HELP! New to ADR and there are so many choices.

[mom2AandL]

HI everyone!

I am new to the boards...sort of. I have lurked for awhile and I think posted twice. I am soooooo overwhelmed. I need help and I thought I could ask the veterans for some suggestions.

Here is the skinny:
First trip as a family and we are staying at Saratoga Springs October 29th - Nov 5th. It will be my parents (young and active so not worried about them keeping up) DH and two sons, Aidan is 4 and Logan is 3. We just decided to do the Dining Plan so I know I am late on getting reservations but hope I will be okay to get some.

The only thing booked so far is the Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party for Nov 1st. Still debating on getting the hopper or not but I know thats a different discussion for a different topic.

I know that we want to do a character breakfast just not sure if we want to do Playhouse Disney or Chef Mickeys. We also want to do the Hoop-Dee-Doo review...I think. We also want to go to Coral Reef and do Fantasmic. Any suggestions would be great. I need all the help I can get.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

I think you will be fine with everything you chose.
I would recommend Chef Mickeys over playhouse disney. I have never done the HDDR but the reviews are great.
Coral Reef was awesome. Loved the steak and the tank!
You might want to look into Ohana if I could make a suggestion. It's a great restaurant for families. One of my favorites.
Don't miss Fantasmic. The best disney show we saw all week.

I never get park hoppers, but many people do and wouldn't go to disney without it.

 

[squirrel]

Chef Mickeys- if you can't get it try for Donald's Safari Breakfast at Tusker House in AK. I think the last reservation is 10:30am. Great buffet with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy.

'Ohana-dinner is very popular as it is really good. See if you can get an ADR.

Crystal Palace in MK has Winnie the Pooh and friends. If the kids are up early try to get an ADR before the park opens. Otherwise, I like a late breakfast just as everyone is getting tired.