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if you only had TWO days to do Disney, what's the lastest new things you would see?
Hi All! ( and all my old Passporter friends, I'm back!) I have an upcoming weekend trip to visit my cousin who is interning in Hollywood Studios. I only have two days between the travel days to do the parks - haven't been since 2011. so I haven't seen the new Fantasyland - any other must do's??? Thanks - I'm so excited - this is my first trip without my kids, I am going with my cousin ( the mother of the girl interning) and it's a girls weekend away - I have never treated myself to something like this, but after 10 years of single motherhood, I'm due! ( kids are 20, 17 & 12, & it's their dad's weekend, so the two youngest will be with him while the oldest is at college) Did I mention I'm so excited??? My kids are annoyed that I am not taking them, but I am saving for a big trip next summer to celebrate my 50th, so they will go then. ( and their dad took them last year). Thanks, all!
New Fantasyland for sure, and try to catch lunch at Be Our Guest. The theming is quite dazzling; be sure to walk through all three dining areas. The holiday decorations are out, so take in the Osborne Lights at DHS (get a nice adult beverage at the cart to keep warm ).
New Fantasyland, Be Our Guest, the new Test Track...not sure when you are going from your post but if Nov/Dec don't miss the Osborne Lights and Candlelight Processional.
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I second lunch or dinner at BOG. Believe the hype, the decor and atmosphere are simply the best. Even if you just get a cupcake, go!
Get a photo with Gaston (he appears near his tavern), he is a fantastic character. Even if you don't want a photo, watch him interact with guests, he's hysterical! Go into his tavern (even if you don't eat there), enjoy the decor, and try out his chair.
thanks all ! Any more ideas? We most likely will do all but Animal Kingdom....when we do get down there eventually, my cousin is interning in Hollywood Studios, so it will be fun to see her in action!
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just got back from a quick weekend! Flew down Friday, toured WDW Sat and Sun and came back Monday -
I did Test Track twice, we had lunch at the Beast's castle - quite a long wait, but worth it, saw most of Fantasyland, FINALLY got to go to Rope Drop at MK, toured Hollywood Studios ( dinner at 50's, Osborne Lights, Fantasmic, and a few other things ) & did Epcot. Can't wait to go back! Thanks for your input!
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I would split one day to do what you want to see at Epcot and Disney Studios. I would spend the other day at the MK. Lunch at BoG is great! I hope you are able to eat there!
The reason I give the MK a whole day is because of the new Fantasyland and the holiday decorations! It would also allow you to hop on the monorail and check out the holiday decor at the GF and the Poly!
I hope you have a great time whatever you decide to do!
We enjoyed the pirate show, the legend of jack sparrow at HS. That was new from when we were there. And I'll have to admit, as ashamed of this that I am, this was the first time we did the one mans dream in HS, more so b/c ds is finally at the age that he is good with shows. That was great. Loved new fantasyland, we did do enchanted tales with belle, it was cute. The Xmas deco at MK was magnificent. Our first time seeing that.
Have fun!
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