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We're planning our first trip to Disney next fall (Nov 24th for 6 nights)

Here's what we plan so far, we'll be doing the DDP and staying at POP. My DH is a pretty picky eater (read: burger/steak kinda guy) Let me know if dinner/brekkie is better at a certain place - we're flexible!

 

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The only thing I might suggest would be to see Illuminations B4 you see The Fantasmic show. Both are terrific, but I think Fantasmic is the best. If you see it B4 Illuminations, you might feel a little let down with Illuminations. My opion, of course. And don't wait until the last couple of days to see them, in case of a rainout, you can reschedule. Whatever you decide, have a great trip !!

 

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The only thing I might suggest would be to see Illuminations B4 you see The Fantasmic show. Both are terrific, but I think Fantasmic is the best. If you see it B4 Illuminations, you might feel a little let down with Illuminations. My opion, of course.

Illuminations blows Fastasmic out of the water!!! JMHO . Fantasmic is cool, but Illuminations... Thats the main reason we go. Were all different... Some like Wishes better, some Illuminations, Some Fantasmic. They're all superb, but theres just something about Illuminations that keeps us coming back. (Could it be the awesome music? The fact that its Romantic? Or that its "both exciting AND relaxing"?) If we have 7 nights at Disney, we do Illuminations 4-5 nights out of of the 7.

My advice... Get a spot EARLY for Illuminations! Claim your spot at LEAST an hour before the show and HOLD IT TIGHT!!! In the last few minutes before the show the "ruder" people in the park will try to squeeze you out of your space. The GOOD thing about Fantasmic is that you HAVE a seat. The BAD thing about Illuminations is you have to fight to KEEP IT at Illuminations.

 

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First off, you said you're staying 6 nights, but, by my count, that's 7 nights (arrive Saturday, leave Saturday). Just trying to double check. You have listed 6 TS places, but, if you're 7 nights, then you've got another one to play with

Now, for suggestions, at Epcot, if you're able to get a reservation (see call EXACTLY 180 days in advance!), get dinner at Le Cellier. If your husband likes burgers/steaks, he'll likely love Le Cellier. And, if you don't mind having a burger (or hot dog, etc) for lunch the day you're at Epcot, might I suggest that you pay OOP for lunch at Beaches & Cream at the Yacht & Beach Club (just a few minutes walk outside the International Gateway at Epcot)? They've got the best burgers on property and their ice cream is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

For Crystal Palace, its up to you, but you might enjoy a breakfast there (say around 10:20 or 10:30). You'll likely get more time with the characters and also, you'll get the chance to sample both their breakfast & lunch menus, without being rushed out or having to pay for a breakfast AND a lunch. Additionally, you may end up with the best waitress on property (Linda, 35yr cast member at WDW, one of about 16 total who've been there at WDW since the soft opening of the MK in Sept. 1971).

Any questions, ask away!

& whatever you eat or whereever, Enjoy the Magic!