We live about 2 hours from WDW and, except for a yearly visit for MNSSHP or MVMCP, we haven't really been to the parks as a family in 10 years. We used to be Annual Passholders and knew the parks better than our own backyard. But due to a work injury my husband received on the job (hubby is a police officer) the parks weren't really on the top of our list, unfortunately. Anyways, life is much better now, sooooo....we are going as a family for about a week March 18-24 (this year). We are thinking of staying at All Star Sports, but are also looking at renting points for a DVC. We are doing 4 park days with a day in the middle for rest. A few questions...
1) Are the beds comfy at All Star Sports? The hotel is just fine for us, but a comfy bed is important for the husband.
2) Magic Bands...haven't used them before. Is there a thread that I can read that has all the info about Magic Bands?
3) While we have been to MK, we haven't been to the other parks. Are there any new/major differences that I need to know before I go?
4) Dining...we aren't going to do the Dining plan. If you had to pick one restaurant in each park (and one in Disney Springs), what would it be? I have an idea of what I would pick, but again, it's been many years since we've been to the parks and I know things have changed!
5) Fastpasses...the last time we did Fastpasses, they were the paper ones! Is there a thread that gives a quick rundown of how the Fastpasses and MDE work?
We are so excited to go. Before, we had always gone for a weekend trip and most of the time have stayed off site. This is the first real Disney vacation we have ever done...on property, all 4 parks in one visit, staying for a week, etc...we told our kiddos last night (16 and 11). Even though our 11 year old remembers the MK from the parties she has been to, she has no recollection of the other 3 parks. She asked if she could get a "1st visit" button! LOL
1) Are the beds comfy at All Star Sports? The hotel is just fine for us, but a comfy bed is important for the husband.
2) Magic Bands...haven't used them before. Is there a thread that I can read that has all the info about Magic Bands?
3) While we have been to MK, we haven't been to the other parks. Are there any new/major differences that I need to know before I go?
4) Dining...we aren't going to do the Dining plan. If you had to pick one restaurant in each park (and one in Disney Springs), what would it be? I have an idea of what I would pick, but again, it's been many years since we've been to the parks and I know things have changed!
5) Fastpasses...the last time we did Fastpasses, they were the paper ones! Is there a thread that gives a quick rundown of how the Fastpasses and MDE work?
We are so excited to go. Before, we had always gone for a weekend trip and most of the time have stayed off site. This is the first real Disney vacation we have ever done...on property, all 4 parks in one visit, staying for a week, etc...we told our kiddos last night (16 and 11). Even though our 11 year old remembers the MK from the parties she has been to, she has no recollection of the other 3 parks. She asked if she could get a "1st visit" button! LOL
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