First Timers Plan - Will it work?

[idoteech]

Here is our schedule for Disney. We are staying at POP Dec. 15-19. It will be myself (29), DH (31), DD (3 1/2), DD (8 mo.), Mom (50), Dad (55), Sister (26), BIL (26). I'd love to know if you think this will work. We are planning on arriving around noon and departing Monday evening (probably around 6). I'd also like some suggestions for the last day (Monday). That day is not set in stone.

THURSDAY
Fly In
Magic Express
Check-In
Character Lunch/Dinner at Crystal Palace (Depending on arrival time)
MVMCP

FRIDAY
MGM (via bus)
Pepper Market at CSR for lunch/supper –leave at 3:30 p.m.
FANTASMIC (probably about 7 p.m.)

SATURDAY
ANIMAL KINGDOM (via bus)
Lunch at Flame Tree BBQ
EPCOT (via bus)
Supper ?

SUNDAY
CHEF MICKEY’S BREAKFAST (via bus to MK then monorail to CM)
MAGIC KINGDOM (via monorial)
WHISPERING CANYON at 5 p.m.

MONDAY ???
THEME PARK A.M.
DOWNTOWN DISNEY (time permitting)
AIRPORT

Thanks in advance for your responses.

 

[estnh]

Looks great, but I would allow more time for Epcot. Your party is mostly adults, and Epcot is a great park for adults. On Saturday, by the time you get to Epcot after a half day at AK, the lines at Epcot will be long enough that you will get to do very little. Many first timers don't realize how much there is to do there. IMO, it is much easier to spend a full day and night at Epcot than MGM. Aside from the obvious rides (Mission Space, Test Track, Universe of Energy, Soaring, Spaceship Earth, Imagination, Etc), the world showcase is a great place for adults. There is street entertainment all around, and you can stroll with a glass of wine and just drink it all in!