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Taking the family to do the whole Orlando Disneyworld thing this coming June. 

A little info that will help....I have a 2 year old boy, myself and wife as well as another family with a 14 year old boy, a 3 year old boy, and a 2 year old girl.

We will have 4 days to do stuff not including the travel time, I wish we could have had more time but due to work constraints it had to be kept to this timeframe.

It has been decided pretty much that we are going to see the Magic Kingdom park for sure.  Out of the others below where should we go?  I have heard great things about the Wild Animal park and I have a initial lean in that direction for one of the days.

Epcot
Wild Animal
Disney Hollywood studios
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon
Universal Florida
Islands of Adventure

I would also be thankful if anyone can direct me to some discount Disney/Universal park tickets.....I know of lots of ways to get this done in California but have no connections in Orlando.


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Kids won't like Epcot.  Animal Kingdom is good for kids.  Magic Kingdom is a must. 
 
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June?

It'll be 108 degrees with 90% humidity

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How similar is Orlando Sea World to San Diego Sea world?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by G8RB8:

June?

It'll be 108 degrees with 90% humidity



Tell me about it.....Its the only time that works for everyone involved though unfortunately
 
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June will be tough...........better plan for 1/2 day outings. Don't think you need to go to Wild Animal park when you could just take the kids to a Raider game.........Universal is cool (Spiderman ride )..........if it isn't too hot you can get all-day passes for rides.
 
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The heat wont really bother me, I live pretty much in a desert area in So Cal.  The humidity will be another issue.  I appreciate the feedback here fellas.

I also found out that Disney has a promo this year where if you donate a day of your time to a community organization (theres a list on their website)  they will kick you down with a free one day park pass.  Not too bad if you have the time to spare.....do some good with your volunteer time and also get a free ticket worth close to 80 bucks!
 
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Tell me about it.....Its the only time that works for everyone involved though unfortunately

Seriously, I'd go to Chicago or New York or something.  With all the kids out of school, Orlando has no breeze, it's going to be brutal. . . and I love hot weather. 

Don't even bother with Epcot, it fucking sucks.  Places like Sea World and Typhoon Lagoon will at least get you wet every once in a while and cool you off.  Disney World has some water-themed rides as well, but not as much.  Universal is pretty cool overall, and there's a lot of "inside" stuff so you can do well to stay out of the sun.

The only way I know of to get discount tickets is to let a Florida Resident buy them.

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It's also tough to find a Happy Hour in Orlando too because it's a tourist trap

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Also, sometimes Disney will offer package deals and stuff, I'd call them.  Things like discounts to other theme parks like Universal with a Disney ticket. . .  things like that.  It's been a while so I can't remember specifics
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Quote Originally Posted by G8RB8:

Also, sometimes Disney will offer package deals and stuff, I'd call them.  Things like discounts to other theme parks like Universal with a Disney ticket. . .  things like that.  It's been a while so I can't remember specifics


Thanks bro    Good to see you posting again by the way
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Coverdatspred:



Thanks bro    Good to see you posting again by the way

Thanks dude

I'm always around, but probably disappearing again for a while after football

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.....and always look at ticketmaster..... if you're a music person, Orlando gets good concerts.  Never know who will be there when you will
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Quote Originally Posted by G8RB8:

Thanks dude

I'm always around, but probably disappearing again for a while after football



Your not the only one....been an extremely weird football season, even the bowls. 
 
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I live in orlando - have kids.

One great tip - use Priceline.  I always use it when we go to disney for a few days.  The last time I got the brand new Hilton at Bonnet Creek for 58 bucks a night.  It is a 5 star hotel.

If you use priceline, you will pay about 60 bucks a night for at least a 4 star hotel.

Use this site as a cheat site for priceline, www.biddingfortravel.com

 

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Cape Canaveral well worth a visit too, only a short drive away

also recommend Busch Gardens down in Tampa

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 a 2 3 4 year old in the middle of that heat good luck man. kids will like the animal kingdom

 
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Quote Originally Posted by I-Got-5-On-It:

Cape Canaveral well worth a visit too, only a short drive away

also recommend Busch Gardens down in Tampa

Definitement.

 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

I live in orlando - have kids.

One great tip - use Priceline.  I always use it when we go to disney for a few days.  The last time I got the brand new Hilton at Bonnet Creek for 58 bucks a night.  It is a 5 star hotel.

If you use priceline, you will pay about 60 bucks a night for at least a 4 star hotel.

Use this site as a cheat site for priceline, www.biddingfortravel.com

 

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Pretty cool website van....we already have the place booked, we are staying at a timeshare otherwise I would be looking at that for hotel rooms. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by I-Got-5-On-It:

Cape Canaveral well worth a visit too, only a short drive away

also recommend Busch Gardens down in Tampa



Probably wont get down to Tampa but I love the Cape Canaveral idea


 
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Quote Originally Posted by ScamDCappn:

 a 2 3 4 year old in the middle of that heat good luck man. kids will like the animal kingdom




Yea I hear you about the heat but it is what it is....gets blistering hot out here during the summer but we dont have the same humidity.

Ive heard that the Animal kingdom is pretty cool as well
 
 
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