Help me make a DL/Ca Touring Plan!

[Marthasor]

Hi everyone! WDW vet/DL newbie here with absolutely NO CLUE how to tour DL and CA. I've looked at some touring plans on the web and I'm not sold on them and have decided we need to make our own. Here is my group:

2 mommies (one dad is joining us on our 2nd park day)
7 year old, fearless girl who has given up on Princesses
2, 4 year old boys (one is 43" tall and afraid of dark fast rides, one is barely 40" tall and not crazy about theme parks)

We already know we will probably have to split up a little bit, to satisfy the little daredevil and the interests (and height restrictions) of the boys.

We are planning on doing two days at DL and one day at CA. We are flying in from the East Coast, so we are thinking of getting to the parks as soon as they open, tour, have a sit-down lunch, head back for a nap and then go back to a park. We will be shocked if we make it to a nighttime show! Can anyone give me an idea of how to tackle this? Should we just head down Main St., take a right and make a big circle?!!! Anything we absolutely shouldn't miss?

Also any sit-down dining suggestions would be great! We have a breakfast booked at Goofy's Kitchen and are considering an adult-only night at Napa Rose, but any suggestions on good, kid friendly sit-down places in DL, CA and DTD would be appreciated!

Thanks so much!

 

[Marthasor]

sorry - subscribing!

 

[DLR29]

First thing is to read this thread. "A DLR Guide for WDW vets": http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599

It has amazing information on the differences between the resorts.

One thing that I can tell you is that most of us here would agree that you shouldn't limit yourselves to doing just one park per day. At DLR, you walk everywhere, including between parks. Therefore, it only takes a 2 min walk between the two park gates to actually hop. It's really convenient and helpful for collecting FPs (you can have 1 FP for DL and 1 FP for DCA independent of each other). Most people here hop. It also works out well because on weekends and more crowded times DL will open before DCA so you can get in an hour or 2 at DL in the early morning before hopping over to DCA.

As for touring plans, I'd say to hit certain rides first thing, collect FPs, and then in the afternoon ride the higher capacity rides and use your FPs. Rides to do early:
-Peter Pan/Alice in Wonderland/Dumbo
-Space
-Star Tours
-Indiana Jones
-Nemo

And at DCA:
-Toy Story
-Screamin (for the daredevil)
-Soarin

One last note (and it talks about this in the above link), dining is certainly not the same between DLR and WDW. On the west coast it's a lot more laid back. No rush to get ADRs or reservations. That being said, it also means that the options are less diverse. Doesn't mean that there aren't great restaurants. But there is less of a priority on dining in the entire Disneyland Resort.

When are you going to DLR?

 

[Marthasor]

First thing is to read this thread. "A DLR Guide for WDW vets": http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599

It has amazing information on the differences between the resorts.

One thing that I can tell you is that most of us here would agree that you shouldn't limit yourselves to doing just one park per day. At DLR, you walk everywhere, including between parks. Therefore, it only takes a 2 min walk between the two park gates to actually hop. It's really convenient and helpful for collecting FPs (you can have 1 FP for DL and 1 FP for DCA independent of each other). Most people here hop. It also works out well because on weekends and more crowded times DL will open before DCA so you can get in an hour or 2 at DL in the early morning before hopping over to DCA.

As for touring plans, I'd say to hit certain rides first thing, collect FPs, and then in the afternoon ride the higher capacity rides and use your FPs. Rides to do early:
-Peter Pan/Alice in Wonderland/Dumbo
-Space
-Star Tours
-Indiana Jones
-Nemo

And at DCA:
-Toy Story
-Screamin (for the daredevil)
-Soarin

One last note (and it talks about this in the above link), dining is certainly not the same between DLR and WDW. On the west coast it's a lot more laid back. No rush to get ADRs or reservations. That being said, it also means that the options are less diverse. Doesn't mean that there aren't great restaurants. But there is less of a priority on dining in the entire Disneyland Resort.

When are you going to DLR?

Thank you SO much! I am going through the thread you recommended right now. I am so used to WDW, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the DLR differences - the parks being so close to the resorts, park hopping on FOOT, more relaxed dining! I don't think I will truly understand until I get there, but it will be nice to be as prepared as possible!!

We are going 2/20 - 2/24. We are expecting it to be a bit crowded, but hoping by doing our park days on Tues., Wed., Thurs. we may avoid the majority of the crowds!

