February 2016 -need feedback on itinerary

[SwanVT2]

We are arriving on 2/23, departing 2/29th. We will have DD 3 1/2 with us. DH and I each have 2 days left on our old park pass. Will have to get a 2 day ticket for DD. This is an "escape the New England winter, introduce DD to MK" trip. So..with two days for MK, does this sound good? Staying at POR Royal Room. Keep in mind evening parade and fireworks at MK are not included because this is past DD's bedtime (next trip!) Thank you for any feedback! I know I don't know when EMH are yet, but that doesn't matter hugely to us.

Tues-arrive, dinner at Boatwright's

Wed-pool day, dinner at Kona's (bus to MK for monorail experience and then cab back to hotel)

Thursday-MK FP Belle, Ariel and Peter Pan (the big 3 we want to hit) with *hopefully CRT for dinner

Friday-visit POFQ pool, boat to DTD for Lego Land and walk over for dinner at Saratoga Turf Bar and Grill

Saturday-MK FP Princess meet and greets, then do Jungle Cruise, Country Bears, Pirates (low-key touring) with lunch and ice cream at The Plaza (should we swap Plaza for dinner at Tony's before departing from park?)

Sunday-pool, horse drawn carriage ride at POR (is it worth it?), where should we have dinner our last night (we have to be up at 4:30 AM to catch flight, yikes)

Monday-depart

 

[mesaboy2]

Sounds like a nice, leisurely vacation.

There are better uses of FPs in terms of saving time, but if those are your must-dos then there's not a thing wrong with your choices. You may find the green link in my signature helpful if you care to entertain alternatives.

Just to be clear, understand that there is no "Lego Land" at DTD, only a Lego Store. Legoland is another theme park southwest of the Orlando area.

 

[cyndiella]

Pirates may be a bit intense for a 3 year old.. We've done lunch at the Plaza and dinner at Tony's... both were great.. I guess it would depend on how your daughter would be at dinner at night after a full week of excitement. Dinner at Ohana's is great with Characters..before you go home. Just a thought.. ride the monorail all around the whole loop for the full experience!

 

[Andrea1973]

Sounds awesome!
Seems do-able.
I have not been to the Plaza to eat but I would definitely eat there, if for no other reason then the ice cream... yum!
The carriage ride sounds nice, That is on my to do list next visit.

Regardless have a great trip

 

[SwanVT2]

AP yes, Lego store..my error. Good point about not overdoing it for dinner on last MK day. Might just head back to POR for dining hall and bed. Our DD loves ghosts and pirates (currently) so would like to try Pirates but definitely not the haunted house! I can see how she does on Peter Pan (darker rides first) I guess!

 

[Andrea1973]

and...if it matches up for when you are in the park, squeeze in the Pirate Tutorial cute thing for kids.

 

[SwanVT2]

Pirates may be a bit intense for a 3 year old.. We've done lunch at the Plaza and dinner at Tony's... both were great.. I guess it would depend on how your daughter would be at dinner at night after a full week of excitement. Dinner at Ohana's is great with Characters..before you go home. Just a thought.. ride the monorail all around the whole loop for the full experience!

How long does it take to ride the full monorail loop? TIA!

 

[mesaboy2]

How long does it take to ride the full monorail loop? TIA!

On the Express, I'd estimate 10 minutes or so once aboard. On the Resort, maybe 20.

 

[SwanVT2]

I am now realizing that since my DH and I have old school card tickets, how can we get these onto magic bands to get FP onto? Do I call Disney to help with a switchover?