Feeling uninspired re FPs - help??

[blf14]

Hey, all! My FP day totally snuck up on me, and I'm feeling completely uninspired about what to book in MK. Anyone have a few minutes and would be willing to put yourself in my shoes and plan with me?? Would be grateful!

Here's the deal Kids are almost-4, 8.9 and 9.5. Love the classics, no particular "have tos" other than perhaps Peter Pan and Splah Mtn. (And blasphemy, but I hate Pirates, lol.) The trip is for the little one's 4th birthday, so we're gearing it her direction when it doubt but will still do coasters and etc.

Day 1 - MK. Projected crowd level 5/10
EMH 7:00 - which we will use, although perhaps not right at 7:00 (note: we've never done EMH before, any input welcome!)
Get in some rides, then 8:55a reservation at CRT
more rides...
then a good sized afternoon break, before returning at some point and
7:30 HEA dessert party, followed by HEA


Day 2 - MK. Projected crowd level 2/10 (it's a MNSSHP day)
plan to get up leisurely, enjoy what we can...
would like to do the FOF parade at 2:00
wrap up whenever suits us prior to the early closing at 6:00

Help??

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

Try to get a 7 Dwarves and or Peter Pan fp both days. You may not but give it a shot. Then maybe one day get Jungle Cruise, Thunder Mtn, and maybe a Splash. the other day get Space mtn and Buzz Lightyear and Haunted Mansion. Try to get them all early in the day, but compromise as needed. Check back periodically and try to upgrade your least favorite for 7 Dwarves or whatever is most favorite.

 

[blf14]

Try to get a 7 Dwarves and or Peter Pan fp both days. You may not but give it a shot. Then maybe one day get Jungle Cruise, Thunder Mtn, and maybe a Splash. the other day get Space mtn and Buzz Lightyear and Haunted Mansion. Try to get them all early in the day, but compromise as needed. Check back periodically and try to upgrade your least favorite for 7 Dwarves or whatever is most favorite.

Oh, interesting! I think I was overwhelmed trying to plan 6 different attractions, but that's something to consider for sure. Thanks!

 

[yorkieteacher]

If you are able to arrive about 730 you could probably get Peter Pan done without a fast pass with a 30 minute wait or so, the earlier you get there the better, as most people head to SDMT first . as PP said, I would try for an early afternoon fast pass for SDMT one day and Peter Pan another, then morning fast passes for Jungle Cruise and Buzz one day, Splash and Haunted Mansion the other. That would put you in the same area for the two.

 

[blf14]

If you are able to arrive about 730 you could probably get Peter Pan done without a fast pass with a 30 minute wait or so, the earlier you get there the better, as most people head to SDMT first . as PP said, I would try for an early afternoon fast pass for SDMT one day and Peter Pan another, then morning fast passes for Jungle Cruise and Buzz one day, Splash and Haunted Mansion the other. That would put you in the same area for the two.

Would you believe that even after all these trips, we’ve never done Jungle Cruise?! Never thought much about it, but after these response I feel a bit silly and like we should definitely change that, lol! Thanks for chiming in - very helpful!

 

[StarSpeckledSky]

Space, PP, and 7DMT with same-day Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion... try for same-day Fantaslyland FPs if lines are long for those.

Either RD or FP BTM and Splash

 

[cmsb]

I would say that if you want to ride 7DMT, Splash, Space, BTMR, or PP, you should book those on your fastpass day. Those are the rides that we always have minimal luck scoring same day fastpasses for at convenient times. Typically, we spend 2 days at the MK and book 7DMT for both days because the kids love it. We usually add in Buzz, too, because that is one of their favorites and they will ride it again as a 4th or 5th fastpass later in the day.

You will be able to get Jungle Cruise for a 4th fastpass, so I wouldn't worry about booking it for one of your initial 3. It is definitely worth riding if you haven't!! Tomorrowland Speedway is good to fastpass, too, because the line is in the sun and the fumes from the cars are horrible. That can usually be a same day fastpass, though.

Just a note, my 10 year old was still scared on Haunted Mansion this year. Your kids may be braver than mine, but I just thought I would mention that since your kids are younger.