. Congrats on getting BOG!
In lieu of our annual April visit to the World, we'll be going May 5th - 14th instead so that I can celebrate my 30th birthday (May 9th) in my favorite place! I'm always excited about our Disney trips but even more so for this one as I haven't celebrated a birthday in Disney since I was 10 AND my Gammy, Auntie, Mom and Best Friend will be joining my daughter and I in the celebration.
We returned home from our October trip last week and while we were still there I booked our May trip.As of the moment we have a grand villa at AKL booked but that may change to VGF if I'm able to get my hands on a unit there.
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30th BDAY!!!! WOOO!! That will a birthday to remember!
Thank you sooo much.Ok, here is the tentative plans, put in place taking crowd calendars. We are morning people, but my daughter does get fussy/cranky when tired, so try to figuring in breaks, and definitely renting a stroller!
1. Sat 5/10- Arriving at 10 AM. Figure getting groceries, checking in early? if possible. Then heading straight to MK. ?6 PM dinner at BOG.
Sounds good, the train always helped us to get our DD and DS to take a nap. Then we would just keep riding it while they slept.
2. 5/11-AK- for the day. Thinking of taking a later aft break at hotel and going to MK for ?6:30 dinner at Crystal Palace and then enjoying park till MSEP and Fireworks.
3. 5/12 Epcot- scheduling a little bit later bfkst at Askershus, as we will have been out early the night before. Maybe a 9:15 or 9:30 to allow for us to get some FP first thing. Spend day there and lunch/dinner wherever. Maybe dinner at Coral Reef- do you think I need a res for that ahead of time?
If you can hold her off for breakfast a little later to 10ish, I would recommend that then you can get some rides done in Future World before you head to World Showcase for Breakfast. Then by the time you are done at breakfast, World Showcase opens at 11am. Napping the stroller around world showcase is easy for our kids we usually never leave Epcot for breaks. I would recommend still making a reservation at the Coral Reef.
4. 5/13- Scheduling BBB apt for DD at 8 AM. Heard that we can go in early to park and maybe even open BBB- someone mentioned that. what time would we need to leave AOA to get there for 8? Followed by BFKST at CRT at 9:30- we like the options for this meal best and want the experience. Rest of the day would be at MK.
We have never stayed at AOA so I really don't know. I would recommend leaving any resort that uses a bus by 7:15am. You will still be able to get some rides done in Fantasyland before your 9:30 CRT reservation.
5. 5/14- MK all day. Break in aft and then return to Epcot for dinner and Illuminations.
Try your hardest to do opening ceremony at MK. I still cry when we are there and get to experience it.
6. 5/15-HS- May arrive a little later in AM, if went to Illuminations. would like to eat snack at Sci-Fi. We are planning on going to Fantasmic at night- 9pm and was thinking of doing dinner at Mama Melrose-or do you think lunch would be better? we prob will try to take aft break for DD, so she can make it through Fantasmic. Not sure if it would be worth it to go to hotel for little while and return for 6:30 dinner or as I said do lunch.
HS is another park we never take a break from. I would recommend doing Mama Melrose for lunch/Fantasmic Package. Then after lunch take a break and head in HS after dinner at your resort of snack at Sci Fi so you can make Fantasmic with reserved seating.
7. 5/16-Considering Chef Mickey BFKST for say 9 AM? then can spend time at MK and another park if we want to go back to one.
Any thoughts on CM for dinner that way you can get in MK and enjoy the park without crowds? Or even schedule CM for late breakfast? You will be surprised how much you can get done at MK during those first two hours.
8. 5/17-Don't depart till7 pm. wanted to enjoy more time at MK.
We did sign up for DDP- 1 snack, qs, and sit down. Felt that it would be good to have money already pd and allocated for food and pay for any extras and have snacks to bring and food for bfksts.
I am open to thoughts and recommendations.
TIA
. I didn't quite understand the 180 + 10 thing lol. But I'm rethinking my WHOLE itinerary. I'm wondering if my kids will be able to just have a snacks between breakfast and dinner....what are your thoughts about thisNever used that company beforeThanks for the heads up...I was actually too early for ADR's I have to wait until Wednesday
Arrival day
{DINNER} Fulton's Crab House (Boardwalk) 8:00 p.m 2TSM
Day 2: May 13th
{BREAKFAST} Hollywood and Vine *Disney Jr character breakfast* (Hollywood Studios) 1TSM 8:00 a.m 1TSM
You might want to change this to later in the morning if you kids want to do Jedi Training or get an extra ride on TSM. With HS opening at the gates at 8:30ish now it defeats the early breakfast. We have now moved our H&V reservations back to 10:30ish for those reasons
{LUNCH} Sci-Fi Drive In (Hollywood Studios) 1:30 p.m 1TSM
{DINNER} Mama Melrose's (Hollywood Studios) 6:00 p.m 1TSM
Day 3: May 14th
{BREAKFAST} Tusker House *character meal* (Animal Kingdom) 1TSM 8:00 a.m
{LUNCH} Flame Tree BBQ (Animal Kingdom) 1CSM
{DINNER} Rainforest Cafe (Animal Kingdom ) 5:45 p.m 1TSM
Day 4: May 15th
{BREAKFAST} Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom) 8:00 a.m 1TSM
This character meal takes a long time, just beware{LUNCH} Liberty Tree Inn (Magic Kingdom) 1:30 p.m
This is always a must do lunch for us.
{DINNER} Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom) 7:30 p.m 1TSM
Day 5: May 16th
{BREAKFAST} Chef Mickey (Contemporary Resort) 1TSM 8:00 a.m
{LUNCH} Coral Reef (Epcot) 1:30 p.m1TSM (ask for aquarium seat)
{DINNER} Teppan Edo (Epcot) 7:45 p.m 1TSM
Day 6: May 17th
{BREAKFAST} BOMA (Animal Kingdom Lodge) 9:30 a.m 1TSM
{LUNCH} ESPN Club (Boardwalk) 2:00 p.m 1TSM
{DINNER} Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review (Wilderness Resort) 2TSM 8:30 p.m CAT 1
Day 7: CHECKOUT
{BRUNCH} House of Blues Brunch (Downtown Disney) OOP
OMG I'm driving myself crazy with all the reviews and menus I just want to make my ADR's and forget about it already. Last question...have you ever heard any good or bad things about Destinations In Florida Disney agents?
How old are your kids? We are usually good with snacks between but sometimes you just want a break from the heat and lines. All the planning will payoff in the end
My name is Kate and I'm very taking my kids (2 and 6) on their first Disney vacation next May. It will actually be my DH's first time too, and I'm almost as excited for him My parents will be coming along as well. We will be staying at BLT, in a 2 bdr LV from May 6-12. I haven't been to Disney in 15 years, not since my 18th birthday (stayed at BC then, loved it), I am so excited to return! - MK. Chef Mickey's 8:30 BOG 4:20
