*OFFICIAL* July 2010 Thread! It’s Hot. It’s Crowded. AND WE LOVE IT!

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Since we've had so many additions lately, I thought I'd post the most up to date list!

June 29

mdrob214: 'Ohana - 5:30pm

June 30

mdrob214: 1900 Park Fare - 5:35pm

July 1

Floridian1989: Narcoossee's - 6:10pm
NikkiLovesWDW!: Rose and Crown - 7:25pm
mdrob214: Spirit of Aloha - 8:00pm

July 2

Floridian1989: 1900 Park Fare - 9:10am
NikkiLovesWDW!: Paradiso 37 - 6:00pm
mdrob214: Yachtsman Steakhouse - 6:10pm

July 3

Floridian1989: Cinderella's Royal Table - 8:20am
mdrob214: 50s Prime Time Cafe - 12:05pm
princesskelz: Liberty Tree Tavern - 2:45pm
NikkiLovesWDW!: T-Rex Cafe - 4:00pm
Floridian1989 (parents): Victoria and Alberts - 5:30pm
Floridian1989: 50s Prime Time Cafe - 5:35pm
tinkerbell60: The Wave - 5:35pm
martinolichfamily: Cinderella's Royal Table - 5:45pm
irishdance86: Raglan Road - 8:00pm

July 4

Connie1042: Crystal Palace - 8:05am
Connie1042: The Plaza - 6:00pm
martinolichfamily: Akershus - 8:10am
ICan'tWait: Sci-Fi Dine In - 11:10am
mdrob214: Crystal Palce - 11:55am
martinolichfamily: Chefs de France - 1:40
NikkiLovesWDW!: Les Chefs de France - 2:30pm
tinkerbell60: Le Cellier - 2:45pm
princesskelz: Le Cellier - 4:30pm
mdrob214: Liberty Tree Tavern - 5:30pm
mdrob214: Narcoossee's 5:45pm
Floridian1989: Liberty Tree Tavern - 6:30pm
mickeymouse108: Crystal Palace - 7:00pm
irishdance86: Planet Hollywood - 7:00pm
martinolichfamily: Garden Grill - 7:10pm
ICan'tWait: Rose and Crown - 7:40pm


July 5

irishdance86: Chef Mickey's - 7:00am
mdrob214: Kona Cafe - 8:10am
NikkiLovesWDW!: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:25am
martinolichfamily: Hollywood and Vine - 8:45am
martinolichfamily: 50s Prime Time Cafe - 3:00pm
tinkerbell60: Chef Mickey's - 5:05pm
Floridian1989: California Grill - 5:35pm
princesskelz: The Wave - 5:35pm
mdrob214: Biergarten - 6:15pm

July 6

Floridian1989: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:00am
martinolichfamily: Boma - 8:30am
NikkiLovesWDW!: Whispering Canyon Cafe - 10:00am
ICan'tWait: Chef Mickeys - 10:45am
irishdance86: Sci-Fi Dine In - 2:15pm
ICan'tWait: Flying Fish - 5:45pm
mdrob214: Whispering Canyon Cafe - 6:15pm
mickeymouse108: Le Cellier - 6:25pm
princesskelz: Mama Melrose - 6:30pm
Floridian1989: Kona Cafe - 6:35pm
NikkiLovesWDW!: Kouzzina - 7:00pm
martinolichfamily: Cape May Cafe - 7:45pm

July 7

martinolichfamily: Crystal Palace - 8:20am
Floridian1989: Grand Floridian Cafe - 9:20am
NikkiLovesWDW!: Biergarten - 1:00pm
mickeymouse108: Sci-Fi Dine In - 2:35pm
princesskelz: Le Cellier - 5:15pm
ICan'tWait: Coral Reef - 5:45pm
martinolichfamily: 1900 Park Fare - 8:15pm

July 8

ICan'tWait: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:00am
martinolichfamily: Chef Mickey's - 8:05am
martinolichfamily: 'Ohana - 9:20am
princesskelz: Tutto Italia - 6:10pm
martinolichfamily: Hoop de Doo Review - 7:15pm
ICan'tWait: Boma - 7:25pm


