4 nights with 1st timers...are these good ADR's/help me fill in the blanks!

[Stitch1404]

This December I am taking my two nieces to WDW for 4 nights. They are then going home while my kids and DH join me for another week. They are both 15 years old and we will be staying at Caribbean Beach. I have been to Disney many times, but I am having trouble deciding where I want to take them, there are so many choices and only 4 nights! I can call on Friday to make ADR's so I'm trying to get this figured out!

I am thinking the first night we will just eat at the hotel. They'll be tired from traveling and need to get to bed early for their big adventures at the parks! Does this sound like a good idea or should we do something more exciting for the first night?

Then the next 3 nights one at each park (except AK).
I am thinking one night do the Candlelight Processional Package...but where?
Then the next night somewhere in the Magic Kingdom...where?
Then the next night somewhere in MGM...should we do the Fantasmic package?
And then maybe one buffet breakfast...Boma for the amazing buffet? Chef Mickey's for the characters? Cinderella's Royal Table for the experience? I just can't decide!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Stitch1404]

Bump, I was already on the second page! Please help...anyone?

 

[robinb]

I am thinking the first night we will just eat at the hotel. They'll be tired from traveling and need to get to bed early for their big adventures at the parks! Does this sound like a good idea or should we do something more exciting for the first night?

I think that sounds like a great idea! Why not relax your first day? If you think you might have some more energy, I might suggest Chef Mickey's as a first night spot with a ride in the front of the monorail?

Then the next 3 nights one at each park (except AK).
I am thinking one night do the Candlelight Processional Package...but where?

I really like Teppanyaki. I have gone with teenagers and they like it too!

Then the next night somewhere in the Magic Kingdom...where?

I'm not wild about any of the sit-down places in the MK. What about 'Ohana at the Polynesian?

Then the next night somewhere in MGM...should we do the Fantasmic package?

You won't need a Fantasmic! package unless you are going at the end of the month. I like the Brown Derby and my husband likes the Prime Time Cafe.

And then maybe one buffet breakfast...Boma for the amazing buffet? Chef Mickey's for the characters? Cinderella's Royal Table for the experience? I just can't decide!!

I would skip CRT with teens. They won't "get" it unless they are huge Disney fans. What about a late seating at Crystal Palace? That way you have have breakfast and lunch foods? [/QUOTE]

 

[ReneeA]

I think Robin's suggestions were all spot on. I think that alot of people are making Chef Mickey's a traditional "first" when they get to WDW. We tried to get in for our first day, but the only spot open was 8:45. We decided to move it to later in the week.

For the record, at 15 they may be chomping at the bit to get moving and not want to take it easy at all for such a short trip.

 

[Stitch1404]

Yeah, I'm really not too sure what to expect with these two girls. They sometimes come over to my house for the weekend and they won't get up until noon or so, they really like to sleep in! So I'm not sure if because this is Disney and they've never been they're going to want to keep moving or just sleep in and relax. There are some really late evening extra magic hours that I think they'll love...teenagers have strange hours!

I am really thinking we will just hang at the resort the first night.
We are going December 27-30. I have been twice before at this time of the year and I know that it is packed, which is why I am thinking maybe the Fantasmic package is necessary. I really want the girls to see the show. I think they may find Wishes too babyish and IllumiNations kind of boring, but I think they will love Fantasmic. I also want them to try the 50's PT though, I think the teasing from the servers would be hilarious! I wish they offered the package at Primetime.

I liked the idea of Crystal Palace. I think I will email them both and pick a breakfast based around what they say their favorite characters are.

 

[Stitch1404]

Okay, help me fill in the blanks...

Night 1: Caribbean Beach food court
Night 2: Candlelight Processional Teppanyaki
Night 3: Fantasmic package or 50's PT?
Night 4: Magic Kingdom or monorail resort...I am a vegetarian so 'Ohana is out
Breakfast: Their favorite characters are Pooh and Minnie. Anywhere I can find both of them?

Any help is greatly, greatly appreciated!!!

 

[4theloveofdisney]

I would suggest the following places that might be fun for 15 year olds. The food might not be spectacular at some but the experience is great!

Sci Fi or 50's Primetime in MGM
Chef Mickey - breakfast (for Minnie/Mickey) or Crystal Palace at MK (for Pooh)
Teppanyaki in Epcot or
San Angel Inn in Epcot
Cinderella's Royal Table in MK
Whispering Canyon at WL

 

[4theloveofdisney]

I am really thinking we will just hang at the resort the first night. We are going December 27-30. I have been twice before at this time of the year and I know that it is packed, which is why I am thinking maybe the Fantasmic package is necessary. I really want the girls to see the show. I think they may find Wishes too babyish and IllumiNations kind of boring, but I think they will love Fantasmic. I also want them to try the 50's PT though, I think the teasing from the servers would be hilarious! I wish they offered the package at Primetime.

I think hanging out at CBR is a neat idea. The food court is pretty nice actually. At night you can go behind the main pool bar and watch some fireworks from Epcot. It's not spectacular but something to do. You could also take a bus over to DD and just walk around or eat there. They might like to eat Wolfgang Puck or Bongo's or several other places.

 

[Stitch1404]

Okay, they've decided they want Crystal Palace over Chef Mickey's. So now I'm thinking maybe we should do the Candlelight Processional at Garden Grill instead of Teppanyaki so my one niece can see Minnie, isn't she there? Now the plan is...

Night 1: Caribbean Beach
Night 2: Candlelight Processional Teppanyaki or Garden Grill
Night 3: 50's PT or Fantasmic Mama Melrose (can't decide if we should sacrifice the fun at 50's PT to secure our seat for Fantasmic!)
Night 4: Couter service at Magic Kingdom or Kona Cafe
Breakfast: Crystal Palace

If anyone could help me fill in where to eat for CP, whether we should do Fantasmic or Primetime, and where to eat on night 4, that would be great! I'd love any suggestions or input!!!