Now that our trip is just 2 months away, and Disney has updated the park hours for early April, I have started thinking about a rough agenda for our trip. As Sarah has said, we dont like to make too many specific plans, or have too many ADRs, but I do like to have a rough outline for how we can do the main things we want to do.
Monday (Arrival Day) - Because our flight isnt scheduled to arrive until 5:55 PM, even if its on time we wont be getting to the resort until 7 PM or later. So, we wont have time to do much but, if we feel up to it, we may walk over to the MK just to get that first taste. Sarah has suggested that if the line isnt too long (much more than 30 minutes) we could get into the line for the Little Mermaid ride and just relax and enjoy the queue. We could also hang around to see the new castle show and/or Wishes. This will definitely be a game time decision based on how we feel.
Tuesday- This is one of the few absolutes of the trip. With EMH at the MK starting at 7AM, we will get up early, make the short walk from BLT, and enjoy the park for a few hours before the inevitable masses arrive. Our experience has been that we can do almost all of the major attractions in the park by 10AM without really rushing, and then enjoy an early lunch and some of the less crowded attractions. This time, we would like to have lunch at Be Our Guest, and will get there around or a little before its opening time to minimize the wait.
After getting up early, well probably be ready to leave the park by noon or a little after for a break back at the room and/or pool. After that, we will probably visit another park. Our first choice will probably be the Animal Kingdom. We have also found on recent trips that DAK thins out considerably after the parade, so after that we can hit the major rides and stroll through the animal trails without much in the way of crowds. The park is very peaceful in the evenings, and with the park staying open until 9 PM we will have all the time we want. I may also feel like having dinner at Flame Tree Barbecue.
EPCOT would also be a possibility for our second park, but because there are PM EMH there it might be better to save that for another night.
Wednesday- For our second full day, we will probably start at DHS to hit our favorite attractions (TSM, TOT, and RNRR) and a few others like the Animation Academy and Star Tours (I will do it alone if Sarah doesnt feel like it), and then whatever else we feel like doing. Even though my expectations are low, I would like to see the new Pirates exhibit in
Pixar Place.
Depending on how long we stay at the park, we would have the option of going to the Boardwalk to see the revised and revamped Welcome Home Wednesday event for DVC members. The previous show was corny, but a relaxing break, and I wouldnt mind seeing what the new one is like. Or, if we feel like staying at DHS a little longer we could stick around for the Pixar parade.
Eventually, we will probably make our way over to EPCOT for our first look at the Flower and Garden Festival displays. We can also do some of the less busy attractions in Future World and/or catch some of the shows in the World Showcase. Sarah has said she might like to see Illuminations, and we could stay for that if we are up to it.
One way or another, we will probably get to each of the parks in the first two full days. Then well see where we go from there. More later.