Some Disney Thoughts

Having just completed my sixth visit to Disney, I would like to offer the following thoughts in no particular order:

1. Reading the "Unofficial Guide to Disney" is crucial to learning many of the ins and outs of touring.

2. Animal Kingdom has the better rides -- Everest, Rapids and Safari.

3. Definitely eat in Japan for dinner at Epcot.  Make a reservation as soon as you can.

4. The Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom is expensive ($33/person) but well worth it.  You get all you can eat of some delicious American fare.

5. Sci Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Hollywood Studios has great ambiance.  Sandwiches are okay but ribs (apparently) were tasty.

6. The rides at Magic Kingdom are fun. They are a little campy and not as updated as other parks. Splash Mountain is thrilling. Thunder Mountain is really enjoyable.  Even though they updated "it's a small world", I still like singing the song as the boat moves.

7. I like the "Toy Story" ride in the Hollywood Studios better than "Buzz Lightyear" in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland because it's better organized.

8. Stop off at one of the cheesy souvenir places to buy a rain poncho.  You can buy a vinyl one for $4 which is a little more durable than the plastic bag ponchos we bought at Publix for 99¢.

9. Crash Test at Epcot is worth the wait.

10.  Buy water bottles at Publix.  Freeze one and chill the other each day.

11. Bring lunch in each park so that you can splurge on dinner.  You can get condiments in the parks.

12. The staff in France were pretty rude.

13. Lines form immediately when a character is spotted.

14. Buy one soda and save your cup for refills at other fast food places.

15. The best cold, fresh water can be found at Pirates of Carribean.

16. The turkey legs at Hollywood Studios (on Sunset Blvd.) are really good!

17. Parking at each park is $12.

18. Buy your souvenir when you see it.  Don't bother going to Character Warehouse on International Drive unless you are looking for things from last year.

19.  Donald Duck hats are not made for large heads.

20.  Take the ferry to Magic Kingdom in the morning.  The monorail is good when you leave because there are more of them.