Going to Disney World in a week and a half?

Since you are staying at a resort for the first time, check out the Extra Magic Hours (available on the calendar on Disney's website). It's fun to enter early and stay late when the crowds are down. You'll be going at the start of the summer season, so it will be getting busy. Be prepared. Do a little research on what you want to do at each park, but don't schedule every minute of your trip. It's a vacation!

You can click around here and see announcements about new and rehabbed attractions: http://allears.net/news/hnews.htm

and there is also a calendar of events which I find even easier to use than Disney's.

Toy Story Mania at Disney Studios. Be sure to get a fast pass as soon as the park opens. American Idol is also new and at the Studios. Star Wars was refurbished and may be opened while you are there. Other refurbishments in the past 3 years; Haunted Mansion, Small World, Space Mountain.

Dont miss the Magic The Memories and You show infront of the castle at Magic Kingdom. It is right before the Wishes fireworks show.

New parade at DHS since you were here last and also Star Tours will re open soon, even better than the last time you came.

At Animal Kingdom look for the new baby Gorilla.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-s...

Have Fun!

Enjoy your trip.

Checkout the tips page on the link below to see what rides and attractions to catch. Also other hints, tips and tricks for dining.