 

[Hound 109]

DLR29 is 100% correct. Lots of differences in making a DLR "plan" & a WDW plan.

(What Hotel are you staying at??)

You should:

- Read the HG "DLR for WDW veterans" thread several times.
- Realize how the time zone will affect you. (& help you get a lot done early)
- Park Hop each day (& with your crew....take a mid day break each day)
- Get to DL early each day, or two of the three days (tour & pick up FPs) then hop to DCA when it gets crowded at DL...then use the FPs back in DL later.

Get a map out & look at & review HGs "Getting the most out of FP on a busy day" thread, & read my trip report (linked in my signature below) & read other folks touring plans (to get a feel how things flow at DLR). Do this with a DL & DCA map out for a few of them & it will start to make sense.



Other links that might be helpful that I posted last month to someone who had questions similar to yours:

If you are a WDW veteran, then here is your primer.....a must read!!:

HydroGuy's "DLR for the WDW veteran tip thread". http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1162599

Also, lots of good info for the WDW vet in Mary Jo's tip thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=802084


Regarding touring DLR....the two most important things to remember is to:

- Get to the parks BEFORE opening &
- Know how to use FP at DLR.


30 minutes early is typically when security opens (so getting in THIS line 5-15 minutes prior to security opening is best). Being one of the first 8-10 families at Security will get you up front (probably first thru third family) in line at the DL turnstile. Being very near the front of the turnstiles is important (to me) so that:

- If it's an MM day, I'm first on Peter Pan...if i'm first on PP then the rest of MM flows easily. & even if i'm not doing PP, i would want to be first on Matterhorn...or SM (or whatever) during MM.

"Critique of MM/EE" by Hound 109 www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1392671


- Even on a non MM day, I want to be one of the first few the turnstiles so i can get to the ST, SM (or Indy) FP machine first (to start the FP collection clock). Then we'll hop on our first ride a minute or two later & begin the important first 90-120 min. of the day at DLR.



KNOW THESE FP THREADS:

"Getting the Most Out of FastPass During High Season" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=885132

"FastPass for Dummies and Smarties - A Photographic Explanation" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1186052

"Which Fast Pass First?" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1107718

"Strategies For Using DL and DCA Opening Time Differences to Collect More Fastpasses"
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1553197


"Why I Park Hop" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1491961


If you have kiddos ages 4-11, then Jedi Training is a must:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1478699



Regarding getting to the Security Tent 35-45 min. prior to general admission (or MM) opening.....in other words... 5-15 min before SECURITY opens:

The one time that I strolled up 5 min. before MM opening (instead of arriving 35 minutes before opening), I was way back (40-50 families back) at the turnstiles when i walked up. 2-3 rides could have been ridden by the time I've made it thru the turnstiles 10-12 min. after opening.

Plus there's lots to do while you wait the 30 min.... Pics to take, maps (& touring plans) to study, sunscreen to put on, McBreakfasts to munch on, people watching to do, talking to others in line who are as pumped up as you.

Have a great time at Walt's Park.

 

[Marthasor]

DLR29 is 100% correct. Lots of differences in making a DLR "plan" & a WDW plan.

(What Hotel are you staying at??)

You should:

- Read the HG "DLR for WDW veterans" thread several times.
- Realize how the time zone will affect you. (& help you get a lot done early)
- Park Hop each day (& with your crew....take a mid day break each day)
- Get to DL early each day, or two of the three days (tour & pick up FPs) then hop to DCA when it gets crowded at DL...then use the FPs back in DL later.

Get a map out & look at & review HGs (how to tour on a busy summer day) thread, my trip report linked in my signature) & other folks touring plans (to get a feel how things flow at DLR).

Other links that might be helpful that I posted to someone like you last month:



Have a great time at Walt's Park.

WOW!! Thank you SO much!!! I have so much to read!!! I didn't even consider Jedi Training, as I know my DS4 will probably not do it - the other children will probably want to, though. Thanks!!

We are staying at Disneyland Hotel. I think on our tickets we only get one early park admission? If we get more - sweet! We will definitely be there early as my DS4 will most likely be up at 3 am ready to go! We plan on getting to the park EARLY, taking a sit-down lunch break and then going back to the hotel for a nap. We will then see if the kids are up to going back to the parks. We are prepared for the time change to wreak havoc on our schedule and will be content with doing as much as we can, knowing we probably won't see it all.

