dixonsontour
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We arrived home yesterday from our 15 night trip. Will be doing a trip report and dining report in due course with pics.
HIGHS
- DD was a great age/size for this trip - age 6 3/4 and 52 inches. She went on and loved the bigger rides this time like rockin rollercoaster and loved all the interactive stuff - she did every Agent P adventure at Epcot and all the sorcerers at MK. But she still enjoyed BBB/mermaid makeover and all the character meals.
- we were able to get into new fantasyland twice and have lunch at Be our guest. I thought we would just miss it so was super excited to be able to do it.
- crowds/weather. Suited us down to the ground. Warm but not too hot so could get lots done. I used touring plans best park guide and found it spot on. We were in parks at or before opening most days and also used fast pass. Can't recall queuing more than 5 mins for anything.
- food. We tried deluxe ddp this time and did almost all the character meals, lots of signatures and the three dinner shows. Had some great meals.
- photopass + used for the first time and definitely got our money's worth. At the character meals where they normally try to sell you the photo package you just show your card and they give it to you.
- Art of animation. Had one night in a little mermaid room. DD loved this - the resort theming was fantastic.
- halloween at OKW. DD loved the trick or treating. They had a map with 12 stops. At each stop a cm got them to do a trick eg dance or throw a ball then they got a treat. At the end she met donald and daisy. Lasted about an hour and very well organised.
- DIS meets - nice to put faces to names.
LOWS
- we moved room after the first night as we were allocated block 31 and ground floor. I wanted nearer turtle pond - new room block 43 and top floor was perfect. Would call or email to specify in future (had just said turtle pond preference)
- No water parks. We had a few cooler days due to hurricane sandy and didn't manage to make it to either in the end.
- Needed another week! We just did disney this time and still have lots we didn''t manage to fit in. We also just missed the xmas decorations.
HIGHS
- DD was a great age/size for this trip - age 6 3/4 and 52 inches. She went on and loved the bigger rides this time like rockin rollercoaster and loved all the interactive stuff - she did every Agent P adventure at Epcot and all the sorcerers at MK. But she still enjoyed BBB/mermaid makeover and all the character meals.
- we were able to get into new fantasyland twice and have lunch at Be our guest. I thought we would just miss it so was super excited to be able to do it.
- crowds/weather. Suited us down to the ground. Warm but not too hot so could get lots done. I used touring plans best park guide and found it spot on. We were in parks at or before opening most days and also used fast pass. Can't recall queuing more than 5 mins for anything.
- food. We tried deluxe ddp this time and did almost all the character meals, lots of signatures and the three dinner shows. Had some great meals.
- photopass + used for the first time and definitely got our money's worth. At the character meals where they normally try to sell you the photo package you just show your card and they give it to you.
- Art of animation. Had one night in a little mermaid room. DD loved this - the resort theming was fantastic.
- halloween at OKW. DD loved the trick or treating. They had a map with 12 stops. At each stop a cm got them to do a trick eg dance or throw a ball then they got a treat. At the end she met donald and daisy. Lasted about an hour and very well organised.
- DIS meets - nice to put faces to names.
LOWS
- we moved room after the first night as we were allocated block 31 and ground floor. I wanted nearer turtle pond - new room block 43 and top floor was perfect. Would call or email to specify in future (had just said turtle pond preference)
- No water parks. We had a few cooler days due to hurricane sandy and didn't manage to make it to either in the end.
- Needed another week! We just did disney this time and still have lots we didn''t manage to fit in. We also just missed the xmas decorations.
It sounds like you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing your highs and lows!
