Need plan eval please. Brain is fried.

[angeluna]

My brain is fried from over-planning and over-thinking my plans. I have extra ADR's due to making them first and then changing for FP selections. I know I need to lean up and cancel some (especially to free them up for others, please don't flame me, I am trying to do the right thing), I just don't know what schedule is best. Please help me evaluate what to do when for my sanity, my family's enjoyment (it's our 20th anniversary), and to help others out (when I cancel un-needed ADR's). Thank you all.

Day 1 - Arrive and MK
6 am flight. Arrive to POP around noon, QS meal ?, rest (if room available)
then DS and Homecomin' @ 4
then AK for FOP and ROL

Day 2 - MK

Rope Drop and do what we can
Have a 9:30 BOG ADR (is it worth it at this time of day, or just do a cinnamon roll from Gaston's and more rides)?
I have FP+ from 10:20 - 1:25 then want to do Festival of Fantasy then rest in hopes of being able to stay for PM EMH til midnight
Ohana @ 3:50 or Skipper Canteen @ 5:10?

Day 3 - EP
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)
Want to do Soarin', then Test Track hopefully. Have a FP for Frozen @ 12:30
Also have Homecomin' Brunch at 11:00. Would you do this or Garden Grill, and if this, would you cancel arrival night at Homecomin'?
Will be there during Food and Wine if this changes anyone's opinion.

Day 4 - HS
Sleep in a little since we've been going strong for 3 days?
First FP+ is from 11:10-12:10, with Slinky FP+ @ 1:20
Mama Melrose Fantasmic Dinner Package @ 3:10

Day 5 - MNSSHP
Thinking lunch before the party @ Sanaa @ 12:15, or Kona @ 2:05, or just do lounges at Poly or Wilderness lodge around 2? Then QS during party for a late dinner.

Day 6 - HS
Sleep late
First FP+ at 11:50
No TS booked this day - should I at HS or close by?
Want to see Star Wars Fireworks this night (worth it for the dessert party?)

Day 7 - EP
9 am Test Track FP+
Son wants Teppan Edo ADR @ 4:30. I thought Rose & Crown for Illuminations @ 7:45. Probably don't need either due to Food and Wine

Day 8 - AK
Rope Drop then FP+ for FOP @ 9:50, then Safari
Lunch @ Satuli' Canteen, then Kali River Rapids
TS ADR @ Yak & Yeti @ 4:15
Maybe see YeHaa Bob @ Port Orleans @ 8:30?

Day 9 - Free, but want to go to EP at least to see singer for Eat to the Beat and more F&W booths.
DS and the Void or Mini Golf during day?

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

Day 11 - Departure w/ ME pick up @ 4
Breakfast @ O'hana's @ 10:45
If I have a FP+ for Seven Dwarfs @ 9:15 could I ride that and Haunted Mansion before running over to ADR for one last hurrah?

I know this is long, thanks for looking at it and giving me your opinions. I would also like to go to FW and check out the decorated campsites at some point, but I am afraid I may be over doing it. Ugh

 

[dachsie]

Day 2 - drop BOG - no advantage and expensive to boot. I would do the Ohana ADR and then go rest in your room and get back to MK when it cools off
Day 3 - Stick with Garden Grill and do the arrival Homecoming
Day 5 - While I love Sanaa - I would do Kona since its closer to the park but you have time for travel if you decide on Sanaa
Day 6 - If you have hoppers - go hit a few booths near the IG
Day 7 - depends on how bad your son wants it but I would do Rose & Crown
Day 10 - I think you can do that if you get there right at 9:15
Day 11 - you should be ok here too if rope drop HM

 

[sharonabe]

Day 1 - Arrive and MK
6 am flight. Arrive to POP around noon, QS meal ?, rest (if room available)
then DS and Homecomin' @ 4
then AK for FOP and ROL

What time does your flight LAND at MCO? How late is AK open on this day? With your ADR at 4:00, if you're using Disney transportation, it's easily going to be 6:00-6:30 before you get to AK and could be later.

Have a 9:30 BOG ADR (is it worth it at this time of day, or just do a cinnamon roll from Gaston's and more rides)?
I have FP+ from 10:20 - 1:25 then want to do Festival of Fantasy then rest in hopes of being able to stay for PM EMH til midnight
Ohana @ 3:50 or Skipper Canteen @ 5:10?

