My Daily Itinerary (High Level) - Feedback Welcomed

[rpw2014]

My wife and I will be at WDW the first week in December. We've visited 5 times over the course of 25 years with the most recent trip being in October 2014 when we took our entire clan (13 of us ages 3 thru 63). This will be a special celebration of 2016 as we both turned 65, both retired, and celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary.

Before I begin working on my detailed strategy for each park on this trip, I need to finalize our daily plans at a high level. Below is a look at my current daily plans. I welcome any and all suggestions / comments.

Fri Dec 2
Morning: Arrive by car to POFQ approximately 10:00 am
.............. Animal Kingdom
Afternoon: Animal Kingdom
Evening: Rivers of Light Show at Animal Kingdom

Sat Dec 3
Morning: Epcot
Afternoon: Epcot
Evening: Boat from POFQ to Disney Springs

Sun Dec 4
Morning: Move to Contemporary Resort
Afternoon: Visit resorts on monorail
Evening: Dinner @ California Grill (9:25 reservations)

Mon Dec 5
Morning: Hollywood Studios
Afternoon: Hollywood Studios
Evening: Fantasmic Package at Hollywood & Vine

Tue Dec 6
Morning: Magic Kingdom
Afternoon: Magic Kingdom
Evening: Magic Kingdom

Wed Dec 7
Morning: Kings to the Kingdom Tour (MK)
Afternoon: Magic Kingdom
Evening: Spirit of Aloha Luau at Polynesian

Thu Dec 8
Morning: Epcot
Afternoon: Visit Boardwalk
Evening: Illuminations at Epcot

Fri Dec 9
Morning: Relax at Contemporary Resort
Afternoon: Begin Drive Home
Evening

 

[Mrspeaks]

Looks like a great vacation!

 

[DynamicDisney]

I might swap the Epcot Day Dec 3 and HS Day on Dec 5. That way, you could use the monorail to get to Epcot.

 

[TJDisneymama]

I might swap the Epcot Day Dec 3 and HS Day on Dec 5. That way, you could use the monorail to get to Epcot.

i was going to say the same thing.

 

[pooch]

Yes, but then lose the boat to DS. Perhaps you could go to DS on your AK day as there is no current start date in sight for Rivers of Light so very little reason to stay late there.

 

[Tucker24]

Keep in mind that there are Christmas parties on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. That means that MK closes at 7 for all non party members and it may be more crowded on that monday and wednesday

 

[dkrauss]

I like the plan. Given its high level........there's room for updates......unfortunately updates I believe you'll need

First one will be your AK day..............be sure to have an alternate plan for the evening as RoL is not a good bet right now. I'm also thinking your HS day will need an update. HS is a shell of its former self. IMHO its a 1/2 day park at its best.......what you could do is take the boat to the Boardwalk in the afternoon/evening and visit Epcot. If you don't have hoppers...........you could do dinner on the Boardwalk, there are tons of great restaurants in that area. Others have commented on your MK days so you may need to make adjustments for early closings. I'm hoping your late Cali Grill dinner will give you a great view of the MK fireworks too!

Your plan is good...........because you can adjust and make changes easily. No matter what happens I wish you a magical vacation and Happy Anniversary!

Doug

 

[rpw2014]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Below is my revised plan where I think I applied most of them. (Still open for suggestions)

Fri Dec 2
Morning: Arrive by car to POFQ approximately 10:00 am
.............. Hollywood Studios
Afternoon: Hollywood Studios
Evening: Fantasmic Package at Hollywood & Vine

Sat Dec 3
Morning: Animal Kingdom
Afternoon: Animal Kingdom
Evening: Boat from POFQ to Disney Springs

Sun Dec 4
Morning: Move to Contemporary Resort
Afternoon: Visit resorts on monorail
Evening: Dinner @ California Grill (9:25 reservations)

Mon Dec 5
Morning: Epcot (via monorail)
Afternoon: Epcot
Evening: Boat to Boardwalk

Tue Dec 6
Morning: Magic Kingdom
Afternoon: Magic Kingdom (closes at 7pm for MVMCP)
Evening: Spirit of Aloha Luau at Polynesian (8:00 pm)

Wed Dec 7
Morning: Kings to the Kingdom Tour (MK)
Afternoon: Magic Kingdom
Evening: Magic Kingdom (Evening Extra Hrs)

Thu Dec 8
Early Morning - Rest up from late night
Late Morning: Epcot (via monorail)
Afternoon: Epcot
Evening: Illuminations at Epcot

Fri Dec 9
Morning: Relax at Contemporary Resort
Afternoon: Begin Drive Home

Thanks again!
Ralph

 

[pooch]

Looks wonderful. Can I come?!?!?!