How do you leave the parks?

Mr.ToadWildRider · Post by **Mr.ToadWildRider** » Mar Wed 04, 2009 2:11 pm

Len90 wrote:
spodie wrote:
Len90 wrote: I do say every time we leave the parks I always leave a trail of tears on Main Street USA. I guess it is the shock of going back to reality.
Going back to reality is definately the worst part. You really can get caught up in that world during your stay. Even though we drive there, we usually don't go off property during our trip so after a week of being on Disney property and going back into the "real word" isn't fun AT ALL.
It really is depressing when you drive off the property and look back at the entrance gate into WDW. My family and I always make sure we wave good-bye every time we leave the property on the way to the airport.

That "See you real soon" sign always gets me.

LivinTheDream · Post by **LivinTheDream** » Mar Wed 04, 2009 2:40 pm

Reading this thread is just ever so slightly depressing because it makes me remember all the times that I've left WDW and the feelings associated with it...

leblanan · Post by **leblanan** » Mar Wed 04, 2009 5:03 pm

Watch the fireworks,
Maybe go back on some attractions if it is open late, or Extra Magic Hours,
Get cookies and milk on Main Street on the way out and take our time strolling towards the exit and catch our bus.

The only park we usually rush out of is the Studios, we always try to beat the Fantasmic crowd.

kima86 · Post by **kima86** » Mar Thu 05, 2009 11:01 pm

We pretty much take our time in getting out to avoid the rush to the monorail/bus/boat. Usually, that's the time we have set aside to do our shopping since we're on the go with rides and stuff during the day. The parks take on such a different atmosphere at night and we usually make it a point to soak it all in.

Peerless83 · Post by **Peerless83** » Mar Fri 06, 2009 8:45 am

I am usually in no hurry to leave the parks at night..Ill usually take a final walk around..let the crowds clear..enjoy the empty park..listen to the background music that you cant really hear during the noisey operating hours..and finally when I think the monorail line has died down..ill head on out..either back to my hotel..or luckily I live close enough I can just drive home..and if its early enough..ill head on over to Jelly Rolls!

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » Mar Wed 11, 2009 12:24 am

lovesdisney44 wrote: Now, after going a few times, we finish what we want, then leisurley stroll along and stop at whatever shops we want, or just look @ all the details in the park. By the time we reach the exit and the bus stop or boat launch all the crowds have diminished and we get to our resort unstressed.
That's the way we love to leave the parks now!

That's how we almost always leave. If we're at Epcot, after watching the fireworks, we take our time getting to MouseGear. Then, we usually do some shopping there.

If we're in the Magic Kingdom, we usually try to hit the Haunted Mansion after the fireworks (or Mickey's Philharmagic, now that we've been going with our daughter (5)). Then, it's on to Main Street, U.S.A. for some shopping.

If we're in the Hollywood Studios, after Fantasmic, we usually go to the candy store at Sunset Blvd.

My goodness, I am really missing Disney right now. I just requested the Resort TV (Full) and I'm listening to it as I type. I think I'll make ressies next week!!!!

Post by **Len90** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 12:58 am

Well this year we decided to do a more classic last day. We went to the pool, then on to EPCOT for some attractions and where we had dinner reservations at Coral Reef. After that it was the monorail over to MK. We went around did a few attractions, hung around tomorrowland during the wishes fireworks and then went over to the bakery for a last snack. While there we got to see the 11PM spectro go by (I am able to say that I did cry as I watched it go by eating my chocolate chip cookie). We then casually walked around Main street looking in the Emporium and made small last minute purchase. Then it was time to leave so I took my one final look at the castle and said "I hope to see you soon". Finally it was over to the bus stop where I got to watch one of the Express monorails transfer over to the service beam and back to the shop as our finally bus rolled into the stop.

Last attraction: Monster Inc. Laugh Factory
Last Meal: Main Street Bakery
Last Bus: It was a Nova

Hopefully we will be able to go back next year. Right now middle to end of June looks like it is the only shot for next year.

cousininmiami · Post by **cousininmiami** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 7:37 am

Whatever park we are at, we drag our feet and look in shops and let the crowds die down than we meander our and take our time!

karenj2 · Post by **karenj2** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 5:28 pm

We generally get a snack & relax for a while, then check out the stores... I'm looking forward to staying at the BC this year - it should make our exits a bit easier.

Post by **Len90** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 6:47 pm

karenj2 wrote:We generally get a snack & relax for a while, then check out the stores... I'm looking forward to staying at the BC this year - it should make our exits a bit easier.

If by BC you mean the Beach Club, then your exit is going to be very tough after you see the pool.

PureDisney · Post by **PureDisney** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 7:23 pm

Kicking and screaming all the way...No don't make me go!

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 7:46 pm

Any which way you exit WDW, is just pure sadness!

I always try to take everything in one last time and with a heavy heart pray we will be back soon!

Post by **Len90** » Jul Wed 22, 2009 8:15 pm

boilerbabe wrote:Any which way you exit WDW, is just pure sadness! I always try to take everything in one last time and with a heavy heart pray we will be back soon!

You really sum it up so well. Let's just hope we will be able to go back again in 2010.

PureDisney · Post by **PureDisney** » Jul Thu 23, 2009 9:00 am

Maybe a better question would be how to you enter the park?
Me with a skip in my step and joy in my heart.

noledawg · Post by **noledawg** » Jul Thu 23, 2009 10:01 am

I walk

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