Lesley Wake
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Update 11/12 - December plans
Eep - only 2.5 weeks left before I leave! I have been making headway on my checklist:
Eep - only 2.5 weeks left before I leave! I have been making headway on my checklist:
- Landry's Card - Check; arrived a little while ago and I misplaced the envelope, but found it again!
- Tables in Wonderland Card - Check; arrived this weekend!
- Magic Bands - 2/3 check. The 3rd one should be arriving soon.
- Luggage Tags - Check. Also called and got a second one sent. I get one suitcase free with my airline credit card and I'm thinking about bringing a second carry-on rolling suitcase, but offering to gate check it, so if I have a second luggage tag it would also go direct to my resort.
- Owners Locker - Check. Decided this would make sense since I have 4 trips planned next year and will probably continue going for the foreseeable future.
- Owners Locker supplies - partial check. I always have such a long list of supplies, so I think collecting it once will be so much easier. Have some Amazon orders arriving this week, plus did a small target run.
- Christmas shirts - check. All arrived.
- Touring Plans room choice - need to double check this.
- Anything else?
Current plans:
Thursday, November 29 - Arrival day
-No real changes here. Depending on arrival time, I may try to get over to Disney Springs because some of the Christmas pins come out this day. But the ones at WDW don't seem to sell out as quickly as the ones at DLR, so I may be able to hold this out until the next day.
Friday, November 30 - Animal Kingdom
-Again, no real changes. Animal Kingdom all day with Tusker House brunch. Though I switched The Edison reservation from Disney to OpenTable. That will make it easier to cancel without a no-show fee in case there are changes to the schedule.
Saturday, December 1 - Animal Kingdom & DHS
-Same basic morning plans - Animal Kingdom with Rhino Tour and Yak and Yeti lunch.
-I decided to go with Yachtsman Steakhouse instead of Shula's for this trip. In February, I can take my mom to Shula's and sign up for the free birthday entree, so it will save money.
-I probably also will try to stop at Grand Floridian because their Gingerbread pin comes out this day and I'm aiming to get all of them this year (already have 3/7 secured, 2 more come out at Disneyland this week, and then I have a lead on the Epcot one, so the GF is the last one).
Sunday, December 2 - Typhoon Lagoon? and Epcot
-They released the final Candlelight Processional narrators and John Stamos is going to be this day! So, I'm definitely seeing that! It's a good think I held onto my Tokyo Dining reservation.
-I'm not 100% certain then if I'm going to do Typhoon Lagoon this day. The idea was to go after Maria and Enzo's brunch but that's from 10:30 - 11:30 and Tokyo Dining is at 4. I'll need time to get cleaned up before heading to Epcot. So... I think I will play it by ear. I don't want to be rushed at TL, but I just don't know yet.
-My friend Zach is also going to be at WDW this time and we have California Grill reservations with plans to watch Holiday Wishes from the rooftop deck. It'll probably just be for dessert (he's joining me for the CP dinner), but those desserts do look yummy!
Monday, December 3 - Epcot
-No real changes here. Still Epcot morning, Chefs de France lunch with CP package. Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris. And DHS evening with JBJJ Dessert Party.
Tuesday, December 4 - DHS/Epcot
-If I want to, I probably could switch Typhoon Lagoon to this morning. Though I have some good FPs at DHS, which makes me hesitate. Another one I'll play by ear.
-I also want to try to eat my way around the World Showcase, there are a lot of Festival of the Holidays booths I'm interested in trying!
-Evening will be Illuminations - no special reserved viewing, I'll just find a spot.
Wednesday, December 5 - Tour and Magic Kingdom
-Morning still going to do the Yuletide Fantasy Tour.
-Afternoon still heading over to Magic Kingdom for FPs
-And evening still relaxing at Wilderness Lodge with dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe. I will try to stop at Fort Wilderness before heading to WL just to walk around and see decorations but I cancelled the golf cart.
Thursday, December 6 - Magic Kingdom
-Same general plans: Magic Kingdom all day (though a later start so I can rest up before MVMCP). Snack around MK and go on rides.
-Dinner right now is at Grand Floridian Cafe. I keep swapping around places, so I don't know if this will stay here (basically I plan to do Grand Floridian Cafe, The Wave, Geyser Point, and Kona Cafe in these 4 days; I just can't settle on which ones to do which days!)
-MVMCP at night, which I'm looking forward to. I haven't figured out a set schedule yet though.
**Now bigger changes:
Friday, December 7 - Magic Kingdom
-Based on reports from the earlier parties, and remembering from last year, it seems MVMCP gets pretty crowded. And there is a lot of entertainment schedule. So... I decided to add a second party. I think it will give me more time to relax during each party so I'm not rushing from place to place.
-I adjusted some FPs so I can go back to the resort for an afternoon break before heading back to MK for the party. For dinner, I have The Wave scheduled, so I'll probably stop there on my way back into MK.
-AND, because of all the good reviews, I decided to add Tony's Most Merriest Celebration. Basically it's a 3-hr appetizer/dessert party where you can come and go during the party. And it includes the best viewing of the second parade (right at the end of Main Street). I just think I will appreciate having a nice spot and a good relaxing atmosphere.
Saturday, December 8 - Animal Kingdom
-Originally the plan was AK during the day with the Wild Africa Trek, and that stays the same. But in the evening, I decided I just don't want to deal with the MK crowds on a Saturday evening during party season. I'll have plenty of time to watch Happily Ever After in my next 2 trips, so I'm ok skipping it this visit.
