 & 2011 Shhh - it's a secret - OKW 2012!

07-24-2009, 08:15 AM	#4
Mrs Doubtfire DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,870	Last time we went to Celebration and had a late lunch sat outside before going to the airport. other years we have also been to DTD and hired one of the boats - that was nice and relaxing __________________ Samantha

07-24-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
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07-24-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
jharrowell Disney Phreak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 688	Given that what we're wearing for the day is what we arrive at the airport in, we usually try and mellow out and take it easy. The last thing you want is to turn up at the airport all hot and sweaty. (urgh!) So we usually go to DTD, grab a bite to eat (at wolfgang pucks or if we feel like the walk at the Earl of Sandwich) then watch a flick! It's nice and air conditioned in the Cineplex and there's usually a film we won't see in the UK for a couple of months. Other suggestions are Citywalk and chill out at Startbucks, or maybe Epcot and take a nice lazy tour of WS. The thing I do avoid is proper park touring. That's way to energetic fo a last day. Edit: Just saw that your park passes will be expired by then so ignore the Epcot suggestion. __________________ Two last minute flights to Orlando, £676.00. Two tickets to the NASA causeway, $400.00. Watching a shuttle launch live? Priceless Follow my twitters for pre-trip and live trip reports as well as the usual inane Twitter chatter at: http://twitter.com/disneyfanjen

07-24-2009, 10:03 AM	#10
irongirlof12 Am I the only one who loves Quorn Sausages? I would love to be at Ghiradelli's ice cream parlour with a massive choc sundae Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK. Posts: 5,499	we are doing a character breakfast and then will head to DTD, maybe visit disney quest. It's a toughie as you don't want to get too tired out, but you want to make the most of every last precious second! __________________ Andrea xxx 1994:Grosvenor 1996:POFQ 2002: Comfort Inn LBV 2007: CSR 2009:OKW 2011:POFQ&Dream HNY DLP 2012

07-24-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	We are also planning a character breakfast and then a trip to Downtown disney __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

07-24-2009, 11:06 AM	#12
Neoshoegal would rather be in Walt Disney World Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,143	A character breakfast! That sounds like a great idea. Might go for that one __________________ No WDW trip planned at the moment Previous trips: 3 Night Disney Wonder Cruise, November 2010 2 Weeks of fun fun FUN at the SSR, October/November 2010 2 Weeks of Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at SSR, September 2009 Cruise, Convention and Disney, staying at Wilderness Lodge Villas, Yacht Club and off site, January 2009 My 30th birthday, staying at Port Orleans Riverside, June 2008 Husband's 30th birthday, staying off site, March 2006

07-24-2009, 11:32 AM	#13
Neoshoegal would rather be in Walt Disney World Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,143	Booked a character breakfast at Cape May Was hoping for 1900 Park Fare but was all booked there, no biggie. Perfect, a last minute Disney fix before we fly back. Thanks! __________________ No WDW trip planned at the moment Previous trips: 3 Night Disney Wonder Cruise, November 2010 2 Weeks of fun fun FUN at the SSR, October/November 2010 2 Weeks of Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at SSR, September 2009 Cruise, Convention and Disney, staying at Wilderness Lodge Villas, Yacht Club and off site, January 2009 My 30th birthday, staying at Port Orleans Riverside, June 2008 Husband's 30th birthday, staying off site, March 2006

07-25-2009, 05:37 AM	#14
heatherbelle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: W.Yorks, UK Posts: 1,248	What about a meal in one of the resorts. On our last day, we always to go Chef Mickey's for a late breakfast and then go into the MK for the last few hours. If you won't have park tickets, try a meal in one of the monorail resorts, and then ride the monorail around epot, take the boat then form the monorail main station, and take a boat to the MK, and then another boat over to Wilderness lodge. It's a fantastic resort. We did this on the recommendation of a friend of ours and it was a lovely few hours looking around. __________________ 2005 - WDW -Off site LBV, 2006 WDW Regal Palms, 2007 - WDW Regal Palms, 2008 - Disney Old Key West, 2009 - Disneyland LA/SD, 2010 Yacht Club, 2011 Med Disney Cruise. 2012 Yacht Club again! 2013 - Carnival Sunshine Med .

07-25-2009, 05:53 AM	#15
Chris and Pooh Airport Parking Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,103 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	We have, and will be going to one of the water parks and chill out til about about 14:00 then shower up prior to leaving for mco and our flight __________________ Chris and Bev SSR members since SEP 2003 Oct 1996 Nov 1997 Oct 1999 Oct 2001 Sep 2003 Oct 2004 Apr 2006 Nov 2006 Mar 2007 Nov 2007 Oct 2009 April 2010 Mar 2011 March 2013

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