MK Park Day - Advice

[ownedby3]

We are going on 11/19 to MK. Original plan was to go at rope drop, my kids will be up at 6am. But now I don't have a lunch ADR until 11:45 am and then have my 3 FP's at 1pm, 2:50pm, 5:50pm. Should we go later in the morning and go right to CP or still go at rope drop and see if my kids will last until 6pm? They are 2 and 4 years old. So Fantasy Land is my main goal! Any suggestions? It's our first park day so I have no idea what to do!

 

[swedie]

We are going on 11/19 to MK. Original plan was to go at rope drop, my kids will be up at 6am. But now I don't have a lunch ADR until 11:45 am and then have my 3 FP's at 1pm, 2:50pm, 5:50pm. Should we go later in the morning and go right to CP or still go at rope drop and see if my kids will last until 6pm? They are 2 and 4 years old. So Fantasy Land is my main goal! Any suggestions? It's our first park day so I have no idea what to do!

I don't know which attractions you have the FP+ for. It would help if you list them for better advice here.
I think that if you are there for RD (which I would recommend especially if the little ones are up and at 'em at the crack of dawn), you should be able to get in quite a few attractions in Fantasyland waaay before your ADR - do stand by for the ones you have FP+ for, and then change those FP+ to something else.

The late one is reaaally late, and the gap between the 2:50 and 6:00 doesn't really give you that much time to head back to the resort for a break/nap/pool time - what resort are you staying at can also make a difference due to travel time. Can you change at least the 2:50 to a different time slot, allowing more time for down time (which I think will be needed due to the age of your little ones).

Again, this would be easier to answer, without going through all kinds of scenarios if we knew what the FP+ is for.

Will you have strollers for both? Will they rest/sleep in the strollers? Does the 4 year old nap? Some 4 year olds that no longer nap DO while at WDW - sensory overload! This too comes into play in order to give you the best advice.

 

[ownedby3]

I just changed the 2:50 to 9:15am! Right now it looks like this;

9am - rope drop
9am - head to Cinderella/repunzel meet & greet
It's a Small World (not sure how they will handle rides so I would love to test them on this first!)
9:15am - 10:15am Peter Pan
Knock out some of Fantasy Land Rides (Dumbo etc)
11:45am - CP ADR Lunch
1pm - 2pm - Enchanted Tale
3pm - Parade
5:50pm - 6:50 PM - Cindy/Repunzel FP

We also have MVMCP on 11/20 so I don't want back to back late nights I don't think.

Yes we have strollers!! Would never go without!!

 

[ownedby3]

PS: my 4 year old will nap if she's tired enough, but can also be ok without. My 2 year old requires naps or she's a nightmare!

 

[Mikie]

I think your new revised plan sounds great!

 

[sharonabe]

PS: my 4 year old will nap if she's tired enough, but can also be ok without. My 2 year old requires naps or she's a nightmare!

Will your 2 yr old nap in the stroller? Is one parent okay with missing a couple things in the afternoon so as to not disturb her nap? Unless she naps during your lunch, you've got to find some time for that nap.

 

[ownedby3]

Will your 2 yr old nap in the stroller? Is one parent okay with missing a couple things in the afternoon so as to not disturb her nap? Unless she naps during your lunch, you've got to find some time for that nap.

my husband is at a business trip in Orlando so in meetings much of the time, which is why we are going, so I have grandma to help. If one goes back we all go back! The Dolphin! DD has napped on the beach in a stroller so I'm thinking she will nap in the stroller. I def plan on doing Cindy in the a.m. And leaving the park after the 3pm parade.

 

[swedie]

I just changed the 2:50 to 9:15am! Right now it looks like this;

9am - rope drop
9am - head to Cinderella/repunzel meet & greet
It's a Small World (not sure how they will handle rides so I would love to test them on this first!)
9:15am - 10:15am Peter Pan
Knock out some of Fantasy Land Rides (Dumbo etc)
11:45am - CP ADR Lunch
1pm - 2pm - Enchanted Tale
3pm - Parade
5:50pm - 6:50 PM - Cindy/Repunzel FP

We also have MVMCP on 11/20 so I don't want back to back late nights I don't think.

