Hi, there!
Welcome to planDisney, Cynthia. I'm so happy you stopped by and even happier to see you'll be arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort in just a few days! Yay!
When you're
visiting the theme parks with a teenager in tow, awesomeness awaits. You're sure to experience lots of unforgettable experiences together! Let's chat about your upcoming visit.
If your teenager is like mine, you'll want to make
thrill attractions a top priority. At Magic Kingdom Park, my teenager loves Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and TRON Lightcycle / Run. At EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Soarin' Over California will be must-dos. At Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, be sure to experience Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and Avatar Flight of Passage. My teenager's absolute favorite park is Disney's Hollywood Studios, where he can live his
Star Wars adventure on Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Be sure to download the
My Disney Experience mobile app before your arrival. It's magic at your fingertips! This app has lots of awesome features, but I think your teenager will most appreciate that you can view current wait times for attractions. My teenager really loves helping to plan "where to go to next" and he enjoys using those wait times to guide his decision making! You'll also want to become familiar with the My Disney Experience mobile app so you can be prepared to
join the Virtual Queues for TRON Lightcycle / Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Get those fast fingers ready!
Whether you're staying at
Disney Port Orleans Resort - Riverside or
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, you're just a quick boat ride away from
Disney Springs. My teenager always looks forward to spending his Disney dollars at the many retail locations there and grabbing a delicious burger and fries from
D-Luxe Burger.
While you're packing for your Disney vacation, be sure to watch or listen to the
latest planDisney podcast episode - Must-Do Experiences for Tweens & Teens. It's full of relevant tips and information for your upcoming stay!
I hope this was helpful, Cynthia. I'm wishing you and your family a magical stay at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Ashley