Marathon Weekend 2018

[jmasgat]

BTW, we just spent the morning at Neuschwanstein, which was Walt's inspiration for one of the Disney castles.

Funny thing....back in 2011, I took my son to Germany (we were visiting my daughter, who was doing an internship). We went to Neuschwanstein--which was, of course, lovely. We were up on the bridge (looks like he same vantage point of your photo). No other Americans around.....and then we hear it.....the Adventures by Disney tour group!

 

[TeeterTots]

I'm usually a planner but this trip (here now) we're just going with the flow. No ADRs, no FP+.....nada. Seems to be working out well! No hurry up and wait. Especially with kids.

 

[Sailormoon2]

I am an UBER-PLANNER. For me all the planning is part of the joy of Disney. However, once I get there, I tend to throw away a lot of the plan and "go with the flow".

 

[drummerwife]

I used to be an uber planner until I did a trip with no planning...not even FP and it was so enjoyable.
Now I plan nothing and totally wing it.

 

[courtneybeth]

Today's Disney question as Sunday's are for Disney.

When planning a Disney vacation are you more of a planner or go with the flow? Does it depend on the trip?

I'm planning my next vacation while on my current vacation... so yes, planner.

The 180 day ADR thing still frustrates me because i'm up at 3am every day making reservations and then we end up sticking to none of them by the time we get to WDW. We end up picking all new stuff 2-3 days before we leave.

 

[camaker]

Funny thing....back in 2011, I took my son to Germany (we were visiting my daughter, who was doing an internship). We went to Neuschwanstein--which was, of course, lovely. We were up on the bridge (looks like he same vantage point of your photo). No other Americans around.....and then we hear it.....the Adventures by Disney tour group!

Good call @jmasgat! The picture is from the Marionbrücke. Last time we were here it was cold and overcast and I was the only one on the bridge. Now they run buses up to the bridge in addition to the castle so it was shoulder to shoulder crowded! It's still a nice long climb up. I think the Fitbit gave me credit for 75 floors on the way up.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Basically, I plan to get the most inefficient things at each park done in the most efficient mannner. That allows us to go with the flow for the rest of the day.

This is exactly what I do. I don't like having every minute planned but I know if I want to do certain things I need to plan somewhat.

 

[PCFriar80]

When planning a Disney vacation are you more of a planner or go with the flow? Does it depend on the trip?

Definitely Go with the flow! Kali Rapids, Splash Mountain, Pirates........ But when we wing it, Soarin'

 

[Simba's Girl]

Used to be a strict planner but as I get older I'm more go with the flow.

I DO like to at least have Fps and hard to get ADRs/excursions as soon as possible. Other than that it is so much more enjoyable to GWTF.

 

[mslezalie]

Hope everyone had a great week!

Today's Disney question as Sunday's are for Disney.

When planning a Disney vacation are you more of a planner or go with the flow? Does it depend on the trip?

I plan the big things getting to our vacation (resort(s), flights, Magical Express or rental, which park to attend for a certain day, Fast passes and lastly ADR). Once at Disney, the hubby and I just do whatever while making it work with our Fast passes and ADRs.

If we are not going to any parks, we explore more of Disney or the surrounding areas of Florida. One race weekend, we just did the expo and race. During down time we were able to try out the different transportation systems while visiting other resorts. It gave us something to look forward to on future vacations.

So far this works for us.

 

[bryana]

I am an UBER-PLANNER. For me all the planning is part of the joy of Disney. However, once I get there, I tend to throw away a lot of the plan and "go with the flow".

This is me too!

 

[baxter24]

I am a pretty big planner but our last few trips have had to include a whole lot more flexibility because of our kids. I still book ADRs and our Fastpass stuff but know that we can't get as much done in one day like we used to.

 

[mbwhitti]

We tend to wing it. We book a few dinners and a FP or two, but play most of the trip by ear.

And.... Happy Hour!

 

[ZellyB]

Uber planner here. Spreadsheets, binder, the whole thing. I enjoy it. Helps build up my excitement for the trip. I am better now then I used to be though about changing things on the fly once we get there.

 

[Baloo in MI]

For me it depends on if solo or with family. If I am there on own for a race then I usually do very minimal planning. If the family is going then I tend to plan like crazy. Much of it is just about engaging in the vacation long before it is time to leave. I always know that plans will change multiple times before it is time to leave. I just love getting on My Disney Experience and seeing the next upcoming trip and playing with the plans!

 

[Anisum]

When planning a Disney vacation are you more of a planner or go with the flow? Does it depend on the trip?

I'm a low key planner. I book Fast Passes, ADRs, etc. when the window opens but day of we may decide to do something totally different. I like having a plan to fall back on.

 

[Barca33Runner]

For me it depends on if solo or with family. If I am there on own for a race then I usually do very minimal planning. If the family is going then I tend to plan like crazy. Much of it is just about engaging in the vacation long before it is time to leave. I always know that plans will change multiple times before it is time to leave. I just love getting on My Disney Experience and seeing the next upcoming trip and playing with the plans!

I've got a little bit of this going on with my planning. It's a different way to look forward to the trip and start the vacation early. Once I'm there I'm not tied to my plans, but it is fun to spend some time making them and switching them around.

 

[gjramsey]

Hate planning to the level of detail WDW almost requires now-a-days. Love to try and go with the flow once there, while trying to stick to the plans we made in advance.

 

[FFigawi]

And.... Happy Hour!

Right! Not sure how I forgot that.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Right! Not sure how I forgot that.

I'm excited to be at a race weekend and not racing so I can enjoy all the happy hours I want!