Itinerary Questions??? Need some advice, PLEASE READ

[jenk1013]

First some background info:

Going to WDW from Sat. 9/24/05- Fri. 9/30/05
Our group--me (30), dh (33), ds (5), dd (4) and my mom (58)

We are staying at POP Resorts with a 6 day hopper and meal plan. This is my first trip (and mom's) since '87 and dh and kids' first trip ever!! We are very excited!

I've been reading the DIS Boards, TGM and the Unofficial Guide and am getting more confused by the day. I like to plan trips, but this one has been especially challenging for me. I feel like it is a giant riddle or puzzle that I'm trying to put together piece by piece. There is so much to take into consideration--Best days for crowds, EMH, Choosing restaurants and making PS arrangements, Spectro days, Fantasmic----aaaggghhhh!!!

Anyway, this is my first attempt at an itinerary and it is pretty basic:

Sat--Arrival

 

[kilee]

I'm not seeing your plans-- unless arriving IS the only plan you have .

Anyhow- planning is supposed to be fun-- so don't let it stress you out completely.

First decide if your ticekts will have hopping. Personally I think this will make a huge difference in picking which parks when. Then decide if you want to take advantage or morning or evening EMH. Another big role in planning. Once you have those things decided you'll have somewhat of a roadmap to help guide you. Pick the parks that fall into those preference's. If you will not be hopping-- then I'd seriously think about mixing up EMH and non-EMH parks.

 

[monami7]

I would start with your first day just relaxing and not doing a park unless you get in very early. Then for the first park day I would go to MK. Mon- MGM, Tues-AK, wed- epcot. Then just park hop and go back to what you want. You won't be able to do everything so just relax and have fun. We usually pick 1 meal a day to eat at a nice place.