In need of help planning

[mommylovesdisneymore]

We have a trip coming up the first week of June. I and my two sons have been a few times as well as my boyfriend but we have 10 in our family going this year. My Boyfriend and myself. My 2 kids 18&11 his three 22,15&8. My sons girlfriend his daughters husband and 2 year old son. We are staying off grounds. Driving down too. So any advise or tips you can give us we are doing 6 day tickets no hoppers and no water parks. We want to do fast pass but I am so lost with all the new rules and such and also memory maker. I have no idea about these bands I keep swing so my advise on those would be great. Also any must do for the younger kids. I just feel so overwhelmed getting ready to plan I don't know where to start. Thanks again for any help offered

 

[Mikie]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326057
First, look at the link for amazing info on Fastpass details, strategies, how to book, how to prioritize, etc.

As off site guests, You will be able book your Fastpasses 30 days out. Also, as offsiters, you do not get MagicBands unless you choose to buy them. Benefits of buying them would be wearing your ticket vs having to keep it in a purse or pocket, automatically capturing ride photos, and easier scanning of your band at photopass photographers.

With no hoppers, I find it extremely helpful to use a crowd calendar like easywdw.com to help predict the "best" park to go to each day based on predicted crowds. Using those suggested days, you can then choose your Fastpasses in the "best" park each day of your trip.

With 6 days, I'd do 2 in MK, 2 in Epcot and 1 each AK and DHS.

For the 2 year old, they'll be amused by everything, including literally stopping to watch ducks walk around the grassy areas. Also, nearly all kids will, even with ALL Disney has, list pool time as a highlight of the trip, so don't forget that if you have a pool!

If the 8 year old likes Star Wars at all, Jedi Training Academy at DHS is awesome and often a favorite for participants and audience alike.

Start there and come back often with more questions!

 

[mommylovesdisneymore]

Thank you so much that is some great info