can someone check out my itinerary for 11/28-12/4? - The DIS Discussion Forums

KelseyLaPerle · 11-22-2009, 11:16 AM

I think it's pretty final, but I'm still open for suggestions. We're travelling with myself, my Mom (55), DS almost 2 and DD almost 5. Staying at ASMusic in a family suite and relying on Disney transportation. We have a PH ticket, but not water parks.

Saturday November 28
Upon arrival:
× buy lanyards at gift shop
× unpack/wait for luggage
× buy milk

5:30 – take bus to MK/then monorail to Contemp. for Chef Mickey’s
6:50 – dinner at Chef Mickey’s (res. # )

Sunday November 29
× eat breakfast in room
8:15 – take bus to Magic Kingdom for opening ceremony at 9:00
9:00 – head to Harmony Barber Shop for haircuts
11:30 – lunch at Crystal Palace (res.# )
× return to room for naps after lunch
× take bus to Magic Kingdom after naps
× counter service dinner at Magic Kingdom

Monday November 30
7:30 – take bus to Animal Kingdom for Extra Magic House 8-9
× arrive at Animal Kingdom/go straight to Kilimanjaro Safari (ride/get fast pass for later)
9:05 – breakfast at Tusker House (res.# )
11:30 – return to resort for lunch at food court
× nap after lunch
× take bus to Magic Kingdom for late afternoon
× counter service dinner at Magic Kingdom
7:00 – SpectroMagic parade at Magic Kingdom
***Kelsey out with Katlin (EMH at MK) after kids go to bed!!***

Tuesday December 1
× eat breakfast in room
8:45 – take bus to Hollywood Studios
11:35 – lunch at Hollywood & Vine (res.# )
× return to resort for naps
× AFTERNOON OPEN (pool, MK?, DTD?)
× dinner at resort food court or other counter service in park

Wednesday December 2
× eat breakfast in room
× take bus to Magic Kingdom for morning
× return to resort for EARLY lunch at food court & naps
BY 2:00 - take bus to Epcot (Visa character meet BEFORE 3:30)
× afternoon at Epcot
6:35 – dinner at Garden Grille (res. # )

Thursday December 3
× eat breakfast in room
OPEN DAY – return to favorites, DTD, mini golf
× pay OUT OF POCKET for lunch (or use snack credits)
× dinner at counter service in park or at resort food court
× Mom & Grammy start packing while kids nap

Friday December 4
× eat breakfast in room – use up all food
× use remaining snack credits at food court
× finish packing
DAY OPEN – return to favorites, shop, hang at pool
3:00 - Magical Express picks us up to go to airport 

SSR · 11-22-2009, 11:18 AM

The only comment I have is to gently suggest that you remove your ADR ressie numbers from this thread, particularly since your full name appears to be your username.

KelseyLaPerle · 11-22-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SSR

The only comment I have is to gently suggest that you remove your ADR ressie numbers from this thread, particularly since your full name appears to be your username.

Thanks for the suggestion - I took out our res#'s. I copied this from word so didn't even think about editing before I posted. Thanks!!

SSR · 11-22-2009, 11:23 AM

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Last edited by KelseyLaPerle; Today at 11:21 AM. Reason: took out res.#s

I figured it was a cut-and-paste job. Been there, done that.

Big Vic · 11-22-2009, 11:46 AM

You may want to add to your open day to check out the Christmas decorations at some of the resorts.

kwelch10377 · 11-22-2009, 11:49 AM

I would try and add in some more time at the other parks, especially in the evening to do things like see the Osbourne Lights at DHS and maybe explore Epcot a little more.

caroline1851 · 11-22-2009, 12:06 PM

If you haven't been many times before or with little kids, don't underestimate the amount of time and effort it takes to go to parks twice a day. We found our most successful days with little ones (ages 2 and 6) were to get to the park for RD, hit the popular rides that they were big enough for. Lunch adr, ride a few more things and then leave around 3:30 or so and not return. We wuold go back to resort, swim, have dinner and bedtime at a normal time. The nights we attempted staying out late (with a rest in the middle of the day) just didn't work out very well at all-cranky kids led to cranky parents.

rudetreehill · 11-22-2009, 12:14 PM

First of all, let me just say that you picked a GREAT week. In the past, I've gone during that exact time frame (the week after Thanksgiving) several times and the crowd levels were great, as was the weather, the decorations were up... woo-hoo!

