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This is the beginning stages of a trip report. I’ve struggled putting this schedule together. DH booked those Storybook and Rose & Crown ADRs, can’t move them. Kids wanted to do JN and WWD. SIL is more about hitting lounges than rides, lol 
and the kids will join her, both in their early 20s. She’s asking for a special something to do with them for Auntie bonding time and finding that has been a challenge. So these are the 4 questions I need help with:
1) SIL is Turning 60 during this trip. What activity might work well for her and the two 20yo’s that’s fun and fits in the schedule (like Sangria University being only weekends didn’t work well)?
2) HS Day on Mon 11/18 - Can’t decide whether to go in the morning, break from 1-5p and then go back and finish with the late night at JN. Maybe it might be better to sleep in that morning, get room service breakfast, hit the pool, enjoy the resort, stores, Enchanted Rose Lounge etc and then go to HS around 1-2p. The second one sounds better, right?
3) This is our first real stay at VGF. It feels like a dream come true! We want to do one nice meal either Narcoossee’s, Citricos or California Grill over at CR. It would be our first time for any of them. I’m just burnt out trying to fit all of these plans together and can’t decide which one and a good time within our schedule. Any recommendations? I’d really appreciate it.
4) SIL 60th Birthday - I might order a cake from Grand Floridian. Or any recommendations on a room surprise? Or maybe I’ll book the Spa for us instead. What sounds good?
Thank you for getting this far. We are now very excited with less than 60 days out
I need help getting these last details wrapped up this weekend. TIA for any info.
*We can get room service breakfast, swim, relax, etc and then hit HS midday to midnight?
Sunrise ~7am, Sunset 5:30pm
Lo Temps 10p to 10am ~60f, Hi Temps 2-4pm 75-85f
That’s what’s Touring Plans has to say about crowds this week. I circled our Park reservations. The squares we are hopping 4pm or so.
TP does a good job. I love using their day plans and room finder/request. Sometimes I don’t agree with a CL prediction and in this case it is HS on Mon 11/18. That day is an MK non-party day and EP is an EEH day, both will draw attendance to those parks, and HS is closing an hour for JN which will drive some people in another direction. I’m saying CL 5, maybe even CL 4.
and the kids will join her, both in their early 20s. She’s asking for a special something to do with them for Auntie bonding time and finding that has been a challenge. So these are the 4 questions I need help with:1) SIL is Turning 60 during this trip. What activity might work well for her and the two 20yo’s that’s fun and fits in the schedule (like Sangria University being only weekends didn’t work well)?
2) HS Day on Mon 11/18 - Can’t decide whether to go in the morning, break from 1-5p and then go back and finish with the late night at JN. Maybe it might be better to sleep in that morning, get room service breakfast, hit the pool, enjoy the resort, stores, Enchanted Rose Lounge etc and then go to HS around 1-2p. The second one sounds better, right?
3) This is our first real stay at VGF. It feels like a dream come true! We want to do one nice meal either Narcoossee’s, Citricos or California Grill over at CR. It would be our first time for any of them. I’m just burnt out trying to fit all of these plans together and can’t decide which one and a good time within our schedule. Any recommendations? I’d really appreciate it.
4) SIL 60th Birthday - I might order a cake from Grand Floridian. Or any recommendations on a room surprise? Or maybe I’ll book the Spa for us instead. What sounds good?
Thank you for getting this far. We are now very excited with less than 60 days out
I need help getting these last details wrapped up this weekend. TIA for any info.| November 2024 | AP Park Reservation (Hop to Park) | Midday Plans | Evening/Reservations | Notes: |
| 16 Sa - Arrive by Noon/Checkin VGF | MK | Only goal is HEA fireworks 8p | ||
| 17 S - MVMCP | AK 8:30a EE | WL 7:30p/Storybook Dining 8:25pm | ||
| 18 M | HS Either arrive early and break 1-5p | or stay at VGF till noon* | Jollywood Nights 7:30p-12:30a | Catch 6:30p Fantasmic! |
| 19 T - MVMCP | EP Buy GotG-CR sLL | Wicked Wind Down 9pm | ||
| 20 W | HS (AK) Buy mLL | AK EEH 6p-8p | Rain Date HEA 11/16 Luminous 11/22 | |
| 21 Th - MVMCP | MK (AK) | AK Moonlight Magic 7p-10p | ||
| 22 F - MVMCP | MK (EP) Buy mLL | Rose & Crown Luminous Show 8p | Rain Date 9:30p Fantasmic 11/18 | |
| 23 Sa - Checkout Leave WDW 3p | EP | Fly Home in Evening |
*We can get room service breakfast, swim, relax, etc and then hit HS midday to midnight?
Sunrise ~7am, Sunset 5:30pm
Lo Temps 10p to 10am ~60f, Hi Temps 2-4pm 75-85f
That’s what’s Touring Plans has to say about crowds this week. I circled our Park reservations. The squares we are hopping 4pm or so.
TP does a good job. I love using their day plans and room finder/request. Sometimes I don’t agree with a CL prediction and in this case it is HS on Mon 11/18. That day is an MK non-party day and EP is an EEH day, both will draw attendance to those parks, and HS is closing an hour for JN which will drive some people in another direction. I’m saying CL 5, maybe even CL 4.
Saved me the trouble and I see 3:15pm - that would work fine on Sunday. Thank you!
The fireworks cruise sounds good. That could work. I’d have to talk DH out of doing AK EEH first, which I’m surprised he still wants to do since we’re doing AK MM the very next night 
