DD's First Trip to WDW

[rsmithx]

So I have been to WDW 5 times, my wife 3 times, but this will be our DD's first trip to the World.

I pretty much came out of the womb as a Park Commando, and my first 4 trips to WDW were done "Commando" style. But our last trip DW was 4 months pregnant and so we were forced to go at a MUCH slower pace. And to my shock and awe, it is my favorite trip so far.

DD will be 18 months when we leave, we took her to Europe with us for 2 weeks when she was only 2 months old and she did GREAT. Unfortunately since then she has started doing that thing that I have heard kids do, that "growing up" stuff. So now she is walking, talking, and isn't content to just be held by mom and dad 24/7 like she was in Europe.

We flew to Hawaii when DD was 10 months and she did REALLY well on the plane, so I don't have huge concerns about the plane ride, but in Hawaii sleeping was definitely an issue, so I do have some concerns at how she will do sleeping in Disneyworld.

We are staying at the Pop (First time there, 2nd time at a Value [AS Sports]) and we are on the free DDP (DD is also on the DDP).

I am somewhat of a compulsive planner (I think I enjoy planning the trip as much as going on the actual trip) but I am also quite flexible once we arrive. I am hoping that having a detailed plan BEFORE we arrive will help us with DD and making sure she gets her naps and is happy and has a magical experience.

Here is my first "tenantive" plan, but I am working on it so items are subject to change. Also, any Resteraunts that have a time associated with them are already booked ADR's.

Saturday 9/1
Arrive at MCO 11:00pm EST, take Magical Express to Hotel and sleep.

Sunday 9/2 – Pool time till…
Epcot 10am
- Soarin’
- the Land
- counter clockwise to Canada
Le Cellier Lunch 11:30
Leave for resort after lunch
4pm MGM
- Rockin Roller Coaster (FP if needed)
- Great Movie Ride (?)
CS Dinner
- Playground
Leave for resort at 7ish

Monday 9/3 – AK 8am
- Expedition Everest
- Dinosaur (FP if needed)
- Safari (FP if needed)
- Flights of Wonder
- Finding Nemo
- Take train or trail while waiting for anything
CS lunch around 11
And leave after for rest
3pm MK
- Splash FP
- Jungle Cruise
O’Hana Dinner 5pm
- Use Splash FP
Leave for resort by 8ish

Tuesday 9/4 – Epcot 9am (EMH)
- Turtle Talk w/ Crush
- The Seas w/ Nemo
- The Seas Main Tank
- Soarin’ (FP)
- Test Track
Lunch at Tangerine Café/Yakatori House
Leave for resort around 11ish
3:30 pm – DH to Divequest
- DW and DD to follow if not rested
- Main Seas tank to watch dive around 6pm
Garden Grill dinner 7:30

Wednesday 9/5 – 8am MK (little ones EMH)
To fantasyland
- Dumbo
- Pooh
- Peter Pan
Enter Toon Town at 9am
- Judges tent for photo
- Minnie’s house
- Donald’s boat
- Train to Space Mt. (Ride or FP)
- Buzz
Break for lunch Figaro Fries/Dole Whip
12-1ish To Resort
3ish pm Epcot
- Mexico
- Norway
Coral Reef dinner 5:40
- Innoventions
Leave for resort

Thursday 9/6 – morning pool at POP
- DW to Grand Floridian Spa
Lunch at Pop
Epcot by 1-2 pm
- walk around world
Rose and Crown dinner 4:40
Leave for resort around 7ish (perhaps take a walk from Poly to GF)

Friday 9/7 – 8am MK (little ones EMH)
- Dumbo
- Tea Party
- Pooh
Frontierland at 9am
- Splash
- BTMR
- Pirates
- Tom Sawyer Island or Riverboat
Chef Mickey’s 11am
To resort for rest
3pm MGM
- FP RRCoaster
- Mermaid
- Muppets 3D?
- Playground
Mama Melrose (?) Dinner
(if things are going well we can walk/boat to Epcot for Illuminations)

Saturday 9/8 – MGM or Pool?
Lunch at Pop
3pm MK
Liberty Tree Tavern 5:10
(Try for Wishes if DD is going well)

Sunday 9/9 – 8am MK (Little Ones AM EMH)
Lunch???
Dinner???

Monday 9/8 -
Lunch – Pop?
1pm – Head to airport on Magical Express