I've never done one of these before so I will make it (semi) brief!
4 adults, 5 nights, 6 days on free DDP staying @ CSR (Casitas 3) for the first time
CSR seemed huge at first, but with a little exploring we were easily able to navigate our way to the Dig Site, Pepper Market and bus stop 2 (best one, IMO)
Didn't get to the resort until 4 so we headed to DS for dinner at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe. Food was decent, but I probably wouldn't return. Best part was the bread at the beginning of the meal. That night we visited friends in Orlando.
Sunday we had brunch at 1900 PF @ 11am. Strawberry Soup was amazing! Actually, all the food was great! We will definitely be back. Met with Alice, Mad Hatter, Pooh, Tigger, and Mary Poppins. Mad Hatter was very funny and Tigger is my favorite so we had a great time. Again, we are 4 adults (ages 28-59) so anyone can enjoy a character meal!
We spent the afternoon at the Orlando Premium Outlets and mainly went to the Character Warehouse. Didn't really find anything we needed but there were some good items with great discounts. Then we headed back to the resort to swim/relax before dinner. Hot tub was lukewarm and had 30+ people in it (limit said 22). A whole soccer team (that didn't speak English) was crowding the hot tub, trying to swim in it and laying across the benches. Oh well.
Dinner was at Boma @ 6pm. We weren't really hungry but still found room for food! Very good if you are willing to try new things. My mom was not willing to try anything new, but she was still able to fill up on the kids menu and desserts.
Monday we went to all 4 parks! Didn't mean for that to happen, but we were just so excited to be there that we kept on going! Crowds were low so we were able to hit some big attractions at each park. We ate at Flame Tree BBQ for lunch then the QS in France for dinner.
Tuesday we loafed around CSR in the morning before heading to Whispering Canyon for a late lunch at 2pm. Food was just OK for me. Bottomless milkshakes were great, but you really only need one. Great use of drink credit though.
Then we headed to MVMCP. Great time as always! New snacks they give out are a nice change. Stage show at midnight was so empty. I recommend seeing that one if you will be around! I think we saw every show, 2nd parade and Wishes. Hit 4/5 snack stops and ate at Pinocchio's (lots of food, but was mediocre to me). We also hit up a couple rides throughout the party. Crowds seemed low.
Wednesday (11/30) seemed to be the most crowded day and was ranked a 6/10 I believe. We were at Epcot for CP with NPH. We had the dining package for the 5pm show. It amazed me how early people lined up for this (in the rain)! We got in line around 410 and we're seated 3 rows behind the trees. NPH was awesome! Definitely worth it to get the dining package for him!
2 of us ate at Tokyo Dining (sushi was included and DH loved it!) and 2 at Biergarten (they said it was great).
We ended with MK til 1am that night. Got in line for 7DMT at 1230am with a 60 minute wait posted and only waited 20. I think they were trying to deter people.
Thursday we flew out but we went back to DS for lunch at Earl of Sandwich and shopping.
Tried the hottub again Tuesday morning, still lukewarm. My mom tried on Thursday morning and it was scalding hot.
Never waited for more than 10 minutes at the resort for a bus. The new screens are really helpful. Waited maybe 25 minutes leaving Epcot one night.
DDP is very convenient, but it is wayyy too much food. And we are all big eaters. Brought home lots of snacks (Carmel corn in Germany!!!)
Any questions just ask! Overall a great trip!
4 adults, 5 nights, 6 days on free DDP staying @ CSR (Casitas 3) for the first time
CSR seemed huge at first, but with a little exploring we were easily able to navigate our way to the Dig Site, Pepper Market and bus stop 2 (best one, IMO)
Didn't get to the resort until 4 so we headed to DS for dinner at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe. Food was decent, but I probably wouldn't return. Best part was the bread at the beginning of the meal. That night we visited friends in Orlando.
Sunday we had brunch at 1900 PF @ 11am. Strawberry Soup was amazing! Actually, all the food was great! We will definitely be back. Met with Alice, Mad Hatter, Pooh, Tigger, and Mary Poppins. Mad Hatter was very funny and Tigger is my favorite so we had a great time. Again, we are 4 adults (ages 28-59) so anyone can enjoy a character meal!
We spent the afternoon at the Orlando Premium Outlets and mainly went to the Character Warehouse. Didn't really find anything we needed but there were some good items with great discounts. Then we headed back to the resort to swim/relax before dinner. Hot tub was lukewarm and had 30+ people in it (limit said 22). A whole soccer team (that didn't speak English) was crowding the hot tub, trying to swim in it and laying across the benches. Oh well.
Dinner was at Boma @ 6pm. We weren't really hungry but still found room for food! Very good if you are willing to try new things. My mom was not willing to try anything new, but she was still able to fill up on the kids menu and desserts.
Monday we went to all 4 parks! Didn't mean for that to happen, but we were just so excited to be there that we kept on going! Crowds were low so we were able to hit some big attractions at each park. We ate at Flame Tree BBQ for lunch then the QS in France for dinner.
Tuesday we loafed around CSR in the morning before heading to Whispering Canyon for a late lunch at 2pm. Food was just OK for me. Bottomless milkshakes were great, but you really only need one. Great use of drink credit though.
Then we headed to MVMCP. Great time as always! New snacks they give out are a nice change. Stage show at midnight was so empty. I recommend seeing that one if you will be around! I think we saw every show, 2nd parade and Wishes. Hit 4/5 snack stops and ate at Pinocchio's (lots of food, but was mediocre to me). We also hit up a couple rides throughout the party. Crowds seemed low.
Wednesday (11/30) seemed to be the most crowded day and was ranked a 6/10 I believe. We were at Epcot for CP with NPH. We had the dining package for the 5pm show. It amazed me how early people lined up for this (in the rain)! We got in line around 410 and we're seated 3 rows behind the trees. NPH was awesome! Definitely worth it to get the dining package for him!
2 of us ate at Tokyo Dining (sushi was included and DH loved it!) and 2 at Biergarten (they said it was great).
We ended with MK til 1am that night. Got in line for 7DMT at 1230am with a 60 minute wait posted and only waited 20. I think they were trying to deter people.
Thursday we flew out but we went back to DS for lunch at Earl of Sandwich and shopping.
Tried the hottub again Tuesday morning, still lukewarm. My mom tried on Thursday morning and it was scalding hot.
Never waited for more than 10 minutes at the resort for a bus. The new screens are really helpful. Waited maybe 25 minutes leaving Epcot one night.
DDP is very convenient, but it is wayyy too much food. And we are all big eaters. Brought home lots of snacks (Carmel corn in Germany!!!)
Any questions just ask! Overall a great trip!