And you also seem to have been REALLY smart about making sure to sked some downtime/naptime/pool. So many people fail to do that!

The sked DOES look a little heavy on MK to me, but that may be your personal preference. I always plan extra time at Epcot and Animal Kingdom because I love really wandering around and soaking in the atmosphere. (Unlike a lot of people who practically run through the Oasis at AK, I tend to loiter there forEVER, lol)

For your counter service at the MK? I'd totally suggest... oh, crap, I can't remember the name! But it's the restaurant in tomorrowland. I've found them to have the best/biggest selection of foods as far as counter service in the MK goes.

WizardLarz · 11-22-2009, 12:30 PM

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TinkerbellinLouisian · 11-22-2009, 01:13 PM

It looks great and very well thought out!

I do agree with PP's that you might want more time to explore Epcot and DHS...

But it's been a long time since I've been down with Little ones....so you know their limitations...

I highly recommend Cosmic Rays for CS in MK. It is in tomorrowland...great selection and a mini"show" during the meal that the little ones will enjoy...

Have a magical visit!
Mary

disney_dreaming_mom · 11-22-2009, 02:02 PM

Your plan sounds great!!! It is a lot like ours (except we didn't get park hoppers). I hope you have fun!!!

Planogirl · 11-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Great schedule! I love how you've worked in unscheduled time, that's so wise. You can do whatever sounds like fun or nothing at all as the mood strikes you.

By the way, another good counter service at MK is Columbia Harbour House particularly if you're looking for a quieter place to relax for a while. Make it a point to go upstairs if that part of the restaurant is open.

zgirls · 11-23-2009, 08:27 AM

Your plan looks great.

We are going the same time this year and are soooo excited with only 5 days till we touch down.

My only suggestion/recommendation is, since you are from up North, further than us, pack swimming suits and swimmies in your carry-on, then as you wait for luggage you can go in the pool. Our 2 girls, 5 & 6, love it. Be sure to remember to put your suit in the carry-on as well.

We always make a decision to see either the parades or the fireworks on a particular day, but never both in the same day. However, when we hit AK, we do the parade then if we are not too tired, we go to Epcot for the fireworks.

We go just about every year, here is an abbreviated edition of what we have planned:
Sat. 28 - Epcot, monorail to MK - crystal palace early dinner.
Sun. 29 - Epcot - bfast at Norway - best princess dining in all parks
Mon. 30 - studios - rope drop - fantasmic - best show in all parks
Tue. 1 - MK - rope drop - cape may dinner at night
Wed. 2 - AK -
Thur 3 - BBB - MVMCP
Fri 4 - pool time - pack and leave

Maybe we will bump into each other.

blondinkaya · 11-23-2009, 08:42 AM

It looks like you have a lot of "play it by ear," which is good. Don't discount Epcot, though.

We'll be at AK at the same time! I'll have my LGMH on me (not sure where yet, though, lol).

Here's our schedule:

Sun/29 Nov: Check in, Epcot, Candlelight Processional
Mon/30 Nov: AK
Tue/1 Dec: MK
Wed/2 Dec: HS
Thu/3 Dec: Epcot am, rest, MVMCP
Fri/4 Dec: Epcot
Sat/5 Dec: DD, depart

Looking back ... It does seem I'm a bit more biased towards Epcot, lol. In any case, I'm sure you and your family will have a blast!

KelseyLaPerle · 11-23-2009, 05:15 PM

We'll be at AK at the same time! I'll have my LGMH on me (not sure where yet, though, lol).

What is a LGMH? Forgive me, I don't know the lingo!!

