bubbaloo311
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Hi everyone.
I need some of your expert advice.
My husband and I are going down to Disney from October 27 - October 30th. We are going down for our friends' Disney Wedding - which falls only 2 weeks before our 2nd Wedding Anniversary. We were married in Disney on November 14, 2003. You might have seen us - we were the "Orange Couple" on the Food Network special.
But anyway, we want to enjoy this trip since we haven't had a vacation this year and it's so close to our own anniversary.
We will be staying at Coronado Springs. I booked the discounted package with a 1-day base ticket and dining - since I wanted most everything to be paid for. We will also be purchasing 2-day special discounted park-hopper wedding passes - which are only $102 each and include admission to either Disney Quest or Pleasure Island. So in total we have 3 days worth of passes - but only 2 days of Park Hopping.
We get in on Thursday and should be at the resort by 11 am or noon. Our friends have invited us to the Rehearsal Dinner at O'Hana followed by a Welcome Dessert Party at GF. We don't plan on going into the parks on Thursday. We would have tried MNSSHP Thursday night if we weren't going to the Welcome Party.
On Friday the wedding ceremony isn't until 7:30 pm at the Wedding Pavilion (Reception at American Adventure). So we basically have a good day in the parks. We will need to be ready for the wedding by about 6:00 - 6:30 pm.
Saturday we have all day free - but it is the only day for Wishes and Spectromagic.
And Sunday we need to be at the airport by 5:30 pm or so.
We are renting a car.
We want to fit the following restaurants in - and want to get the most out of the dining package - but also need to consider our park tickets - and the days we can hop.
My husband wants to eat in either Le Cellier or Chefs de France - loves the Cheddar Cheese Soup so much we served it at our wedding. Also loves French Onion Soup and Creme Brulee at Chefs de France. Either of these would make him happy.
I wanted to eat at Cinderella's Table since that is where my husband proposed and it is special to me. No chance at breakfast or lunch. I thought dinner might be nice on Saturday night before the parade and fireworks - and there is some availability.
And I also always love a character meal - a trip is not complete without one.
But I need to come up with a sightseeing plan that takes into account that we have 3 days of park passes - but only 2 days of hopping.
We dont plan on going to AK this trip. Magic Kingdom for a few rides, Wishes, Spectro and Philharmagic. Epcot mostly for Soarin - first time - and the F&W Festival. MGM for ToT, RnR Coaster, and fun rides.
But how do you suggest I get the most out the dining plan - fit in the restaurants we want - and still manage the wedding and our park passes?
Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.
I need some of your expert advice.
My husband and I are going down to Disney from October 27 - October 30th. We are going down for our friends' Disney Wedding - which falls only 2 weeks before our 2nd Wedding Anniversary. We were married in Disney on November 14, 2003. You might have seen us - we were the "Orange Couple" on the Food Network special.
But anyway, we want to enjoy this trip since we haven't had a vacation this year and it's so close to our own anniversary.
We will be staying at Coronado Springs. I booked the discounted package with a 1-day base ticket and dining - since I wanted most everything to be paid for. We will also be purchasing 2-day special discounted park-hopper wedding passes - which are only $102 each and include admission to either Disney Quest or Pleasure Island. So in total we have 3 days worth of passes - but only 2 days of Park Hopping.
We get in on Thursday and should be at the resort by 11 am or noon. Our friends have invited us to the Rehearsal Dinner at O'Hana followed by a Welcome Dessert Party at GF. We don't plan on going into the parks on Thursday. We would have tried MNSSHP Thursday night if we weren't going to the Welcome Party.
On Friday the wedding ceremony isn't until 7:30 pm at the Wedding Pavilion (Reception at American Adventure). So we basically have a good day in the parks. We will need to be ready for the wedding by about 6:00 - 6:30 pm.
Saturday we have all day free - but it is the only day for Wishes and Spectromagic.
And Sunday we need to be at the airport by 5:30 pm or so.
We are renting a car.
We want to fit the following restaurants in - and want to get the most out of the dining package - but also need to consider our park tickets - and the days we can hop.
My husband wants to eat in either Le Cellier or Chefs de France - loves the Cheddar Cheese Soup so much we served it at our wedding. Also loves French Onion Soup and Creme Brulee at Chefs de France. Either of these would make him happy.
I wanted to eat at Cinderella's Table since that is where my husband proposed and it is special to me. No chance at breakfast or lunch. I thought dinner might be nice on Saturday night before the parade and fireworks - and there is some availability.
And I also always love a character meal - a trip is not complete without one.
But I need to come up with a sightseeing plan that takes into account that we have 3 days of park passes - but only 2 days of hopping.
We dont plan on going to AK this trip. Magic Kingdom for a few rides, Wishes, Spectro and Philharmagic. Epcot mostly for Soarin - first time - and the F&W Festival. MGM for ToT, RnR Coaster, and fun rides.
But how do you suggest I get the most out the dining plan - fit in the restaurants we want - and still manage the wedding and our park passes?
Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.
