Mini-Golf/DTD/WL Flag Family LOL
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Goofy'sGal · 05-01-2005, 11:22 PM

I've left one morning/early afternoon totally open for us (how unusual!!LOL); nothing scheduled til 5:40pm at LTT in MK. I thought we could use that time for shopping/eating at DTD and/or mini-golf. I've also thought about inquiring about being the Flag Family at WL - that's an early morning thing, isn't it? Any idea how early? LOL

Anyway, is it too much running around to do DTD and mini-golf before heading to MK for our PS at 5:40pm? I believe mini-golf doesn't start til 10am; do the shops at DTD open earlier than that? I'd love to squeeze in a snack/lunch at the Earl of Sandwich too

How would you work that all out? Also, my girls are 4-1/2 and 7; which mini-golf course would be the most fun for them? I was thinking Fantasia Gardens but I'd like some opinions from those of you've been there/done that. TIA

KimK · 05-02-2005, 09:50 AM

I definetly think that you could do Mini-Golf and DTD. I'd do the Mini-Golf first, then go have lunch and shop at DTD and then take a bus directly to the MK for your Dinner.

We've done the Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf and my kids loved it. The Winterland/Summerland looks good too. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Check and see which one is easier to get to.

I don't know anything about the Flag Family at the WL but I think there is info. on Deb Wills site.

eeyore8484 · 05-02-2005, 05:28 PM

From what I've read about the Flag Family, you need to ask about it when you check in so that you will have a better chance.

mamapajama · 05-02-2005, 05:49 PM

Mini-golf is not too long. I think it opens either at 10 or 11. We did Winter Summerland. You take the Blizzarad beachbus and it is right next to it. If you hvae an Ap, you get 50% off. We also go a free mug for answering a trivia question at the end. We would have had plenty of time to go over to DTD. You could just head over there and eat lunch there. You'll have to allow travel time if you don't have a car because you can't get a bus to a park from DTD so you would have to go back to your (or any) hotle first & then head over to MK. You could take a bus to a monorail resort & then take the monorail to Mk. That would be fun.

HTH

Elise

christiejay · 05-02-2005, 06:54 PM

Yes, ask about being Flag Family when you check in - they will either have an opening, or the schedule will be filled already. Good luck, I wish we had gotten a discount so we could have stayed at WL - I was really looking forward to this opportunity.

Mini-golf: I think your girls would enjoy Winter Summerland better, unless they really like the Fantasia movie they won't know who the characters are at that course and the second course at Fantasia has no characters on it. Plus at Winter Summerland, there are 2 GREAT courses, in case they really really like it you could do both, and it is decorated so cute, regardless of which side you play - you choose either sand or snow. Lots of great photo ops also.

I would definitely play mini-golf before going to Downtown Disney, before it gets too hot later in the day and before the crowds hit.

Laughaholic · 05-02-2005, 08:04 PM

Since your children are younger, I would suggest Winter Summerland. My dad and I found Fantasia Gardens quite difficult (and we are "avid", and very good miniature golfers!). We found Winter Summerland very easy, and I think you would have more fun. I think you would get too frustrated with Fantasia Gardens. Good luck!

christiejay · 05-02-2005, 08:13 PM

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My dad and I found Fantasia Gardens quite difficult (and we are "avid", and very good miniature golfers!).I think you would get too frustrated with Fantasia Gardens.

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While we are not avid mini golfers, we do enjoy a round or two while on vacation. When we went to Fantasia Gardens, we had planned to play both rounds, starting with the Fairways course. When we got there, we told the CM we wanted to play both courses, and were prepared to pay for both at that time. Luckily, he talked us into just playing one course, then coming back to pay for the second if we still wanted to. Boy, did he know what he was talking about - I have never gotten so tired playing mini golf! We should have just done the Gardens course, and if we go back there, we will know better next time!

Goofy'sGal · 05-02-2005, 11:41 PM

Thank you all for your great advice!

kv3291 · 05-07-2005, 12:10 PM

I would try Fantasia gardens course...steer clear of the fairways course!!! It is like regular golf only 1/3 rd the size. Fantasia gardens has lots of water and fun characters. From there, walk to the Swan or dolphin and catch a bus for DTD.

Laughaholic · 05-08-2005, 12:25 PM

Like someone said, we played both the Fairways and the Gardens. The Fairways is very hard, and frustrating. (just like golf! LOL) The Gardens is fun, and has great holes, just is a little difficult.

Joy J · 05-08-2005, 06:00 PM

The Flag Family experience at WL is awesome but it's also exceptionally popular so as already mentioned, be sure to ask about it while you're checking in. We got the chance to be the Flag Family at WL in Dec/03 and we loved it. Along with raising the flags on the roof of the WL, you get the opportunity at viewing some breathtaking scenery from up there (along with some excellent photo ops) plus you get a lovely personalized certificate (suitable for framing) commemorating the occasion. When we did it, we had to
meet Ranger Becky at the front desk at 8:15 a.m.

Joy

WDWG84ME · 05-08-2005, 09:30 PM

I'll put another vote in for Fantasia Gardens... We received tickets with our package. I have two boys age 11 and 6 at the time. They really enjoyed reading the stories at every hole and the last hole with Yensid is lots of fun. Plus it's a different side of Disney, the photos we took turned out great.

It was a nice break from the parks. Afterwards, we were able to walk to the Swan and catch a bus back to the Magic Kingdom...