I see a common thread amongst a lot of us Dis fans, trying to do it all because we love it all. I too want to slow it down, manage ADR's better, do the attractions we have skipped, and check out the hidden gems in the shops. My plan:
*still get to the parks at opening and have a touring plan for the highlights and favorites in the morning
*plan at least half of my table service ADR's for the late lunch hour and not in the evening (this gets so rushed when we want to make the evening entertainment!)
*we always tour in the morning and head back to the resort/pool in the afternoon, it helps my DH and I slow down (type A) and then we are refreshed for the evening. Staying up later is getting easier with the kids being 10, 7, and 5 now, no need for naps, etc.
*Missed Attractions we want to see: Hall of Pres., Tom Sawyer Island, Swiss Family, Country Bear, TTA, One Man's Dream, the Animation attraction at HWS, Muppets (I know!), the EPCOT country attractions, Innoventions (?-maybe), Flights of Wonder, all the trails at AK, Rafiki's Planet Watch (heard it's like a field trip?), Kali River (end of the day), Jammin Jungle Parade (we never stay that late- terrible), Nemo Musical
*I did take a lot more pictures of signs, flowers, cast members, store fronts, etc. last time and I love having that detail to bring home to my scrapbook
*I have considered NOT doing the dining plan and only doing 1 or 2 ADR's and doing more counter service and enjoying the snacks more, I think it might really free up our pace, any thoughts? I'm afraid we would miss the eating, but I am willing to give it a try.
Thanks for reading, I love the Diser's and the Crew!