Yes we have strollers!! Would never go without!!

I like that you're trying for Cindy/Rep @ RD. IF that doesn't take too long, you may be able to do PP without a FP+ and you can change that to something else (before the FP time expires).

I would leave IaSW for later - maybe 10:15/10:30ish and try and hit the other Fantasyland attractions first: PP; Dumbo; Under the Sea (I haven't done this as yet, but it seems - do not FP this as the queue is a major draw on this attraction), Pooh.

You might want to check out mesaboy2 disboard thread regarding FP Strategy/Priorities to give an overall idea of which attractions you should try to do before others (before the crowds descend in MK for the day).
Other great sites for touring hints with young children is easywdw and touringplans (both .com).

I like that you have ETwB after lunch, and I forgot about the Parade!!! You should have plenty of time to find a good spot for the parade after Belle.

If you were able to see Cindy and Rep at RD, you can wing it once the parade is done.

I agree on not pushing limits 2 nights in a row. Have fun planning and have a great trip!!! (We'll be there in December, hopefully before the Christmas masses arrive!)

 

[ownedby3]

Truthfully we have a CRT for breakfast a few days later but DD is dying to see Repunzel. If we don't see her we don't see her we can always try at MVMCP or even 11/22 our last day at MK. Thank you for the advice! I think after day 1 I'll have a better idea at how my kids will adjust.

 

[ownedby3]

I was able to move Cindy FP to 3:20pm - 4:20pm so worse comes to worse we will see them after the parade and then head out. They just changed park close from 9pm to 10pm so was able to shuffle a few things.

 

[sharonabe]

my husband is at a business trip in Orlando so in meetings much of the time, which is why we are going, so I have grandma to help. If one goes back we all go back! The Dolphin! DD has napped on the beach in a stroller so I'm thinking she will nap in the stroller. I def plan on doing Cindy in the a.m. And leaving the park after the 3pm parade.

I didn't mean for someone to go back to the resort with her. If she happens to fall asleep right after lunch, you won't want to disturb her in the stroller, and you can't take a stroller into Enchanted Tales. So, someone would have to miss that in order to stay with her IN the park. Hopefully, she'll make it through Belle and fall asleep while you wait for the parade.

 

[ownedby3]

I didn't mean for someone to go back to the resort with her. If she happens to fall asleep right after lunch, you won't want to disturb her in the stroller, and you can't take a stroller into Enchanted Tales. So, someone would have to miss that in order to stay with her IN the park. Hopefully, she'll make it through Belle and fall asleep while you wait for the parade.

Got ya! Yes my mom or I could stay behind with her napping!

 

[RustManFan]

Or I could come and look after the stroller!

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

We are going on 11/19 to MK. Original plan was to go at rope drop, my kids will be up at 6am. But now I don't have a lunch ADR until 11:45 am and then have my 3 FP's at 1pm, 2:50pm, 5:50pm. Should we go later in the morning and go right to CP or still go at rope drop and see if my kids will last until 6pm? They are 2 and 4 years old. So Fantasy Land is my main goal! Any suggestions? It's our first park day so I have no idea what to do!

Keep in mind that you will be able to go on multiple rides due to short lines from 9-11. Remember just because you are at the park doesn't mean you have to go all the time. I would say it depends on how old your kids are and how much energy they have.

 

[MickeyOCD]

Let your kids guide you the day of. You can make plans (please do!) but your kids' mood, tiredness level will be a controlling factor. Do not hesitate to leave the park when your kids need to and come back later. You will all have a better time if you take your cues from the kids. You might get lucky & the 2 yr old will nap in the stroller an this discussion would be moot. Enjoy your trip!