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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Adults in Disney World!

I really do not understand how some people like Six Flags Great Adventure, and NOT Disney World. People say, "but I don't have kids" or, "my kids are too young". My husband and I have more fun than our daughter does! Disney is divided up into different parks, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. (I don't think Animal Kingdom is much different than The Bronx zoo though, save for a few coasters.) Disney even has wedding packages!

Six Flags is always crowded, and there are more teenagers than families. If you don't like coasters and are over the age of five, there's really not that much to do, and the traffic to get in and out is insane.

Epcot is divided up into different "countries" so there is separate shopping, dining and culture for each land. I especially love Mexico and China. You can take a boat ride in Mexico, watch a movie in China, see a replica Eiffel Tower in France and have pasta in Italy. The other part of Epcot is future world, you can be a crash test dummy, go to the moon and ride in the big globe to learn about how technology has enhanced and will continue to enhance our lives.

Magic Kingdom has fireworks, shows, parades, shopping and rides to keep even the non-rider interested. Also a lot of history about Walt Disney himself. We are adults, and loved the Spectramagic parade and the Wishes fireworks show. The Haunted Mansion is a must! (they transform it into a Nightmare Before Christmas theme during Halloween) Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World is another favorite of most guests. Plus, who wouldn't want a picture with Mickey and Minnie?

Hollywood Studios is great for movie buffs. The Indiana Jones stunt show is great, there is an American Idol stage where you can perform or vote, a special effects ride, and The Great Movie Ride, that literally transports you into famous scenes. Of course for thrills there are the Aerosmith Coaster and Tower of Terror - not for children at all! For dining there is a Brown Derby!

I can't neglect to mention Downtown Disney. There are bars, clubs, comedy shows and of course, shopping. There is also a Lego Land- seeing the Lego dragon sculpture is a must!

Near Disney World in Orlando there is more fun to be had: Universal Studios, the Kennedy Space Center, Old Towne, Wonderworks and countless dinner shows.

Disney and Six Flags are like Vegas and Atlantic City. Once you've been to Vegas baby, AC just doesn't compare!

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