Am I doing this right: My touring plans

[Elliemay2]

My biggest questions are: Are these actually feasible? I have versions with midday breaks going back to CBR, but it takes so much out of the day. Are my transportation methods (bus) correct? Any suggestions are a BIG help. Thank you in advance!

Day1

730AM Resort Parking
8AM Bus to Epcot
9AM Epcot Opens
9AM-12PM Future World (3 Fastpasses)
1230PM Catch Buss to Wilderness Lodge
2PM Check in at Whispering Canyon Café (2:05)
4PM Catch Boat to Magic Kingdom
5PM-7PM Magic Kingdom (4th+ Fastpass)
7PM Christmas party starts (Quick Service Dinner)

Day2
8AM Catch Bus to Epcot
9AM Epcot Opens
9AM-12PM Use first 3 fastpasses and get another
12PM Get some food
1PM-430PM Use/Get next fastpasses
445PM Check into SA for Dinner (5PM)
7PM-845 World Showcase (Pick a pearl?)
9PM Get spot for illuminations
930PM Illuminations
10PM Catch Bus to Resort

Day3
8AM Catch Bus to MK
9AM MK Opens
9AM-12PM Use first 3 fastpasses and get another
12PM Lunch
1PM-245PM Use/Get more fastpasses
245PM Bus to HS
345PM Check in Sci-Fi (4PM)
645PM Fantasmic
TBD Bus to Resort

Day4
7AM Catch Bus to HS
8AM Line up for JTA
9AM HS Opens
9AM-10AM Use first fastpass
10AM Quick Servce
11AM-300PM use fastpasses and get another
305PM Check in for Dinner H&V (3:20)
5PM Check in for JTA
6PM-730PM use fastpasses and get another
730PM Check in for SW Dessert Party
TBD Bus to Resort

Day5
8AM Catch Bus to AK
9AM AK Opens
9AM-12PM use fastpasses/get more
12PM Quick Service
1PM-3PM use fastpasses/get more
3PM Bus to GF
4PM Check in for Dinner 1900PF (435)
6PM Bus to AK for Night shows
TBD Night Shows/rides
TBD Bus to Resort

Day6
8AM Catch Bus to MK
9AM MK Opens
9AM-1120PM use fastpasses/get more
1130AM BOG 11:40
1230PM-530PM use fastpasses/get more
545PM Walk to Chef Mickeys (645)

 

[SaintsManiac]

Prepare yourself for long waits at the bus stops at night. As long as you're ok with a late night followed by early morning you can probably do it.

Who all is in your party? Ages?

 

[sturner324]

This may just be a typo, but... 1900 PF is at the Grand Flo, right? I would bus straight there and not to MK first.

 

[Elliemay2]

Thanks!

Who all is in your party? Ages?

We have 14 going. 6 Adults, 2 teens, 2 pre-teen, 9yo,8yo,6yo,4mo.
We are prepared that some may go back to the resort for a break.
I made versions with breaks, but commuting takes a lot of time out of the day.

This may just be a typo, but... 1900 PF is at the Grand Flo, right? I would bus straight there and not to MK first.

Yes! You are right. I will change it. How long do you think the bus ride from AK to GF will take?

 

[siskaren]

This may just be a typo, but... 1900 PF is at the Grand Flo, right? I would bus straight there and not to MK first.

Yep, 1900 PF is at the Grand Flo and there's no reason to take a bus from AK to MK and then take the monorail or the boat to GF. Also, on day 6, it says bus to MK then walk to Chef Mickey's, but the indication is that you'll be spending that entire day at MK, so where would you be taking a bus from?

 

[tink9702]

On Day One I'd eat QS dinner PRIOR to 7pm and the party starting.

On Day 4 why are you checking into dinner at 2:45 if your reservation isn't until 3:20pm? You may not be able to get any worthwhile FP+ after your first three, but doesn't hurt to check.

On Day 5 you are going way out of your way for dinner that night. Otherwise it looks fine.

On Day 6 I'd walk to Chef Mickey's unless people are exhausted. And why are you planning to leave an HOUR before your reservation?

I'd guess that the 6 year old and maybe the 8 & 9 year olds are going to have a hard time with this type of schedule - early mornings, no break and late nights. Also, are the teens okay with waking up this early every single day? I'd have backup plans/place to meet if either of these issues become a problem!

 

[siskaren]

On Day One I'd eat QS dinner PRIOR to 7pm and the party starting.

I agree. I wouldn't waste expensive party time at a meal.

On Day 5 you are going way out of your way for dinner that night. Otherwise it looks fine.

I agree. I'd do Boma instead.

 

[sharonabe]

I think you've done a pretty good job. Yes, your Day 5 dinner is out of the way, but the longer bus ride/meal will be a great break for that day. We don't do resort breaks in the winter. The humidity is not there to zap your energy, so we find the hopping between parks and midday meals to be enough of a break to keep us going.

You'll probably have some that don't make those rope drop mornings by day 4, day 5. I'd make the first FP+ on those days (and probably even some of the others) around 10 or 11 to give those who need to sleep a little later a chance to get to the park.

Day 4 would be a good day for those who aren't doing JTA to sleep in a little bit. The kids who want to do it have to be there and one parent/adult. Draw straws and let the other sleep!

 

[Elliemay2]

Yep, 1900 PF is at the Grand Flo and there's no reason to take a bus from AK to MK and then take the monorail or the boat to GF. Also, on day 6, it says bus to MK then walk to Chef Mickey's, but the indication is that you'll be spending that entire day at MK, so where would you be taking a bus from?

Thanks! I fixed it.

On Day 4 why are you checking into dinner at 2:45 if your reservation isn't until 3:20pm? You may not be able to get any worthwhile FP+ after your first three, but doesn't hurt to check.

Thanks for catching that!

On Day 6 I'd walk to Chef Mickey's unless people are exhausted. And why are you planning to leave an HOUR before your reservation?

How long does it take to walk there? Thanks!

I'd have backup plans/place to meet if either of these issues become a problem!

We are prepared to go off schedule as needed. Anyone in the group is free to as they want/need. The dinner on day 5 was a "Must do" from the group and the only day we could get it for all 14. We also know that there are a couple that may leave and go back to the resort for a break before dinner. Thanks!

I think you've done a pretty good job.

Thank You!

Day 4 would be a good day for those who aren't doing JTA to sleep in a little bit.

That's a great idea. Thanks!

I agree. I wouldn't waste expensive party time at a meal.




I agree. I'd do Boma instead.

Thank you. I do see that Boma has room for all 14, but 1900PF was a group decided "Must Do". I may run this by them though to hear their thoughts.

 

[tink9702]

from the MK gates it's around 5-15 minutes to walk to the Contemporary.

 

[Elliemay2]

from the MK gates it's around 5-15 minutes to walk to the Contemporary.

Thank You!

 

[GillianP1301]

Overall it looks pretty good to me. It's a pretty relaxed pace and you've allotted for more than enough transportation time which is good, it will help for the times you wait longer than normal.

The only real concern for me would be the late nights followed by very early mornings, with young kids, the lack of sleep may catch up to them.

 

[Elliemay2]

The only real concern for me would be the late nights followed by very early mornings, with young kids, the lack of sleep may catch up to them.

Thank You! We have an understanding with the other families that anyone can go for a break or sleep in as needed, but they can use this schedule to catch back up.