July 9

martinolichfamily: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:15am
princesskelz: Whispering Canyon Cafe - 1:15pm
martinolichfamily: Sci-Fi Dine In - 2:30pm
irishdance86: Le Cellier - 5:30pm
martinolichfamily:Tony's Town Square - 7:45pm

July 10

martinolichfamily: Chef Mickey's - 9:30pm
princesskelz: 'Ohana - 6:50pm

July 11

princesskelz: Boma - 4:15pm
irishdance86: Rainforest Cafe (AK) - 6:15pm

July 12

Marshay: Tusker House - 5:00pm
princesskelz: Teppan Edo - 5:50pm
jrar4ever: 1900 Park Fare - 6:15pm

July 13

jrar4ever: Chef Mickey's 10:45am
jrar4ever: Trail's End - 7:05pm
Marshay: Rose and Crown - 7:20pm
irishdance86: California Grill - 9:00pm

July 14

Marshay: Cape May Cafe - 10:00am
jrar4ever: 50s Prime Time Care - 6:45pm

July 15

jrar4ever: Hollywood and Vine (FDP) - 4:55pm
Marshay: Teppan Edo - 6:00pm

July 16

jrar4ever: Planet Hollywood - 5:45pm

July 17

Marshay: Kona Cafe - 10:45am
DisneyMomx7: Rainforest Cafe (DTD) - 6:00pm

July 18

DisneyMomx7: 'Ohana - 7:50am
Marshay: Hollywood and Vine - 1:00pm
DisneyMomx7: Coral Reef - 7:25pm

July 19

DisneyMomx7: Captain's Grill - 7:35am
PopArtGal: Crystal Palace - 10:05am
DisneyMomx7: 50's Prime Time - 12:30pm
Marshay: Crystal Palace - 4:35pm
tinkgurl: Chef Mickey's - 7:05pm
DisneyMomx7: The Wave - 7:20pm

July 20

tinkgurl: Crystal Palace - 9:05am
DisneyMomx7: Liberty Tree Tavern - 12:30pm
tinkgurl: Spirit of Aloha - 7:15pm
DisneyMomx7: Flying Fish - 7:20pm
xoktenox: Spirit of Aloha - 8:00pm

July 21

DisneyMomx7: Captain's Grill - 7:35 am
tinkgurl: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:30am
xoktenox: Donald's Safari Breakfast (Tusker House) - 8:30am
DisneyMomx7: Tutto Italia - 12:10 pm
PopArtGal: - Chefs de France - 1:00pm
EclecticWAHM: Cape May Cafe - 5:40pm
tinkgurl: Whispering Canyon cafe - 6:30pm
DisneyMomx7: Cape May Buffet - 7:45 pm

July 22

EclecticWAHM: Kouzinna - 7:30am
tinkgurl: Hollywood and Vine - 8:30am
DisneyMomx7: Captain's Grill - 12:50pm
xoktenox: 50s Prime Time Cafe - 1:05pm
mgsmom: Crystal Palace - 1:10pm
Badgerfan: Boma - 5:00pm
xoktenox: Biergarten - 6:15pm
JNukem: Cape Map Cafe - 6:30pm
DisneyMomx7: 'Ohana - 7:10pm
EclecticWAHM: Teppan Edo - 7:40pm

July 23

DisneyMomx7: Cape May Cafe - 7:30am
EclecticWAHM: Donald's Safari Breakfast - 8:30am
tinkgurl: 'Ohana - 9:05am
xoktenox: 'Ohana - 9:20am
PopArtGal: Tony's Town Square - 12:25pm
DisneyMomx7: Yak and Yeti - 12:30pm
EclecticWAHM: Crystal Palace - 2:00pm
EclecticWAHM: Tony's Town Square - 6:05pm
JNukem: Kouzinna - 6:40pm
mgsmom: San Angel - 7:00pm
DisneyMomx7: Rose and Crown - 7:15pm

