Going Home!

[lulu2]

So, we'll be making our first trip as DVC members in October. Our flight has recently changed, we are now arriving at 11:15 AM on 11/26, this means we will need to leave our house at 4 AM to get to the airport on time. We are staying in a 1 bedroom sav. view @AKL. We have visited WDW 5 times but our guests (my friend and her DD5) have never been. So, what would you do on arrival day? Pool, unpack, veg out, check out animals etc at the resort? Or later on maybe 5 PM would you venture to Downtown Diseney? Maybe we'll play it by ear and see how the girls do.......Any thoughts?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Yep. Just what you said. Pack your swim clothes in your hand luggage and plan to spend some time at the pool there. Explore the resort and enjoy the animals. It's a mini park in and of itself!

If you feel like you want to do something else, going to DTD is always a nice option. You could try out the new balloon ride if the weather is nice.

Have a great time!

 

[disneynutz]

Take it easy the first day and recover from traveling. Maybe a little pool time and a nice meal. Get to bed early and get ready to hit the park at rope-drop.

 

[toniosmom]

I agree with the previous posters. Last year, we arrived around the same time you will and ran to MK. It was just too much. Everyone was exhausted. This past spring, I packed our swimming stuff in our carryon luggage and we spent the afternoon at the pool while waiting for our room to be ready. That evening we went to DTD and on a whim had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. We were able to get a good night's sleep that night and enjoyed the park the following morning.

Have a great time!