Disneyquest in a short 3 day stay? About This Page:

[maryjane]

We will be staying in WDW for 3 short days and the kids ages 7,12, and 14 want to do Disney Quest because they've never been there. We have the ultimate parker pass as part of our package so it is included. But we're wondering is it worth it to spend hours there. How hoave other kids enjoyed it? Is there an additional cost once we get inside? We've been to all of the parks in the past and they just want to experience some they haven't done. But there's so much to do in such a short time that there's no other way to enjoy it all without some plan. Could I have some help with what to see and not miss with my kids. Even though we'ver done WDW before anyones advice would sure help!
Thanks
MaryJane

[Joy J]

With only three short days, I wouldn't bother with Disney Quest. Personally, I was very disappointed with the place. However, your kids might enjoy the video games aspect of the place. What annoyed me was having to line up just to play assorted video games. The only two attractions in there that I thought were worth the time were the Pirates of the Caribbean and virtual Jungle Cruise attractions. Also, although one would think your admission would pay for all the attractions inside, it does not. There is an entire section of games where you have to pay to play them as there are prizes of some sort involved. And with quite a few of the attractions in the Create zone, although there is no charge to participate in them, you do have to pay if you want copies or samples of the work you've created. To me, Disney Quest seemed more like one giant commercial rip-off. With only three days to work with, I think you'd have a much better time concentrating on the theme parks. Your kids can always spend some time enjoying the video games at Innoventions in Epcot if they love that sort of thing.

Joy

[maryjane]

Joy
Thank you so much for your response. You have saved me so much aggravation,time and money that i can't begin to thank you enough. We'll scratch it off the list for this time and save it for another time when it's a miserable day outside.just to see it once for the kids.
Thanks again Joy
MaryJane

[Marv]

We considered Disney Quest, too (DS's 7 and 11). I opted to save it for another time, also. We're going on the cruise, too, and I figured they would have enough new experiences there!

[CRCrazy]

Since Disneyquest is open late - till 11 pm I believe - and it is paid for, you might take a couple of hours one night - perhaps after Fantasmic, and head over to Downtown Disney. After getting a little taste of it, your kids might decide it's not their thing!

[Teresa]

I agree with Marie, DQ is open late, and the kids have fun. My 20, 10, and 5 yr. olds had a great time last June.
The raft simulator on the bottom floor is wonderful fun, and we all 5 did it together.
I am taking the 3 down for 4 days next week, and we will be going to DQ one of those evenings.

[ilovelilo]

I agree with Joy J. It just wasn't my thing. The Buzz Lightyear Bumper Cars were terrifying--not at all like the ride at MK! On this one you're in these plastic-enclosed cars where you shoot what appeared to be black volleyballs at other people's cars. When they hit your car, your plastic windows shake like they're going to break open. The Virtual Jungle Cruise was okay, but your arms get tired from paddling. I don't plan to go back there--I would've rather spent that money at another park or maybe at the Virgin Megastore!

[StephanieS]

I love DQ, and couldn't imagine going to WDW without going there at least once. I love the Buzz Lightyear bumper cars. When you hit another car with a ball, they spin out of control. On our last trip, my bf and I gave a direct hit to a CM that was riding in another car, and he gave us a dirty look it was really funny! -Stephanie

[Smiley]

I believe it is the fourth floor where you get tickets from the games, on that floor you need to purchase RePlay cards in order to use the game machines. When we went they gave us each a complementary RePlay card, but I am not sure if they always do this or if it had something to do with the quanitity of tickets that I purchased or the coupon that I used.

There were a couple other things that you can do for free at DQ, but could purchase what you invented or made such as a music CD and a toy.

There is tons to do there and with children the ages of yours, I would imagine that they would have a great time. I briefly went over DQ in my trip report if you are interested in checking it out.

Take care.
Dee.

[Goofy62]

Thanks to all that responded to Marjanes question as well. We are going for a little longer stay and since we will have the UPH ticket we will go to BB to swim for the day and then to Downtown Disney later in the afternoon to try out DQ. Remember the magic. Jerry