Less than 40 days out with questions!

[WDWRookie2009]

38 days to go!!! I know this has been asked numerous times but I am so confused. Our party for DCA will be 9 adults.. (two in ECV's) and 8 kids.

All of the kids are super excited for Cars Land and RSR. I have read the tips about wide right and being at rope drop. We plan to be there and meet up with everyone at least 45 minutes before park opening. I am worried about the large crowds.. my parents in their ECV's and the little kids. Any suggestions how to handle this would be greatly appreciated.

Another question... we are using 12 of the Military salute tickets. Does anyone have experience with activating them? We were there in 2012 and did it but for the life of me I can't remember. I know we can't activate them early like at WDW but do we go to the ticket counters or do they do them at the turnstable? Thank you all in advance for any tips, answers or advice!

 

[Morgan063006]

This may it may not help but we were there in September last year, group of 9, one in a wheelchair and one who has terminal cancer. (Slow mobility) plus a 1 year old in a stroller. We didn't even attempt wide right with our party. We got to DCA around 9am in a Saturday morning (8am opening) and were able to get FP for a return of 5:05-6:05 that evening. So it may be worthwhile just to wait 30 minutes after opening and have a runner grab FP so you don't have to worry about it!

 

[WDWRookie2009]

This may it may not help but we were there in September last year, group of 9, one in a wheelchair and one who has terminal cancer. (Slow mobility) plus a 1 year old in a stroller. We didn't even attempt wide right with our party. We got to DCA around 9am in a Saturday morning (8am opening) and were able to get FP for a return of 5:05-6:05 that evening. So it may be worthwhile just to wait 30 minutes after opening and have a runner grab FP so you don't have to worry about it!

Thanks! I am thinking fast passes are the way to go as well.

 

[Rubygoose]

Are all of the children tall enough to ride? If not, be sure to ask for a rider swap card for each child under 40". When you use rider swap along with FPs, several adults will be able to ride twice. You can save the swap cards for later in the day.

 

[HydroGuy]

This may it may not help but we were there in September last year, group of 9, one in a wheelchair and one who has terminal cancer. (Slow mobility) plus a 1 year old in a stroller. We didn't even attempt wide right with our party. We got to DCA around 9am in a Saturday morning (8am opening) and were able to get FP for a return of 5:05-6:05 that evening. So it may be worthwhile just to wait 30 minutes after opening and have a runner grab FP so you don't have to worry about it!

With your group I have to agree. FP is the way to go.