11-22-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
KelseyLaPerle Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 140	can someone check out my itinerary for 11/28-12/4? I think it's pretty final, but I'm still open for suggestions. We're travelling with myself, my Mom (55), DS almost 2 and DD almost 5. Staying at ASMusic in a family suite and relying on Disney transportation. We have a PH ticket, but not water parks. Saturday November 28 Upon arrival: × buy lanyards at gift shop × unpack/wait for luggage × buy milk 5:30 – take bus to MK/then monorail to Contemp. for Chef Mickey’s 6:50 – dinner at Chef Mickey’s (res. # ) Sunday November 29 × eat breakfast in room 8:15 – take bus to Magic Kingdom for opening ceremony at 9:00 9:00 – head to Harmony Barber Shop for haircuts 11:30 – lunch at Crystal Palace (res.# ) × return to room for naps after lunch × take bus to Magic Kingdom after naps × counter service dinner at Magic Kingdom Monday November 30 7:30 – take bus to Animal Kingdom for Extra Magic House 8-9 × arrive at Animal Kingdom/go straight to Kilimanjaro Safari (ride/get fast pass for later) 9:05 – breakfast at Tusker House (res.# ) 11:30 – return to resort for lunch at food court × nap after lunch × take bus to Magic Kingdom for late afternoon × counter service dinner at Magic Kingdom 7:00 – SpectroMagic parade at Magic Kingdom *Kelsey out with Katlin (EMH at MK) after kids go to bed!!* Tuesday December 1 × eat breakfast in room 8:45 – take bus to Hollywood Studios 11:35 – lunch at Hollywood & Vine (res.# ) × return to resort for naps × AFTERNOON OPEN (pool, MK?, DTD?) × dinner at resort food court or other counter service in park Wednesday December 2 × eat breakfast in room × take bus to Magic Kingdom for morning × return to resort for EARLY lunch at food court & naps BY 2:00 - take bus to Epcot (Visa character meet BEFORE 3:30) × afternoon at Epcot 6:35 – dinner at Garden Grille (res. # ) Thursday December 3 × eat breakfast in room OPEN DAY – return to favorites, DTD, mini golf × pay OUT OF POCKET for lunch (or use snack credits) × dinner at counter service in park or at resort food court × Mom & Grammy start packing while kids nap Friday December 4 × eat breakfast in room – use up all food × use remaining snack credits at food court × finish packing DAY OPEN – return to favorites, shop, hang at pool 3:00 - Magical Express picks us up to go to airport  Last edited by KelseyLaPerle; 11-22-2009 at 11:21 AM. Reason: took out res.#s

11-22-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
Big Vic DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 1,882	You may want to add to your open day to check out the Christmas decorations at some of the resorts. __________________ 2007 WDW 1/2 Marathon finisher. 2007 WDW ToT 13K finisher. 2008 WDW Marathon finisher. 2009 WDW 1/2 Marathon finisher.

11-22-2009, 12:06 PM	#7
caroline1851 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,029	If you haven't been many times before or with little kids, don't underestimate the amount of time and effort it takes to go to parks twice a day. We found our most successful days with little ones (ages 2 and 6) were to get to the park for RD, hit the popular rides that they were big enough for. Lunch adr, ride a few more things and then leave around 3:30 or so and not return. We wuold go back to resort, swim, have dinner and bedtime at a normal time. The nights we attempted staying out late (with a rest in the middle of the day) just didn't work out very well at all-cranky kids led to cranky parents. __________________ 1st trip December 1975 2nd trip December 1982 Disneyland August 1987 3rd trip April 1988 4th trip May 1999 at CSR 5th trip October 2008 at CSR Looking forward to November 2010

11-22-2009, 12:14 PM	#8
rudetreehill Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey, just outside manhattan Posts: 208	First of all, let me just say that you picked a GREAT week. In the past, I've gone during that exact time frame (the week after Thanksgiving) several times and the crowd levels were great, as was the weather, the decorations were up... woo-hoo! And you also seem to have been REALLY smart about making sure to sked some downtime/naptime/pool. So many people fail to do that! The sked DOES look a little heavy on MK to me, but that may be your personal preference. I always plan extra time at Epcot and Animal Kingdom because I love really wandering around and soaking in the atmosphere. (Unlike a lot of people who practically run through the Oasis at AK, I tend to loiter there forEVER, lol) For your counter service at the MK? I'd totally suggest... oh, crap, I can't remember the name! But it's the restaurant in tomorrowland. I've found them to have the best/biggest selection of foods as far as counter service in the MK goes. __________________ http://www.howrudeareyou.com[/i] Where crimes against civility are tried in the court of public opinion.

11-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#9
WizardLarz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 294	Arrivail Day Do Not Wait For Luggage! Luggage can take up to 3 Hours to arrive at your room using ME! __________________ '88 Off Site -only two parks '00 Off Site '08 Fort Wilderness Campgrounds (Yes,I realy used a tent!) '09 Pop Century '10 Boardwalk Villas 2010 PRT "I'm off to see the Mickey! The wonderfull cool Mouse! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2383922

11-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
SSR Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 94	The only comment I have is to gently suggest that you remove your ADR ressie numbers from this thread, particularly since your full name appears to be your username.

