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aimjay · 11-09-2009, 08:59 PM

I am arriving in orlando at 1:42 and from what I read It take about an hourish to use the magical express to wilderness lodge. I was wondering where I should try to get a ADR for and what the earliest time would be safe. I was thinking wispering canyon or a park dinner, idea's?

. Also do you think guys think MVMCP would be a good idea this night too or should we wait for another day in the week in your more experienced opinions??

bradisgoofy · 11-09-2009, 10:38 PM

We are usually pretty tired upon arrival but if you have the energy I would try for a late dinner at Whispering Canyon. It looks like the weather isn't going to be too good here for the next day or two, so I would do MVMCP later.

dunbarfamily · 11-09-2009, 10:44 PM

If you're going to eat at Wilderness Lodge, I'd say you could try for a 4:30 adr. At MK, I'd make it for no earlier than 5:30. I'd wait until later in your stay to do the Christmas party for two reasons. One, you might be tired from flying, and two, if you haven't been to MK, you can get the lay of the land before the party.

aimjay · 11-10-2009, 10:00 AM

Hey guys Thanks for the tips, but I wanted to clarify that I am arriving 12/12 to the 18th and the other thing is I am by no means a seasoned vet but we were at Disney for the first time October2008 so though I may not know it with my eyes closed I kind of have an idea where we are going.

Any other ideas are very welcomed

dopeynme · 11-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Well, I usually don't book something like a hard ticket party for the first night.....just in case of some sort of travel delay......It would be bad enough to miss hours of your vacation, or miss out on an ADR.....but missing a party costs you money as well......

marshmellow86 · 11-13-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aimjay

I am arriving in orlando at 1:42 and from what I read It take about an hourish to use the magical express to wilderness lodge. I was wondering where I should try to get a ADR for and what the earliest time would be safe. I was thinking wispering canyon or a park dinner, idea's?

. Also do you think guys think MVMCP would be a good idea this night too or should we wait for another day in the week in your more experienced opinions??

Since you are at Wilderness Lodge, I recommend Wispering Canyon. That way you won't be rushed to get somewhere and can relax at the hotel. The other suggestions would be to go to either the Contemporary or the campground - as you can go by boat to both of these. I think the boat ride is enjoyable and different than riding the bus, so we like to do it when possible. You could also take the boat to the Contemporary and then monorail to the Poly or Grand Floridian for dinner. Poly has O'hana or GF has 1900 Park Fair, among others to chose from - just recommend these more for kids, assuming you have kids

chrismass · 11-13-2009, 10:47 PM

I wouldn't buy the Christmas party tickets for the first night either - you don't want to take the chance that you'd miss it due to delayed travel plans. Whispering Canyon is a great and fun place to dine - or if you feel you need to get moving take the boat over to Ft Wilderness eat at Trails End and catch the outdoor movie and sing-a-long (I'm assuming that happens in the winter months too). Ft Wilderness also has a great pool if the weather is nice enough.

happymommy · 11-18-2009, 05:46 AM

We always go to a park our first day - even if it's just for a few hours, 2 or 3 hours or so.

I don't know, though, if you have a very long flight. But, it may be fun to book an ADR in a park. Or do some good counter service and make it more relaxing. Love Epcot for that! And last year, Illuminations added an extra song at the end, they played "Let There be Peace on Earth" and some narration by Walter Cronkite over the holidays - it was so beautiful!

pixarmom · 11-19-2009, 08:45 PM

Our schedule has been similar to yours for the past two trips - early afternoon arrival, magical express, and we've stayed at WL. We have a family tradition of dinner at Garden Grill at EPCOT the first night, and we've always made it to 6pm ADRs with no problem. It requires a lot of energy, but that's OK for us. I agree that Ohana at the Poly or Whispering Canyon would also be good options. Hope that helps!!

P.S. We don't expect to see our luggage until we get back to the room around 10pm - we always pack what we need for the evening in carry-ons!

tassma · 11-20-2009, 09:55 PM

DO NOT do MVMCP on arrival night. I thought I would be safe with a 1:30 arrival time, but my Mom missed our flight. Don't ask.

She barely got there in time to see the castle lighting.

Enjoy your trip!!!!

11-09-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
aimjay Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Arrival tip needed I am arriving in orlando at 1:42 and from what I read It take about an hourish to use the magical express to wilderness lodge. I was wondering where I should try to get a ADR for and what the earliest time would be safe. I was thinking wispering canyon or a park dinner, idea's?. Also do you think guys think MVMCP would be a good idea this night too or should we wait for another day in the week in your more experienced opinions??

