Very excited to start planning what could be a short trip to Florida in June. My last trip to WDW was my own make-a-wish trip as a teenager. 11 years later I have a family of my own and would like to return! I have a 2-year-old who will still be 2 next June and a baby who will be 1 by then. I'm thinking of going the first week of June as my husband only has June off. He has never been to WDW, but we both are DLR savvy. I know how to navigate DL with my eyes closed and know when and what rides to go on during peak season. Needless to say, I know 0 about Florida's parks. Now with my kids, I would like to prioritize MK as I'm sure Fantasyland will be a hit for my older daughter. She also loves Mickey Mouse, so I'm looking for any advice on what show we could watch. She is, however, sensitive to some sounds, etc.; I'm sure it's related to a certain disability diagnosis we are working on with her doctor.
1. Are there loud sounds we can avoid or be aware of?
2. I am trying to stay under 2K, so with getawaytoday, we can realistically afford an off-site good neighbor hotel. I saw some have free shuttles. Does that mean we are outside the actual park area? How long does it take for shuttles to get to the park entrance (I'm looking at Springhill lake buena vista)? How do we tell them which park we want to go to? I am very confused.
If we'd only go to MK and AK, are we ok with just not getting a park hopper? I don't see us park hopping with a 2-year-old and 14 month old. Thinking about 2 days of parks with 4-day total stay ( arrival and departure days).
3. I'm very worried about my oldest being scared inside the dark rides at fantasyland. How can we test this out?
4. What are the lines like? I'm trying to rope drop but not sure that's possible staying offsite? How long do you usually take from hotel shuttle to MK entrance?
5. WHat is security like? I'm used to doing exactly like at TSA at DLR.
6. PLanning to take double stroller from home, any tips?
7. Do we need to rent a car if we stay at Springhill ?
Thanks everyone! We'd be taking a 2.5-3 hr hr plane ride to get to Orlando. We are used to the humidity and heat.
1. Are there loud sounds we can avoid or be aware of?
2. I am trying to stay under 2K, so with getawaytoday, we can realistically afford an off-site good neighbor hotel. I saw some have free shuttles. Does that mean we are outside the actual park area? How long does it take for shuttles to get to the park entrance (I'm looking at Springhill lake buena vista)? How do we tell them which park we want to go to? I am very confused.
If we'd only go to MK and AK, are we ok with just not getting a park hopper? I don't see us park hopping with a 2-year-old and 14 month old. Thinking about 2 days of parks with 4-day total stay ( arrival and departure days).
3. I'm very worried about my oldest being scared inside the dark rides at fantasyland. How can we test this out?
4. What are the lines like? I'm trying to rope drop but not sure that's possible staying offsite? How long do you usually take from hotel shuttle to MK entrance?
5. WHat is security like? I'm used to doing exactly like at TSA at DLR.
6. PLanning to take double stroller from home, any tips?
7. Do we need to rent a car if we stay at Springhill ?
Thanks everyone! We'd be taking a 2.5-3 hr hr plane ride to get to Orlando. We are used to the humidity and heat.
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