ADRs, Touring Plans, Free Dining, What?

[PrincessV]

My extra finds - Mini emery boards, snap packs of bug repellent and SPF and some compact drying towels. (Round orange discs at right with a guy on them.) I'll let you know how those work if we use them. It is overkill in my opinion and I may remove a few items on certain days. I do like to be prepared for anything though.

You'll definitely want to keep those drying items... TRUST V!

Sun., Sept. 7th - POR
We will be visiting Gatorland 1st on this day. We should arrive at 5 PMish.

After we arrive:

1. Check out room.
2. Unpack and pinch myself to make sure it is real.
3. Look lovingly into my DH's eyes and say,"Let's grab some grub at the food court!"
4. Explore the resort grounds.
5. Might grab a boat to DTD, if not, just kick back and relax.
6. Decorate the door and window of our room so everyone knows I'm there!!

This sounds like a perfect arrival day!

 

[lazydoxy66]

You'll definitely want to keep those drying items... TRUST V!


This sounds like a perfect arrival day!

Hiya, V!!!

 

[lazydoxy66]

I forgot to mention, when we get back to our room on Monday, something magical will have happened. It will be decorated with a romantic theme and there will be cake! YES!

Tuesday, Sept. 9th - Disney Hollywood Studios

Musts: #1 Tower of Terror #2 Toy Story Mania #3 Rock N Roller Coaster
#4 Indiana Jones #5 Lights, Motors, Action

Wants: #1 Studio Back Lot Tour #2 Star Tours #3 1 Man's Dream

Agenda:
1. Get up early, Snack in room.
2. Get to park by rope drop.
3. Grab a Fast Pass for TSM and ride what we didn't ride the night before.
4. Lunch @ 50's Prime Time Cafe.
5. Head back to the resort mid-afternoon.
6. DISmeet @ POR - 4 PM
7. DTD - CS @ Earl's ? Desert @ Ghirardelli's
8. Back to resort.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

 

[2BusyPlanning]

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

And make sure you're in the right park!

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

 

[havinfun]

You will love Toy Story! Make sure to get there first thing after rope drop or you will be standing in a 1-2 hour long line easily and the fastpasses are gone within an hour of park opening.

I agree with you. I wasn't able to get a fastpass or get to see Toy Story. I was surprised how fast those fast passes were gone.

 

[lazydoxy66]

And make sure you're in the right park!

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

I need to make sure I read my cheat cards right!

 

[Wannabe Belle]

6. Evening @ DHS. Meet DISers @ RnRc.

See ya soon!!!!

Would the storm affect you taveling?

 

[lazydoxy66]

See ya soon!!!!

Would the storm affect you taveling?

We'll start our drive on Sat. early. We'll be leaving Cartersville early on Sunday. If there is an actual full blown hurricane and they prevent people from entering Florida, I guess it could be a problem.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.

Agenda:
1. Up early with a snack in the room.
2. Rope Drop with another DIScelebrity.
3. FP for Splash Mountain or PotC? Advice on this one please.
4. CS lunch @ Pecos Bill's?
5. Break @ POR.
6. Dinner @ Big River Grill.
7. Carriage Ride @ POR.
8. Go see Bob @ River Roost

 

[PrincessV]

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.

I don't know - I think it's do-able with a good plan!

 

[rebecca06261]

And make sure you're in the right park!

Just kidding of course... I couldn't help myself...

We'll start our drive on Sat. early. We'll be leaving Cartersville early on Sunday. If there is an actual full blown hurricane and they prevent people from entering Florida, I guess it could be a problem.

Wednesday, Sept. 10th - Magic Kingdom

Where it all started.

Musts: #1 Pirates #2 Haunted Mansion #3 Space and Splash Mountain
#4 Big Thunder Mountain RR #5 Jungle Cruise #6 It's a Small World

Wants: #1 Indy Speedway #2 Space Ranger Spin #3 The Tree House
#4 Stitch's Great Escape #5 Hall of Presidents

I'd like to do it all, actually. Not enuogh time.

