Help! Do we need a rest day and other planning ?'s

[Whistlebee]

OP, since money isn't an object, how about a VIP tour for one of your days?

I actually did consider this, but I am a frugal person at heart and I think I would get more value with having Premiere Pass for 3 days as opposed to a VIP tour on 1 day. I'm hoping PP makes for easier more relaxing days, where with a 1 day VIP tour we'd be running all over the place park hopping to try and get "our moneys worth". 3 days of PP and 1 day of VIP would be about the same cost per family. And there is no way I'm paying for multiple days of VIP tours!

 

[Whistlebee]

Just finishing up a trip staying at the Swan, and I have to say the food in this area is really good!

This trip we ate at Flying Fish and Bourbon Steakhouse and while both were delicious, BS wins for just a smidge better food and much better/friendlier service.

In the past we’ve been to BlueZoo multiple times and keep going back, and to Rosa Mexicano (for breakfast) and both were amazing!

The only place I haven’t seen mentioned here and would highly recommend is Jiko on your Animal Kingdom day. Since AK closes so early, go to Animal Kingdom Lodge for dinner. Jiko is the best food on property imo. And Sanaa is delicious there as well.

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I'm actually most excited about Animal Kingdom and I've heard the food is very good over there, so I love the suggestion to have dinner over there too!

 

[glocon]

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I'm actually most excited about Animal Kingdom and I've heard the food is very good over there, so I love the suggestion to have dinner over there too!

Tiffins in the park is really good as well!

 

[pixiedust2u]

Your plans are doable without a full rest day. When at Epcot or HS it’s very easy and convenient to do a mid day break at Swan. Maybe offer to husbands that they can choose whether or not to return as the same time with you to allow them more built in down time should they need a break.

For planning I highly recommend Mammoth club videos on YouTube.

If you are only planning on hopping the last day I’d by a 5 day base ticket, and then just upgrade your last day to a hopper. I’m pretty sure you can still do this, call to confirm. But seems silly to pay for hopper on all days inf you’re only hopping your last day.

 

[MikeF;NJ]

Your plans are doable without a full rest day. When at Epcot or HS it’s very easy and convenient to do a mid day break at Swan. Maybe offer to husbands that they can choose whether or not to return as the same time with you to allow them more built in down time should they need a break.

For planning I highly recommend Mammoth club videos on YouTube.

If you are only planning on hopping the last day I’d by a 5 day base ticket, and then just upgrade your last day to a hopper. I’m pretty sure you can still do this, call to confirm. But seems silly to pay for hopper on all days inf you’re only hopping your last day.

I could be wrong, and things may have changed, but, IIRC, whether they buy the hoppers ahead or pay on the last day to upgrade, the cost should be the same. At least that's the way I remember it working. Disney will charge to upgrade all 5 days from base to hopper, whether or not you already used the first 4.

 

[Miffy]

I could be wrong, and things may have changed, but, IIRC, whether they buy the hoppers ahead or pay on the last day to upgrade, the cost should be the same. At least that's the way I remember it working. Disney will charge to upgrade all 5 days from base to hopper, whether or not you already used the first 4.

This is my understanding as well, but, OP, ask on the dedicated ticket info thread here for the definitive answer. The ticket thread people know their stuff--more than the CMs at WDW do, and that's not an exaggeration.

OP, if what your two reluctant parkgoers don't like is waiting in line, then the PP is a good idea. But if they just don't like going to or being in a park, then you are about to throw a tremendous amount of $ at something that might not even be of help. PPs for 3 parks for 2 people, depending on when you're going, could cost as much as $1,200 for each person.

These are 2 adults who can fend for themselves. Maybe they'd rather do something not in a park while you're doing the parks.

But, whatever you decide, I'd love to see the results after your trip, and I bet everyone else on this thread would enjoy that too. And it'd be of great help to anyone else with a similar situation.

BTW, Animal Kingdom is the food kingdom of the parks. Enjoy!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Your plans are doable without a full rest day. When at Epcot or HS it’s very easy and convenient to do a mid day break at Swan. Maybe offer to husbands that they can choose whether or not to return as the same time with you to allow them more built in down time should they need a break.

For planning I highly recommend Mammoth club videos on YouTube.

If you are only planning on hopping the last day I’d by a 5 day base ticket, and then just upgrade your last day to a hopper. I’m pretty sure you can still do this, call to confirm. But seems silly to pay for hopper on all days inf you’re only hopping your last day.

It will cost them the same to upgrade to park hopping on any day.

 

[_19disnA]

WDW parks involve MILES of walking often in hot weather with huge crowds, regardless of where you are staying. There isn't any Disney resort closest to every park, so transit time will also be a consideration. Some people who have never been to Disney before, often don't realize how HUGE the entire property is. I think planning for a rest day in the middle of your trip is a good idea so everyone isn't exhausted by the time your vacation ends.

 

[gottalovepluto]

WDW parks involve MILES of walking often in hot weather with huge crowds, regardless of where you are staying. There isn't any Disney resort closest to every park, so transit time will also be a consideration. Some people who have never been to Disney before, often don't realize how HUGE the entire property is. I think planning for a rest day in the middle of your trip is a good idea so everyone isn't exhausted by the time your vacation ends.

The challenge for OP is how exhausted would you be with that much Premier Pass? If I could sleep in, never back track and immediately move from LL to LL- that changes the equation for me (even as a DLR vet).

 

[Whistlebee]

This is my understanding as well, but, OP, ask on the dedicated ticket info thread here for the definitive answer. The ticket thread people know their stuff--more than the CMs at WDW do, and that's not an exaggeration.

OP, if what your two reluctant parkgoers don't like is waiting in line, then the PP is a good idea. But if they just don't like going to or being in a park, then you are about to throw a tremendous amount of $ at something that might not even be of help. PPs for 3 parks for 2 people, depending on when you're going, could cost as much as $1,200 for each person.

These are 2 adults who can fend for themselves. Maybe they'd rather do something not in a park while you're doing the parks.

But, whatever you decide, I'd love to see the results after your trip, and I bet everyone else on this thread would enjoy that too. And it'd be of great help to anyone else with a similar situation.

BTW, Animal Kingdom is the food kingdom of the parks. Enjoy!

My husband recently retired, and because he has more time now, he just wants to come with me and our daughter. He likely will not be in the parks with us the whole time. He is more of a nature/adrenaline sports type guy. I am very curious to see how the trip goes because I'd say he almost hates theme parks but he just wants to come and have fun with us. This is why I'm really trying to accommodate his needs as well. I know the PP will help a lot in him enjoying his time. The price is ridiculous, and I understand we don't NEED it to have a great day. It is more about the freedom it gives us to go at a relaxed pace. I mean half of the fun is almost playing the strategy game of how many rides you can get with LL. I play that game a lot and it's kind of addicting....but I'm also looking forward to not being on my phone so much.

 

[Whistlebee]

The challenge for OP is how exhausted would you be with that much Premier Pass? If I could sleep in, never back track and immediately move from LL to LL- that changes the equation for me (even as a DLR vet).

Yes, exactly!