Drop the BoG. That's prime touring time. Grab the cinn roll and ride away. Where do you want to rest? In the park? Back at Pop? Assuming Festival is at 2:00 (party season), you won't have time to rest back at the resort before the Ohana ADR. You MIGHT have time to get back to Pop, rest and be back for the 5:10, but you would only have about an hour at Pop.

Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)
Want to do Soarin', then Test Track hopefully. Have a FP for Frozen @ 12:30
Also have Homecomin' Brunch at 11:00. Would you do this or Garden Grill, and if this, would you cancel arrival night at Homecomin'?
Will be there during Food and Wine if this changes anyone's opinion.

Yes, you can get in at 8:00. Drop the brunch. There is no transportation from parks to/from DS, so you would have to leave EP around 9:30 to make your way to DS unless you use uber/lyft/Minnie van. So there's no way you can get to DS, eat, and be back for that Frozen FP+.

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

Again, how are you getting from AK to Cali? You might just barely make it using Disney bus, but I'd be stressed.

 

[mamamelody2]

Well, I don't know what time of year this will be or age of your kids, which could change some things, but here's my advice without that info:
Day 1: looks good
Day 2: Definitely drop BoG. Breakfast is not that great and quite expensive. Only worth it if you get a PPO ADR. I'd keep Skipper Canteen.
Day 3: Yes, you can get in to GG early. I would cancel Homecomin.
Day 4: Yes, a bit of sleeping in is good!
Day 5: Any of your lunch options sound good. Take a family vote??
Day 6: Again, I don't know how busy it will be when you go, but it was not busy for the SW fireworks AT ALL when we went last week. Tons of empty space.
Day 7: Do Teppan Edo for your son. It's usually pretty darn easy to get a good spot for Illuminations.
Day 8: I know after 2 early mornings in a row, my kids would be like NO WAY to yeehaw Bob. They would want a swim then bed. Great lunch choice in Satuli Canteen. SO GOOD. We ate there twice last week and all really enjoyed it!
Day 9: I'd do the VOID over mini golf.
Day 10: I would not want to race to AK, race back to Cali, then back to AK, but that's just me. I think you could make it, if you did your FP right at 9:15, but it would be close.
Day 11: Yes, I think there should be time for HM, but you would have to really move it to make your ADR.

 

[mustinjourney]

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

If you enter the line to FOP at 9:10 am (you're allowed 5 mins early), you should be out of the gift shop by 9:45. Worst case scenario is that you are out of the park by 10 am. From there, you can hop a bus to the contemporary and you should be able to get there by 11 am. You could always get an uber if running late.

Only problem with this is that you'll be doing a lot of running around and worrying about timing of everything. The Cali brunch is really nice...but keep in mind you'll likely be pretty full coming out of there...so you might end up wanting to do some relaxing for a bit afterwards.

Day 11 - Departure w/ ME pick up @ 4
Breakfast @ O'hana's @ 10:45
If I have a FP+ for Seven Dwarfs @ 9:15 could I ride that and Haunted Mansion before running over to ADR for one last hurrah?

Again -- show up to your FP 5 mins early if possible. As long as the ride is operating (which is a big if in the morning), it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get thru the line and off the ride. 5 minute walk to HM going at a slow pace and accounting for about 30 mins to go through the line and ride HM puts you at about 10 am. You could then walk fairly slowly to the front of the park and hop on the monorail or ferry. You should make it there no later than 10:30 am.

 

[angeluna]

Day 6 - If you have hoppers - go hit a few booths near the IG

We do have hoppers, so that's a great idea. I hadn't thought about that. I forget how close the two are to each other.

What time does your flight LAND at MCO? How late is AK open on this day? With your ADR at 4:00, if you're using Disney transportation, it's easily going to be 6:00-6:30 before you get to AK and could be later.

Our flight lands at 9 am. I may have to use Uber a few times to decrease transportation times, like on the Cali brunch day.

Drop the BoG. That's prime touring time. Grab the cinn roll and ride away. Where do you want to rest? In the park? Back at Pop? Assuming Festival is at 2:00 (party season), you won't have time to rest back at the resort before the Ohana ADR. You MIGHT have time to get back to Pop, rest and be back for the 5:10, but you would only have about an hour at Pop.

Day 2: Definitely drop BoG. Breakfast is not that great and quite expensive. Only worth it if you get a PPO ADR. I'd keep Skipper Canteen.

That's what I thought about BOG too. I'll cancel that one then.
I agree that the parade is messing up a afternoon break, but I have never got to see this parade yet, and really want to work it in. On the other hand, that's a really long park day without the break, so the jury is still out.

Yes, you can get in at 8:00. Drop the brunch. There is no transportation from parks to/from DS, so you would have to leave EP around 9:30 to make your way to DS unless you use uber/lyft/Minnie van. So there's no way you can get to DS, eat, and be back for that Frozen FP+.

Day 3: Yes, you can get in to GG early. I would cancel Homecomin.

Brunch is out then. Great points.

Day 5 - While I love Sanaa - I would do Kona since its closer to the park but you have time for travel if you decide on Sana

I was thinking Kona might be the better choice due to proximity, we just haven't ever eaten there. Hope it's good!

Day 6: Again, I don't know how busy it will be when you go, but it was not busy for the SW fireworks AT ALL when we went last week. Tons of empty space.

Great to know. Going in October. Figured we could do a diy dessert party.

Day 7: Do Teppan Edo for your son. It's usually pretty darn easy to get a good spot for Illuminations.

I'm trying to get Teppan Edo on Day 9 to be able to do both. Fingers crossed.

Day 8: I know after 2 early mornings in a row, my kids would be like NO WAY to yeehaw Bob. They would want a swim then bed. Great lunch choice in Satuli Canteen. SO GOOD. We ate there twice last week and all really enjoyed it

Should have said that the kids are older. Late teens. It's the husband that will probably fall out from tiredness. Poor guy. Probably will skip Yeehaw Bob. And I can't wait to try Satuli Canteen.

you're allowed 5 mins early)

I forgot about the 5 minute early thing. Brilliant!

.so you might end up wanting to do some relaxing for a bit afterwards.

Sounds like a food coma might be possible. Lol

Day 10: I would not want to race to AK, race back to Cali, then back to AK, but that's just me. I think you could make it, if you did your FP right at 9:15, but it would be close.

I don't want to rush around either, but when I got the FOP FP+, I didn't know if it would be worth not doing it. I've heard such good things about it. Maybe we can move it later in the evening.

Day 9: I'd do the VOID over mini golf.

Thanks. I'm actually a little more excited about The Void. I just doubted whether it was worth not using the package included mini golf.

Day 11: Yes, I think there should be time for HM, but you would have to really move it to make your ADR.

Maybe I can try to make it for after breakfast then?


Thank you!! I can give advice and remember things all day long when helping others. With myself, the mind the locked up. I think sometimes we know too much about Disney and it overloads the mind. Lol. I appreciate you all!!

 

[sugar and spice1]

Day 1 - Sounds good.
Day 2 - Get a waffle with fresh fruit and nutella at Sleepy Hollow instead of BOG. Be Our Guest only works if you can get a reservation between 8:00 and 8:30 am, before rope drop. Dinner - Ohana
Day 3 - The restaurants that you have chosen take up a lot of your time. The Garden Grill is good, but for lunch I would eat at the Lands in a quick service restaurant like Les Halles, Morrocco or Mexico.
Day 4 - Sleep in sounds good. My family does not like Mama Melrose. We like 50's Prime Time Cafe. For Fantasmic, you do not need a dinner package. You just have dinner and then ask any cast member what time to get in line to see Fantasmic. This is a park where you can see Fantasmic just fine from any seat. I would take all that money and one of the days book a dessert party instead.
Day 5 - Saana would be fun and while you are there you can go outdoors and view animals. If not Kona is fine also.
Day 6 - I called and asked and was told that they are not doing Star Wars Fireworks now. So check that so you will not be disappointed. Quick Service lunch at Woody's Lunchbox, or the Brown Derby Lounge outside where they charge less and the food is very good. For example the Cobb Salad is $10.
Day 7 - Do Teppan Edo, drop Rose and Crown. Just find a spot to view Illuminations 40 minutes before, and you will be fine.
Day 8 - Good plan
Day 9 - The Void is great for people that really love Star Wars. My family prefers mini - golf at Winter Summerland and then lunch at DS at Blaze Fast Fired Pizza or Earl of Sandwich. Spend 1/2 day at whichever choice you make and the second half at Epcot. Just make a Dining Reservation there ASAP, or eat at Sunshine Seasons or one of the counter service options
Day 10 - Needs to be reworked. Too much travel around.
Day 11- Good

Last - Both Boma and Saana are wonderful, try to put them in if possible. and just so you know, Boma gives a free tour where you get to try different foods each day in the afternoon, and tells you about african traditions. We loved it.

Have a wonderful trip.

 

[gharter]

Day 2 Drop BoG. Its good, but will take a lot of time away from when the park is less busy. Would do skipper rather than leave the park. No a fan of Ohana and reviews have not been great. YMMV.
Day 3 drop Homecomin. Thats a long way to travel both ways for lunch. Lots of great options at F&W.
Day 5 Sanaa
Day 6 Have not tried Woddys Lunchbox , but want to. Sci Fi is always fun. Brown Derby lounge is another good option.
Day 7 Teppan Edo
Day 8 & 9 look good
Day 10 as much as I love California Grill, I would not leave AK to eat there and then go back to AK. Too much time traveling back and forth. Do Tiffins at AK instead. or consider Boma at AKL for breakfast
Day 11 looks good.

Looks like a fun trip!

 

[mickeyfanachey1999]

Day 6 - HS
Sleep late
First FP+ at 11:50
No TS booked this day - should I at HS or close by?
Want to see Star Wars Fireworks this night (worth it for the dessert party?)

This is the only dessert party I have ever done and we all loved it. We had a huge Star Wars fan, a casual fan and someone who had never seen a Star Wars movie and we all agreed it was great and worth the $$.

 

[GillianP1301]

Here are my thoughts:

Day 1 - I would do either DS or AK, not both. You will have had a very early start to your day and you don't want to overdo it on your arrival day. I usually love to hit a park as soon as we arrive, but given you have 2 other AK days in your plan, both with FOP fastpasses, I would probably skip AK here and just go with your DS plans and either have an early evening to bed, or enjoy a bit of pool time at your resort.

Day 2 - I would skip BOG at 9:30. The breakfast is not great, IMO unless you are taking advantage of it PPO to get onto Mine Train. Your two dinner choices are good, but I'd lean towards Ohana. With you RD'ing and planning to close out the night EMH, I think the mid - late afternoon break out of the park to eat at 'Ohana would be a nice break.

Rope Drop and do what we can

Day 3 - The latest ADR I've had and gotten into GG at 8:00 was for 8:25. I haven't tried anything later. If you can't move up your ADR time, then it's worth a shot. The worst that will happen is they'll make you wait until 15 - 20 minutes before to check-in. It's a really quick meal that early in the day. We were done in 35 minutes on our last visit. I would skip the Homecomin' brunch if you go there on your arrival day. I would not want to give up GG anyway, it's my favourite character meal. Food & Wine will give you lots of opportunities for eating anyway.
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)

Day 4 - Everything here looks good to me.

Day 5 - I would go with Sanaa @ 12:15. Gives you a bit of time between then and the party to rest a bit, change, etc...

Day 6 - I like to have at least 1 TS a day, usually 2, so I would suggest picking one up here. I love Sci-Fi, it's a must do for us. The Star Wars dessert party is amazing, my favourite of all of them. I would highly recommend it.

Day 7 - Of the two you noted, I would prefer Rose & Crown for the ADR.

Day 8 - Looks good to me, other than I would try to move that Yak & Yeti just a little bit later. You would still be able to get to Yehaa Bob, if that's what you decide to do.

Day 9 - I have not done the Void, so I have no comment. You can probably wing this day and decide what activity you want at the time.

Day 10 - You should be okay with the 9:15 FP for FOP and getting to Cali for 11:00. Just use that FP right at the start of your window.

Day 11 - I love squeezing in a few rides on departure day and you could totally do a 9:15 Mine Train followed by HM and get to 'Ohana for 10:45, I say go for it.

 

[crazylady]

You've got alot of good choices here. Sounds like you'll have a yummy trip.

Day 1 - Arrive and MK - sounds good

Day 2 - MK

I would drop BOG. I don't like to waste those early morning hours at MK. For dinner I would choose OHana only because it forces you out of the park earlier so you can get your rest in. We always say we are going to rest and end up staying too late to get a good break. I'm not an OHana fan though so I'd pick something else on the monorail.

Day 3 - EP
I would actually drop GG or push it to a later time. I'd move the FP until later in the day and use this as sleep in/ relaxing morning. Then you can stay later enjoying food and wine.

Day 4 - HS
I would rope drop here for shorter lines on the other tier 1 rides. You might have time for break after your dinner package.


Day 5 - MNSSHP

Sanna sounds great. Is it possible to get a later ADR? Otherwise you'd have alot of downtime btw the end of lunch and the party. If you can't move it, I would do Kona.

Day 6 - HS

I would eat at one of the BW or BC/YC restaurants or maybe the lounge at Brown Derby. We did the SW dessert party. I did not think it was worth it for the price.

Day 7 - EP
I would skip Rose and Crown in lieu of food and wine snacks.

Day 8 - AK

Sounds good

Day 9 - Maybe a TS lunch at DS while you are there for void?

Day 10 - AK
Sounds like a great plan

Day 11 - Sounds like a good plan as long as you won't feel too rushed packing and taking care of your bags before getting to the park so early. This might be a good Uber day.

 

[angeluna]

Day 7 - depends on how bad your son wants it but I would do Rose & Crown

Day 3 - The restaurants that you have chosen take up a lot of your time. The Garden Grill is good, but for lunch I would eat at the Lands in a quick service restaurant like Les Halles, Morrocco or Mexico.

Was looking at Garden Grill to get in before park opens at 9, which would put us right at Soarin' when the park opens.

Day 3 drop Homecomin. Thats a long way to travel both ways for lunch. Lots of great options at F&W.

I cancelled Homecomin'. Thanks

Day 3 - The latest ADR I've had and gotten into GG at 8:00 was for 8:25. I haven't tried anything later. If you can't move up your ADR time, then it's worth a shot. The worst that will happen is they'll make you wait until 15 - 20 minutes before to check-in. It's a really quick meal that early in the day. We were done in 35 minutes on our last visit. I would skip the Homecomin' brunch if you go there on your arrival day. I would not want to give up GG anyway, it's my favourite character meal. Food & Wine will give you lots of opportunities for eating anyway.
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)

I'll try to see if I can move it earlier, or even another Epcot day then in hopes of sleeping a bit. I do love Garden Grill also.

Day 3 - EP
I would actually drop GG or push it to a later time. I'd move the FP until later in the day and use this as sleep in/ relaxing morning. Then you can stay later enjoying food and wine.

You probably have the idea that my family will like best.

 

[angeluna]

Day 5 Sanaa

Day 5 - I would go with Sanaa @ 12:15. Gives you a bit of time between then and the party to rest a bit, change, etc...

I haven't figured out what costumes we could do that wouldn't be too hot, or that will work with my husband's Duck Dynasty still beard. Ugn

Sanna sounds great. Is it possible to get a later ADR? Otherwise you'd have alot of downtime btw the end of lunch and the party. If you can't move it, I would do Kona.

I did Sanaa a few years ago at around 2 before the party one year, and we ended up getting there late. That's why I thought I needed to push it earlier. Maybe 1:00 would be better?

Looks like everyone is starting to say Sanaa. I heard their coffee is good, which would help for the evening festivities.

 

[kniquy]

I know you have already gotten some advise but i will add my thoughts and comments.

Day 1 - Arrive and MK
6 am flight. Arrive to POP around noon, QS meal ?, rest (if room available)
then DS and Homecomin' @ 4
then AK for FOP and ROL

You might be trying to pack too much into your first day. With a 6am flight you will likely have to be up at 3 or 4am. I would scrap homecoming and put it on one of your rest days. Getting to and from disney springs is not quick so you have yourself running all over the place -Airport to Pop to DS then to AK. I would just arrive at pop and if your room is not ready just go over to AK.

Day 2 - MK

Rope Drop and do what we can
Have a 9:30 BOG ADR (is it worth it at this time of day, or just do a cinnamon roll from Gaston's and more rides)?
I have FP+ from 10:20 - 1:25 then want to do Festival of Fantasy then rest in hopes of being able to stay for PM EMH til midnight
Ohana @ 3:50 or Skipper Canteen @ 5:10?

I think the BOG reservation is eating into your morning time when you can take advantage of lower waits and get a lot accomplished. If it was a PPO reservation i would say yes or a very late morning.

Day 3 - EP
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)
Want to do Soarin', then Test Track hopefully. Have a FP for Frozen @ 12:30
Also have Homecomin' Brunch at 11:00. Would you do this or Garden Grill, and if this, would you cancel arrival night at Homecomin'?
Will be there during Food and Wine if this changes anyone's opinion.

Again with having yourself leaving the park to go to homecomin you are taking a lot of time from the parks. Keep garden grill and just hit the booths and eat your way around.

Day 5 - MNSSHP
Thinking lunch before the party @ Sanaa @ 12:15, or Kona @ 2:05, or just do lounges at Poly or Wilderness lodge around 2? Then QS during party for a late dinner.

Both are good dining options, but for ease of getting around i would do Kona and then do a little monorail resort hopping until you can enter MK.

Day 6 - HS
Sleep late
First FP+ at 11:50
No TS booked this day - should I at HS or close by?
Want to see Star Wars Fireworks this night (worth it for the dessert party?)

We were there in April at a fairly busy time and we had no problem just walking up minutes before the fireworks and were able to get a really good spot.

Day 9 - Free, but want to go to EP at least to see singer for Eat to the Beat and more F&W booths.
DS and the Void or Mini Golf during day?

This is where i would put your homecoming reservation. Go to DS for the morning have an early lunch then go to epcot.

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

I think your FOP FP and Cali grill is kind of tight. Even getting on FOP with a FP can take 20 minutes. Then the ride, so if all is good you might get out of the park and on a bus by 10am. I am in the thought of not trying to pack too much in which has you running in different directions.

Day 11 - Departure w/ ME pick up @ 4
Breakfast @ O'hana's @ 10:45
If I have a FP+ for Seven Dwarfs @ 9:15 could I ride that and Haunted Mansion before running over to ADR for one last hurrah?

I think you could get your 7SMT FP and HM rides done but you could possibly go back to MK after breakfast. You have to get back there anyways to catch your resort bus, so that might be a little go back soak up the park and just do a little shopping or try to hit a ride or 2. Maybe schedule a HM FP for 12:30 so that you know you can ride it with out much of a wait.

 

[angeluna]

You might be trying to pack too much into your first day. With a 6am flight you will likely have to be up at 3 or 4am. I would scrap homecoming and put it on one of your rest days. Getting to and from disney springs is not quick so you have yourself running all over the place -Airport to Pop to DS then to AK. I would just arrive at pop and if your room is not ready just go over to AK.

True. Maybe we go to Sanaa or Boma this day and then AK. Transportation would still be a pain, but not as long time wise maybe.

I think the BOG reservation is eating into your morning time when you can take advantage of lower waits and get a lot accomplished. If it was a PPO reservation i would say yes or a very late morning.

I cancelled BOG. Thanks

Again with having yourself leaving the park to go to homecomin you are taking a lot of time from the parks. Keep garden grill and just hit the booths and eat your way around.

I cancelled Homecomin'. Still worried about Garden Grill that early after late EMH night. I want to do both, but that's not much sleep.

Both are good dining options, but for ease of getting around i would do Kona and then do a little monorail resort hopping until you can enter MK.

I like the monorail hopping idea! There are few lounges on the loop I've been wanting to see also.

We were there in April at a fairly busy time and we had no problem just walking up minutes before the fireworks and were able to get a really good spot.

Thanks. That helps.

This is where i would put your homecoming reservation. Go to DS for the morning have an early lunch then go to epcot.

I hadn't even thought of it on this day. I was able to get an ADR for lunch. Great idea!

I think your FOP FP and Cali grill is kind of tight. Even getting on FOP with a FP can take 20 minutes. Then the ride, so if all is good you might get out of the park and on a bus by 10am. I am in the thought of not trying to pack too much in which has you running in different directions.

I really want to do the Cali brunch as it's our anniversary celebration. May have to forgo the early morning FP.

I think you could get your 7SMT FP and HM rides done but you could possibly go back to MK after breakfast. You have to get back there anyways to catch your resort bus, so that might be a little go back soak up the park and just do a little shopping or try to hit a ride or 2. Maybe schedule a HM FP for 12:30 so that you know you can ride it with out much of a wait.

Hadn't thought about catching the bus back to the resort. So this might work. Of course, there are no more FP's for 7SMT to be able to go able breakfast.

 

[angeluna]

ou might be trying to pack too much into your first day. With a 6am flight you will likely have to be up at 3 or 4am. I would scrap homecoming and put it on one of your rest days. Getting to and from disney springs is not quick so you have yourself running all over the place -Airport to Pop to DS then to AK. I would just arrive at pop and if your room is not ready just go over to AK.

True. Maybe we can do Sanaa or Boma here instead? Transportation will still be a pain, but it shouldn't take as long.

I think the BOG reservation is eating into your morning time when you can take advantage of lower waits and get a lot accomplished. If it was a PPO reservation i would say yes or a very late morning.

I cancelled BOG.

Again with having yourself leaving the park to go to homecomin you are taking a lot of time from the parks. Keep garden grill and just hit the booths and eat your way around.

I cancelled Homecomin'. I want to do Garden Grill here, but I am afraid after getting back so late the night before with EMH.

Both are good dining options, but for ease of getting around i would do Kona and then do a little monorail resort hopping until you can enter MK.

I hadn't thought of the monorail here. There are a few lounges that I've been wanting to try also.

We were there in April at a fairly busy time and we had no problem just walking up minutes before the fireworks and were able to get a really good spot.

Great to know. Thanks!

This is where i would put your homecoming reservation. Go to DS for the morning have an early lunch then go to epcot.

I like that idea. I was able to get one for 11:30.

I think your FOP FP and Cali grill is kind of tight. Even getting on FOP with a FP can take 20 minutes. Then the ride, so if all is good you might get out of the park and on a bus by 10am. I am in the thought of not trying to pack too much in which has you running in different directions.

I really want to keep Cali Grill here due to celebrating our annivesary.

I think you could get your 7SMT FP and HM rides done but you could possibly go back to MK after breakfast. You have to get back there anyways to catch your resort bus, so that might be a little go back soak up the park and just do a little shopping or try to hit a ride or 2. Maybe schedule a HM FP for 12:30 so that you know you can ride it with out much of a wait.

I like the later idea, but unfortunately didn't think of it when I was making FP. Now they're all gone.

 

[mustinjourney]

The Cali brunch is nice. But FOP is more unique. If I had to choose I’d go FOP. Especially considering the money.

All depends on if you’ve done FOP more than once. It’s almost spiritual.

 

[dachsie]

I really want to keep Cali Grill here due to celebrating our annivesary.

Plan to Uber or Minnie van to Cali Grill and you will be able to do both

 

[FSU Girl]

Day 1 - Arrive and MK
6 am flight. Arrive to POP around noon, QS meal ?, rest (if room available)
then DS and Homecomin' @ 4
then AK for FOP and ROL

This seems like a lot of back and forth across property for a first day when you'll be tired from travelling. I would drop going to Disney Springs and just eat at Animal Kingdom, a lot of their quick services have good food, especially the one in Pandora.

Rope Drop and do what we can
Have a 9:30 BOG ADR (is it worth it at this time of day, or just do a cinnamon roll from Gaston's and more rides)?
I have FP+ from 10:20 - 1:25 then want to do Festival of Fantasy then rest in hopes of being able to stay for PM EMH til midnight
Ohana @ 3:50 or Skipper Canteen @ 5:10?

I would drop BOG. Breakfast is really pricey and not worth it. It is also at a time when it's best to get on rides without fast pass. I would do Ohana and drop Skipper Canteen. Then after your meal you could rest for a few hours and go back to the park for EMH. I love the food at Ohana and at that hour the wait isn't bad and the food is fresh.

Day 3 - EP
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)
Want to do Soarin', then Test Track hopefully. Have a FP for Frozen @ 12:30
Also have Homecomin' Brunch at 11:00. Would you do this or Garden Grill, and if this, would you cancel arrival night at Homecomin'?
Will be there during Food and Wine if this changes anyone's opinion.

I had a reservation for Garden Grill at that time and was able to get in the park at 8am. It was pretty awesome being in an empty park. We were seated immediately and finished up before the park technically was open. I would definitely drop the homecomin brunch and just stick around Epcot. For Test Track, if the line is really long, single rider is usually like a 5 minute wait when stand by is an hour.

Day 7 - EP
9 am Test Track FP+
Son wants Teppan Edo ADR @ 4:30. I thought Rose & Crown for Illuminations @ 7:45. Probably don't need either due to Food and Wine

During food and wine I typically eat from the booths for lunch and then do a sit down meal for dinner. If you have local hibachi places near you I would drop Teppan Edo.

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

This seems like a lot of back and forth since they are on opposite sides of the property. The Cali brunch was the best meal I've had at Disney (besides Victoria and Albert's) so I definitely wouldn't drop that. I feel like it'll be cutting it close though. Even with a fast pass, I've waited a half hour to ride, especially with the two rooms you have to watch videos in before the actual ride. I would try and get that later or drop it completely. I've heard that the line isn't that bad when it's right before park close. Just noticed you have a fast pass for it on a different day. Definitely drop that and do the brunch.

Day 11 - Departure w/ ME pick up @ 4
Breakfast @ O'hana's @ 10:45
If I have a FP+ for Seven Dwarfs @ 9:15 could I ride that and Haunted Mansion before running over to ADR for one last hurrah?

This will be cutting it close. You might be able to do the Seven Dwarfs (I would check in 5 minutes early) and see if you can move up your Haunted Mansion fast pass to that time after you check in for SD. But you'll have to take the monorail to the resort and it could either be really quick or take a while. Plus those rides are in the back of the park so you'll need to factor that in for time. I think as long as you get to the monorail by 10am you should be fine.