Agenda:
1. Up early with a snack in the room.
2. Rope Drop with another DIScelebrity.
3. FP for Splash Mountain or PotC? Advice on this one please.
4. CS lunch @ Pecos Bill's?
5. Break @ POR.
6. Dinner @ Big River Grill.
7. Carriage Ride @ POR.
8. Go see Bob @ River Roost

I think you'll be surprised at how dead the September value season can be.. even during free dining. Usually the restaurants are packed but the wait times are minimal. I don't think we stood in line an longer than 10 min last year for anything. My only bit of advice would be to get to River Roost early! We never got to see him because the joint was PACKED!

I don't know - I think it's do-able with a good plan!

See, even V agrees

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I think all of MK is do-able with a good plan. It would be a really busy day but definitely a possibility.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Thursday, Sept. 11th - Animal Kingdom

This is our first visit to this park.

Musts: #1 Expedition Everest #2 Kilimanjaro Safari #3 Dinosaur
#4 Maharajah Jungle Trek #5 Pangani Exploration Trail

Wants: #1 Kali River Rapids #2 Wildlife Express

I just want to take our time at this park. I believe this will be Doug's favorite.
I'll let you know!

Agenda:
1. Dang it, up early again. Snack in room.
2. Rope Drop
3. Take the long way to the safari and pick up FP for EE on the way.
4. CS lunch @ Flame Tree.
5. Do the trail walks and check out the oasis.
6. Dinner @ Boma.
7. Explore AKL and the fire side stories.
8. Back to POR, relax.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Friday, Sept. 12th: Anything Goes!

Happy Anniversary!

I think this will be a make up day. Anything we missed that we really wanted to do will be done on this day! It will be extra evening hours at Epcot so I would like to end our vacation there with Illuminations and drinks around World Showcase.

Agenda:
1. Up early. CS @ POR food court.
2. I am guessing we will go back to MK.
3. Lunch will be a snack. Not sure where.
4. Break @ POR
5. 'Spirit of Aloha' Dinner
6. Epcot 'til we drop.
7. Depression sets in.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Saturday, Sept. 13th: Going Home

Need I say more?

Wants: #1 Money still in my pocket #2 Some Paxil #3 To go back before 19 years pass

Agenda:
1. Get up before the sun.
2. Drag ourselves out to the car.
3. Head for home with a stop a Cartersville again.
4. Stop for a good breakfast.
5. May stop at the Tanger Outlet Mall just south of Atlanta.
6. Early supper.
7. Relax
8. On Sunday head on back to Indiana.

Next: The DISRules.

 

[2BusyPlanning]

Sounds like a great plan! I can't believe it's so close...

Isn't the last week before you go the longest - ever?! I hope you have the BEST time!

 

[rebecca06261]

Just wanted to do a banana dance for you!!


I know you're getting all excited! I chose Friday as our "free day" too! I'm careful not to over-plan...and truthfully, if it weren't for ADRs, I probably wouldn't plan anything other than the park-days based on touring plans!

 

[dogodisney]

You are doing great planning out your days.

I have our ADRs planned and on what days we'll do the parks but that's about it. We know what rides and attractions we want to do/see but that's as far a it goes. With having 2 teens and a 5 yr. old, it's hard to plan too much in advance. The teens don't always want to get out of bed and 5 yr. old just doesn't always cooperate for whatever reason.

We will be in some of the same parks on the same days. We will be in HS on Monday, MK on Wednesday, and Epcot on Friday, so we may end up see a lot of each other.
Right now Tuesday is the only day that we don't have anything planned so I'm hoping I can make it to the Meet N Greet at the pool. Maybe I can convince my family that we need a day to hang out at the pool.

One more week!!!!

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Just got back from POR. Recommend the garlic mashed potatoes. They were my favorite thing at the food court. Loved using the boat to get to downtown Disney.

I concur that TSM fast passes will be gone within the first hour. You've got to head for that one first.