Advice for 2021 trip

[beachdreamr1229]

Hi all. I'm in the process of planning a trip for 2021 and haven't been since 2000, so I'm curious for any advice you all have, but specifically on these questions:

-Would you do spring break, knowing it would be a more rushed trip with slightly lower crowds, or would you do winter break, which would be more leisurely but with obviously the worst crowds?

-We're a family of 6 (3 adults, 3 children who will be 7, 7, and 10 or 11 depending on when we go). We'll probably only go once while the kids are still kids since the cost of flying to Florida from California is ridiculous. Is it worth renting DVC points to stay onsite? Or 2 rooms at a value? Or offsite?

-Which rides at each park are your top picks for FP+? Once you use your booked FP, can you book others same-day, or do you only get 2 per day? I'm spoiled by Disneyland's version of FP that doesn't require as much planning and the whole planning months before going is sort of a new concept.

-Which TS restaurants are worth spending time and money on? At DL, we rarely get ADRs, but from what I remember, the "foodie" experience is part of the charm of WDW.

Thanks in advance for your tips and suggestions.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Spring break is a very busy time at WDW.

Only rent DVC points if you are ok with the no cancel policies. You will need trip insurance if not. DVC Rental Store offers a point protection plan that I feel is worth the money.

You get 3 prebooked FPs per day. Mine Train, Flight of Passage, Slinky Dog, Falcon, Frozen are all very popular. Runaway Railway will be, too. You can book more after. Check out the FAQ on the Theme Parks board.

Restaurants are very subjective. What kind of food do you like? Do you want to do character meals? Do you have picky eaters?

 

[Ensusieasm]

1. Winter Break ( that’s because I like a break from a cold snowy winter) But, since you’re from California, either choice would be fine for you.
2. Renting DVC points for a two bedroom ( one bedroom not allowed for 6) would be the best. Or check out a family suite at AoA. Two separate rooms at Disney resorts are not guaranteed to be near each other and would require the two adults to split up.
3. YOU GET 3 fast passes, not 2. And you can add more, one at a time, after you use first three.
MK FP+ 7DMT, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of Caribbean
Epcot FP+ FEA, TT, or Soarin ( <pick only one of these), spaceship earth, and any one other. Be sure to see Pixar Short Film Festival although fast pass NOT needed.
HS FP+ (MMRR, or SDD, or MFSR), then TSMM, then any other.
AK FP+ FoP !!!! KSafari, any other.
4. Tusker House late breakfast 10:30 at AK, Storybook Dining at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge.
HaveFun!