First Park & Ride

[MrPeetrie]

...Ours is usually Epcot and Spaceship Earth.

Hey, Vinny. Same Here.

When we're lucky enough to take a Disney trip, we usually take an early-morning flight, so we can arrive on property with still much of the day left. We land, take Magical Express to resort, utilize on-line check-in, make a stop at our room (if it's ready) for a quick "freshen-up," then grab a bus to Epcot.

We usually ride Spaceship Earth first, then go straight to MouseGear to shop for some trip apparel. This really gets us in the mood and starts the vacation off right. It is one of our favorite things to do. Then, we'll mull around, take in a ride or two, find some dinner somewhere, watch Illuminations, then shop again. What a great way to start a vacation! (Is anyone else getting really excited???!!!! Or is it just me?)

[Vinny]

Hey, Vinny. Same Here.

When we're lucky enough to take a Disney trip, we usually take an early-morning flight, so we can arrive on property with still much of the day left.

We do the same thing as well. This time we have a 6am flight from home and having to make one quick connecting flight, we will be in a park by noon the first day.

[Tygger7]

The first time I visited, MK was the only park...so I've gotten into a bit of a routine. We always do MK first and head straight for Space Mountain. We usually arrive the night before, so we try to make rope drop. I must say though that lately we've made a little stop on the way to Space Mountain...we grab a cinnamon roll at the Main Street Bakery. Yum.....I can taste it now....

[KAJUNKING]

we always try to do mk first, there is nothing like starting your vacation by walking under the train station, making that turn and looking down mainstreet at that castle

[darthmacho]

Excellent question!

First Park is always Magic Kingdom. We did Epcot first in 1999, and it just didn't seem right. Henceforth, we'll begin and end each trip with MK.

First ride is Dumbo! This is thanks to my kids. I'd choose Space Mountain, since it was the first ride I ever experienced, but my kids insist on Dumbo. We will continue the tradition this year, and for as long as they want to do it.

[Mariano O'Kon]

For me Magic Kingdom is always my option for first park.

Having said this, I just came back from WDW and when we arrived to the hotel on the afternoon, the first thing I did was to check the weather.

According to the Weather Channel, there was an 80% of rain the next day.

Therefore I decided to do Animal Kingdom, which closes at 5PM, and has lots of indoor activities (Lion King, Nemo, Dinosaur, etc)

It worked perfectly, it did rain, but we just bought ponchos and had a wonderful day.

Bottom line: You are in holidays, be flexible, and enjoy!!!

Mariano

[Disney4us2]

Our tradition has been Epcot and SSE and then to Test Track. In August we broke tradition and went to MK for a late dinner at The Plaza and just a few attractions since we didn't get in until late afternoon. Our first full day was Epcot and SSE.