Off to See My 999 Friends!! 1st Time @ MNSSHP!! PTR

Terk-1 · Jul 8, 2009

Have not been to WDW since November/December of 2006 and just could not wait any longer. I usually go around that time of year to see the parks all decorated for the holidays, but wanted this trip to be during a different season. As I've never been in late September/Early October before, I wanted to give it a try. PLUS, I'm going to go to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for the first time EVER!!! TWICE!!!

So here's my pre-trip report so far.

Hotel: Booked at the All Star Sports for 10 glorious days!!

Passes: Got a 10-day park hopper pass.

Dining: Going during the Free Dining Plan, but decided to upgrade to the Deluxe Dining Plan for $200 more. When I figured out where I would dine and what it would cost, it came to over $1,000. Less the $200 for the upgrade and I am getting over $800 worth of food for free!! It's also giving me the chance to dine at alot of signature restaurants or places that are pretty pricey.

Transportation: Mickey's Magical Express & Disney Transportation System. Never go off site, so no need for a rental car.

Flights: Booked my flight down the other day (waiting for the fare for the return flight to come down a little). The first non-stop flight from MHT on SW is not until 8am, so I'm guessing I'll be there about 11am or so. The return flight will not leave until 6pm, so this will give me a 1/2 day in the parks on my first day and another 1/2 day on my last day.

Terk-1 · Jul 9, 2009

So being the Disney OCD person that I am, had to make all of my dining adr's at the 90-day mark and got all of them, although had to move things around a little.

Arrival Day:
Dinner - 4pm @ Le Cellier. I was lucky to even get this, as nothing has been available for dinner since then. Was hoping for a little later, but will take what I can get.

Day 2:
Lunch - 11:30am @ 50's Primetime Cafe. This is a must for me on every trip. LOVE the 50's feel and decor, as well as watching the old tv shows like I Married Joan.

Dinner - 5:40pm @ the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Have not been here in a long time and as I'm on the Deluxe Dining Plan, wanted to give it another try. I did want to do Hoop Dee Doo on this day, but nothing available.

Day 3:
Breakfast - 7:35am @ Boma. Never ate here before.

Dinner - 5:45pm @ Narcoossee's. Never been here before.

Day 4:
Lunch - 11:30am @ Tusker House. Have not been here since the remodel to buffet. Wanted breakfast, but nothing available, so I thought I would try lunch.

Dinner - 5:40pm @ Cape May Cafe. Never been here before

Day 5:
Lunch – 11:20am @ Sci-Fi Dine. Was not thrilled with the food the last time I ate here, but am willing to give it another try. I do like the movies they show and the cars.

Dinner – 4:35pm @ Crystal Palace. This is a must dine for me on every trip. Wanted to get an early dinner ADR, as this is the night I am going to my first MNSSHP and wanted to eat in the park before everything started.

Day 6:
Breakfast – 8:05am @ Akershus. Never been here before, but thought it would be a great place to see the princesses.

Dinner – 5:30pm @ California Grill. Another place I have not been in a long time.

Day 7:
Breakfast – 7am @ Chef Mickey’s. Have not been since 2001.

Lunch – 2:30pm @ Liberty Tree Tavern. Late lunch before my 2nd MNSSHP!!

Day 8:
Breakfast – 8:35am @ Cinderella’s Royal Table. Never been here for breakfast (went a few times for lunch but that was MANY years ago) before, so I am looking forward to it. Was hoping for 8:05am, but again, happy I even got it to begin with.

Dinner – 4:55pm @ the Rose & Crown. I enjoy dining here, but wish they did not take the prawn appetizer away.

Day 9:
Breakfast - 7:30am @ Cape May Café. Never been here before.

Lunch – 12pm @ Tutto Italia. Never been here before.

Dinner – 5pm @ Hoop Dee Doo Review. Have not been to this in a really long time and wanted to give it another try. I did want to do this on day 2, but nothing was available until this day for category 2.

Last Day:
Breakfast – 8:05am @ Crystal Palace. This is not only a must dine for me on every trip, but has now become a tradition on my last day at WDW.

Lunch – 12:20pm @ The Plaza Restaurant.

Terk-1 · Jul 9, 2009

Day 3:
Breakfast - 7:35am @ Boma. Never ate here before.
Lunch - 12:30pm @ Tusker House
Dinner - 5:45pm @ Narcoossee's. Never been here before.

Day 4:
Breakfast - 9:10am @ Tusker House. Was able to get a breakfast ADR over the phone early this afternoon.
Lunch - 1:10pm @ Tokyo Dining. Never been here before
Dinner - 5:40pm @ Cape May Cafe. Never been here before

KathyRN137 · Jul 9, 2009

Hi Terk!

We're excited to be planning our first MNSSHP too!!

You certainly do qualify as Disney OCD if your PTR is only one day old and you've already changed some ADRs! :rotfl:

Kathy

oregonmommyof2 · Jul 9, 2009

Hi

I think we will be at All Star Sports for a few days together... We arrive the 15th and depart the 28th... We are attending the MNSSHP on the 22nd...

Terk-1 · Jul 10, 2009

oregonmommyof2 said:
Hi

I think we will be at All Star Sports for a few days together... We arrive the 15th and depart the 28th... We are attending the MNSSHP on the 22nd...

I've stayed at the Movies, Music & Pop before, but never Sports. My sister's best friend stays there every year and really enjoys it, so I thought I would give it a try. I know it's not POFQ, but it was $500 difference between the 2 and I could not justify that this trip. I'm looking forward to staying here.