July 24

EclecticWAHM: Captain's Grill - 7:30am
Nettaboo: Crystal Palace - 8:05am
Badgerfan: Cinderella's Royal Table - 12:00pm
mgsmom: Beirgarten - 1:00pm
EclecticWAHM: Sci-Fi Dine in - 2:35pm
JNukem: Chef Mickey's - 5:45pm
tinkgurl: Kona Cafe - 6:50pm
xoktenox: Kona Cafe - 7:05pm
EclecticWAHM:Chef Mickey's 7:30pm
LuvMySoldier: Narcoossee's - 8:15pm
DisneyMomx7: Narcoossee's - 8:30pm

July 25

EclecticWAHM: Akershus - 8:00am
DisneyMomx7: Crystal Palace - 8:10am
awaldo: Cinderella's Royal Table - 12:00pm
DisneyMomx7: The Plaza - 12:10pm
EclecticWAHM: Restaurant Marrakesh - 12:30pm
ljspjsapsras: Biergarten - 1:40pm
PopArtGal: Chef Mickey's - 5:15pm
tinkgurl: Cinderella's Royal Table - 5:40pm
DisneyMomx7: Liberty Tree Tavern - 6:00pm
LuvMySoldier: 'Ohana - 6:20pm
EclecticWAHM: Mama Melrose - 6:40pm
xoktenox: 1900 Park Fare - 6:45pm
JNukem: Jiko - 8:00pm

July 26

EclecticWAHM: Cape May - 7:30am
DisneyMomx7: Princess Storybook Breakfast - 8:05am
Badgerfan: Liberty Tree Tavern - 11:30am
awaldo: Biergarten - 12:00pm
DisneyMomx7: Chefs de France - 12:20pm
LuvMySoldier: Le Cellier - 4:50pm
JNukem: Le Cellier - 5:45pm
xoktenox: Yak and Yeti - 5:45pm
tinkgurl: Yak and Yeti - 6:30pm
figmentfan0724: Le Cellier - 7:05pm
DisneyMomx7: Le Cellier - 7:20pm

July 27

DisneyMomx7: Cinderella's Royal Table - 11:45am
Nettaboo: Akershus - 1:20pm
DisneyMomx7: Mama Melrose FDP - 4:45pm
ljspjsapsras: Mama Melrose FDP - 4:55pm
xoktenox: Chef Mickey's - 5:00pm
JNukem: Crystal Palace - 6:00pm
tinkgurl: The Wave - 6:45pm
awaldo: Hood de doo Review - 7:15pm
figmentfan0724: California Grill - 9:00pm

July 28

ljspjsapsras: Crystal Palace - 8:25am
JNukem: 'Ohana - 9:00am
DisneyMomx7: Sci-Fi Dine In - 11:45am
figmentfan0724: Surf Club - 6:10pm
tinkgurl: Mama Melrose - 6:35pm
DisneyMomx7: Tutto Italia - 7:20pm

July 29

LuvMySoldier: Teppan Edo - 6:00pm
ljspjsapsras: Tokyo Dining - 6:00pm
tinkgurl: 1900 Park Fare - 6:25pm
Nettaboo: Cinderella's Royal Table - 6:50pm
DisneyMomx7: Wolfgang Puck Cafe - 7:30pm
figmentfan0724: Hollywood Brown Derby - ?

July 30

DisneyMomx7: Cape May Buffet - 9:45am
DisneyMomx7: Grandview Tea Rooms - 3:50pm
LuvMySoldier: Yachtsman Steakhouse - 5:30pm
PopArtGal: Tony's Town Square - 6:00pm
ljspjsapsras: Raglan Road - 6:00pm
tinkgurl: Tony's Town Square - 6:30pm
DisneyMomx7: Narcoossee's - 8:30pm

July 31

ljspjsapsras: Cape May Cafe - 7:30am
DisneyMomx7: Kouzzina - 7:30am
Badgerfan: Crystal Palace - 11:30am
DisneyMomx7: Mama Melrose - 12:25pm
ljspjsapsras: Garden Grill - 6:00pm
DisneyMomx7: California Grili - 7:50pm