I will read everything you suggested! I, also, just subscribed to ridemax and started on a touring plan there - I'm not thrilled with it though as I see they have a lot of criss-crossing back and forth in the park. I know with my DS4, that's going to be very hard. I'm thinking of just tackling each "land" at a time. We'll see!

Thanks again for all of the info!

 

[tiggerjay]

The points the other people have posted are excellent, here are a couple of textras.

At DLR 40" is tall enough to go on most rides, my son just turned 5 and was able to go on every ride he wanted, and even some he didn't. It will be more of a choice for what rides work for them and their own fear factor.

I want to underscore, highlight and bold the point about taking naps - it is a MUST. I even do it for trips on my own. And since you're at the DLH then definitely do it. My rule is everyone must lay down on the bed, sleeping is optional, but everyone must be resting. Invariably everyone falls asleep.

We leave around 2PM for the hotel, you know you're doing this right if there are MORE people coming into the park than are leaving. We do lunch in our room. When we're returning to the park, say 4 or 5pm, you know you're doing it right because more people are leaving then entering the park (people leaving for dinner or for a flight out).

Mid-day naps -- esential! Don't miss 'em.

As the guide will show you, don't overplan, there is no need compared to WDW. But there is still some planning but FAR, FAR LESS.

Last thing is to not miss the magic of Walt's park, there is a closeness and intimacy of the park. Don't go looking to compare/contrast WDW and DLR, but rather you will find a different experience when you look at the details, the subtle things that make this park a little more unique. Yes there are different rides, or different quality/lengths of rides - but soak up the magic in the air.

Enjoy!

 

[kevdo]

2 mommies (one dad is joining us on our 2nd park day)
7 year old, fearless girl who has given up on Princesses
2, 4 year old boys (one is 43" tall and afraid of dark fast rides, one is barely 40" tall and not crazy about theme parks)

We are planning on doing two days at DL and one day at CA.

The most important thing with kids of this age is to get to Fantasyland early early early.

I would suggest making a list of attractions that are "must dos" and prioritize them. Then, adjust the plan based on wait time factors. For example, the two Fantasyland rides with the longest rides are Peter Pan and Dumbo, so even if these two aren't your favorite you really need to ride these two first thing.

Here is what our touring plan looked like when we had kids in the 2-7 year old age.

Day 1 (DL day)
Arrive 30 mins before park open
Fantasyland: Dumbo / Peter Pan / Mr. Toad / Alice / Snow White / Pinnochio / Storybookland / Casey / Teacups / Small World
ToonTown (arrive just at opening): Gadget Go coaster / Roger Rabbit / Mickey's House
Then explore the park at leisure. Consider fast-passes for Big Thunder and check out Pirates / Mansion (but the little one might get scared) / Pooh / Tom Sawyer Island
Each lunch / mid-day break, etc.

Day 2 (DCA Day)
Arrive 30 mins before DISNEYLAND park open. Tour the park until 20 mins before DCA opening
Consider: Star Tours / Nemo / Buzz
Head to DCA
At park open, send a runner with all tickets to get Soarin fastpasses
Rest of the part and runner meet at Toy Story
Ride the rest of the Paradise Pier attractions
Ride Grizzy River Run
Ride Soarin with fastpasses
Monsters/Muppets/Animation
Get fastpasses for ToT (for those who will ride)
Go to Bugsland
Afternoon break, etc.

Day 3: (DL Day)
Ride whatever attractions you really want to do again in Fantasyland
Ride whatever you haven't ridden yet (Indy, Autopia)
If DCA rides are on your list, repeat starting in DL and then go to DCA for rope drop, then return to DL to complete the day

Of course, once Carsland opens, DCA will open at the same time as DL so you will lose the opportunity for two rope-drops in one day.

Using this plan you will be able to ride every attraction you want. Make good use of Fastpasses and keep getting them and then use them in the afternoons when the lines are long. If not everyone in your party wants to ride the thrill rides you can always get a child swap.

For sit-down restaurants for kids I would recommend Storyteller Cafe at GCH or Wine Country Trattoria in DCA. Consider counter service for your lunches in the parks (we love the Boardwalk restaurants in DCA). We also like Pizza Port in Tomorrowland or the mexican place in Fantasyland.

 

[myxdvz]

Holy cow, your group is very similar to mine, so I will share with you the plan I had - and what we actually did (which I'm very happy with) and maybe it will help you.

My family is: Me, DH, X (almost 7, 47" and we made a pinky promise that she's riding ALL the rides with me), Y(5, 43" and is afraid of dark rides and/or loud noises), Z(2, 37").

Here was my plan: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2857196, look at Days 3 to 5.

Here is what we actually did (I will update it and clean it up a bit), http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2864366. We ended up doing 2 days at DL and 1 day at DCA. We did park hop at the end of DL Day 2, but park hopping multiple times on the same day seems too much with kids (Y and Z in stroller) and a waste of walking time for X, DH and I.

In the future I will probably extend a bit more and actually spend 4 days in the park + 1 hotel/non-park day. While we did get to do everything we want, we weren't able to enjoy VGC much and it was such a beautiful hotel.

 

[Marthasor]

Wow! Thank you everyone! I SO appreciate the advice!

Naps - definitely!! The idea of eating lunch in the room is excellent - I completely forgot that was an option.

Thank you so much for the touring plans and sharing your experiences! I have a feeling the only time we will "hop" will perhaps be one park in the morning and the other after nap. I need to keep the criss-crossing between lands and parks to a minimum as my DS4 just won't be able to take it. It may mean missing out on some things if we can't get fast passes, but that's ok. Our tickets come with 2 fast passes per person, so I'm hoping if we use those wisely, we will see most everything.

And thank you for the restaurant and counter service suggestions!

I can't wait to experience DL! I went a long time ago and I still remember Storybook Canal Boats and how enchanted I was by them!

Thank you so much!

 

[Karenann*]

I, also, just subscribed to ridemax and started on a touring plan there - I'm not thrilled with it though as I see they have a lot of criss-crossing back and forth in the park. I know with my DS4, that's going to be very hard. I'm thinking of just tackling each "land" at a time.

You can adjust your preferences for RideMax to limited walking or slow pace to accommodate what your group is able to do. We use it as a tool for the best order and time of day for attractions etc and adjust as we go.

 

[GrandBob]

We are staying at Disneyland Hotel. I think on our tickets we only get one early park admission? If we get more - sweet! We will definitely be there early as my DS4 will most likely be up at 3 am ready to go!

Yes! Although your documents won't show it, one of the perqs of staying onsite is that you get to use MM every day that it's offered. Barring any special circumstances, MM is generally available on the S and T days -- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

-Bob

 

[Marthasor]

Yes! Although your documents won't show it, one of the perqs of staying onsite is that you get to use MM every day that it's offered. Barring any special circumstances, MM is generally available on the S and T days -- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

-Bob

That's great! I guess we will do Tuesday and Thursday! Thank you!

 

[Hound 109]

WOW!! Thank you SO much!!! I have so much to read!!! I didn't even consider Jedi Training, as I know my DS4 will probably not do it - the other children will probably want to, though. Thanks!!

We are staying at Disneyland Hotel. I think on our tickets we only get one early park admission? If we get more - sweet! We will definitely be there early as my DS4 will most likely be up at 3 am ready to go! We plan on getting to the park EARLY, taking a sit-down lunch break and then going back to the hotel for a nap. We will then see if the kids are up to going back to the parks. We are prepared for the time change to wreak havoc on our schedule and will be content with doing as much as we can, knowing we probably won't see it all.

I will read everything you suggested! I, also, just subscribed to ridemax and started on a touring plan there - I'm not thrilled with it though as I see they have a lot of criss-crossing back and forth in the park. I know with my DS4, that's going to be very hard. I'm thinking of just tackling each "land" at a time. We'll see!

Thanks again for all of the info!

As mentioned above, you'll be able to enjoy MM each day it's offered. (including the day of departure AND the day of arrival....if you get there early enough). Use these MMs, especially since you'll be on east coast time the first couple of days.

Get a DLR resort map out & look at the:

- DLH to Turnstile walk.
- Main Street DL- across the Esplanade - into DCA to Soarin/Griz Rapids area.
- Soarin/Griz Rapids area of DCA - into GCH & on into DTD....then on to DLH.

You'll see you're not back tracking much. & with the opening time of DL vrs. DCA.....along with the crowd patterns of DL, you'll find you're not "hopping back & forth".....in fact you're moving just ahead of the crowds as you tour in a counterclockwise pattern each day. (with an extra visit to DL in the late afternoon evening).