-I was also able to add Rivers of Light dessert party. I know many people aren't impressed with the show, but I remember liking it. And the dessert party has good reviews, so I wanted to try it out.
-Dinner is currently scheduled at Geyser Point and just relax at the WL that evening.
Sunday, December 9 - Magic Kingdom and leave
-Same basic plans, Magic Kingdom for FPs.
-Probably Kona Cafe for lunch.
-And leave.
But not too sad since my next visit will be 2 months later! 
Thursday, November 29 - Arrival day
-No real changes here. Depending on arrival time, I may try to get over to Disney Springs because some of the Christmas pins come out this day. But the ones at WDW don't seem to sell out as quickly as the ones at DLR, so I may be able to hold this out until the next day.
Friday, November 30 - Animal Kingdom
-Again, no real changes. Animal Kingdom all day with Tusker House brunch. Though I switched The Edison reservation from Disney to OpenTable. That will make it easier to cancel without a no-show fee in case there are changes to the schedule.
Saturday, December 1 - Animal Kingdom & DHS
-Same basic morning plans - Animal Kingdom with Rhino Tour and Yak and Yeti lunch.
-I decided to go with Yachtsman Steakhouse instead of Shula's for this trip. In February, I can take my mom to Shula's and sign up for the free birthday entree, so it will save money.
-I probably also will try to stop at Grand Floridian because their Gingerbread pin comes out this day and I'm aiming to get all of them this year (already have 3/7 secured, 2 more come out at Disneyland this week, and then I have a lead on the Epcot one, so the GF is the last one).
Sunday, December 2 - Typhoon Lagoon? and Epcot
-They released the final Candlelight Processional narrators and John Stamos is going to be this day! So, I'm definitely seeing that! It's a good think I held onto my Tokyo Dining reservation.
-I'm not 100% certain then if I'm going to do Typhoon Lagoon this day. The idea was to go after Maria and Enzo's brunch but that's from 10:30 - 11:30 and Tokyo Dining is at 4. I'll need time to get cleaned up before heading to Epcot. So... I think I will play it by ear. I don't want to be rushed at TL, but I just don't know yet.
-My friend Zach is also going to be at WDW this time and we have California Grill reservations with plans to watch Holiday Wishes from the rooftop deck. It'll probably just be for dessert (he's joining me for the CP dinner), but those desserts do look yummy!
Monday, December 3 - Epcot
-No real changes here. Still Epcot morning, Chefs de France lunch with CP package. Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris. And DHS evening with JBJJ Dessert Party.
Tuesday, December 4 - DHS/Epcot
-If I want to, I probably could switch Typhoon Lagoon to this morning. Though I have some good FPs at DHS, which makes me hesitate. Another one I'll play by ear.
-I also want to try to eat my way around the World Showcase, there are a lot of Festival of the Holidays booths I'm interested in trying!
-Evening will be Illuminations - no special reserved viewing, I'll just find a spot.
Wednesday, December 5 - Tour and Magic Kingdom
-Morning still going to do the Yuletide Fantasy Tour.
-Afternoon still heading over to Magic Kingdom for FPs
-And evening still relaxing at Wilderness Lodge with dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe. I will try to stop at Fort Wilderness before heading to WL just to walk around and see decorations but I cancelled the golf cart.
Thursday, December 6 - Magic Kingdom
-Same general plans: Magic Kingdom all day (though a later start so I can rest up before MVMCP). Snack around MK and go on rides.
-Dinner right now is at Grand Floridian Cafe. I keep swapping around places, so I don't know if this will stay here (basically I plan to do Grand Floridian Cafe, The Wave, Geyser Point, and Kona Cafe in these 4 days; I just can't settle on which ones to do which days!)
-MVMCP at night, which I'm looking forward to. I haven't figured out a set schedule yet though.
**Now bigger changes:
Friday, December 7 - Magic Kingdom
-Based on reports from the earlier parties, and remembering from last year, it seems MVMCP gets pretty crowded. And there is a lot of entertainment schedule. So... I decided to add a second party. I think it will give me more time to relax during each party so I'm not rushing from place to place.
-I adjusted some FPs so I can go back to the resort for an afternoon break before heading back to MK for the party. For dinner, I have The Wave scheduled, so I'll probably stop there on my way back into MK.
-AND, because of all the good reviews, I decided to add Tony's Most Merriest Celebration. Basically it's a 3-hr appetizer/dessert party where you can come and go during the party. And it includes the best viewing of the second parade (right at the end of Main Street). I just think I will appreciate having a nice spot and a good relaxing atmosphere.
Saturday, December 8 - Animal Kingdom
-Originally the plan was AK during the day with the Wild Africa Trek, and that stays the same. But in the evening, I decided I just don't want to deal with the MK crowds on a Saturday evening during party season. I'll have plenty of time to watch Happily Ever After in my next 2 trips, so I'm ok skipping it this visit.
-I was also able to add Rivers of Light dessert party. I know many people aren't impressed with the show, but I remember liking it. And the dessert party has good reviews, so I wanted to try it out.
-Dinner is currently scheduled at Geyser Point and just relax at the WL that evening.
Sunday, December 9 - Magic Kingdom and leave
-Same basic plans, Magic Kingdom for FPs.
-Probably Kona Cafe for lunch.
-And leave.
But not too sad since my next visit will be 2 months later! 
