Help with 22nd birthday but also with 2 year old

[barb45]

Ok - here's the problem. We were going to arrive on my daughter's 22nd birthday (her first trip to WDW) and we will also have my granddaughter who will be 20 months old. So I talked everyone into arriving on the day before instead. We will stay off-site that first night just so that we have a full day the next day for her birthday. We will then check into the Wilderness Lodge Villas on the Saturday which is her special day. Now considering we will also have the baby with us and not wanting to overdo the beginning of the trip, we want to make this birthday extra special. I'm going over every possible scenario in my head and am just boggled. Can some of you help me? We are going in December (9-17) if that helps. Considering the baby will need an afternoon nap and bedtime probably by 8:00 pm - what is a good plan of attack? Thanks everyone.

 

[Merriwind]

Ok - here's the problem. We were going to arrive on my daughter's 22nd birthday (her first trip to WDW) and we will also have my granddaughter who will be 20 months old. So I talked everyone into arriving on the day before instead. We will stay off-site that first night just so that we have a full day the next day for her birthday. We will then check into the Wilderness Lodge Villas on the Saturday which is her special day. Now considering we will also have the baby with us and not wanting to overdo the beginning of the trip, we want to make this birthday extra special. I'm going over every possible scenario in my head and am just boggled. Can some of you help me? We are going in December (9-17) if that helps. Considering the baby will need an afternoon nap and bedtime probably by 8:00 pm - what is a good plan of attack? Thanks everyone.

We really like starting each trip with dinner at Chef Mickey's. It's a fun, festive meal with lots of choices for all sorts of eaters. You get several characters (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Chip, Dale and Pluto, I think) in your rear view mirror. The Contemporary is a short boat ride from the Wilderness Lodge, which is one of our preferred modes of transportation. Somehow it's nicer than a bus to me!

So, for an early start for your first day, I would recommend b'fast at Chef Mickey's. We had breakfast there on DD's 6th birthday. They make a little fuss, bring out a cupcake with candle if you like. You could boat to the Contemporary and then walk to the Magic Kingdom. With an early PS, you could be there by park opening. You could easily fit a lot of attractions in before heading back for naptime. If you're feeling adventurous, you could head to another park for dinner, or try Whispering Canyon (fun especially with a big group) or Artist Pointe for dinner.

The week that you are visiting is a great one. Crowds should be low, but all the beautiful Christmas decorations will be up. Try at least to hit the monorail resorts to see their decorations. If you visit the Grand Floridian, afternoon tea might be a nice treat for your daughter. It's something you don't get to do everywhere; it's very genteel and sophisticated and delicious too.

Enjoy!

 

[3for Me]

Although I have never been at this time of year, I do remember lots of chat about sleigh rides which I believe leave from the Wilderness Lodge during Christmas time...don't know if this would be something your daughter would be interested in, but it sure would be different.

Piggybacking on Merriwind's suggestion of the WCC - I think lots of people did an early dinner and then a sleigh ride afterward. I think you could still finish this up rather early and still get the little one to sleep.

You might even get lucky and have her fall asleep on the ride!