I'm mentionng this to all the WDW vets reading......park hopping is NOT like WDW. It's managing time & zigging while everyone else is zagging. KNOW the GCH/DTD/DCA routes & side entrances.....use them. (to avoid "back tracking"). Read HGs "How to use FP on a busy day" & my trip report linked below to see how to WORK the parks (w/o back tracking) & how to avoid crowds.

Personally....if DL opens 1-2 hours before DCA (& a visitor is up anyway), then I think it's nuts not to start each day at DL (& hop to DCA each day)...especially if you're staying at one of the 3 Disney hotels (meaning you're able to use the GCH side entrance to escape for your mid day break.

But until one actually does the counter clockwise tour (& sees how close everything is) then most folks fall back into the WDW mind set. (which i guess makes it better for those of us who prefer to zig when others are zagging!

 

[Marthasor]

As mentioned above, you'll be able to enjoy MM each day it's offered. (including the day of departure AND the day of arrival....if you get there early enough). Use these MMs, especially since you'll be on east coast time the first couple of days.

Get a DLR resort map out & look at the:

- DLH to Turnstile walk.
- Main Street DL- across the Esplanade - into DCA to Soarin/Griz Rapids area.
- Soarin/Griz Rapids area of DCA - into GCH & on into DTD....then on to DLH.

You'll see you're not back tracking much. & with the opening time of DL vrs. DCA.....along with the crowd patterns of DL, you'll find you're not "hopping back & forth".....in fact you're moving just ahead of the crowds as you tour in a counterclockwise pattern each day. (with an extra visit to DL in the late afternoon evening).

I'm mentionng this to all the WDW vets reading......park hopping is NOT like WDW. It's managing time & zigging while everyone else is zagging. KNOW the GCH/DTD/DCA routes & side entrances.....use them. (to avoid "back tracking"). Read HGs "How to use FP on a busy day" & my trip report linked below to see how to WORK the parks (w/o back tracking) & how to avoid crowds.

Personally....if DL opens 1-2 hours before DCA (& a visitor is up anyway), then I think it's nuts not to start each day at DL (& hop to DCA each day)...especially if you're staying at one of the 3 Disney hotels (meaning you're able to use the GCH side entrance to escape for your mid day break.

But until one actually does the counter clockwise tour (& sees how close everything is) then most folks fall back into the WDW mind set. (which i guess makes it better for those of us who prefer to zig when others are zagging!

Wow! DL vets, you rock! I never thought of looking at DL and DCA as one park and using those entrances to hop! Definitely taking a look now! Thank you!

 

[Mugglemama]

I need to keep the criss-crossing between lands and parks to a minimum as my DS4 just won't be able to take it.

We are generally a family who is VERY willing to criss-cross and make FP runs, etc. in order to make the most of our time in the parks.

HOWEVER, last time we went (for 5 days), we had invited my husband's parents and our 2 nieces. MIL needs a wheelchair in the parks (only to get from place to place..she can stand and walk for the ride queues...). So, obviously, I knew I was going to have to seriously reduce the amount of criss-crossing or my husband and/or FIL were going to drop from exhaustion by the 2nd day, since they were the ones who would be pushing MIL in the wheelchair.

You know what I ended up doing, that helped a LOT? For the first time ever, I utilized the Disneyland train as an actual mode of transportation (as opposed to just using it to "go see the dinosaurs", lol).

Any time we needed to jump back and forth from one side of the park to the other, we simply got on the train. Our main stops were typically New Orleans Square, Toontown, and Main St. I think we only used the Tomorrowland stop a couple of times, but when we did, it made a HUGE difference.

MIL and FIL had not been to DL in over 30 years, and our 2 nieces had never been to ANY amusement park, ever (so they had no experience navigating such a place...). Using the train to criss-cross the park made it possible for me to design a touring plan that ensured that everybody got to do EVERYTHING we'd wanted to do, despite mobility issues. It was a LOT of work to plan it all out (it involved 5 full days in the parks and 10 people!), but in the end, it worked really well.

I might still have the files (I type them up and print them and bring them with me into the parks in a folder, lol....yes, I'm a dork). If you're interested, I can copy the first day or two of the schedule into a post so you can see if it would work for you. Just let me know!

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We are generally a family who is VERY willing to criss-cross and make FP runs, etc. in order to make the most of our time in the parks.

