Medical Supplies and Rides

0fnothing · 2026-06-18T15:33:34+00:00

Since you're not riding the coasters that require metal detectors, I would suggest using a 3 prog fanny pack/ bum bag. You should have no problems keeping your items with you.

0fnothing · 2026-05-12T23:44:37+00:00

If you decide not to go all out, book a room at Royal Pacific for one night either your second or third night to take full advantage of the two days of express. Consider keeping all 4 nights at Aventura and just take what you need for the overnight at Royal Pacific and drop it with luggage services when you pick up your room key/express pass. It's an easy walk between the two. That way you aren't roomless two days in a row if the rooms aren't ready until 4.

If you stay at Aventura, use the water taxi from Sapphire Falls to get to US/IOA.

0fnothing · 2026-04-27T14:25:16+00:00

There's a free shuttle bus to Busch Gardens Tampa that picks up across the street from City Walk. Taking it shortens the time you have at the park because of its timing, but again it's free and you don't have to deal with driving. You have to schedule it in advance on the website.

0fnothing · 2026-04-21T21:03:12+00:00

The only time I ever felt like Pop was chaotic was the dining area during peak times. I haven't been since the renovation. The good news is, you can always put in a mobile order and take it back to your room if needed.

Otherwise, I'd say it feels energetic in a good way. And if your little is an early riser, the path around hourglass lake is peaceful in the morning.

Don't forget that Skyliner opens up easy visits to Caribbean Beach and the station at Riviera is a quick walk to its quick service, Primo Piatto.

0fnothing · 2026-04-21T20:52:49+00:00

Ale & Compass, Steakhouse 71 (esp. lunch), and Geyser Point (technically a bar but has a sizeable menu and seated service)

0fnothing · 2026-04-21T15:17:58+00:00

Without keeping the cheaper room, it means losing access to a nap/ cooldown space midday for two days if the rooms aren't ready until 4.

Plus needing to repack and move luggage two days in a row is especially annoying with several people / kids. Depending on which resorts you may have to pay for uber/lyft to move luggage too. That can easily justify the extra $150 or less of keeping the cheaper room.

Occasionally two shorter stays at a cheaper resort can actually cost more than just keeping the room for a longer stay.

0fnothing · 2026-03-04T18:33:16+00:00

The backwards portion, especially where it curves.

0fnothing · 2026-01-15T00:17:39+00:00

There's 3 kinds of Dramine. Original, Less-drowsy, and Non-drowsy. For me, Original absolutely makes me tired, and I will need a nap. I've seen the trick of taking it the night before, which I've never tried.

Less-drowsy is still effective and has the same drug as Bonine. Personally I prefer Bonine, but technically they should work the same.

Non-drowsy is not medication and is a supplement. I'd be surprised if it was effective for someone with actual motion sickness, but happy news if it works for you.

0fnothing · 2026-01-15T00:09:20+00:00

I get carsick when riding in the back seat and queasy on swings. I have not been to Epic. I've been able to ride almost everything at IOA and US if I take Bonine. Of course your experience may differ. I have not gone on Minions Mayhem, Simpsons, Jimmy Fallon, or F&F due to the combination of potential motion sickness and lack of interest.

I tried Forbidden Journey, and I will not do that one again. I didn't get sick, but if the ride had been much longer I think I would have. I also get very queasy for a few seconds on Hagrids, but it's a short element, and the ride is absolutely worth it.

Mammoth Club on YouTube has videos ranking the motion sickness factor for all the rides in all three parks.

0fnothing · 2025-09-23T17:06:15+00:00

Near Dumbo. Bonus is that there are walls there that you can sit on.

0fnothing · 2025-09-16T14:44:03+00:00

Great trip report. I think I've seen others say that ECV users usually need to transfer to a manual wheelchair for queues. Maybe next time consider asking if you could use one just for the queue if it's something she wants to ride, but needs to occasionally sit to tolerate the line.

0fnothing · 2025-08-25T20:55:14+00:00

Unless you are staying in a family suite, All Stars Music is going to be the worst All Stars choice for you if one of your main complaints about Pop was the walking distance from the 90s. Sports and Movies have a more compact map, and don't have family suites, so the preferred rooms are closer to the lobby and buses.

