How long will it take and park strategy?(long)

[Eyore4Ever149]

Okay,

Our flight is arriving into MCO at 10:49am on May 5th (wed)
We have FL Tours Town car picking us up.
We will have to pick up luggage.

We are staying at Port Orleans FQ
1. What time will we arrive?

We will want to go to- most likely Epcot to ride Mission Space.
1. What time do you think we would get there (taking bus)
Id like to have a restaurant picked out- tried for Ice Cream Social, but its booked. Coral Reef seems cool, but I heard food is bad for price and Im rather clausterphobic and no windows might bother me, Im not sure, I AM a fish lover.....
What time should I make a PS for if I do schedule one?

Trying to figure out what our park stratagy should be, we could eat at the food court before heading off to the park....The countries are a bit of a hike from Future World I think, and we do have plans to visit that area on a different day. Trying not to kill myself the first day we arrive, as we have early character breakfast next day in MK. We really just want to go ride a few choice rides and relax, but I know we will be hungry...

I have no clue what crowds will be like at this time of year....

Please load me up with advice!!

Are we there yet????????

 

[XStAnt]

I'd figure the earliest you could get to POFQ would be around 12:00-12:30, assuming no flight delay, problems with luggage, or traffic to Disney. Give yourself at least 30 minutes for check in. If you just throw the stuff in your room (or with the luggage service) and don't take any time to freshen up, etc, you could get to Epcot by about 1:30. But that's a best case scenario. My guess is to make your PS for around 2:00 pm. But that is only a guess as I don't like to do this in case I'm delayed or want to just relax for a bit after my flight. I don't like to feel like I have to rush from minute one of my vacation.

As for where to eat, I can't help you with Coral Reef as I've never eaten there. However, some of the countries are not too far away, especially from MS. It's a short walk to Mexico, Norway and China. Perhaps you could try a restaurant in one of those countries.

Good luck.

 

[kilee]

I wouldn't make a PS before 3pm-- you don't want to feel rushed. Too many things can get delayed 15 minutes, and once they add up, you are arriving mid-afternoon. Think about possibly an early dinner. Don't forget that you can always take the boat to certain countries too.

You may need to get a FP for Mission Space, however you could be suprised and it might really be quiet at Epcot.


You can get to Epcot by 3pm--- not be rushed. Still able to enjoy a meal and a handful of attractions and be back to the hotel by 7-8pm ish.

 

[Disney Debbie]

Since you're already getting a late start - I'd skip the sit down PS type lunch. I'd eat at the food court at POFQ and then head to the park.