Christmas with Mickey- Pre-trip report

[emily1982]

Well, our holiday is nearly here so i thought i'd write a little pre-trip report. This will be our 3rd Christmas at Disney and 4th visit, but probably also the last (well for a very long time anyway) due to other commitments i have.
Anyway let me start the introductions...

Me- Emily....25 (26 on the 14th Dec) Love Disney, especially magic kingdom but can't sit still for longer than 20 mins. Loves shopping!!

DM- Dale...50....Loves the magic of Disney and 'how they do everything'. But this time wants to spend more time at the resort because 'it's costing a fortune'.

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Anyway, we will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge again this year as it is lovely and Christmassy. But....after some discussion and persuasion we've booked concierge....which i'm very excited about:banana:
It's been really helpful being club level as they have booked all our reservations for us!!!
As this will probably be the last trip...we've also added a few extras in....so here is the plan!!!

19th- I work in a school so leave around 4 and make our way to Manchester staying at the Radisson SAS.
20th- Flight 10:25 with Virgin, land mid afternoon...magical express to the hotel and reservations at Whispering Canyon.
21st- A.M Magic Kingdom, maybe shopping in the evening.
22nd- Keys to the Kingdom tour and reservations at liberty tree tavern.
23rd- A.M Animal Kingdom/ P.M Hollywood Studios
24th- A.M Hollywood Studios/ P.M Candelight Processional with Dinner at Le Cellier.
25th- Rest Day...Sleigh ride early evening then Dinner at California Grill overlooking wishes
26th- Shopping, maybe the boardwalk in the evening
27th- Crystal palace Buffet breakfast and Magic Kingdom
28th- Animal Kingdom then Dinner at the Rainforest Cafe
29th- Hollywood studios
30th- Whispering Canyon Breakfast...rest day....Park Fayre in the evening.
31st- Rest morning/ Epcot and reservations in the evening.
1st- Chef mickeys for breakfast Free choice
2nd- Home Day

So that's the plan, we've always found getting to park early and leaving lunch time ish the best plan of action....but we don't stick to the plan always and obviously change a few things around.

[The Fetherstons]

Excellent plans hope you have a fab time:thumbsup2

[wickesy]

Sounds like a great trip. We tend to do the parks from opening until lunch as well.

[mandymouse]

Your plans sound great Emily, I hope you have a fab Christmas and trip :santa:

We're having breakfast at the Crystal Palace on the 27th too, so I'll look out for you

Me & Jules (& the hubby's too) will be in Epcot on NYE's around World Showcase, so I won't be offended if you just step over us if we're lying under a table somewhere (though please say hello if we're still standing :rotfl2: :rotfl2: )

Have fun :)

[emily1982]

Your plans sound great Emily, I hope you have a fab Christmas and trip :santa:

We're having breakfast at the Crystal Palace on the 27th too, so I'll look out for you

Me & Jules (& the hubby's too) will be in Epcot on NYE's around World Showcase, so I won't be offended if you just step over us if we're lying under a table somewhere (though please say hello if we're still standing :rotfl2: :rotfl2: )

Have fun :)

Mandy i will look out for you!!!
I'll also try not to trip over you on nye!

[natalielongstaff]

love the sound of your plans Emily :thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

your plans sound lovely Em, and please do say hello if you spot ust still vertical xx

[Claire L]

Oh Christmas and New Year sounds great :)

Claire ;)

[Pinky166]

Sounds fab Emily! :goodvibes

[Goofysmate]

Great start :thumbsup2

[jjk]

sounds lovely :goodvibes

[cap'njack.]

Sounds like a great plan, hope you have an awesome time!

[tennisfan]

Sounds like you are going to have a great trip:thumbsup2

[mark&sue]

Sounds like a perfect Christmas and New Year. Have the bestest time.


susan

[Mrs Doubtfire]

Sounds like a great trip. WL is lovely - we stayed ther eone summer but did call in one Christmas Eve just to soak up the atmosphere. Have a lovely time. :santa: