These plans sound good so far! Having just been there, I can picture the layouts of what you want to do, and most make sense, so I think you will probably have time, depending on crowds. One thing I did notice you did not include in your HS is Fantasmic. Are you planning on seeing it? We were not originally, but we ended up in the right area at the right time and decided to do it, and we so glad we did! We actually enjoyed it more than the DL one for the most part. Seating is better, and it's just an overall great presentation of the show. Definitely worth thinking about at least!
Be prepared not to be able to eat as much as you have planned! It is a lot more food that it sounds. We are not used to eating desserts, so we were always eating way more than we normally do. It's a good thing we were doing lots of walking!
We've watched the Fantasmic show on a well done
youtube video & to be honest with you.....we're not that interested in seeing it. The seating looks much better than DL's but we prefer the DL show of it....that's why it didn't make the list.
We figured, we'd have lots of food in doggy bags or left at the table. Desserts if they can be boxed will probably be a snack later or back at the motel.
I am going to offer my two cents as I read so I don't forget anything. I definitely think you can do all of what you have planned in two days. Many of the lessor attractions hardly ever have a line.
I would move the Circle of Life up a bit on your list. It is a very powerful movie. And we find it entertaining.
Love that you are going to try Coral Reef! I have been trying to figure out how to work it in to our August plans and just can't. But we have been several times and have enjoyed the experience.
See, I rated the Circle of Life higher....but the kids were like.....another film?? But we'll see.....besides what mom & dad says....goes....lol!!
I would have added other restaurants that do seafood, but Tyler HATES seafood....but this restaurant seemed to offer up choices he'll enjoy that don't have anything to do with the sea......lol I'm excited to eat here!!!
That's funny because for us after seeing the DL version, we have no interest in the DHS version this trip. I agree that the seating is better but I found the DL experience so much more enjoyable ... especially with Murphy. I always love the people can see the same thing but experience it in a very different way!
There was a couple parts I liked on the WDW version.....but overall, we don't want to use our time here.
I think your AK plans sound great although we have never eaten at Restaurantosaurus. Definitely see the parade, it is my very favorite in WDW! I offer a bit of caution on It's Tough to be a Bug. It can be very intense and scary in parts. Maybe have the older boys check it out to see how they think the little kiddos will react? I admit that it scares me a bit every time!
As for the MK, please take a ride on the Peoplemover! It is very relaxing and a cool way to see Tomorrowland. My two cents are to skip Stitch. Have heard it is a bit scary and generally it gets bad reviews. We have never done and really don't intend to.
The parade is high on our list!! I don't care if I see the bug movie or not & besides, we can always catch that at DCA.....so I kinda doubt we'll be going this trip.
I'm riding the Peoplemover for sure!!! Stitch may be one we send Addy & Anthony in with me, dad or Ty. I don't think I'd take the twins in for that.
I think you will be Ok at DHS. It is a one full day Park for us and we do Star Tours and TSMM. The parade is a HUGE disappointment after seeing the one in Cali Adv so I would say to not bother with that at all. Muppets 3D is one of our cheesy favorites so I would move that up on your list!
If you don't go thru the Animation "show", definitely go into the building thru the gift shop. There are usually some different characters in there.
Love your food choices although as I said before, the food at CRT was mediocre at best for us. But you can't beat the experience of eating in the Castle!
I'm not even sure what the parade is here?? We love the Muppets 3-D movie, but again.....something we can see at DCA. I'll make a note of hitting the gift shop at the Animation show. Kinda hoping we get to this....but with the twins.....its sometimes hard to know what's gonna work & what's not.
We weren't going to do the CRT because of reviews of the food and it being over priced.....but upping to the Deluxe plan, I figured why not. I'd love to be able to see the inside of the castle........really hoping for a window table!!
Love your Day Six! I am not a fan of WCC but if I were going to eat there again it would be for lunch. And seeing the resorts in their Christmas finest is a great experience!
I also love the Cape May breakfast. It feels more laid back to us than some of the others. I miss that Chip and Dale aren't there any more though. Wish they would bring them back!
You didn't like WCC?? The BBQ reminded me of the one at DL and the servers are supposed to make this a fun meal.......what was your experience??
I think day 8 is my favorite day of all! We love both Biergarten & Garden Grill!
I really like your plans, Laurie. I don't think it is too much but I am looking at it from our family and not yours so there may be a few more challenges for you. Definitely remember the distance it takes to get from place to place but it is easy to drive around, things are very well marked.
It truly sounds like a dream trip! Actually as I type this I just realized that I may have missed the 2nd "2 credit meal" you had mentioned? I will have to go back and look. I know CRT but missed the other one.
Anyway, great mix of character meals. You should see just about everybody without dealing with the lines in the Parks. Watch for Mulan (sometimes with Mushu!) in China, Big Al around America, Marie and Beast in France! Buzz will be in Tomorrowland but you have probably seen him in DL.
oooooh, I am so excited for you! And I really think you will be fine with your ADRs!
As you can see, we don't really plan at being at the gates prior to opening on most days. We wanted to experience as much as we could & so we'll try to set early breakfast times, but won't be rushing to get to the parks.
Part of the reason for so many TS is because of the twins. Trying to balance trays of food & finding a spot to sit would be complicated with two strollers and a family our size. TS will guarantee us a place to sit & relax for a short time. This will be good for the twins to unwind a bit.
I see a lot of "baby swaps" in our future!! The nice thing about have 3 adults, is we're able to take turns but the bad part is......not doing the rides together as a family. We'll try the girls on as much as we think they can handle......but how they're reacting and doing at that time will dictate our plans.
The 2nd 2 credit meal is the Coral Reef Lunch as part of the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Originally we had it as the Biergarten, but looking at prices......it made more sense to use it at the Coral Reef. (wanna get our monies worth out of it).
We figure we'll be able to miss most of the character meet-n-greet areas (AK, Town Sq. Theater, Epcot) but get the occasional character as we're out and about. The character meals are a super way of getting our character time & pics.....we have to eat too.....so it's taking care of two things at once (and we consider these meals as part of the park experience too).
We're really excited about this trip & hopefully everything will come together as planned!!!
50 minutes??? YIKES!! I don't think I've ever stood in ANY attraction line that long......... 
Hi Kris & thank you!!!! Glad you found me over here!!
lol Jay is probably thinking......that darned DIS!!! 
