Need some Planning Advice

[HollyJoy]

We are going to WDW this December (we check in on Dec. 4, and check out on the 10th -- neither of these days will be park days). I have tickets for MVMCP on 12/7, with PS for LTT at 5:20 that evening. My girls want so badly to have breakfast with Cinderella, but I wasn't able to get PS's for that, but was able to get PS's for The Storybook breakfast in Epcot on 12/7 at 8:30. Didn't really want that date, since we're already doing a character meal that day, but I had to take it.. was the only one available.

Okay, so other than those dates, I have nothing else planned. I need help trying to figure out which parks to see on which days. I would like to go to MK twice, with one of the days being Thursday, our last day at WDW. Which other day (Sunday or Monday) should we go to WDW? Which day should we go to AK? HOw about MGM and Epcot? HOw do I fit them all in? Ugh! I figure on 12/7 (tuesday) we'll have to go back to the hotel for a rest since it will be a long day. Since we'll be in Epcot in the morning, should we just stay there for the day? I want to see the Candelight Processional, but can come back one night. Also want to be at MGM for the Osbourne lights one evening. Will the MVMCP take care of any nice fireworks that will be shown there at night? Help! I'm starting to stress about this!

 

[kimwim8]

No need to stress!

I don't think the week you are there is a "real busy" week. Sunday is an EE day for MK, so you can go there in the am & get in quite a few rides, and then park hop somewhere else when the park fills up a few hours later (considering you're already planning an additional day in MK).

I would do Epcot on the day you have your PSB PS. Depending on your PS time, you might be able to do some things (not in the World Showcase) before hand.

Keep calling for PS for Cindy's Castle. You may end up getting a slot when there are cancellations. I would call every day, if you can. And continue to call once you're in WDW, I've heard of people getting PS's that way.

Good luck, and enjoy!

 

[HollyJoy]

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please.. ideas?

 

[swilphil]

You could do AK Monday for EE, if everyone's awake. I, personally, don't like to do two EE's in a row. I get more out of MK's EE so I would do MK Sunday, especially if that's your first day in the parks, then hop over to MGM around noon or you could take the monorail from MK to Epcot and do CP that night, if possible.

I would definitely do Epcot after your PSB. The World Showcase is a great place to sample foods from around the world. There are lots of counter service places and interesting snacks. I would do AK one morning--it can be done in 1/2 a day. For all the other parks, I would spend at least one full day total. We often split our days between two parks. MGM has some shows during the day that don't play at night, so plan on one morning there and another evening.

Here's what we do:

Sun-MK a.m., Epcot p.m.

Mon- MGM a.m., MK p.m. or MGM

Tues--Epcot a.m., MK p.m.

Weds-AK a.m, MGM p.m.

Thurs.--MK a.m., Epcot p.m.

 

[HollyJoy]

So do you think a good plan would be to do AK on Monday during the day, then head over to Epcot in the evening to take in the tree lighting and CP? I was kind of thinking of that, but wasn't sure it would work or not.

How's this look:

Sunday: Magic Kingdom.. all day (this way, I can take in Spectormagic and Kiss goodnight)

Monday: Animal Kingdom in the morning/early afternoon; then Epcot in the evening to catch the Tree Lighting/CP and Illuminations.

Tuesday: Epcot in the morning (PS at PSB at 8:30).. take an easy day, then head over to MK for PS at LTT at 5:20, then MVMCP.

Wednesday: MGM... Osbourne Lights

Thursday (Last Day).. visit MK once again, and throw in anything else we didn't get to see or do.

 

[mickeysaver]

Hi Holly. Well, I don't know if you are staying onsite or not, but the plan below assumes that you are staying onsite. If you are offsite, you can't do the EMH's so the plan kind of has some tweakage needed to make it fully functional. I hope this possible schedule gives you another idea of how it can be done. There is no one perfect answer. I just wanted to try to expose you to some wonderful holiday at WDW pixie dust potentials. I tried to allow for some rest, but with a 5 day schedule and so much to see, it can be a bit of a challenge. I am by no means an expert, but I do love to play with this stuff. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Maggie

12/04 - Saturday
Arrival Day
This evening would be spent well over at DTD or maybe even doing a round of mini golf over at Winterland Summerland. Consider booking a Sleighride over at the Wilderness Lodge....it's a carriage ride....holiday style.

12/05 - Sunday
Up Early to catch some Pixie Dust at MK during the extra magic hour
Develop a top 5 List of Must Do Rides do them and leave....I know it will be tough.
Go over to Animal Kingdom there is plenty to do here to consume the rest of your day until they close at 5pm. Don't forget to do the Animal Kingdom Meal Deal if you do counter service for lunch. It's a real money saver!
Go to Epcot for the evening. Catch Candlelight Processional and enjoy the Lights of Winter and Illuminations!

12/06 - Monday
Sleep Late if needed
MGM Studios
I think this park has enough laid back attractions that you can make it a whole day park.
Try to catch Fantasmic!
Stay until close and enjoy the Osborne Lights....open for another hour even after the park closes.

12/07 - Tuesday
The Storybook breakfast in Epcot at 8:30.
Do the Future World area and then take a break.....
Consider exploring a little. Check out the HUGE gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian and maybe see the special treatment that the Poly gives to Christmas decorating. The tree at the Wilderness Lodge is also spectacular.
Head to MK to be there around 4pm for....
MVMCP with PS for LTT at 5:20 that evening.

12/08 - Wednesday
Sleep Late
MK spend the whole day here. This is one of the best days for touring MK.

12/09 - Thursday
EE MK again....same drill do 5-7 Must Do attractions and leave...I know you want to spend your last day here, but it has the potential to be really crowded. This is a much better day for touring Epcot and catch all the Holiday Storytellers around the World Showcase.

12/10 - Friday
Leave for home

 

[HollyJoy]

bumping for more advice!