Article: Three Generations at Disney World

I came across an interesting article today, written by one of 14 people in a three-generational family who visited Disney World earlier this year. The article offers insight into a vacation such as ours, as well as some general information about Disney World.



One thing the article doesn't discuss enough is what Disney World has to offer for adults, including those without children. The resort has a great deal to offer absolutely everyone, and I will be writing in detail in that regard in the future so everyone will know what's available and what to expect.



Below are excerpts from the full article, which can be read here.

She wasn't alone in wanting some fun time with her children and grandchildren at the planet's most ambitious and most popular amusement parks. We, too, were among many multi-generational families who trek to Orlando each year to join 47 million other people who jam Walt Disney World's four theme parks -- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom.



On the busiest days of the year (between Christmas and New Years and around Easter), upwards of 90,000 people a day visit the Magic Kingdom, but May (when we were there) and the fall are much better choices, with just 30,000 visitors a day. Even on the busiest days, Disney's clever Fastpass system (where, at no cost, you get a ticket for the most popular attractions enabling you to return at a specific time for priority boarding) makes long waits a rarity.



Looking back on the five days in Central Florida, we realized that a three-generation visit to Walt Disney World is an ideal plan.

11 Days Later and Cruise Ponderings

Since my post last week, Fay ended up not being a huge problem for Florida, but it ensured tons and tons and tons of rain. Even so, the temperature has been pretty hot most of that time. Heat continues to be my biggest concern about going to Disney World in late August... but it becomes slightly less concerning when I consider how much money could be saved. Even so...

I've been wondering if we'll continue with plans for the cruise portion of the vacation. Of course, even if we don't go, anyone/everyone else should feel welcome to go. It would be far more enjoyable with the full vacation clan on the cruise, but I would still highly recommend it for anyone who's even the least bit interested. We'll see though. My main concern is the cost. It's not a question of whether or not it's worth it, just whether or not it will be financially feasible for us 3 years from now, which is hard to say.

Information on at least one of the 2 new Disney ships will by available within the next year or so, and prices for 2011 cruises will be released next fall. It's insane to think that if we do go on the cruise, we would be eligible to put down a deposit for it in approximately one year's time. Prices go up the further we get from their release, so everyone should be prepared to make a decision for themselves and/or their group/family by then.

I'm not sure if I'll schedule the big planning meeting for a year from now, but I will at the very least have a presentation and video online and on DVD by then. If not next year, then the big planning meeting will most likely be scheduled in about 2 years time.