Disney Novice... Help!

[cats]

My sister is headed to Orlando for a conference in January and I am going to fly in to meet her for a girls week.  

We'll have two days for Disney parks and she has asked what I want to do.  

I have never been and have zero reference frame for what is even there to do as a "must see".  I have been googling, but feel overwhelmed.  I just want someone to say do XYZ.  Can you help?  She has been there several times and is actually on her way there with her family right now for the week.  She said we'll do a day at MK, but other than that, I have no idea what to see.

TIA.

[nicolewi]

What do you like best? Big rides? Food & drink? Shows?

[curbsideprophet]

Do you like Star Wars? Animals? Visiting other Countries?

[jaycee]

My must sees are in Magic Kingdom:
Pirates of the Carribean
Haunted Mansion
Splash Mountain
People Mover (not a flashy attraction but I enjoy it)
Mickey's Philharmagic

When I go to Disney, I have must EATS (lol!). Those include:
Dole whip
Mickey pretzel
Popcorn in a bucket

I would recommend this video by DFB Guide on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LUBcz7cNU It is the best Disney World rides in each park and should give you a great idea of the big things.

[TamiTaylor]

Prioritize what is most important to you guys. Star Wars land? Magic Kingdom? Pandora?

[TBM]

When in January? Epcot's Festival of the Arts starts in January. There are food booths, Broadway singers doing mini concerts, activities, decor just for the festival.

[Covergirl82]

I agree with others, recommendations would be based on what you like.

For the day at MK, I would say try to go on a day when they have the fireworks & lights show that night. That's a must-do Disney experience. Other than that, my MK favorites are:
7 Dwarves Mine Train
Splash Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Pirates of the Caribbean

MK doesn't have the best table service meals (IMO), so if you don't mind leaving and coming back to the park (for fireworks), you could take the boat or monorail to Grand Floridian to eat at 1900 Park Fare or another restaurant at GF.

[ilovelucyvv]

For adult time I would want to do Epcot, at least as an evening activity.

[cats]

Thanks, everyone.

I know very little about what Disney has to offer outside of rides, to be honest. Googling is very overwhelming!

I love rides and am not a big foodie. Star Wars is not my jam.

[cats]

Dec 14, 2019 19:25:07 GMT -5 jaycee said:

My must sees are in Magic Kingdom:
Pirates of the Carribean
Haunted Mansion
Splash Mountain
People Mover (not a flashy attraction but I enjoy it)
Mickey's Philharmagic

When I go to Disney, I have must EATS (lol!). Those include:
Dole whip
Mickey pretzel
Popcorn in a bucket

I would recommend this video by DFB Guide on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7LUBcz7cNU It is the best Disney World rides in each park and should give you a great idea of the big things.

Thanks!  I'll check this out!

Also, I love pretzels, so that is on my radar!

[cats]

Dec 16, 2019 9:22:41 GMT -5 TBM said:

When in January? Epcot's Festival of the Arts starts in January. There are food booths, Broadway singers doing mini concerts, activities, decor just for the festival.

I love Bway, so I will check this out!  Thank you!

Right now, I'm thinking MK one day and Epcot the next.  My sister has been to all of them and told me to choose.  She did recommend doing MK since it's my first time.

[nsl]

Dec 18, 2019 16:21:11 GMT -5 cats said:

Dec 16, 2019 9:22:41 GMT -5 TBM said:

When in January? Epcot's Festival of the Arts starts in January. There are food booths, Broadway singers doing mini concerts, activities, decor just for the festival.

I love Bway, so I will check this out!  Thank you!

Right now, I'm thinking MK one day and Epcot the next.  My sister has been to all of them and told me to choose.  She did recommend doing MK since it's my first time.

Epcot is heavily under construction right now, and while it's my favorite park you might want to consider Animal Kingdom instead.  There aren't a ton of rides there either, but the ones they have are really great--Expedition Everest is my favorite coaster, period. 

[mccallister84]

Dec 18, 2019 17:24:47 GMT -5 nsl said:

Dec 18, 2019 16:21:11 GMT -5 cats said:

I love Bway, so I will check this out!  Thank you!

Right now, I'm thinking MK one day and Epcot the next.  My sister has been to all of them and told me to choose.  She did recommend doing MK since it's my first time.

Epcot is heavily under construction right now, and while it's my favorite park you might want to consider Animal Kingdom instead.  There aren't a ton of rides there either, but the ones they have are really great--Expedition Everest is my favorite coaster, period. 

The Festival of the Lion King and the Finding Nemo show are also both excellent here (and inside!).