Thanks Becky
I just wrote you back about the expansion. We are just going crazy over here....SO exciting! An Alaskan Cruise, Expanded Fantasyland, Hawaii DVC Resort...Disney is making sure we spend our vacation time with them for the next 10 years and I am happy to do so
You have such a precious family. I know you're going to have a fantastic trip! And I LOVE Emma's TRs...so don't worry about losing a reader here! 
And your kids will love doing things they haven't done before!
As if that wasn't good enough, they are throwing in free shipping! Be sure to check it out...
) We decided to meet half way and I am going to be economical, right? Well, I had a brillant idea (or at least I think so) and came up with a long-all to order Aiden that is reversable. I can especially use one of the sides for his upcoming 2nd birthday party AND Disney. I have been racking my brain to figure out what his party theme should be. I decided on a circus theme and found this adorable option:
Hey Katie! Sorry about the problems...but I'm glad you got them solved!!
I think your MK plans sound excellent! Good plan for doing part of the stuff on the first day and the other part on the second day! I think you'll be able to do a lot. But even if you can't get everything, you'll get most of it done!
I was worried about you for a minute! Would be just awful to be sick at Disney!!Joining up for the journey!
I love following your trip report. Glad you got the picture issues figured out.
Also, you are going to LOVE WL. We were there in April and it was AMAZING! It was my first time back as an adult. Lately we had been staying in AKL, but what a treat.
Oh, Jan is a great time to come to Fl normally. It is one of the few months that even us native Floridians live for... ah... less humidity.
I could probably squeeze it in, I mean, I have all my sick time But that's dishonest and I don't think I could do it. So I figure I'll apply next year. I'll still fit their criteria of going at least once in 12 months and I don't plan on using as much Vacation Time! ...sorry, I got Side Tracked. But yes, good luck!!!!
If you have a day you know is going to be a long day, like you're going and taking an early nap and then staying later, I'd schedule a dinner on that day. Or if you're getting started early and then taking a late nap, schedule lunch on that day. When we went with QSDP I scheduled a late lunch on our day when we weren't taking a mid-day break (obviously easier for me since we're all adults!) And it was heaven-sent to just sit down for an hour or so in the a/c and relax.
Or, my other suggestion would be to schedule breakfast on a day you're not going to the parks or on your last day. For our upcoming trip we have the QSDP which was added after we booked ADRs. We kept Kona for breakfast on our last day because we have my parents coming up and meeting with us. We're also not doing a park that day.
Also, if you're counting pennies, it's good to keep in mind that breakfast & lunch are less expensive than dinners.
Edit: Good luck on the Mom's Panel! I almost applied, even though I don't have kids. I think it would be good to have a "we go as couples" perspective, so I did think about it. Ironically though, I've used up all my vacation time going to Disney this year, so I can't go in December!
...I think I just like food
I think your outfit for Aiden sounds so cute! And the expansion sounds soo great! Even if we don't have kids yet, I'm so, so excited about all of the princess stuff 
Haha...ooo, Dining Queen!
Breakfast at the Poly is great. And since you have little ones, I'd lean towards a character meal. If mornings are easier, the suggestion of Crystal Palace breakfast before the park opens is awesome. It's on my to do list! Cape May Cafe is one of my favorite Character breakfasts. I tend to do the breakfasts for character meals over lunch or dinner just because I'm not a huge fan of buffets in general, but I can tolerate breakfast buffets. It's more of a personal thing. My friend, who's in Disney now just did 1900 Park Fare and had a horrible time...the manager actually argued with them!! So that's coming off my list of recommended restaurants for now.
Hi Katie! Congrats on applying for the Mom's Panel! I hope you get it
Hello! Katie
Good Luck! on the mom's panel!
love the outfit for Aiden and will it be Dumbo for you little princess! I like the idea of CP w/the characters and getting into MK early. I want to try Kona and Whispering Canyon so those are the other two I would think about. Whispering Canyon could be planned on a long day to take a break and since it is at your selected resort it should make a nice break to maybe hit the pool (suppose to be heated right) freshen up and dinner.
Happy planning!
Connie
Have you thought about 'Ohana for breakfast? It would get you at the Poly on your last day so you could preview it for the next trip, but you would also have character interaction for the kids. I have never been for breakfast (only dinner), so I can't personally attest to the food, but it sure sounds yummy! Plus, as a mother of 3, I always prefer family style over buffet! Just a thought....it's on my list of places to try with the kids next time! But man, I do love some Tonga Toast from Kona! Yum!
Sara
Mickey is all decked out in his Hawaiian attire! Too cute! 
Getting SO pumped!
. As far as ADR's IMO I would toss San Angel Inn off the list. The CS in Mexico is much better than the TS. Whispering Canyon is really fun and has good food, nothing fancy though. But if you want to do a character breakfast I would go with 'Ohana or Crystal Palace. More fun for the kids. Good luck with the moms panel. I didn't try this year because of everything that has been going on lately. I wanted to but I just could not find the time to write this year. But I sure hope some of my DIS friends get picked 
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