11-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
bradisgoofy Even 3rd shifters get in on the action My rear seat is all one piece Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Great Lakes state Posts: 1,501	We are usually pretty tired upon arrival but if you have the energy I would try for a late dinner at Whispering Canyon. It looks like the weather isn't going to be too good here for the next day or two, so I would do MVMCP later. __________________ Brad is because he works the midnight shift * WDW visit on Honeymoon 8/73 * Off sight - 4/1982 * CBR - 4/1995 * Dixie Landings - 4/1999 * FW Cabins 4/2000 * DVC Membership ( BWV ) - 4/2000 * VWL - 4/2001 * OKW - 4/2002 * BWV - 4/2003 * BWV - 4/2004 * FW ( in our Fifth Wheel ) - 4/2005 * BWV - 3/2006 then Disney Wonder 3 day Cruise - 3/30/06 then back to BWV - 4/2006 * FW ( in our new MOTORCOACH ) - 4/2007 * BWV & FW - 4/2008 Magical Gathering * SSR - 10/2008 MNSSHP * BCV - 3/2009 * BWV - 11/09 (MVMCP 11-10-09) * Back to FW - 5/2010 * BLT? 11/2010 * Put America back to work, buy a new vehicle from one of the Big 3. (Thanks America, I'm back to work after an 8 month lay off. 9/09)

11-09-2009, 10:44 PM	#3
dunbarfamily I'm a proud homebirthing crunchy mama who loves Walt Disney World! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 594	If you're going to eat at Wilderness Lodge, I'd say you could try for a 4:30 adr. At MK, I'd make it for no earlier than 5:30. I'd wait until later in your stay to do the Christmas party for two reasons. One, you might be tired from flying, and two, if you haven't been to MK, you can get the lay of the land before the party. __________________ Brandy Proud wife of Jeff Happy mama to DS (1/02) DD (1/05) DS (4/07) DD (born still 6/08) & DD (07/09) Our next trips: Cruising with Mickey 2-28-10, then Villas at Wilderness Lodge!!! Past trips:10-09 AS Movies/5-09 AS Movies/12-08 OKW/5-08 AS Sports/ 1-08 DCL& Villas at WL/ 9-07 AS Movies/ 12-06 AS Music/ 11-05 Offsite And too many trips to count with grandma & papa when I was little DVC members since June '07 at Animal Kingdom & Founding Members at Bay Lake

11-10-2009, 10:00 AM	#4
aimjay Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	update question Hey guys Thanks for the tips, but I wanted to clarify that I am arriving 12/12 to the 18th and the other thing is I am by no means a seasoned vet but we were at Disney for the first time October2008 so though I may not know it with my eyes closed I kind of have an idea where we are going. Any other ideas are very welcomed

11-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
dopeynme Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 361	Well, I usually don't book something like a hard ticket party for the first night.....just in case of some sort of travel delay......It would be bad enough to miss hours of your vacation, or miss out on an ADR.....but missing a party costs you money as well...... __________________

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11-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
chrismass Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 103	I wouldn't buy the Christmas party tickets for the first night either - you don't want to take the chance that you'd miss it due to delayed travel plans. Whispering Canyon is a great and fun place to dine - or if you feel you need to get moving take the boat over to Ft Wilderness eat at Trails End and catch the outdoor movie and sing-a-long (I'm assuming that happens in the winter months too). Ft Wilderness also has a great pool if the weather is nice enough. __________________ Work is just where I spend my time between WDW vacations! Can't wait to get my retirement job with the Mouse!

11-18-2009, 05:46 AM	#8
happymommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,092	We always go to a park our first day - even if it's just for a few hours, 2 or 3 hours or so. I don't know, though, if you have a very long flight. But, it may be fun to book an ADR in a park. Or do some good counter service and make it more relaxing. Love Epcot for that! And last year, Illuminations added an extra song at the end, they played "Let There be Peace on Earth" and some narration by Walter Cronkite over the holidays - it was so beautiful! __________________ me dh dd10 ds13 Previous WDW vacations include: CR as a child with parents 1992 offsite twice 1993 Honeymoon offsite then moved to GF 1995 BC 1996 SOG 2000 GF 2001 BWV 2003 (spring break) CR 2003 (summer) AKL 2003 (Christmas break including NYE) AKL concierge 2005 summer BWV 2006 April Swan 2006 August Dolphin 2007 March AKL 2007 August Dolphin 2008 March 7 Night Western on the Magic 2008 August (The Dark Side) PBH 2008 Dec BWI 2009 March Swan

11-19-2009, 08:45 PM	#9
pixarmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231	Our schedule has been similar to yours for the past two trips - early afternoon arrival, magical express, and we've stayed at WL. We have a family tradition of dinner at Garden Grill at EPCOT the first night, and we've always made it to 6pm ADRs with no problem. It requires a lot of energy, but that's OK for us. I agree that Ohana at the Poly or Whispering Canyon would also be good options. Hope that helps!! P.S. We don't expect to see our luggage until we get back to the room around 10pm - we always pack what we need for the evening in carry-ons!

11-20-2009, 09:55 PM	#10
tassma Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 237	DO NOT do MVMCP on arrival night. I thought I would be safe with a 1:30 arrival time, but my Mom missed our flight. Don't ask. She barely got there in time to see the castle lighting. Enjoy your trip!!!!

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