One day, one park...

[JennyAnne]

...what would you choose?

We're going down to FL to visit DH's aunt and we're thinking about heading over to Disney for a day (likely Tuesday, June 1 or Wednesday, June 2). We love all the parks, but haven't kept up on things lately (parades, light shows, etc.)

So which park would you pick and why? TIA!

[Fastpasssteve]

I usually spend more time over at EPCOT, but if I only had one day in WDW, I would go to the Magic Kingdom, hands down! To me, the Magic Kingdom is the heart of the magic of Walt Disney World.

SpectroMagic is a fabulous lighted night-time parade and 'Wishes' is a spectacular fireworks display. Both these spectacles will be showing both June 1 & 2. I would go there either day. Open 9 am - 11 pm.

Best of luck to you!

[Skippy]

I don't feel like I've been to WDW unless I've been to the Magic Kingdom.

Love the Wishes! fireworks show.

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

I have to agree. I love Epcot, and we spend tons of time there, DH loves DHS, but I couldn't be at Disney and not go to the MK.

[DVC2004]

I love Epcot, so if it were me it would be a toss up between that and MK. We did this once on the way to the Keys, and chose Epcot because Mission Space was soft-opening. My husband really, really wanted to ride it.

[tinkerbellfan246]

I agree, also. To me, you're not really getting the full Disney experience if you don't go to the Maic Kingdom! :mickey: Have fun!

[biodtl]

For me, it would be MK - it's the most "magical" and I could never miss it.

[mouseketeer mom]

To me, there is no other answer then Magic Kingdom. Thats the true, original, I haven't arrived until I walk into that park, Park! Enjoy!

[c&d]

I have to go with everyone else and say the MK. Although I like other parks MK just says Disney.

[AJ Springfield]

Hands down, Magic Kingdom!!!

[indytraveler]

There's a pattern here...
Magic Kingdom by far. If we are within 50 miles of Orlando we have to go at least to the MK for 1 day. Start at rope drop and go until closing. Have fun

[Jeniflower]

i'm going to agree with every one else. Epcot is my favourite totally but Magic Kingdom is Disney. Its the first place we head for and the last one we will visit on our last day

[mgmnut]

MK hands down. :number1:

[LudwigVonDrake]

Magic Kingdom :tink:

[eeyorepoohfan]

:number1:Yet another vote for Magic Kingdom!!! This is always the first park we visit on a trip. It just gives me that Disney feel instantly!!! There is so much to see and do here during the day and with SpectroMagic and Wishes going on in the evening, you'll have a nice full day! :mickey: Have fun! Plus, the Magic Kingdom has the longest regular park hours on both days! :thumbsup:

[JennyAnne]

You guys are awesome...thank you so much for your replies! I think we'll be headed to the MK. I agree with many of you. Epcot has always been my favorite, but I think I would feel like I was missing something if we went to Orlando and didn't hit MK. I have never been there with my DH, and although we can't afford to take a whole vacation right now, this will give us something to look forward to.

Thanks again for your help!

[Spang88]

Another vote for the original- Magic Kingdom. Love everything else, but its not a Disney trip without the MK

[kemps@wdw]

If you have little ones and/or teens...probably MK. If it's just the older folks, I'd go for Epcot.

[TracyL]

I agree generally that Magic Kingdom is the park to see if you can only see one. But you didn't mention how long it's been since you've visited, or what the ages and interests of your traveling party are. If it's all adults, and/or it's not all crazed drooling Mickey fans like us, Epcot might be a better fit.

It's so hard to choose!!!!

[bobmouse65]

I would go to MK for the one day. I like all the parks but MK just oozes disney to me. It also has the most rides of the parks.

boB

[plutosnana]

mAGIc KiNgDoM :mickey:

[MizMissy]

I agree with Magic Kingdom. This past trip, we began with MK, but I didn't feel we spent enough time there. My DS's first trip - he had just turned 5 - we started the trip with EPCOT in the afternoon because of an ADR, the entire day, he kept saying "I want to go to Disney World!" To him, it just was not Disney World until he stepped foot in MK.

[brownie]

I'd choose Epcot for the hours and Illuminations. It's also our favorite park.

[everyonesmadhere]

I'd choose Epcot for the hours and Illuminations. It's also our favorite park.

Ruined it! Just kidding...I would choose MK, but I see what you mean.

[ANG]

Oh yeah, I'd choose the MK as well!

[johnO]

If you were going during Food & Wine Festival I'd say Epcot for sure.

Since it wont be F&W its still a toss up for me but I think MK would win out....

[CU Tiger]

There are only two all-day parks in our opion. We can do both DHS and AK in 1/2 to 3/4 day. Epcot takes a full day, but I do not get the full Disney feel after we leave. We love the park and enjoy it, but it is not the same as going to the MK. I would pick MK:thumbsup: because of the classic rides, the parade, shopping, etc.. i can go on and on.:mickey:

[Michelle15]

Mine would have to be MK!! Hands down °0°

[IloveDisney71]

I"m actually heading to Disney in a few days for a day and a 1/2. We live 8 hours away. My last trip was in Feb for 3 days. We are going just to see the Main Street Electrical parade :thumbsup: so we are going to the MK that day. For the 1/2 day we are doing Epcot. But if I could only do one day it would always be the MK.:mickey: