Need help with the first day ADR and more

[luvhockey]

We'll be arriving (assuming I get the flight I want) in Orlando at noon. Our first family trip will be 11/23-12/2, arrival is the day after Thanksgiving. Staying at POR. We're celebrating DH & I 14th anniv (11/20) DS #1 will be 9 (11/24) and DS#2 will be 6 (11/30).

I want to get the trip off to a rip roaring fun start so I'm thinking WCC will be fun for us and the boys. How long will it take to do the airport-ME-check in dance? I'm sure we'll be getting hungry so should I try to get a late lunch ADR and will it be rowdy and fun? Then MK for a bit. Or, get a bite at POR and go to MK a few hours and then a supper ADR about 5:30 or 6ish. Is this a better time for all the shenanigans? I think either way we'll try to give the boys a taste of MK. I know the day after Thanksgiving will be very busy so we're not going to get much done and realize that. We'll save our big MK days for the week after.

I also want to get a mickey head cake sent to WCC for an early birthday cake and then we can eat on it through the week. This will really be a surprise for them.

What are your thoughts yee ole disney planning experts.

Other ADR's will hopefully be:

11/24 Coral Reef with diver for DS#1 birthday
11/25 Sci-Fi lunch Hollywood & Vine Fantasmic supper
11/26 Boma supper
11/27 Crystal Palace breakfast
11/28 'Ohana supper
11/29 Le Cellier supper just DH & I the boys will be at Neverland Club
11/30 Chef Mickeys breakfast for DS#2 birthday
12/1 Prime Time lunch or supper not sure yet
12/2 Home day in afternoon (I hope). This day I've no idea probably use up whatever we have left.

I've built in down time so it's not commando. We want some different types of foods and fun. I'm trying to convince my DH that this isn't 10 days at Six Flags. He's content to let me do everything but is not convinced this is TOTALLY different than an amusement park. Me: DH:

Comments and critics are wanted please.
Angela

 

[mcco5543]

Hi there!
Ok the airport/ME/check in dance: an hour from the airport to the resort using ME PLUS an hour for check in. so by now i'ts 2pm assuming you get the flight you want. Let's add an hour in there for any hold ups...now it's 3pm. My feeling is, if you make a late lunch ADR and something holds it up, you'll have to cancel and it's way more rushing than it's worth. I say grab a bite at the resort, go to MK, make a dinner ADR for WWC. I can't speak to when it'll be in full swing. It seems to always be in full swing from what I hear.


Have a blast!

Also, at the top fo this board is a "sticky" all about ordering specialty cakes.

 

[luvhockey]

Thanks that helps alot. I guess I'll make one for mid dinner time and hope the boys aren't too tired. I'm guessing adrenalin will be a big help the first night. I checked out the cake 'sticky' I think I can get the cake I want but alot of the info is kind of conflicting.
Angela

 

[ReneeDisney]

We'll be arriving (assuming I get the flight I want) in Orlando at noon. Our first family trip will be 11/23-12/2, arrival is the day after Thanksgiving. Staying at POR. We're celebrating DH & I 14th anniv (11/20) DS #1 will be 9 (11/24) and DS#2 will be 6 (11/30).

My family (10 of us) will be there at the same time as you! I'm putting together my ADR's as well and enjoyed reading your suggestions for reservations!
Have a great trip!!!!!!

 

[luvhockey]

Thanks, when I'm frustrated thinking how hard it is to get these guys out the door and to our ADR on time I'll think of you and your gang and realize I got it easy!!
I tried to think of some places that would be fun and interesting and also try different foods.
You have a great trip also.
Angela