 

[nkereina]

Day 1 - Arrive and MK
6 am flight. Arrive to POP around noon, QS meal ?, rest (if room available)
then DS and Homecomin' @ 4
then AK for FOP and ROL

It says "Arrive and MK" here... do you just mean AK? Personally, I would just arrive and then head over to AK. To go to Disney Springs would take up a lot of time, and it doesn't seem worth going out of your way for it just to eat at Homecomin'. I would eat at AK. If you decide to stick with Homecomin' at 4pm, have something light when you arrive or you won't be very hungry for it.

Day 2 - MK

Rope Drop and do what we can
Have a 9:30 BOG ADR (is it worth it at this time of day, or just do a cinnamon roll from Gaston's and more rides)?
I have FP+ from 10:20 - 1:25 then want to do Festival of Fantasy then rest in hopes of being able to stay for PM EMH til midnight
Ohana @ 3:50 or Skipper Canteen @ 5:10?

I would probably just go with Gaston's. 9:30 is prime time, and if you have a big QS breakfast, I don't think you'd be all that hungry for a 3:50 Ohana ADR. I'd probably opt for the Skipper Canteen on anyone just for ease of staying in the park.

Day 3 - EP
Garden Grill @ 8:35 (heard you can actually get in at 8 with this before park ADR, true?)
Want to do Soarin', then Test Track hopefully. Have a FP for Frozen @ 12:30
Also have Homecomin' Brunch at 11:00. Would you do this or Garden Grill, and if this, would you cancel arrival night at Homecomin'?
Will be there during Food and Wine if this changes anyone's opinion.

I would stick with Garden Grill. It is not quick or easy to hop to Disney Springs.

Day 5 - MNSSHP
Thinking lunch before the party @ Sanaa @ 12:15, or Kona @ 2:05, or just do lounges at Poly or Wilderness lodge around 2? Then QS during party for a late dinner.

I would plan to eat an early dinner right before going to the party. Enjoy snacks or the candy during the party. In my own experience, there are only limited QS options during the party and they were all packed. Took nearly an hour for us, so it wasted valuable party time.

Day 6 - HS
Sleep late
First FP+ at 11:50
No TS booked this day - should I at HS or close by?
Want to see Star Wars Fireworks this night (worth it for the dessert party?)

Sci Fi and 50s Prime Time, both at DHS, are some of my favorite restaurants on property! If you can get an ADR at this point for either, I would do it.

Day 7 - EP
9 am Test Track FP+
Son wants Teppan Edo ADR @ 4:30. I thought Rose & Crown for Illuminations @ 7:45. Probably don't need either due to Food and Wine

I would just do Food & Wine. We've done Rose & Crown strictly for Illuminations and weren't impressed. The food is good enough, but we didn't care for it for Illuminations. We were seated quite late and we had an obstructed view on the upper level of the patio. You're free to move to the standing room section of the patio for a unobstructed view, but that defeated the purpose of our ADR there. IMO, Illuminations is easy to see from most anywhere and easy to grab a spot last minute.

Day 8 - AK
Rope Drop then FP+ for FOP @ 9:50, then Safari
Lunch @ Satuli' Canteen, then Kali River Rapids
TS ADR @ Yak & Yeti @ 4:15
Maybe see YeHaa Bob @ Port Orleans @ 8:30?

I would have a very light lunch if your dinner is at 4:15. One thing I have learned is that even though in the "real world", I eat breakfast/lunch/dinner at normal times... in Disney, the portions are large and the food is rich. I space out my dining pretty far apart (i.e. breakfast 7am, lunch 12pm, dinner 7pm).

Day 10 - AK
Brunch at Cali @ 11. I have a FP+ for FOP @ 9:15 though, is there enough time to get it done and get to the Contemporary on time?
Then have FP+ for Festival of Lion King @ 4:30
Dinosaur @ 5:30

I would say its not enough time, and frankly I think its too time consuming to hop all the way over to the Contemporary just to go back to AK again afterwards. If you are doing FOP earlier in the trip, I would probably just sleep in, go to brunch, and then head over to AK.

Day 11 - Departure w/ ME pick up @ 4
Breakfast @ O'hana's @ 10:45
If I have a FP+ for Seven Dwarfs @ 9:15 could I ride that and Haunted Mansion before running over to ADR for one last hurrah?

I would be leaving MK around 10 to make sure I got to Poly in time. You're supposed to check in about 15 minutes early. You *may* have enough time for Haunted Mansion - try booking a FP for it, and take advantage of checking into your FP for both of these 5 minutes early.