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I'll be onboard the Norwegian Gem this coming February. We stop in Port Canaveral for a day. We'll be there on Tuesday the 28th. The boat should dock around noon and we have to be back onboard by 9pm.
In your opinion, is it worth it to go to the MK or should we just go to Downtown Disney and Disney Quest?
We should rent a car that day. The other option is to take the package that Norwegian offers, witch means transport by busses. We visited the Mouse in 2007 and 2009. I really want my Disney fix, but is it worth it for the price?
Transport should take about 1h each way, witch means we would have 6-7h tops in Disney. Need help!!!
To me, 6-7 hours in the park would not justify the cost of a one day ticket. I would stick to Downtown Disney, or even resort hopping instead of the parks. Maybe book a character meal at one of the resort restaurants for that Disney fix.
We have never been to Disney Quest. If we feel like going on rides and doing a little shopping, would that work?
Even if it breaks my heart, I have to agree that 6-7h in the parks is not enough for the price.
Thanks for the suggestions. We've done lots of resort hopping in 2009, witch we loved and a character meal could be a good idea. We've done breakfast and lunch, but never done dinner...
We have never been to Disney Quest. If we feel like going on rides and doing a little shopping, would that work?
Even if it breaks my heart, I have to agree that 6-7h in the parks is not enough for the price.
Thanks for the suggestions. We've done lots of resort hopping in 2009, witch we loved and a character meal could be a good idea. We've done breakfast and lunch, but never done dinner...
Try Chef Mickey's for Lunch or Dinner.At least you'll see Mickey,Minnie,Donald,Goofy.& Pluto.
I like the idea of a character meal. However, you may struggle to find one for lunch outside of the parks. I can't think of one off the top of my head. However, there's nothing to stop you visiting some of the resorts and exploring those and having a great non-character meal there.
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Try Chef Mickey's for Lunch or Dinner.At least you'll see Mickey,Minnie,Donald,Goofy.& Pluto.
Chef Mickey's is breakfast or dinner only, not lunch. They occassionally do lunch but that's only at the busiest times of the year - i.e. the middle of summer when all the schools are out and if they're offering free dining.
Anyone have experience with DQ? Would it be a good place to spend a 5-6h? My kids (10 and 8), would love to go on rides. I thought maybe that was the best way, without paying the price of a one day park ticket!?!
Anyone have experience with DQ? Would it be a good place to spend a 5-6h? My kids (10 and 8), would love to go on rides. I thought maybe that was the best way, without paying the price of a one day park ticket!?!
The only time I've ever been to DQ is in 2003. We spent about 4-5 hours here. I really liked the Virtual Pirates of the Carribbean and the Jungle Cruise simulator. There's lots of other things to do as well.
Don't forget the rest of Down Town Disney is available to you at no cost!
That's what I was thinking. 4 to 5 hours is enough to tour DQ and that would leave some time to explore Downtown Disney a little more and do a little shopping...
Thanks Jennifer!
I vote only go to DQ if you have an addon on your tickets -it is NOT worth the admission price.....ugh, noisy,crowded, old video games, just not worth it. It needs a seriosu update, the only reason we;'ve gone in the past was b/c of free extrsa on our tix, and my gaming guys got sick of it quickly......
I vote for a character meal at Chef Mickeys and resort tour then hitting DTD for a while if you can't justify the MK for one day.....
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Are there other options besides coming into Orlando/WDW? What are they offering nearby the port? Kennedy Space Center? If, they offer KSC, I'd do that instead.
We like DisneyQuest - I could ride the Pirates ride all day long! Those are "virtual" ride though, and not park rides. But they are still fun. When we went in 2009, when the CM came by and said it was 11 and they were closing, I honestly thought he was joking until I look at my watch. We never even made it to the Disney store. I could spend hours in that huge Disney store too, so maybe lunch and shopping would be better? Depends on your kids (and you).
I will say you said you have 6-7 hours is that minus the time ride to Disney and back to port ?
The reason I say this is that MK would totally be out of the ??
And as per DQ POTC is the best thing they have there maybe one or two other
I love it for the graveyard of old video games like frogger , mr.do , super PAC man , asteroids , and more this is where I stay the most or if they have any pinball games , it is a nice place to kill a few hours , but since I'm one person that still goes there they really need an up grade badly .This is why if it is an add on it is worth it but if not and I remember it is like 45.00 for anyone over 10years old .this is why people say it is not worth the trip ! If you have not did it it be be alot of fun or you might say is that it on the way back to port .
Good luck on choosing :0)
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However, you may struggle to find one for lunch outside of the parks. I can't think of one off the top of my head. However, there's nothing to stop you visiting some of the resorts and exploring those and having a great non-character meal there. 
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