Must do's in every park

[iheartdisney]

We are going to be at WDW for 3 1/2 very short days. While we have to be at EPCOT for Candlelight Processional Friday night (our daughter's choir is participating, thus the reason for the trip) we have no other real plans. We are taking my in-laws who haven't been to Disney since the late 70's (are they in for a big surprise!). I, on the other hand, have been about 30 times since it opened in the early 70's. I want to show them a magical time but am afraid (since I've been there so many times) I'll overlook important "must sees" because I've already "been there, done that."

Help!

Please list YOUR family's musts for every park. It'll be a whirlwind trip for us (we usually stay at least a week) so I want to make sure I make the most of our precious time.

Thanks, everyone! :mickey:

[Disney-lovin' Dutchman]

Everything ;)

No seriously, let's limit them to five things

Magic Kingdom:
- Splash Mountain
- Haunted Mansion
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Pirates of the Caribbean

Epcot:
- The Seas With Nemo
- Soarin'
- Test Track
- American Adventure
- Illuminations
(I would off course add Spaceship Earth, but it's still being refurbished)

MGM-studios:
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Great Movie Ride
- Muppetvision 3d
- Backlot Tour
- Rock 'n Rollercoaster

Animal Kingdom:
- Its Tough to be a Bug
- Expedition Everest
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Dinosaur
- Finding Nemo Musical

These are my must do's (except Dinosaur:blush: but other people like it I guess )

[Tinkerbellfan]

Hello,

We are taking my mom and her finacee with us on this trip. It is the first time both of them have been since the early 80s. I think they are in for a very pleasant surprise.

Here are our "must dos" for every trip. I have excluded Space Ship Earth since it is being refurbed and won't be available for your trip.

Also, since you are going during the holiday, I would highly recommend checking out the Gingerbread House at the GF and the Christmas Decorations at the WL. I have heard those are the most see resorts during Christmastime and those are at the top of our upcoming trip:

MK:
Splash Mountain
Pirates of the Carribean
Peter Pan
Winnie the Poo
Haunted Mansion
Its a Small World After All (the in-laws will love this)
Wishes

Epcot:
Soaring
Test Track
Tour of the World Showcase (stop at UK for Boddington Beer, Margarita at Mexico anda Grey Goose Slushy at France - with the in-laws, you will need it)
Illuminations

MGM:
Great Movie Ride
Stunt Show
Tower of Terror
Rockin Rollercoaster
Fantasmic

Animal Kingdon
Dinosaur
The Safari
Kali Rapids
Its Tough to Be a Bug
EE (I haven't tried it yet but it is at the top of my list for this trip)

Have fun.

[SBETigg]

Our Musts Per Park:

MK:
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
Splash Mountain
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Haunted Mansion

Epcot:
Soarin'
Test Track
Maelstrom
Mission: Space
Visiting countries of WS, sampling food and drink

MGM:
Tower of Terror
Rock n Roller Coaster

AK:
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kilimanjaro Safari
Kali River Rapids (in warm weather)

[hubbyofadisneyholic]

Not sure how old your in-laws are so I'll leave off the coasters and thrill rides, but other "musts" for us are...

MK-
Country Bears
COP
Buzz Lightyear
TTA
IASW(makes me crazy though)
POTC

EPCOT-
SE
All of World Showcase

Studios-

Beauty & the Beast Show
Muppetvision
One Man's Dream
Little Mermaid

AK-

Safari
Festival of the Lion King

These are definite must for us even after 25 trips to WDW.:thumbsup:

[DisneyTwirler13!]

Our musts are:
Magic Kingdom:

Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Thunder Mountain
Haunted Mansion
Small World

(We also like the Dole fruit stand in Adventureland, and the Enchanted Grove place by the teacups)

Epcot:

SOARIN'!!!!
Test Track
Mission:SPACE
Club Cool (try the Beverly... :thedolls:)
walking around the world showcase for the KidCot things


MGM/Hollywood Studios:

Tower of Terror
Rock'n'Roller Coaster
Muppet*Vision 3-D
Star Tours
Backlot Tour
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular


And last, Animal Kingdom:

Expedition Everest (a must for me and my sister)
Kali River Rapids
Kilomanjaro Safaris (the line gets long really fast, tho)
Dinosaur
Primeval Whirl
The Festival of the Lion King
Flights of Wonder



Have Fun!! :mickey:

[Samtastic]

This trip around we're going for 9 glorious days and it' s our mission to hit every attraction--crazy I know, but we're ambitious. But when I can't make it to every ride, here's my favorites:

MK-
Pirates
Small World
Dumbo
Space Mountain
Haunted Mansion
Big Thunder Mountain
Splash mountain
Jungle Cruise

Epcot-
Old Figment
Test Track
Mission Space--Intense!
El Rio de Tiempo
Universe of Energy (I heart Bill Nye!)

AK- (I've only been there twice)
Dinosaur
EE
Primeval Whirl
It's tough to be a bug
Flights of Wonder
Safari

MGM-
Tower of Terror
Great Movie Ride
Star Tours
Muppets
Rockin' Roller Coaster

[BelleandtheBeast]

MK
1. Peter Pan's Fight
2. Pirate's of the Caribbean
3. The Enchanted Tiki Room
4. The Haunted Mansion
5. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (SO Cute)

Epcot
1. The Living Seas with Nemo
2. Test Track
3. Mission Space
4. Spaceship Earth (classic)
5. World Showcase
Epcot is a 2 day park for us, it our fave.

MGM Studios
1. Rock and Roller Coaster
2. Muppet Vision 3-D
3. Lights, Motors, Action!™ Extreme Stunt Show
4. Tower of Terror
5. Star Tours

AK
1. Expedition Everest
2. Kilimanjaro Safaris
3. The Tree of Life
4. Primeval Whirl
5. The Lion King