HOWEVER, last time we went (for 5 days), we had invited my husband's parents and our 2 nieces. MIL needs a wheelchair in the parks (only to get from place to place..she can stand and walk for the ride queues...). So, obviously, I knew I was going to have to seriously reduce the amount of criss-crossing or my husband and/or FIL were going to drop from exhaustion by the 2nd day, since they were the ones who would be pushing MIL in the wheelchair.

You know what I ended up doing, that helped a LOT? For the first time ever, I utilized the Disneyland train as an actual mode of transportation (as opposed to just using it to "go see the dinosaurs", lol).

Any time we needed to jump back and forth from one side of the park to the other, we simply got on the train. Our main stops were typically New Orleans Square, Toontown, and Main St. I think we only used the Tomorrowland stop a couple of times, but when we did, it made a HUGE difference.

MIL and FIL had not been to DL in over 30 years, and our 2 nieces had never been to ANY amusement park, ever (so they had no experience navigating such a place...). Using the train to criss-cross the park made it possible for me to design a touring plan that ensured that everybody got to do EVERYTHING we'd wanted to do, despite mobility issues. It was a LOT of work to plan it all out (it involved 5 full days in the parks and 10 people!), but in the end, it worked really well.

I might still have the files (I type them up and print them and bring them with me into the parks in a folder, lol....yes, I'm a dork). If you're interested, I can copy the first day or two of the schedule into a post so you can see if it would work for you. Just let me know!

You are SO sweet! And what a FANTASTIC idea! I never even thought about using the train and the boys would LOVE that! I would love to see your plan if you have time to post it! Fellow dork here! Thank you so much!

I have another question for you DL vets - we are staying at DLH - is it a far walk from DL and DCA? I was just looking at a resort map and it looks far to me! I am just waiting for these little East Coasters to start dropping around 11 am PST!

 

[Mugglemama]

You are SO sweet! And what a FANTASTIC idea! I never even thought about using the train and the boys would LOVE that! I would love to see your plan if you have time to post it! Fellow dork here! Thank you so much!

So, my son has informed me, that I actually handwrote the itinerary for that trip...and that he threw it away over a year ago while cleaning the car.

I will tell you what I can remember of it (and I can probably remember quite a bit because I spent WEEKS working on that itinerary, lol...).

THIS IS NOT FOR A MAGIC MORNING:

1) Upon entering Disneyland, walk straight back to Fantasyland. Do all of the FL rides that you are interested in.

2) Go to IASW if you are riding it. After riding or passing IASW, go to TT and ride Go-Coasters if that's on your list. Grab RR FP's if that's on your list.

3)As you exit Toontown, just as you get to the top of the hill, turn right, walk a bit, and then on your right you will see the TT train station. Board the train, get off at NOS.

4) Upon entering NOS, head up to Splash (or send a runner) for FP's. Walk back down (grabbing a potty opportunity at the very clean and rarely crowded restrooms below Hungry Bear Restaurant...) and do POTC, BTMRR, Indy, HM, Jungle Cruise and Tarzan's Tree House (or whichever ones of those are on your list).

5) Get back on train in NOS. Ride to Tomorrowland. By now, the start time for your Splash FP's should have passed, so you can grab FP's in tomorrowland for Buzz Lightyear or Space, whichever you prefer, or whichever one makes more sense (if the line is short for Buzz, grab FP's for Space, or vice versa). This is all assuming that you don't want to do Star Tours. At this point, you might want to take the opportunity to either walk to/and wait in line for Nemo OR Autopia. Otherwise, if you will be riding the rockets in Tomorrowland, now would probably be a good time for that, too.

6) When you're done doing whatever non-FP things you're doing in Tomorrowland, hop back on the train, get off in NOS, and ride Splash.

7) Get back on train in NOS, and get off in TT, and use your RR FP's.

8) By now your FP's for whatever attraction in Tomorrowland you are waiting for should be good, so get back on the train at the TT station, and get off in Tomorrowland.

It helps to have an idea of where you want to eat for lunch (or where you want to sit if you're bringing in your own food...), so that you can factor that in somewhere. When we did this itinerary, we were done by about 2pm (with an 8am opening). So then, we headed over to DCA and stayed there for the rest of that first day.

This particular itinerary is based on the guess that Nemo OR Autopia are being done, but not both (if you want to do both, just schedule one of them for after you've finished the whole plan, because you'll already be in Tomorrowland when you finish it).

It may have some holes, so if you have a question about fitting in a specific attraction, let me know, and I'll try to help.