August 1

DisneyMomx7: Chef Mickey's - 9:25am
DisneyMomx7: Kona Cafe - 6:25pm

August 2

ljspjsapsras: California Grill - 6:00pm

August 3

ljspjsapsras: Chef Mickey's - 7:45am
Badgerfan: Crystal Palace - 10:20am
ljspjsapsras: Cape May Cafe - 5:00pm

August 4

ljspjsapsras: Captain's Grill - 7:35am

 

[EclecticWAHM]

So can I use this thread to get some feedback on our general plans for the trip? I think I've come up with a pretty good plan for us and the way we work. Some background that might help with feedback: kids are 14 and one turns 13 the day after we arrive. We got the 6 day Park-hopper with water parks & more and Deluxe dining July 21 - 26.

We do like to take our time at meals and get out of the heat for a while, so we did make a lot of ADR's but I may end up cancelling a couple of the lunch ones and going with QS just so we're not in a hurry to get from one place to another. We like do have things at a fairly relaxed pace, but we do want to do as much as we can in the 6 days we have without feeling hurried and stressed. It's more of a big deal to us to just be relaxed and have fun than to be too concerned if we miss an attraction we want to see.

That said - here's my plans from my handy-dandy spreadsheet.

Wednesday: I will already be in Orlando over at the World Center Marriott at a conference and can leave there any time Wednesday morning to get over to the Boardwalk (any suggestions on transport - should I just call for a taxi?) I may book myself a massage at the spa before they arrive!
Dh and kids flight arrives 1:55 PM, so I'm assuming they'll arrive at the resort around 3ish.

Have ADR at Cape May at 5:40 that night, but have no other plans for the evening. I figure we'll stroll the Boardwalk, hang at the pool and/or maybe check out Downtown Disney or if we're feeling really adventurous maybe check out a little of Epcot or Hollywood Studios.

Thursday: Breakfast at Kouzzina then to Blizzard Beach - for the morning. No lunch ADR. We'll stay at BB till we feel done (probably 1ish) and then back to the hotel to change and head to Epcot. ADR is at 7:40 PM for Teppan Edo. We're hoping to catch Illuminations after dinner.

Friday: Breakfast at Donald's Safari and the morning in AK. We expect AK will be the least amount of time we spend at any park. We're not huge zoo people, but the kids do want to check out Expedition Everest. (Truth be told, I'm wondering if we shouldn't just skip AK altogether on this trip and hope to catch it another trip...thoughts???) Then over to MK. I made a Crystal Palace lunch rezzie for 2:00 PM. We expect to spend the rest of the day/evening at MK - ADR at Tony's Town Square at 6:05, and there's EMH that night.

Saturday: Breakfast at Captain's Grille the over to Typhoon Lagoon for the morning. Made ADR at Hollywood Studios for Sci-Fi Dine In (may cancel this one - don't want to be in a rush from the water park) at 2:35 PM. Have ADR for Chef Mickey's at 7:30 for dinner then no firm plans for the evening. Maybe back to HS for EMH or something else - depends on what we're in the mood for.

Sunday: Breakfast at Princess Storybook Dining in Epcot and lunch at Marrakesh - basically the day in Epcot, then over to HS for dinner and hopefully Fantasmic. Have ADR for Mama Melrose at 6:40, so hopefully we'll be done in time to get in line for Fantasmic after. Couldn't get the dinner package except with a really early dinner reservation and we didn't want to do that.

Monday: We'll have to leave for the airport around 3PM. Breakfast at Cape May and didn't make specific plans so we could go back to whatever was our favorite or something we missed.

Big question - for crowds etc. might we be better off doing Typhoon Lagoon on Monday morning before we leave for the airport and doing something else Saturday morning? Am I second-guessing and over-thinking too much.

I tried to not over-plan, but did want to make sure we had some decent structure and dining plans. We didn't do any signature dining and I'm kinda open to shifting stuff around - paying for a couple QS meals if there's something *really cool we should do.

So...sorry so long - any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Did I do ok for a newb?

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

So can I use this thread to get some feedback on our general plans for the trip?

ABSOLUTELY!! I'll give you my thoughts on your plans.

