Alright ParkFans people. I have my big Florida trip coming up and want input on a decision (sorry Zach and Nicole I wasn't sure to talk about such a broad trip with all these parks but since AK is the park that this would impact I figured I'd do it here). 8/29-9/4 my itienerary now is 8/29: SWO after I check into the hotel until close, 8/30: Universal Orlando both parks open to close maybe Fun Spot after. 8/31 open to close at SWO, 9/1 Open at Hollywood Studios and Hop to AK until close at 7 with only 5 hours HOPING I got on Rise by that point too then go back to HS at 7. 9/2-9/3: BGT.
What I am torn on is if I want to pony up $109 and skip the second SWO day. I already went to SWSA this summer and watched every single show they had and I was there for basically 2 days and there's a risk I don't get a green light for Mako (I'd say a 15-20% chance). So I would go to Animal Kingdom open to close instead and then change the park hopping park to Epcot so basically 6 hours at HS and 6 hours at Epcot the Wednesday instead of probably 7 at HS and 5 at AK. I could also just make the Tuesday a second Universal day where I ride VelociCoaster all day I mean that is plenty appealing. I will note I have NEVER set foot in a WDW park in my life except Typhoon Lagoon...........so yeah would this be worth it? Or is SWO definitely worth the full open to close Tuesday for no additional ticket money? I will have basically 4-10pm on the Sunday when I arrive and I figure I can hit the 5 rides and a show or 2 in that time as well as enjoy the craft beer festival. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!!
What I am torn on is if I want to pony up $109 and skip the second SWO day. I already went to SWSA this summer and watched every single show they had and I was there for basically 2 days and there's a risk I don't get a green light for Mako (I'd say a 15-20% chance). So I would go to Animal Kingdom open to close instead and then change the park hopping park to Epcot so basically 6 hours at HS and 6 hours at Epcot the Wednesday instead of probably 7 at HS and 5 at AK. I could also just make the Tuesday a second Universal day where I ride VelociCoaster all day I mean that is plenty appealing. I will note I have NEVER set foot in a WDW park in my life except Typhoon Lagoon...........so yeah would this be worth it? Or is SWO definitely worth the full open to close Tuesday for no additional ticket money? I will have basically 4-10pm on the Sunday when I arrive and I figure I can hit the 5 rides and a show or 2 in that time as well as enjoy the craft beer festival. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!!