First time trip itinerary...I'd love your feedback

[Tuffy4God]

Hi! I'm trying to figure out a good itinerary for me and my family and I'd love your suggestions since I haven't been to WDW since I was a kid and don't exactly know what to expect.

It'll be me, my dh, ds 10 & dd 8.
Aug 29-Sept 11

We'll have 7-day park hopper tix (but probably won't use more than 6 days...the tix are part of the homeschool pkg), plus 7 passes for use at the water parks, Disney quest or the mini golf places. We won’t have any ADRs because we are going to try to do food on the cheap and bring most of our meals in to the parks or eat in our hotel room.

Fri, Aug 29 - Arrive at St. Pete Beach (via car from MN)
Day at beach
Hotel stay in St. Pete

Sat, Aug 30 - Legoland (this is a must for my kids)
Drive to Orlando - hotel stay near SW

Sun, Aug 31 - Sea World (incl. in our DC tix price)
Stay in hotel near SW

Mon, Sept 1 - Aquatica (incl. in our DC tix price)
Check in to Pop for the remainder of our stay

Tues, Sept 2 – HS- RD
Afternoon break at hotel
Evening at MK – Watch MSEP & W

Wed, Sept 3 - Discovery Cove

Thurs, Sept 4- EP- RD – either stay all day until close and watch Illum. or
take a midday break and return to EP for the
evening depending on how we’re feeling.

Fri, Sept 5 - Daytona Speedway
Daytona Beach

Sat, Sept 6 - AK- RD
Afternoon break at hotel
Disney Quest & shopping at Downtown Disney

Sun, Sept 7 - Disney Waterpark (not sure which one yet...any suggestions?)

Mon, Sept 8 - AK – Arrive for 8 am EMH, participate in homeschool educational program from 8:30-11:30 am
Afternoon break at hotel
EP – Evening until we’re tired (don’t have to stay for Illumin.)

Tues, Sept 9 - MK – RD
Afternoon break at hotel
HS – evening and watch F!

Wed, Sept 10 – MK – RD or whenever we get there and stay until we’re done

Thurs, Sept 11 – Head home

Are we better off keeping that many afternoon breaks? Or hopping right to the next park? We are all early risers and pretty good about being able to go for a long time. Should I try to add in any time at the mini golf places since they’re included in our tickets? Or just skip them?

Thanks!

 

[kidd_freeper]

I think this is an excellent plan

 

[Tuffy4God]

I think this is an excellent plan

Thanks for the reply! It's been stressful trying to come up with a plan where we can fit a lot in to make the most of our time, not get too tired out, and avoid as many crowds as possible.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

It is very hot during the day. When we go in August, since we stay on property we go to the hotel during the hot part of the day and then go back at night when it is cooler. Or just plan indoor shows and rides during the heat.

Also don't forget your rain ponchos. We have went in the middle of August and it does rain everyday.

Your itinerary looks great. Never made it to Discovery Cove. Would love to one day.

Enjoy!

 

[Tuffy4God]

Thanks for the thoughts! I do plan on bringing rain ponchos with us because of the high chance of rain.

I've heard such great things about DC from friends and my daughter's obsessed with dolphins so I just had to factor it into our plans... plus it's her 8th birthday that day and I'm surprising her (and her brother as a late birthday present) with the dolphin experience there. I can't wait!