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The tip about the fast pass is the most important thing written so far. Why stand in line when you can go do other stuff and then go to the front of the line.

I'd recommend getting to Magic Kingdom early so you can ride the good stuff before the lines get long.
 
We went down in March and had a great time. Do beware of the lines though, and make sure to take advantage of Fast-Pass for some of the more popular attractions. We got to the airport just over two hours before the flight home, and just barely made the flight. The lines for check in and screening wound their way throughout the entire terminal.

I did find a book about how to see WDW at the library after we got back, and wished we had it before we went. It had a lot of tips for each attraction, the best times, etc.
 
You want information on the mouse's house, visit Intercot. You will learn more about Disney than you ever thought you'd need to know. What to take into the parks, restaurant menus, best seating for shows, etc.

If you're staying on the grounds, go back to the hotel for a swim around 2, maybe take a nap, then head back to the park around 5.
 
Wow all the advice has been great!

We're off to Pittsburgh first thing Sunday morning.

Flying out to Orlando Monday morning.

Anything worth checking out in Pittsburgh other than the strip?

Thanks Again
 
Hey there, I live in the central florida area and have some decent advice on local spots. You MUST do Kennedy Space Center, it almost brought me to tears on the tour. You have to go to Epcot, mission space is an amazing ride, downtown disney has some good shops and great eats. My biggest point of advice is to drink a TON of water and apply plenty of sunscreen. If you need local advice you can give me a call. my number is 8638689021. I'd be happy to give you a few pointers.
 
If you still want to stay in Daytona Beach, my family has been going to Best Western Aku Tiki Inn ( http://www.bwakutiki.com/ or http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-397467-best_western_aku_tiki_inn-i ) since I was in the kiddie pool. The hotel was renovated a few years ago and again last year after the hurricanes hit. It's no Adams Mark or Hilton, but still a nice clean room. I like the Ocean Front rooms with a kitchenette (ask for room 102,202,302,402 or 502 -- they have a separate kitchen/dining area) The hotel also has a decent restaurant where the prices aren't too bad. (sandwich/burger for $6 or so) The people who stay here are usually regulars and have been staying at the Aku Tiki for years. For food, Sweetwater's and Aunt Catfish's are both good. Look for guide books in the hotel lobby for coupons and directions to restaurants and attractions. Putt putt golf is everywhere, bungee jumping at the Boardwalk Pier along with some carnival type rides. The Daytona International Speedway is interesting . . . and I'm not a big race fan. Something else to see is the Ponce Inlet lighthouse. Walk to the top, the view is spectacular, but be ready for a hike . . . it's a long way to the top (but worth it). Take a ride on the beach from one end to the other just because you can. I love Daytona and don't mind the cars on the beach.
 
Beware of the "mouse". The moment you walk in the gate, he will pick you up by your ankles, turn you upside-down, and shake every last penny out of your pockets!

Then he'll drop you on the ground and kick you in the stomach. Goofy just stands there, pointing and laughing.

It's a small world after all.
 
Just got back from WDW vacation yesterday and just watned to say thanks for some good tips. Amazingly enough, we picked what seemed to be a great time to go. I think the longest we waited in line for a ride was 20mins...and that was to drive the "Indy cars" @ Magic Kingdom. It was my first trip to Disney and I was every bit of a 36yr old kid! We lucked out as well working for an ABC affiliate because we got hooked up with park passes...saved us $400! Like Madman said, the mouse will pick you up by your ankles and shake every last penny out of you. Thanks SpotNews for the Ponce Inlet tip. We checked out the lighthouse and drove on the beach there...less crowded. Wouldn't have gone to Daytona if it hadn't been to take a tour of the race track. You're right, it is a pit. Thanks again for the vacation info.
 
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