I think I've come up with a pretty good plan for us and the way we work. Some background that might help with feedback: kids are 14 and one turns 13 the day after we arrive. We got the 6 day Park-hopper with water parks & more and Deluxe dining July 21 - 26.

We do like to take our time at meals and get out of the heat for a while, so we did make a lot of ADR's but I may end up cancelling a couple of the lunch ones and going with QS just so we're not in a hurry to get from one place to another. We like do have things at a fairly relaxed pace, but we do want to do as much as we can in the 6 days we have without feeling hurried and stressed. It's more of a big deal to us to just be relaxed and have fun than to be too concerned if we miss an attraction we want to see.

That said - here's my plans from my handy-dandy spreadsheet.

Wednesday: I will already be in Orlando over at the World Center Marriott at a conference and can leave there any time Wednesday morning to get over to the Boardwalk (any suggestions on transport - should I just call for a taxi?) I may book myself a massage at the spa before they arrive!
Dh and kids flight arrives 1:55 PM, so I'm assuming they'll arrive at the resort around 3ish.

OOOoooh, what a nice treat for yourself! I say go for it! Not sure about transportation. Getting a cab sounds good to me!

Have ADR at Cape May at 5:40 that night, but have no other plans for the evening. I figure we'll stroll the Boardwalk, hang at the pool and/or maybe check out Downtown Disney or if we're feeling really adventurous maybe check out a little of Epcot or Hollywood Studios.

I think it's a good idea to have a relaxing first night. And it's good that you have the option to go to a park in case you just can't wait!

Thursday: Breakfast at Kouzzina then to Blizzard Beach - for the morning. No lunch ADR. We'll stay at BB till we feel done (probably 1ish) and then back to the hotel to change and head to Epcot. ADR is at 7:40 PM for Teppan Edo. We're hoping to catch Illuminations after dinner.

Sounds good! Get to your ADR a little early. They might be able to take you earlier so you can be out for Illuminations for sure. You can't miss it!

Friday: Breakfast at Donald's Safari and the morning in AK. We expect AK will be the least amount of time we spend at any park. We're not huge zoo people, but the kids do want to check out Expedition Everest. (Truth be told, I'm wondering if we shouldn't just skip AK altogether on this trip and hope to catch it another trip...thoughts???) Then over to MK. I made a Crystal Palace lunch rezzie for 2:00 PM. We expect to spend the rest of the day/evening at MK - ADR at Tony's Town Square at 6:05, and there's EMH that night.

First of all, AK is NOT a zoo!! In fact, I don't think about a zoo at all when I'm at the AK. When I think zoo, nothing about AK comes to mind. I think that saying AK is half-day park is completely wrong, but I understand everyone has their likes and dislikes. There is so much to see and explore as well as some great rides! I wouldn't skip it this time. Do you have an early breakfast? Try to hop on the Safari right after breakfast. At least do Everest, Kali and Dinosaur, I think the kids would really like those three.

Saturday: Breakfast at Captain's Grille the over to Typhoon Lagoon for the morning. Made ADR at Hollywood Studios for Sci-Fi Dine In (may cancel this one - don't want to be in a rush from the water park) at 2:35 PM. Have ADR for Chef Mickey's at 7:30 for dinner then no firm plans for the evening. Maybe back to HS for EMH or something else - depends on what we're in the mood for.

I can't help but wonder why you are spending so much time at the water parks when you only have a few days for the trip. Don't you think you might want to spend some more time in MK. Not trying to bash your plans, just giving my thoughts!

Sci-Fi is fun! I like that you leave some room for "whatever you're in the mood for!"

Sunday: Breakfast at Princess Storybook Dining in Epcot and lunch at Marrakesh - basically the day in Epcot, then over to HS for dinner and hopefully Fantasmic. Have ADR for Mama Melrose at 6:40, so hopefully we'll be done in time to get in line for Fantasmic after. Couldn't get the dinner package except with a really early dinner reservation and we didn't want to do that.



Monday: We'll have to leave for the airport around 3PM. Breakfast at Cape May and didn't make specific plans so we could go back to whatever was our favorite or something we missed.