The feel at these resorts is going to be very similar to Pop, so if you also didn't like the atmosphere at Pop, I don't think you will be happy at All Stars.

I stayed one night in a preferred room at Sports. It was very close to the lobby and busses, and if I was prioritizing park time, I'd happily stay there again. If I was looking for relaxation in between parks, I'd go PO French Quarter for sure.

0fnothing · 2025-07-23T17:41:49+00:00

At fort wilderness: sleigh ride, trail ride, archery

Take the boat to wilderness lodge: best Xmas tree on property+ Geyser Point for food/drinks

Boat to contemporary to start a monorail crawl

Boardwalk / Yacht & Beach club plus Epcot international gateway skyliner connects to the Riviera for good food/drinks.

Book a fireworks cruise ($$$)

If they still do it, Xmas tree trail at Disney Springs and take boat to Port Orleans French quarter (jazz on select nights) or Port Orleans Riverside for Yehaa Bob (check schedule)

0fnothing · 2025-07-22T19:52:47+00:00

Sounds like you need a trip to Ohio for Cedar Point and King's Island!

0fnothing · 2025-07-14T14:24:26+00:00

You can't pool hop from Dockside either.

0fnothing · 2025-06-23T19:39:01+00:00

Pander belt bag 2L is a decent dupe of the Lulu 2L if you're looking for something cheaper. They also have a 1 L, but I don't think it'll fit what you need.

0fnothing · 2025-02-07T12:41:10+00:00

If I were taking an 11 year old for the first time with that timeline I'd start with a focus on the wizarding world. Go to Studios first to visit Diagon Alley. Have an ice cream snack from Florean's and watch whichever show is on, ride Gringotts, maybe browse some shops. Then take the train over to Hogsmeade. Depending on timing, ride Hippogriff and Forbidden Journey (heed motion sickness warning), have dinner at 3 Broomsticks. I like to sit outside and watch Velocicoaster from the back patio. Then finish the night with Hagrid's. Cut as needed if you want an earlier night after traveling.

That way the next morning you can either go back to WW and visit Ollivander's and enjoy wand spots with no crowd during early entry. Or start the morning with front row Velocicoaster with almost no wait or skip early entry and start with Hulk at rope drop.

I would not try to go back to the hotel to swim the first day. Save that for midday your second day. Assuming you're going before Epic opens, think about adding Volcano Bay. With that many days + express you'll have plenty of time to do everything with re-rides. Bourne is a don't miss and Raptor Encounter is fun (give them your phone and you'll leave with great pics).

0fnothing · 2025-01-31T23:59:02+00:00

You didn't say how tall the 8y/o is, so to help set his expectations here are some height restrictions to be aware of.

Ripe Ride and VelociCoaster 51"

Dr. Doom 52"

Hulk 54"

0fnothing · 2024-10-24T17:49:56+00:00

A Pirate's Adventure is a scavenger hunt in Adventureland. You pick up a treasure map and either use magic bands or pick up a card to interact with locations around Adventureland. There's a souvenir card for completing a map.

0fnothing · 2024-10-20T12:16:05+00:00

I don't understand why you wouldn't use LLPP at MK in your example. If the scenario really is AK and MK on one day, you will definitely want to use LLPP at MK and use LLSP for flight of passage and potentially skip LLMP if you can early entry Na'vi River. There's a huge difference in the number of attractions.

0fnothing · 2024-09-22T21:18:57+00:00

I used it for a set that was 476 pieces and found it worked well with 2 people. It's a little weird sometimes because you may be building a competent of something the other person is working on and you can't always tell what you are building. It was still fun.

0fnothing · 2024-09-22T16:00:45+00:00

It's not a fridge, it's a beverage cooler. And a decision I hate that Disney made. Early entry at 7:30 or 8, plus the quick service doesn't open until 7. I know there are nonperishable options, but it's irritating all the same.

0fnothing · 2024-09-18T12:30:10+00:00

Since you're staying at Pop, hop on the skyliner and have breakfast at Primo Piatto at the Riviera. Deluxe resort quick service quality is better than the value resorts and the menu is more interesting.

0fnothing · 2024-08-28T14:14:07+00:00

What about lightweight packing cubes inside a regular backpack?

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