I think my planning may be getting out of hand...

[k_fawver]

I'm sure someone here can relate. It all started out pretty simple. I was going to put together a simple planning guide with an ininerary and basic information....but once I started I just can't stop!!!

I keep finding more information and downloading more stuff. I started with Summer's One Note Notebook idea and continued adding to it until now my One Note Planning Guide is now 200 pages long ... and I'm still not through...lol I think I've gone beyond obsession!

Here's how I've divided everything...
Planning
- Basic Information
- Budget
- Packing List
- What to take into the Parks
- What to do before leaving
Travel Tips
- Before Departure
- Trips for the Car
Magic Your Way Package
- Magic Your Way with Dining + Park Hopper
- Dining information
Hotel Information
- Pop Century
- Saving Money
- Extra Magic Hours
Special Events
- MNSSHP
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Parades and Shows
- Character Dining
- Pirate Adventure Cruises
Itinerary
- Planning Basics
- Day to Day Itinerary
- Least crowded park by day of the week
Dining
- Making an ADR
- Character Dining (more in depth)
- Animal Kingdom Menus
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Menus
- Epcot Menus
- Magic Kingdom Menus
Theme Park Touring
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Downtown Disney
Attractions at a Glance
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
Restaurants
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
Hidden Mickeys
- Basic Information
- Magic Kingdom Locations
- Epcot Locations
- Hollywood Studios Locations
- Animal Kingdom Locations
Pin Trading
Tips
- Food and Beverage Tips
- Tips for the Kids
- General Tips
- Autograph Checklist
- Freebies at WDW
Grand Gatherings
Travel Journal
- Transportation
- Vacation Detail
- Daily Highlights
- Trip Journal
- Kid's Travel Journal (booklet)
- Disney Trivia

OCD just a little? lol

 

[DisneyFun08]

get what you are saying! I am planning our family's first trip ever, and it is my mission to know and plan it all. I get on the DIS site every chance I have. I have been home with my sick dd for 2 days now and I have become obsessed. My eyes are absolutely "buggy"......hee hee, I see your little green light is on now too. And it's almost 1:00 AM! Time for bed!!!!!

BTW, your planning looks great so far. So very organized. I may have to PM you for some tips!

 

[Aliceacc]

You are my hero!

I have a binder full of info. My sister and my friend are both going to WDW for the first time in decades (same thing for us) and I email them info on a fairly regular basis.

One thing I don't see on your list: the height restrictions for rides. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/height.htm

 

[cjstarr]

I'm sure someone here can relate. It all started out pretty simple. I was going to put together a simple planning guide with an ininerary and basic information....but once I started I just can't stop!!!

I keep finding more information and downloading more stuff. I started with Summer's One Note Notebook idea and continued adding to it until now my One Note Planning Guide is now 200 pages long ... and I'm still not through...lol I think I've gone beyond obsession!

Here's how I've divided everything...
Planning
- Basic Information
- Budget
- Packing List
- What to take into the Parks
- What to do before leaving
Travel Tips
- Before Departure
- Trips for the Car
Magic Your Way Package
- Magic Your Way with Dining + Park Hopper
- Dining information
Hotel Information
- Pop Century
- Saving Money
- Extra Magic Hours
Special Events
- MNSSHP
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Parades and Shows
- Character Dining
- Pirate Adventure Cruises
Itinerary
- Planning Basics
- Day to Day Itinerary
- Least crowded park by day of the week
Dining
- Making an ADR
- Character Dining (more in depth)
- Animal Kingdom Menus
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Menus
- Epcot Menus
- Magic Kingdom Menus
Theme Park Touring
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Downtown Disney
Attractions at a Glance
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
Restaurants
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
Hidden Mickeys
- Basic Information
- Magic Kingdom Locations
- Epcot Locations
- Hollywood Studios Locations
- Animal Kingdom Locations
Pin Trading
Tips
- Food and Beverage Tips
- Tips for the Kids
- General Tips
- Autograph Checklist
- Freebies at WDW
Grand Gatherings
Travel Journal
- Transportation
- Vacation Detail
- Daily Highlights
- Trip Journal
- Kid's Travel Journal (booklet)
- Disney Trivia

OCD just a little? lol

k_fawver jf you will send me your "e" to cjordan36@nc.rr.com I'll send you a couple of spreadsheets and some Trivia that will help.

 

[k_fawver]

get what you are saying! I am planning our family's first trip ever, and it is my mission to know and plan it all. I get on the DIS site every chance I have. I have been home with my sick dd for 2 days now and I have become obsessed. My eyes are absolutely "buggy"......hee hee, I see your little green light is on now too. And it's almost 1:00 AM! Time for bed!!!!!

BTW, your planning looks great so far. So very organized. I may have to PM you for some tips!

We went to WDW when I was about 7 I think. It was HORRIBLE!!!! We only went on about 3-4 rides the entire time and my dad was DRAGGING us out of the park during the fireworks because he wanted to beat the crowd. Our feet hurt and it was just the worst trip ever. I've been planing to have a great time since.

I'll be glad to pass along any information I have. Just send me a PM. I'm a newbie here, but I've been researching this for a LONG time. Everyone in my family kinda makes fun...lol

 

[k_fawver]

You are my hero!

I have a binder full of info. My sister and my friend are both going to WDW for the first time in decades (same thing for us) and I email them info on a fairly regular basis.

One thing I don't see on your list: the height restrictions for rides. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/height.htm

I actually have that...lol The way I did it was,in the part that has Attractions at a Glance, I listed the ride restrictions in a different color so that I would automatically notice which rides had restrictions.

Thanks for the tip though. If you have any more, I'd love to incorporate them into my plan. I'm working on it right now. I'm just ready to find out October 08 information so that I can plan my day to day itinerary.