First time!

**lillica** · 07-31-2012, 05:59 PM

36 days until I hit WDW! Been to Paris 7 times so got a little idea what to expect, anyone have any recommendations? Particularly nightlife that's 18+ friendly

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**TRex95** · 07-31-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by lillica

36 days until I hit WDW! Been to Paris 7 times so got a little idea what to expect, anyone have any recommendations? Particularly nightlife that's 18+ friendly

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How is Paris?

**ashley03242** · 08-01-2012, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by lillica

36 days until I hit WDW! Been to Paris 7 times so got a little idea what to expect, anyone have any recommendations? Particularly nightlife that's 18+ friendly

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Magic Kingdom is like Disneyland Park in many ways, but for me has a more magical feel to it. I much prefer Magic Kingdom. I also think Cinderella Castle looks better than Sleeping Beauty Castle. Magic Kingdom has some attractions that aren't in Paris such as Splash Mountain, Jungle Cruise and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, plus more. But overall, it's a similar park.

Disney's Hollywood Studios is also similar in many ways to Walt Disney Studios, but is a bit larger and again, the attractions differ a bit. Rides such as Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Rollercoaster are at both parks, but sadly Hollywood Studios doesn't have a Crush Coaster!

I'm afraid you won't find any nightlife involving alcohol for 18+, as the drinking age in the USA is 21 and is very strictly enforced.

Enjoy it, it's amazing!

Also, make sure you go straight to Toy Story Midway Mania at Hollywood Studios and Soarin' at Epcot and get Fastpasses as the queues get very long, however both are great attractions and are should definitely be experienced!

**lillica** · 08-01-2012, 05:44 AM

Thanks!

it's a shame cos I love crushs coaster!
A friend who's been before said that some places allow 18+ with a non drinkers wristband or stamp as I'll be 21 but my brother will be 18

**Tinker Britt** · 08-01-2012, 10:22 AM

It used to be like that when the Pleasure Island clubs were open because I got into the clubs at 18 but now they are revamping it and having a bowling alley which will be fun (less drunken drama than what the clubs had from my experience) and there are lots of other fun things to do there and at the Boardwalk

**Zipadeedooda** · 08-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by lillica

36 days until I hit WDW! Been to Paris 7 times so got a little idea what to expect, anyone have any recommendations? Particularly nightlife that's 18+ friendly

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First time in WDW; I'm sooooo jealous(lol)!! You guys are really in for a magical time. DLP is fun, but WDW is just so magical. The sheer size of the place can be a bit overwhelming, but it's utterly fabulous. Railroad" onclick="replacer_hook(4)" target="_blank" href="http://www.talkdisney.com/forums/big-thunder.htm">BTMR and POTC are better in Paris and as has been said theres no Crush coaster, but there's more than enough extra goodies to make up for it.

The best thing though is that special Disney magic you get. It's everywhere in WDW and especially in Magic Kingdom. Americans are just generally a very welcoming and friendly people but there's something even more than that. The CM's all seem to genuinely embrace the Disney ethos and to enjoy what they do. That imbues the whole place with a very special atmosphere. Everyone there is happy, everyone having fun, and by the time Wishes comes around everyone is exhausted!

Have a really magical time and relish that first walk up Main Street. There's no moment like it.

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