Big question - for crowds etc. might we be better off doing Typhoon Lagoon on Monday morning before we leave for the airport and doing something else Saturday morning? Am I second-guessing and over-thinking too much.

I tried to not over-plan, but did want to make sure we had some decent structure and dining plans. We didn't do any signature dining and I'm kinda open to shifting stuff around - paying for a couple QS meals if there's something *really cool we should do.

So...sorry so long - any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Did I do ok for a newb?

I think you did GREAT for a newb!! Again, just wondering why so little MK time. I like that you have set times for each park and also some times to go back and go wherever you feel you need more time. Hope I was able to help!

 

[EclecticWAHM]

Originally Posted by EclecticWAHM View Post
So can I use this thread to get some feedback on our general plans for the trip?

ABSOLUTELY!! I'll give you my thoughts on your plans.

THANKS!!

I think I've come up with a pretty good plan for us and the way we work. Some background that might help with feedback: kids are 14 and one turns 13 the day after we arrive. We got the 6 day Park-hopper with water parks & more and Deluxe dining July 21 - 26.

We do like to take our time at meals and get out of the heat for a while, so we did make a lot of ADR's but I may end up cancelling a couple of the lunch ones and going with QS just so we're not in a hurry to get from one place to another. We like do have things at a fairly relaxed pace, but we do want to do as much as we can in the 6 days we have without feeling hurried and stressed. It's more of a big deal to us to just be relaxed and have fun than to be too concerned if we miss an attraction we want to see.

That said - here's my plans from my handy-dandy spreadsheet.

Wednesday: I will already be in Orlando over at the World Center Marriott at a conference and can leave there any time Wednesday morning to get over to the Boardwalk (any suggestions on transport - should I just call for a taxi?) I may book myself a massage at the spa before they arrive!
Dh and kids flight arrives 1:55 PM, so I'm assuming they'll arrive at the resort around 3ish.

OOOoooh, what a nice treat for yourself! I say go for it! Not sure about transportation. Getting a cab sounds good to me!

Have ADR at Cape May at 5:40 that night, but have no other plans for the evening. I figure we'll stroll the Boardwalk, hang at the pool and/or maybe check out Downtown Disney or if we're feeling really adventurous maybe check out a little of Epcot or Hollywood Studios.

I think it's a good idea to have a relaxing first night. And it's good that you have the option to go to a park in case you just can't wait!

That's exactly what I was thinking

Thursday: Breakfast at Kouzzina then to Blizzard Beach - for the morning. No lunch ADR. We'll stay at BB till we feel done (probably 1ish) and then back to the hotel to change and head to Epcot. ADR is at 7:40 PM for Teppan Edo. We're hoping to catch Illuminations after dinner.

Sounds good! Get to your ADR a little early. They might be able to take you earlier so you can be out for Illuminations for sure. You can't miss it!

Oh, good idea to get there early! That night is my son's B-day too. Do you know if we can order a cake for Teppan Edo?

Friday: Breakfast at Donald's Safari and the morning in AK. We expect AK will be the least amount of time we spend at any park. We're not huge zoo people, but the kids do want to check out Expedition Everest. (Truth be told, I'm wondering if we shouldn't just skip AK altogether on this trip and hope to catch it another trip...thoughts???) Then over to MK. I made a Crystal Palace lunch rezzie for 2:00 PM. We expect to spend the rest of the day/evening at MK - ADR at Tony's Town Square at 6:05, and there's EMH that night.

First of all, AK is NOT a zoo!! In fact, I don't think about a zoo at all when I'm at the AK. When I think zoo, nothing about AK comes to mind. I think that saying AK is half-day park is completely wrong, but I understand everyone has their likes and dislikes. There is so much to see and explore as well as some great rides! I wouldn't skip it this time. Do you have an early breakfast? Try to hop on the Safari right after breakfast. At least do Everest, Kali and Dinosaur, I think the kids would really like those three.

LOL - I know it's not a zoo...I wasn't sure how to put it...let's just say for us, AK is probably the lowest on our priority list. Still, I would like to see it and I bet there's lots to take pictures of! But, if push comes to shove and something had to go, AK would be it this trip.

