Splitting Party between two Parks?

[SEA333]

Hi - I'm new here to posting here (although I've been reading for years!)and had a question. We just booked a trip for 5 days in the middle of November, but are only getting park tickets for three days due to our arrival/departure times. We are planning one resort/pool day on the day we leave, and Downtown Disney the day we arrive. This leaves us with the choice of which parks to go to. DS1 will be 13 1/2, DD will be 9 1/2, and DS2 will be almost 8. DD LOVES animals and her dream vacation is an African Safari. She would be really disappointed to miss Aminal Kingdom. DS1 and 2 really aren't into animals at all, would probably really like Hollywood Studios. My DH suggested that we split up one of the days and I take the boys to DHS and he takes DD to AK. We are not getting park hopper tickets - would we be able to do this as long as the boys and I only go to DHS and DH and DD go to AK for the day? Also, we are on the dining plan and would probably meet up for dinner later that day. Any suggestions for an easy TS location for us to meet? None of us are picky eaters and even 7 year old DS eats pretty much everything. We are trying to pick TS places that have more on their kids menu than the normal PBJ and nuggets. Or, would it be easier to meet back at the resort (Port Orleans Riverside) and do dinner there? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[siskaren]

There's no problem with that idea. The tickets are for individuals, they're not connected to each other in any way.

How about Boma for dinner? It's a buffet, so there's plenty of options for kids who aren't picky eaters, plus they can take the amount they want.

 

[Love Tink]

Or, would it be easier to meet back at the resort (Port Orleans Riverside) and do dinner there? Thanks for any suggestions!

I love the quick service at Port Orleans Riverside. It has a lot of different choices and an awesome create-your-own pasta bar. I would eat there.

Meeting at the resort is always nice because of all the vagaries or travel around WDW. You never know how long it will take to get somewhere. If you are meeting at your resort, it's no big deal if one group is late.

 

[disnut8]

Hi - I'm new here to posting here (although I've been reading for years!)and had a question. We just booked a trip for 5 days in the middle of November, but are only getting park tickets for three days due to our arrival/departure times. We are planning one resort/pool day on the day we leave, and Downtown Disney the day we arrive. This leaves us with the choice of which parks to go to. DS1 will be 13 1/2, DD will be 9 1/2, and DS2 will be almost 8. DD LOVES animals and her dream vacation is an African Safari. She would be really disappointed to miss Aminal Kingdom. DS1 and 2 really aren't into animals at all, would probably really like Hollywood Studios. My DH suggested that we split up one of the days and I take the boys to DHS and he takes DD to AK. We are not getting park hopper tickets - would we be able to do this as long as the boys and I only go to DHS and DH and DD go to AK for the day? Also, we are on the dining plan and would probably meet up for dinner later that day. Any suggestions for an easy TS location for us to meet? None of us are picky eaters and even 7 year old DS eats pretty much everything. We are trying to pick TS places that have more on their kids menu than the normal PBJ and nuggets. Or, would it be easier to meet back at the resort (Port Orleans Riverside) and do dinner there? Thanks for any suggestions!

You could look at any of the Epcot resorts and their menus. You and the boys could boat or walk from the Studios and your husband and daughter would just take the Swan/Dolphin/Yacht Club/Beach Club/Boardwalk bus from Animal Kingdom.

 

[jmcghee2024]

I would suggest Boatwright's at Riverside.

 

[Disney Princess]

After your day apart (no worries about the tickets!), you could meet back at your resort. If you are exhausted and don't want to leave, just eat there. If you are up for it, you could take the boat over to DTD again and have a nice meal. I know you'll have been there already, but there are plenty of dining options to choose from. You can reconnect and share memories of your day!

 

[DisneyDude71]

Or Chef Mickeys for dinner? Both take busses to Contempary

 

[jpessa]

I second Boma. Great use of aTS credit, it's a buffet with lots to choose from and you could easily take one bus there from both resorts.

 

[Luvchefmic]

You could look at any of the Epcot resorts and their menus. You and the boys could boat or walk from the Studios and your husband and daughter would just take the Swan/Dolphin/Yacht Club/Beach Club/Boardwalk bus from Animal Kingdom.

I think this is a nice meet in the middle compromise and you can't go wrong with a meal in the area Sounds like nice plans for your family doing what they all like

 

[SEA333]

Thank you everyone - great suggestions! I was looking at both Chef Mickey and Boma anyway, so those sound like good options. Epcot resorts sound good, too, but so does going back to the resort so we don't have "timing" issues. We are surprising the kids with the trip the morning we leave so I can't ask them, but maybe I will get DH's vote. Lots to think about!

Thanks again