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11-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
kwelch10377 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 343	I would try and add in some more time at the other parks, especially in the evening to do things like see the Osbourne Lights at DHS and maybe explore Epcot a little more.

11-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#10
TinkerbellinLouisian Looking forward to my 18th DW visit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,114	itinerary It looks great and very well thought out! I do agree with PP's that you might want more time to explore Epcot and DHS... But it's been a long time since I've been down with Little ones....so you know their limitations... I highly recommend Cosmic Rays for CS in MK. It is in tomorrowland...great selection and a mini"show" during the meal that the little ones will enjoy... Have a magical visit! Mary __________________ 1970 - (I was 5...it was just a movie being shown back then...still being built)...1974 - WDW - ?...1976 - DL - On the way to moving from CA to FL...1977 - WDW Lake Buena Vista...1981 - WDW High School Dance Competition...1982 - H.S. Dance Competition.....1983 - H.S. Dance Competition...1985 - Offsite...1991 - Offsite (HJ)..1993 - AS Movies...1994 - Offsite ...1995 - AS Music .....1997 - Offsite...1998 - Offsite...2000 - Offsite...2002 - Polynesian (Got Married!)...2004 - Beach Club...2006 - Beach Club...2008 - Beach Club

11-22-2009, 02:02 PM	#11
disney_dreaming_mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 216	Your plan sounds great!!! It is a lot like ours (except we didn't get park hoppers). I hope you have fun!!! __________________ Up next: All Star Movies, CBR , & CSR (30th b-day trip!) Me DH DS (2) DL June, 2007 (off site at Anabella Hotel) WDW November, 2008 POR WDW April, 2009 ASMusic DL July 2009 Paradise Pier Hotel

11-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
Planogirl BAM! I have a crush on Emeril Lagasse! Oh well, let's look on the bright side. If I hadn't been so wiped out I would have kissed my anesthesiologist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Frisco,Texas Posts: 27,870	Great schedule! I love how you've worked in unscheduled time, that's so wise. You can do whatever sounds like fun or nothing at all as the mood strikes you. By the way, another good counter service at MK is Columbia Harbour House particularly if you're looking for a quieter place to relax for a while. Make it a point to go upstairs if that part of the restaurant is open. __________________ PG

11-23-2009, 08:27 AM	#13
zgirls Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 21	same time Your plan looks great. We are going the same time this year and are soooo excited with only 5 days till we touch down. My only suggestion/recommendation is, since you are from up North, further than us, pack swimming suits and swimmies in your carry-on, then as you wait for luggage you can go in the pool. Our 2 girls, 5 & 6, love it. Be sure to remember to put your suit in the carry-on as well. We always make a decision to see either the parades or the fireworks on a particular day, but never both in the same day. However, when we hit AK, we do the parade then if we are not too tired, we go to Epcot for the fireworks. We go just about every year, here is an abbreviated edition of what we have planned: Sat. 28 - Epcot, monorail to MK - crystal palace early dinner. Sun. 29 - Epcot - bfast at Norway - best princess dining in all parks Mon. 30 - studios - rope drop - fantasmic - best show in all parks Tue. 1 - MK - rope drop - cape may dinner at night Wed. 2 - AK - Thur 3 - BBB - MVMCP Fri 4 - pool time - pack and leave Maybe we will bump into each other. __________________ Dad of 2 Offsite '86,'91,'95 Boardwalk June'01,Jan'07 BeachClub July'06 Saratoga Nov'07, Dec '08, Dec'09 All-Star Music Nov'09 HiltonHead Aug'05 Old Key West April'09 Animal Kingdom Lodge July'08

11-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#14
blondinkaya DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between Florida and South Carolina Posts: 545	It looks like you have a lot of "play it by ear," which is good. Don't discount Epcot, though. We'll be at AK at the same time! I'll have my LGMH on me (not sure where yet, though, lol). Here's our schedule: Sun/29 Nov: Check in, Epcot, Candlelight Processional Mon/30 Nov: AK Tue/1 Dec: MK Wed/2 Dec: HS Thu/3 Dec: Epcot am, rest, MVMCP Fri/4 Dec: Epcot Sat/5 Dec: DD, depart Looking back ... It does seem I'm a bit more biased towards Epcot, lol. In any case, I'm sure you and your family will have a blast!

11-23-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
KelseyLaPerle Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 140	We'll be at AK at the same time! I'll have my LGMH on me (not sure where yet, though, lol). What is a LGMH? Forgive me, I don't know the lingo!!

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