Help me plan our "princess morning" at MK

[kdunn79]

First-timer here! I make our fp+ reservations tonight and trying to figure out one of our mornings at MK. My daughter (4) is doing BBBoutique at the castle at 8am. We have a late breakfast ADR at CRT at 10:20. Was hoping to do a couple of princess things in Fantasy Land after BBB. Would it be possible to get into standby line for Anna & Elsa? How long does the "meet & greet" last? Also thought about doing Enchanted Tales then, without a fp+, since it will be so early in the day. Am I crazy?! We'll be there on a Friday at the end of September. Thanks for any advice....I definitely need it!

 

[mom2rtk]

First-timer here! I make our fp+ reservations tonight and trying to figure out one of our mornings at MK. My daughter (4) is doing BBBoutique at the castle at 8am. We have a late breakfast ADR at CRT at 10:20. Was hoping to do a couple of princess things in Fantasy Land after BBB. Would it be possible to get into standby line for Anna & Elsa? How long does the "meet & greet" last? Also thought about doing Enchanted Tales then, without a fp+, since it will be so early in the day. Am I crazy?! We'll be there on a Friday at the end of September. Thanks for any advice....I definitely need it!

You're off to a great start!

Is there a reason you aren't planning to use FP for ETWB or A/E? If ever there were 2 great places to use FP, those would be it. Both are very low capacity, so the lines move very slowly.

If you'll be there in the afternoon, I'd also suggest watching the Festival of Fantasy parade.

 

[kdunn79]

You're off to a great start!

Is there a reason you aren't planning to use FP for ETWB or A/E? If ever there were 2 great places to use FP, those would be it. Both are very low capacity, so the lines move very slowly.

If you'll be there in the afternoon, I'd also suggest watching the Festival of Fantasy parade.

Thanks for the tips! We will most likely be there most of the day. I was thinking since we would be close to those two, and so early after park opening, that we could possibly save our fp for later??

 

[lam0037]

Thanks for the tips! We will most likely be there most of the day. I was thinking since we would be close to those two, and so early after park opening, that we could possibly save our fp for later??

Lately, A&E have had a two to four hour wait like 5 min after park opening. So unless you are done with BBB to be at the castle rope before opening, you'll still have like a 2 hour wait. A FP for A&E is valuable no matter the time of day. You might have a shorter wait for ETWB if you go right at opening, or later at night during the parade/fireworks or right before closing

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks for the tips! We will most likely be there most of the day. I was thinking since we would be close to those two, and so early after park opening, that we could possibly save our fp for later??

I'm not sure if ETWB has gotten better now that so many people get into the A/E line, but it has typically been a very slow moving line. And the A/E line is not something I would risk without a FP any time of the day. That line gets long within moments of rope drop. Nobody knows how it will be in September, a typically slower time of year, but I don't have great hope of it slowing down enough to brave it without a FP.

 

[Aurora0427]

How long does BBB take? If you're done by 8:30, you could probably get in line for A&E before 8:45 and it might be ok. I'm just not sure. I'd get an A&E FP just in case. You can always cancel it. ETWB still gets lines, but if you're there by 9:30 it won't be bad since most RD people head to A&E or 7DMT.

 

[JosieMouse]

Check the times on mde first thing in the morning. I do this often. I haven't seem etwb below 30min with in 10 mins of rope drop. I would FP both.

 

[monique5]

You need a FP+ for A/E & ETWB. A/E has a 2hrs wait within opening as OP mentioned. Also, I haven't seen wait times below 40min for ETWB, maybe shorter in morning but line is slow moving due to type of attraction. Also, if you wish to have a photo with Belle & the commemorative Belle bookmark, make sure to volunteer your daughter. SPOILER ALERT!!!


Also, ensure she is participating after going through the magic mirror.
With that being said, if this is a princess morning. I would get FP+ for A/E, ETWB & Cinderella/ Repunzal. Then head to Ariel's Grotto (located directly next to VOTLM) for photo with Ariel. This was the shortest wait of all listed above, ~20, last month.

Lastly, which package @ BBB? This determines time in BBB. If breakfast @ 10:20 & BBB @ 8am. You could schedule 2 FP+, one overlapping BBB or CRT. This is what I did.

PM me or respond to post if you have any other questions.

 

[mom2rtk]

Do you only have the morning set aside for this?

You could go for broke (literally!) and go for the 2 castle day like we did shortly after BOG opened. If you can get a dinner ADR you can meet the Beast on your way out.

 

[randynmelissa]

My DD also has an 8 am app for BBB. I would recommend getting a FPP for A&E and maybe head over to Cinderella and Rupunzel right after your appointment is over or doing Peter Pans flight. Then u can use ur FPP after for A&E.. That way, you can stay close by to Cinderella 's castle for ur breakfast appointment.

 

[SmallWorld71]

My suggestions:
Option 1: Meet Rapunzel and Cinderella, then meet Ariel and ride Voyage of Little Mermaid

Option 2: Meet Merida, then meet Jasmine and Aladdin, ride Magic Carpets if time

Option 3: Ride Peter Pan right at opening and then continue on with Option 1 as time permits

I would FP+ Anna & Elsa, Mine Train (if interested) and Enchanted Tales with Belle

 

[monique5]

First-timer here! I make our fp+ reservations tonight and trying to figure out one of our mornings at MK. My daughter (4) is doing BBBoutique at the castle at 8am. We have a late breakfast ADR at CRT at 10:20. Was hoping to do a couple of princess things in Fantasy Land after BBB. Would it be possible to get into standby line for Anna & Elsa? How long does the "meet & greet" last? Also thought about doing Enchanted Tales then, without a fp+, since it will be so early in the day. Am I crazy?! We'll be there on a Friday at the end of September. Thanks for any advice....I definitely need it!

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