My 1st trip...WWYD?

[Tinkabear]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking around the boards for a month or so, and I'm just fascinated by all the great info I've collected! I didn't even know about ADRs before I came on the DIS, and now I have 3

My cast of characters:
Me a little OCD about planning, big Tink fan, planning this whole trip as a surprise for my DD.
DD 9 yrs old, big Hannah Montana fan, loves anything pink and girly
D?H kinda hopes I don't drive myself nuts planning, been to Disney twice, usually just wings it but is being wonderful about calling for ADRs, mapping out our days, etc.

So, we are going to be staying at POFQ 4/30-5/6 DDP, arriving around 1PM the first day, and leaving around 4:00PM for the airport on the 6th. We have park hoppers for 6 days. I have 3 ADRs - 4/30 Coral Reef @ 7:00, 5/1 Crystal Palace lunch @ 11:40, and Chef Mickey's dinner @ 7:50 5/5

Disney veterans, I need guidance. I bought a subscription to Touring Plans but don't know where I should go and when. I also know I can't do it all at once, and am already brainstorming the next trip. I didn't even want to go to Disney at first, was doing it just for DD, but it's totally won me over.
Tentative schedule follows:

Day 1 - Arrrival, Epcot afternoon, Coral Reef Dinner, ??
Day 2 - Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace 11:40, ??
Day 3 - Animal Kingdom - I think I may be most excited about this!
Day 4 - Resort/Rest day, possible DTD
Day 5 - Disney Studios/DTD if not done already
Day 6 - 2nd Magic Kingdom day? Dinner AADR 7:05 Chef Mickey's
Day 7 - Departure Day Probably just do some swimming, maybe check out DTD or Mk again. We have a late flight home, and won't board ME until about 4PM.

So, hi again, and sorry for the long post, but I'm so excited about this trip! I've never planned a big family vacation like this and, btw, I've never been on a plane! DD has, and loved it.

 

[PADISFAM]

You will love it
a bit of an addiction though........you will find out TONS of info.

 

[got2luvtink]

No need to be sorry!


Glad you've joined!

 

[Aliceacc]

This may help you get organized: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1715551

 

[magicaldisney]

 

[Capt. Tigger]

It was great to hear about your upcoming trip. Helped me get my WDW fix for the moment! Good luck with the rest of the planning and have fun!

 

[tavettava]

You'll be there the same time we are there. We will be there 4/28-5/7. Have fun planning.

 

[IggyLans]

I think you will like POFQ a lot. We stayed there last September, and it is so peaceful and quiet. Very relaxing. Have a great vacation!

 

[IggyLans]

Oh, and from POFQ you can take a ferry on the river to DTD. It's really fun!

 

[KJ Luvs Pluto]

Welcome to the most addictive place on earth . While you didn't ask for any specific advice on your touring plan, I'm going to just mention something I noticed . You have just one afternoon planned for Epcot. Not knowing your family, maybe that's enough for you. But there is so much to see and do there, it's hard to even skim it in two full days so maybe you want to think about trying to get at least another half day in there. But that's just my 2 cents. I hope you have a terrific time. Remember to stop and look around and take it all in - don't get caught up in rushing from one attraction to another. The great thing about Disney is all attention that is paid to the details that are missed by rushing.

 

[shellybelly72]

hello&welcome!

 

[byoung]

Great plans, have a great vacation. Glad to have you here on the DIS!!!

 

[PGHDisneyfan]

Tons of great threads for planning and planning advice around here Tink. Try and relax! plan as much stuff as you feel comfortable each day and if you miss something big deal (it only gives you yet another excuse to come back). I think about 99.9% of the people here are more than willing to offer all the free advice in the world just ask! Have a blast!!!