Saturday: Breakfast at Captain's Grille the over to Typhoon Lagoon for the morning. Made ADR at Hollywood Studios for Sci-Fi Dine In (may cancel this one - don't want to be in a rush from the water park) at 2:35 PM. Have ADR for Chef Mickey's at 7:30 for dinner then no firm plans for the evening. Maybe back to HS for EMH or something else - depends on what we're in the mood for.

I can't help but wonder why you are spending so much time at the water parks when you only have a few days for the trip. Don't you think you might want to spend some more time in MK. Not trying to bash your plans, just giving my thoughts!

Sci-Fi is fun! I like that you leave some room for "whatever you're in the mood for!"


We're just really big water park people. Our kids are big into water stuff, and so are we, so we're really excited about trying out two water parks in one trip.

As for MK - I agree, I'd like to spend a little more time there myself. I'm thinking that's where we may end up on Monday if we don't switch out water park days. We're really excited about Epcot and HS and want to spend a lot of time there. It's just SO hard to decide where to spend the most time! The good thing is the day we are at MK is EMH that night, so we can stay late and we're night owls, so that should work out nicely!

Sunday: Breakfast at Princess Storybook Dining in Epcot and lunch at Marrakesh - basically the day in Epcot, then over to HS for dinner and hopefully Fantasmic. Have ADR for Mama Melrose at 6:40, so hopefully we'll be done in time to get in line for Fantasmic after. Couldn't get the dinner package except with a really early dinner reservation and we didn't want to do that.



Monday: We'll have to leave for the airport around 3PM. Breakfast at Cape May and didn't make specific plans so we could go back to whatever was our favorite or something we missed.

Big question - for crowds etc. might we be better off doing Typhoon Lagoon on Monday morning before we leave for the airport and doing something else Saturday morning? Am I second-guessing and over-thinking too much.

I tried to not over-plan, but did want to make sure we had some decent structure and dining plans. We didn't do any signature dining and I'm kinda open to shifting stuff around - paying for a couple QS meals if there's something *really cool we should do.

So...sorry so long - any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Did I do ok for a newb?

I think you did GREAT for a newb!! Again, just wondering why so little MK time. I like that you have set times for each park and also some times to go back and go wherever you feel you need more time. Hope I was able to help!

Thanks SO much for your feedback and ideas - I really appreciate it! Since we've never had a family vacation before I want this to be just really fun and relaxed. These boards are great and I totally appreciate people sharing their experiences and thoughts. It's awesome!

 

[Nettaboo]

I spend alot of my time over on the creative boards and have come up with come great transfers..BUT then someone said something about me having my daughter's name on her shirts and it kinda spooked me so I kinda put a hold on the shirts..Amazingly I got my husband to go along with wearing a shirt(he is so not the matching shirt kinda guy)..You could always get your guy to wear a grumpy shirt that says I Don't Do Matching Shirts!!

 

[Badgerfan]

Tinkerbell60 - Thanks for the warm welcome. Tell your DH the hopping is a piece of cake. We have done split stays twice before and have not had any problems. Bell services are great with the luggage. This is the first time we will be trying 3 resorts in one trip, but I'm sure it will be fine. As long as you don't mind the checking in process that much (and we are fine with it) you are good to go!

Disney makes it easy for those of us who can't choose just one resort while visiting!

Good luck with the convincing.

 

[figmentfan0724]

I have 152 days til my magical disneymoon! I can't wait!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Tinkerbell60 - Thanks for the warm welcome. Tell your DH the hopping is a piece of cake. We have done split stays twice before and have not had any problems. Bell services are great with the luggage. This is the first time we will be trying 3 resorts in one trip, but I'm sure it will be fine. As long as you don't mind the checking in process that much (and we are fine with it) you are good to go!

Disney makes it easy for those of us who can't choose just one resort while visiting!

Good luck with the convincing.

We have done split stays too - but I can't convince him to go for three. The first time we did a split, our room had plumbing problems, and it was literally 8-9 hours we were without a room. That kinda ruined him. Now that we drive it helps, because we can move our own luggage - but he hates the repacking and unpacking. We are doing a split this summer, first 5 nights at the CR then 8 nights in 2 rooms at the All Stars Sports.

