1st draft itinerary for trip 11/28-12/4

[KelseyLaPerle]

Trip 11/28-12/4 with myself (29), my Mom (55), DDalmost 5 and DS almost 2. We are staying 6 nights/7 days with a 10 day park hopper (it was cheaper and we plan to add the no exp. and I'm hoping to take DD for her 5th birthday on those tickets in March), no water parks option. We also have the DDP - 1 table service, 1 counter service and 1 snack per day. I'm going to order groceries (any advice on garden grocer or wego would be greatly appreciated) so some days we can eat breakfast in our room before heading out. We're staying in a family suite at the ASMusic. No car, will use only Disney transportation.

We will return to room every day (or plan to anyway) for naps around 1:00 ish. Bedtime is typically around 8:00 and I don't want kids getting over tired so we'll do our best to stick to that most nights.

Here goes....

Arrive MCO 11:55 on 11/28
check-in, unpack, pool, explore, etc.
6:50 res. at Chef Mickey's

11/29
breakfast in room
9:00 opening ceremony at MK
Harmony barber shop for DS's 1st haircut
11:30 res. at Crystal Palace
afternoon at MK
dinner at counter service in MK

11/30
8:00 AK EMH for Kilimanjaro Safari
9:05 res. at Tusker House
lunch - picnic in the park
afternoon at MK
7:00 pm Spectromagic parade (we really want to see one parade and this is the only one that fits with our ADRs...it was frustrating as I had to book ADRs before park hours/schedules were released)

12/1
breakfast in room
HS for morning
11:35 res. at Hollywood & Vine (Play&Dine)
afternoon is OPEN (return to AK? relax at pool?)

12/2
breakfast in room
MK morning
lunch at either counter service at MK or food court at resort before nap
afternoon at Epcot
1:00-4:00 Disney Visa character greeting
6:35 res. at Garden Grille

12/3
all day open
DTD? more MK? AK? return to favorites?

12/4
breakast in room
11:05 res. at Whispering Canyon
ME leaves at 3:00ish - what last minute things should we do?

Also, my bro. and sister-in-law will also be visiting at the same time. My Mom will watch the kids one or two nights so I can go "out" and visit DTD, see the later light shows, etc.

What have I forgotten? ANY and all suggestions are appreciated! Thanks so much!

 

[kevschickee]

It looks great just go with the kids pace. Don't forget to try Goofys candy shop in DTD. You can actually use some snck credits there. We are using Garden Grocers for a bunch of things like drinks, snacks, diapers and wipes.

 

[Perditamarie]

Here's my 2 cents:

* You will be there for Christmas decorations, so don't forget to see them!! Epcot has Santas around world showcase telling their stories, they may have a tree-lighting ceremony at dusk, and the Candlelight Processional is beautiful (usually small children don't appreciate!!) --- all free w/Epcot admission.

* The Osborne Lights at DHS is AWESOME -- worth the effort to be there at dusk to see it -- there is like a block party atmosphere and the lights are set to music...quite amazing! Free w/DHS admission. Consider staying/coming back to see this on 12/1...it is fabulous!

* It is absolutely worth any effort to see Spectromagic!!!

* Consider packing non-perishable breakfast items in your luggage (cereal, cereal bars, etc). You can purchase milk at your resort and this may be much less than gardengrocer ($40 minimum order, $12 delivery fee, plus tip).

* When you are at DHS, don't forget to ride Toy Story Mania first and also get fast passes so you can ride it again...it is super fun!

* Take the kids to the playgrounds at the parks...great place to run around...we especially like the Honey I Shrunk the kids Playground! We always station a parent at the exit so no one wanders away!

* If you get an early enough start on 12/4 you may want to check out the Christmas decorations in some of the resorts -- like Grand Floridian w/the Gingerbread houses.

* On 12/3 I would split between Epcot and Magic Kingdom.

Have a great trip!