F&W trip itenerary

[GWhitten98]

This we will be our first adult only trip near the end of October. We want to do as much Food and Wine stuff at Epcot as possible, but I can't bring myself to just skip all the other parks so we have purchased park hopper . DH has requested down time and does not like heat. We are morning people so I was thinking RD each morning and at least a 3 hour break mid day would work best. I specifically booked BC to be within walking distance of Epcot and b/c of the pools. Can I get advise on the plan I have put together so far? Does this all look doable without being rushed?

Wednesday -- Arrive at MCO at 415, ME to BC to check in and walk over to Epcot and grab a bite at booths b/t IG and concert before 830 Eat to the Beat concert.
Thursday -- I'm on the fence about skipping AK and making this an Epcot only day, but if we go to AK these are my three main things(Everest, Dinosaur and Safari by 11am) and then return to beach club to relax, swim, nap till heading to WS around 3 for booths and concerts, I could book late evening FP and go to FW that evening while illumination is going on. I want to book the "snack package" for this day which will give us special seating for the concert of our choice.
Friday -- MK(Key to Kingdom tour @930) and stay for Parade at 3/return to BC to relax, swim, nap till around 7 then to WS for booths and Illumination Desert Part @ 9
Sat -- Epcot (Parisian Breakfast) and hit future world/return to BC to relax, swim, nap till Dinner at California Grill at 730 and then a late night at MK
Sunday -- HS for RnR, Star Tours, TOT lunch at Sci-Fi at 11/Return to BC to relax, swim, nap till 4 then WS booths and Concert(possible booking a ETB Dinner Package)
Monday -- Depart via ME at 10am so nothing planned other than sleeping in from a late night before

 

[Doofenschmirz Evil]

Great plan, we've done something very similar before. Being able to walk to the World Showcase from Beach Club makes this type of itinerary a dream.

Also, we loved the Keys to the Kingdom tour. Really, love what you've planned here.

The only thing I would say is not to worry so much about booking events to see the concerts/fireworks. You can hear the concerts from anywhere in the range of the American Garden Theater. We will often sit at a table or on a ledge in front of the American Pavillion. Personally, the idea of booking a desert party doesn't make sense when the fun is trying all the food at the F&W event, but that's just my opinion.

The nice thing about an adult only trip is you don't have to hit "every ride", only the ones you want, so your days don't have to be that long. Park-hopping during F&W is the best.

 

[loves to dive]

Sounds like a good plan to me. I have the same problem, I'm going the last week in Sept/first week in Oct. just for F&W. I will be solo for 5 nights, the first at ASSp just because I don't want to pay YC prices for a short night then over to YC for the rest of the stay. I plan on attending at least one of the food and wine pairings in one of the countries and going to at least one, if not two deminars each day Tues-Fri. I'm planning my other park days in the mornings so I can at least get my fix in. I'm not even sure if I'll book any FP+, just wing it and go with the flow other than the things I have to book at F&W. I agree with Doofenschmirz, I wouldn't book anything for the concert, I've always been able to sit on a ledge or just stand in the back.

 

[Disnsyncey]

looks great to me! I like all the breaks you have, definitely don't skip AK! Last year we went for 5 nights/6 days, and I know we were at Epcot at least 3 nights, maybe 4 after doing other parks in the morning....

 

[winthropf]

An alternative to some of the breaks at the hotel is to take the culinary/beverage seminars in the Festival Center. Last about 50 minutes each and are in the air conditioning during the afternoon.