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Something New To Do!....
Ok, we've been doing WDW for several years now with our 2 DS' who are now 11 & 8 and are looking to head down again in early Nov. Here's my query; I'm looking for suggestions for something "new" to try / ride / eat / experience at the World. We've covered most of the expected rides, have not tried all the shows and definately have only experienced a fraction of the many eats to be had. And I'm sure there's a bunch of other cool under-the-radar stuff to do (KIm Possible at Epcot for example-never tried).
Anyway, anything unique or unusual, a bit off the beaten path, a hidden food find let me know....I'm takin' notes!!
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February '04 - WL
February '05 - POLY
November '05 - CB
October '06 - POLY
November '07 - POLY / BC
November ' 08 - BC
March '10 - WL
November '10 - POR-Riverside
November '11 - CSR
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The school bread at Norway is great and I've heard the Carrot cake cookie ar the Wroter's stop at HS is grea though I've never tried it. Try a LapuLapu at the Poly and watch the fireworks from the beach. The kids can play in the sand and hammocks while you relax.
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I'll give you a few suggestions for Epcot. You already mentioned Kim Possible, which I highly recommend. Your kids are at the perfect age. Also, go to Innoventions and do Sum of All Thrills and Storm Struck. Both fun, out of the ordinary attractions kids like.
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Depending on interest, a Behind the Seeds Tour might be fun.
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
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New to try in dining, if you haven't yet:
Sanaa- a really good time, good food. You can watch the animals while you eat. Zebra, giraffe, ostrich, and various birds and grazing buffalo-like animals I can't name. If you don't have super-picky eaters, I think there's something for everyone to enjoy. Exploring the AKL, also fun.
Kouzzina- Loved the food, with the exception of the Greek-style lasagna, which was just too rich and big a dish. But good in the smaller version, in the trio. Little-known secret: if you don't like one of the dishes in the trio, you can substitute by getting two or even three of the others. Really fun to try Kat Cora's creations, a great new Boardwalk addition.
Via Napoli- Another one new to me that gets a thumbs up. Delicious pizza at WDW! Yay! Plus the pizza ovens are very cool.
New Experiences, maybe try a tour, or try riding some of your favorite outdoor rides at night vs day to see if there's a difference in experience. Make it a point to try some of the attractions you've avoided. We tried American Idol Experience for the first time last trip and had a good time. If you haven't rented watercrafts and zoomed across one of the WDW lagoons, give it a shot. A great way to spend an afternoon. Or maybe try the horseback riding at Fort Wilderness, or a fishing excursion.
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
Past Stays: Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, POP, POR, Dolphin, AKL Kidani, BLT
1990 August Honeymoon- GF
Delighted Disney Return Guest since 1981, DVC (BLT) since 2014
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This past summer we went to The Magic of Disney Animation where we able to create our own Disney character art at the Animation Academy, under the guidance of a Disney artist. It was so much fun we got to draw Woody! Plus it is a free souvenir of your drawing to take home. My DS 20 & DD 9 LOVED IT!
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CR October 1972
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Originally Posted by ravsluvdisney
Ok, we've been doing WDW for several years now with our 2 DS' who are now 11 & 8 and are looking to head down again in early Nov. Here's my query; I'm looking for suggestions for something "new" to try / ride / eat / experience at the World. We've covered most of the expected rides, have not tried all the shows and definately have only experienced a fraction of the many eats to be had. And I'm sure there's a bunch of other cool under-the-radar stuff to do (KIm Possible at Epcot for example-never tried). Anyway, anything unique or unusual, a bit off the beaten path, a hidden food find let me know....I'm takin' notes!!
Have you gone to a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party yet? If not I would suggest that, this year will be my third MVMCP in a row.
Next Trip-Jan 2012 POFQ! & 2nd DCL! Sailing To The Caribbean!
Previous Trips
12/'10 CBR & 1st DCL
12/'09 CBR
12/'08 *1st On Property*- POFQ
12/'07 *1st Christmas Trip*
04/'06 1st trip back
11/'91* 6 yrs old, My 1st Trip To WDW*
ºoº "Let Us Not Forget,It All Started With A Mouse" ºoº
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Have you eaten at Sci-Fi Dine In? We love it there, especially my DD who went for the first time at 13 YO and wants to eat there every trip.
1980 Disneyland
2004 & 2006 Pop
2008 AKL
2010 CBR
2011 POFQ & WL
2012 CSR & Contemporary
2013 Villas @ WL Christmas Family Trip
2014 YC 25th Anniversary Trip
2015 AoA Spring Family Trip
2016 Move to Florida and AP Holder
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The Campfire Movie at Fort Wilderness?
