2009.2.12-2.17
It is about a man's dream:
a place where children and adults, boys and girls all play and have lots of fun together.
Walt disney built his dream country and made people's dream come true, included me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney
This is the trip I plan from alpha to omega. I asked Anthony and Grace who just came back from Disney, learned to use Priceline to "name my own price" to get cheaper airplane ticket and hotel. I did a lot of preparation and it was worthy.
Disney world in Orlando is the biggest Disney in the world. There are four main theme parks.
http://home.disney.go.com/parks/
一 Disney Magic Kingdom from 1971
Magic kingdom is for those who have child heart.
"Visit the incredible fantasy world-Magic Kingdom, wondrous attractions thrust you into enchanting adventures, lavish parades and shows of your favorite Disney classics leave you laughter and cherished memories that last forever."
In the center of park is the statue of Walt Disney and Micky mouse.
" Mickey Mouse is a comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks and voiced by Walt Disney. The Walt Disney Company celebrates his birth as November 18, 1928 and become one of the most recognizable symbols in the world."
I just came up with a question:Disney kingdom started from a mouse-why is the mouse? Because in Chinese lunar year, the mouse is also in first ranking.
Anyway, I saw lots of cute children and happiness family here, and it remineded me when I was 8, Mom brought my brother and I to Tokyo Disney as well. The day ended up with wishes come true fireworks.
二 Disney Epcot Center from 1982:
"See the fantastic adventures and exploration and personally test the very latest high-tech products at Innoventions in "Future World" ,take a "walk around the world" such as Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, USA, Japan, Monaco, France, United Kingd...etc in the majestic "World Showcase Lagoon".
I like EPCOT most , it has lots of new or cool stuff. It is not only excited but also very educational. I felt American children are very lucky to experience the simulate situation,
explore the world and try error when they are young. Thus, when they grow up and face the music, they have enough knowlege to overcome it. For example, in Innovetion East, we learn how to build our house to storm struck, it is useful because there are many hurricane in Florida.
三 Disney Hollywood Studios from 1989:
"Visit MGM Studios for an explosive, star-studded experience. Stunts and special effects, spaceships and stage shows, movie magic both in and behind the scenes gives you a day of non-stop fun, thrills, and spectacular entertainment."
Hollywood has lots of shows and interactive time.
Such as: The American Idol Experience--3 audiences sing on stage and we voted the winner;
Live "Beauty and the Beast" on stage. I lined up like a kid and got Belle's signature on our photo.
Light, Motors, Action-Extreme stunt show, and Indiana Jones-epic stunt spectacular.
This theme is small but I enjoy the shows and movies very much.
But it is a pity that I did not notice the must see Fantasmic show did not run on Monday.
I should switch it to Sunday. Well, nothing is perfect in real world.
四 Disney Animal Kingdom is the latest, from 1998.
"Visit the fourth Walt Disney World Theme Park-Animal Kingdom. You can experience thrilling encounters with the real, imaginary, and extinct creatures such as hippopotamus, rhinoceros, lions, deer, elephants who rule here, and get ready for a journey into the mysteries, marvels, and thrills of the ever-unfolding story of animals."
Animal kingdom is wild and it is time to do something crazy.
Such as, Kilimanjaro safari-ride in an open-air safari vehicle and expedition through an african style savannah, chasing giraffes, gazelles, elelphants and rhino; Kari river rapids and expedition Everest to find Yeti (a.k.a Abominable snowman).
Show time: Finding NEMO musical, The lion king festival and flights of wonder-amazing birds performance.
The best turkey leg is in Trilo-bite. I ate a fantastic dinner in rainforest cafe with Brazilian drink, and then went Disney downtown. Disney has its own downtown with free shuttle bus,
it brings lots of job opportunities on this everglade and swamp state.
If there is no Disney, Florida will not be the same. And it is still expanding and renewing now.
All from a small person's big idea.
To conclude, I want to thanks God to give me such a wonderful trip.
The journey is colorful, ups and downs, waiting and fasspass, laughs and screams.
I can still hear the music when I review the photos of the dreaming trip.
It is my youth, courage and adventure.
It reminds me "Enjoy moment, share life!"
Carpe diem!
Footnotes-some tips and skills good to know:
Priceline book hotel + air ticket package/ or name your own price
Transportation: mears shuttle and Disney free shuttle
Hotel shuttle to Disney- EPCOT
Breakfast in hotel saves a lot.
Resort fee and tax should be counted to budget
Using Fast Pass to cut waiting time, some popular spots should be ranked first
(ex--10:29am get 4:10 return ticket, another fast pass ticket will be available after 2 hours )
Photo pass: Kodak camera man will upload the photos on your photopass card and view it free on internet for 30 days. I learn it on the last day, there is always something to learn!
Single rider lane is fast .
To be the popular show or parade 20-30 minutes earlier to occupied good spot.
Free First time to come pin
Happy birthday with free birthday pass--good promotion to bring friends in Disney.
Turkey legs in animal kingdom is a must eat
Swirl ice cream waffle
Book tickets in advance through official website- will call or electric machine to pick up
Tour map and schedule- show time arrange—ex:MGM fantasmic
Line up for 20-60 min is normal, eat when you wait
Bring a bottle for water/ food.
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