 

[mgsmom]

I spend alot of my time over on the creative boards and have come up with come great transfers..BUT then someone said something about me having my daughter's name on her shirts and it kinda spooked me so I kinda put a hold on the shirts..Amazingly I got my husband to go along with wearing a shirt(he is so not the matching shirt kinda guy)..You could always get your guy to wear a grumpy shirt that says I Don't Do Matching Shirts!!

I love it! That's a great idea!!!
I know what you mean about the names. I was even thinking if we just wear the same character every day.
I'm going to try and suit up DD in Disney stuff ahead of time so I don't feel the need to buy when we are there. If she's already wearing a Cinderella shirt, maybe I won't feel the need to buy her one...
OH, we'll see... best laid plans...

 

[TamaraQT]

It's almost March already....July will be here before we know it.

 

[tinkerbell60]

It's almost March already....July will be here before we know it.

I just wish the snow would stop - I could use some spring weather! But, you are right - we are getting closer!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

I love the beginning of March....I always remember that saying that March is "in like a lion, out like a lamb." It helps me know that it will be spring soon!! Although looking out the window right now, you would never think spring! We have already been called for an early dismissal today and I'm positive we will have a snow day tomorrow.

 

[mdrob214]

It's almost March already....July will be here before we know it.

Thankfully! I wish it felt more like spring, that's for sure. My ticker will soon be below 4 months!

 

[EclecticWAHM]

I just changed a couple of our dining reservations for July 25. We're doing Marrakesh earlier at 11:40 instead of 12:30 and I changed our dinner reservations - canceled Mama Melrose at 6:40 to to the Fantasmic dinner package at Holllywood & Vine at 3:55. A little early for dinner, but it's all good I wanted less waiting time at Fantasmic.

I'm getting REALLY excited. I wish it wasn't so far away...

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

I just changed a couple of our dining reservations for July 25. We're doing Marrakesh earlier at 11:40 instead of 12:30 and I changed our dinner reservations - canceled Mama Melrose at 6:40 to to the Fantasmic dinner package at Holllywood & Vine at 3:55. A little early for dinner, but it's all good I wanted less waiting time at Fantasmic.

I'm getting REALLY excited. I wish it wasn't so far away...

 

[wdwnut61]

After surviving another snow storm we can't wait for our July trip

We'll be there July 17-25 at the Polynesian CL

 

[maya_]

July 26th to August 8th we will be at POR.

First trip in eight years, first ever onsite.

Five months to go!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

After surviving another snow storm we can't wait for our July trip

We'll be there July 17-25 at the Polynesian CL

Welcome! I know, can you believe this snow?! Thoughts of Florida in the summer is the only thing getting me through! We stayed at the Poly for our honeymoon last year. It was divine!

July 26th to August 8th we will be at POR.

First trip in eight years, first ever onsite.

Five months to go!

Welcome!! We'll be at POR too, although not at the same time. POR is the resort I've stayed at the most. I think you made a great choice for your first even onsite visit!!


If either of you have made ADRs, I'd be happy to add them to the master list on the top of pg. 7!

 

[wdwnut61]

Thanks Nikki

7/17- Kona 5:00 PM
7/18- Le Cellier 5:40
7/19- Coral Reef 5:15
7/20- 1900 Park Fare 5:00
7/21- Chef de France 5:00
7/22- Narcoossee 5:30
7/23- Chef Mickey 5:15
7/24- T-Rex-5:00

If we have any additions or changes I'll be sure to post. Thanks for all your hard work

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Thanks Nikki

7/17- Kona 5:00 PM
7/18- Le Cellier 5:40
7/19- Coral Reef 5:15
7/20- 1900 Park Fare 5:00
7/21- Chef de France 5:00
7/22- Narcoossee 5:30
7/23- Chef Mickey 5:15
7/24- T-Rex-5:00

If we have any additions or changes I'll be sure to post. Thanks for all your hard work

All set!