Hoop De Doo?
Hidden Mickey hunt?
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
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Has your family done the water parks? They are always a highlight with my nieces and nephews of the same age range...
I also second the Hidden Mickey hunt - can be done anywhere.
We really like the 50s Prime Time Cafe - ask for a server that will tease the kids.
Not sure which shows you've done, but Lion King is a great show.
And don't miss the parade in Animal Kingdom either. We always watch from the Dawa Bar, so the adults can have a fun beverage while we watch the parade.
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As one poster said, doing something opposite. We usually go to Epcot after 4 pm. A couple of trips ago we started doing one morning at Epcot, each trip. Test Track in the daylight is different. Possibly if you always do some rides (Magic Kingdom comes to mind) in the daytime, switch around.
Have your boys had haircuts at the Harmony Barbershop in MK? Once our grandkids went there, it was a must do every time.
Also at MK, have you seen Philharmagic? We tried for several trips to work it in and finally did that this last trip. What a fun show. It's on our must do list now.
Have you done many character meals? We really enjoy the 1900 Park Fare supper, and yes, Cinderella and Prince Charming are there but the highlights have to be the Tremaines. Such hoots! They're a nice counterpoint to all the princess stuff.
Another fun thing is watching the MK fireworks from the boat dock at the Poly while eating a Mickey head ice cream. And if the timing is right, watching the Electric Boat Parade, too.
Jan
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Have you tried Disney Quest? This is a must do for my DSs. My DH and I also enjoy it.
It's not easy being green....
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Also, I don't think you can go wrong with anything from the Bakery in France.
By the way, they have a pretty good movie there, too. With chairs to sit in. At least I remember it to be good. I was cold and wet at the time, so I was probably grateful for a place to rest for a little while. Did I mention they had chairs?
Carrie
CBR: 2/21-2/25/17
POR: 6/4-6/11/16
POFQ: 11/15-11/19/15
8/28-9/1/14 -DL-Dumbo 19.3 C2C
POR: 1/7-1/14/14 -Dopey 48.6
POR: 6/11-6/17/13
ASMu: 1/11-1/15/13 -1st Full 26.2
ASMu: 9/22-9/28/11
ASMu: 6/7-6/13/11
Pop: 1/30-2/6/10
Pop: 2/1-2/7/09
Pop: 1/08
ASMu: 05/06
Off-site: 12/93
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Have you ever done any of the tours? The last time I went with my sister we did Dolphins in Depth and Around the World at Epcot on segways. Although it is an extra charge, it was really worth it to us for something new to do and I had a blast on the segway. The dolphins were also great but, because of the weather in January, we ended up walking through the Seas in wetsuits which is not my best look!! (sister is skinny and cute so she didn't mind) I know some tours have age restrictions but there are so many offered that there is bound to be one that everybody will like.
Lisa Marie
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Have you really explored Tom Sawyer Island? We hadn't in several years so we went over one evening around 5 this year. It had cooled off a bit and my DH & I really had fun letting the kids explore and lead us around. I think it was the highlight of my DS's (7) trip!
8/11 CSR
8/10 - Wilderness Lodge
2009 CSR
2009 Ft Wilderness Cabins
2008 Polynesian
2008 POR
2007 CSR
2007 OKW
2006 CBR
Many offsite trips...before kids
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Rent boats at one of the Magic Kingdom resorts! This is one of our favorite "off the beaten path" things that we do. We typically rent a pontoon boat for an hour and take it around the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. It's a lot of fun.
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Our two sons, 10 and 6, love dinner at 1900 Park Fare. The Tremaines are great and this year Prince Charming was a hoot, too. We also work several midnight swims into each trip...so different from our schedule at home.
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We are going to do the Aqua Seas Tour at Epcot in October. This is our first tour and my kids 8 and 15 are very excited to get to swim with the fishes.
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You've GOT TO DO AK EMH in the evening! AK comes alive in a different way at night! The 5-8 pm EMH in the evening is on of the most hidden secrets IMO!
Jennifer - Proud DVC Owner
DW of MyDisneyWorld; Mom of DDs (8) and (6)
04/00 - 03 = off property
09/03 ASMu, 09/04 POP, 12/05, 09/06 SSR
10/07 VWL, 10/09 - THV, 10/10, 10/11 - AKL, 10/12 -THV, 02/13- CBR/CSR, 9/13 - BWV/BLT
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