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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Going to Disneyworld East week...I know, I know crowd's will be crazy!
AK, HS & Epcot will have morning EMH. Would you plan to go to those parks on EMH days during Easter?
We usually do morning EMH when they are available and have never had an issue with larger than usual crowds throughout the day, but this is the first time we are going at such a busy time.
Also, just curious, what FP+ would you choose at each of the parks?
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If you have parkhoppers, I would definitely take advantage of AM EMH. Those parks may be extra crowded in the afternoon so it would be great to be able to hop.
I would do the morning EMH. And plan to get there approx 45 min before opening. You want to be toward the front of the mob. Then head to the most popular attractions that generate the longer lines.
At AK you’ll want to head first to Pandora and get on the queue for FOP (flights of passage) it’s amazing.
There are some new attractions & shows since you were last there you’ll want to look into.
As Dot has said, it’s hard to recommend FP as everyone has different likes. And we don’t know your family composition either.
I would recommend Touring Plans.com they have quite a few different Touring Plans for each park covering all family compositions. Tours with young children, teens, adults, early mornings, etc. The plans work if you follow them. I found their book version- WDW The Unofficial Guide whrn I first started going to WDW. It’s taught me how to tour.
Passporter is also a great reference guide. It gives a synopsis of each ride so you know what to expect, lists every restaurant, type of food, etc. And so much more. I think those 2 books Passporter, & The Unofficial Guide, and their web site touringplans.com compliment each other very well.
The key to any successful trip to WDW is doing your research and making a plan.
Happy planning.
EMH is great IF you can get there early. Lots of people plan on getting there for rope drop and don't make it (that's why those parks seem more busy by midday). So be honest with yourself on how your family tours! As others have said, a Park Hopper is helpful in that case to be able to move out of that busy park once it starts to get crazy.
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I don't like the EMHs. Seems everyone is in a hurry to get on the popular rides. If you have little ones, then this is probably better. But I like the late nights. Most of the rides are still open but it is far less crowded as the little kids probably have had enough. Ive done both and Id rather sleep in and go to the late night offerings.
I would definitely do Morning EMH. You will get so much more done in the morning than in the afternoon.
For FP's I would choose: (and this is just personal preference)
MK: Peter Pan, 7Dwarves, and a mountain
EP: The FP's are tiered here so I would choose just one: Frozen Ever After because I don't ride Soarin. DH would choose Soarin. And then Spaceship Earth and the Character Spot if you have kids.
AK: Flights of Passage, the Safari, and Everest
DHS: TSMM, and if you're into the thrill rides Rockin' Rollercoaster.
I would definitely do Morning EMH. You will get so much more done in the morning than in the afternoon.
For FP's I would choose: (and this is just personal preference)
MK: Peter Pan, 7Dwarves, and a mountain
EP: The FP's are tiered here so I would choose just one: Frozen Ever After because I don't ride Soarin. DH would choose Soarin. And then Spaceship Earth and the Character Spot if you have kids.
AK: Flights of Passage, the Safari, and Everest
DHS: TSMM, and if you're into the thrill rides Rockin' Rollercoaster.
Have a great trip!
Great list !!! I would just add be there early to really take advantage of the EMH and schedule FP's starting at 10:00 or 11:00 once the park starts to fill up.
If you will be hopping, we like to hit the EMH park for the AM and then schedule our FP's in the afternoon/evening for the park where we plan to have dinner and be for the evening. That way we can enjoy our AM park for a long as the crowds are manageable, but don't get stuck "hanging around" in a crazy busy park waiting for a FP.
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