mouseketeer_mom
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Here's the scoop. I'm a regular Disser. By that I mean, I typically suffer from the same "over planning, over researching, over obsessive" illness that most Dissers suffer from.
That said, when it comes to Disney, I'm confident in the planning I do for my family. I buy my ponchos at the dollar store, I get up at 5:30 on ADR day(notice I didn't even need to tell you why
), I know what fastpass and photopass are etc...
We are a family of 5. My kids are 8, 8, and 10. We take our Travel Trailer to Fort Wilderness. This is the only way we'd ever do Disney. Trapped in a hotel with my kids for days on end just isn't our idea of vacation.
That said, most people thoroughly enjoy Disney just that way. Resort and Dining plan all the way.
So, about a week ago, my SIL asks me if I'll just plan her Disney trip for her. She is a single mom to a DD5 and DS3. She's a pysical therapist and works long hours. And, she is decidedly NOT a planner. But, she's heard from several people that Disney without a plan and no information can make for a less than enjoyable vacation.
(aside: this is how bad it was "I really want to take the kids to Disnland in Florida this year. I've heard they have hotels right next to the park. Don't they have like three different amusement parks and a zoo? Are there any good places to eat? I was thinking of going Thankgiving week because I figured it would be dead since people will be spending Thanksgiving with their families. I think we'll skip the educational big ball park (epcot) because I don't think there is anything for kids there." yeah... I know, I know... that's what I thought too!
)
After numerous phone calls explaining options etc... this is how it stands:
My DSIL, DNeice, DNephew and my DMIL.
November 29th through December 5th.
POP Century
5 day base tix
Regular Dining Plan
Double stroller from Orlando Stroller rental (just an umbrella stroller for the airport)
Arrive about noon at MCO and DME to POP.
Relax, unpack, swim, nap, whatever....
(bathing suits to be packed in carry on in case room isn't ready)
CS at the food court
MK in the evening for just the basics
mainstreet
castle
maybe Dumbo, teacups, carousel
Spectro and Wishes (hopefully)
Day 2
MK in the AM
boat to WCC for lunch
back to POP for nap/swim/relax
return to MK for evening if they want
Day 3
Kona for breakfast
BBB and DTD
back to pop for nap/swim/relax
1900 Park Fare for Princess Dinner
Day 4
character breakfast at AK
AK until the kids are done
back to POP for nap/swim/relax
Kids Nite Out for the kids
Boma for DSIL ansd DMIL
Day 5
DHS in the AM
late lunch at SciFi (is this a good choice for kids this young??)
Back to POP nap/swim/relax
Day 6
Whatever park they want to return to or EPCOT
(she's still convinced the kids won't like it)
They'll have the Disney groove by now and should be able to decide what they want to do.
Day 7
Check out
DTD
3pm filght home
Well, what do you think?
That said, when it comes to Disney, I'm confident in the planning I do for my family. I buy my ponchos at the dollar store, I get up at 5:30 on ADR day(notice I didn't even need to tell you why
), I know what fastpass and photopass are etc...We are a family of 5. My kids are 8, 8, and 10. We take our Travel Trailer to Fort Wilderness. This is the only way we'd ever do Disney. Trapped in a hotel with my kids for days on end just isn't our idea of vacation.
That said, most people thoroughly enjoy Disney just that way. Resort and Dining plan all the way.
So, about a week ago, my SIL asks me if I'll just plan her Disney trip for her. She is a single mom to a DD5 and DS3. She's a pysical therapist and works long hours. And, she is decidedly NOT a planner. But, she's heard from several people that Disney without a plan and no information can make for a less than enjoyable vacation.
(aside: this is how bad it was "I really want to take the kids to Disnland in Florida this year. I've heard they have hotels right next to the park. Don't they have like three different amusement parks and a zoo? Are there any good places to eat? I was thinking of going Thankgiving week because I figured it would be dead since people will be spending Thanksgiving with their families. I think we'll skip the educational big ball park (epcot) because I don't think there is anything for kids there." yeah... I know, I know... that's what I thought too!
)After numerous phone calls explaining options etc... this is how it stands:
My DSIL, DNeice, DNephew and my DMIL.
November 29th through December 5th.
POP Century
5 day base tix
Regular Dining Plan
Double stroller from Orlando Stroller rental (just an umbrella stroller for the airport)
Arrive about noon at MCO and DME to POP.
Relax, unpack, swim, nap, whatever....
(bathing suits to be packed in carry on in case room isn't ready)
CS at the food court
MK in the evening for just the basics
mainstreet
castle
maybe Dumbo, teacups, carousel
Spectro and Wishes (hopefully)
Day 2
MK in the AM
boat to WCC for lunch
back to POP for nap/swim/relax
return to MK for evening if they want
Day 3
Kona for breakfast
BBB and DTD
back to pop for nap/swim/relax
1900 Park Fare for Princess Dinner
Day 4
character breakfast at AK
AK until the kids are done
back to POP for nap/swim/relax
Kids Nite Out for the kids
Boma for DSIL ansd DMIL
Day 5
DHS in the AM
late lunch at SciFi (is this a good choice for kids this young??)
Back to POP nap/swim/relax
Day 6
Whatever park they want to return to or EPCOT
(she's still convinced the kids won't like it
)They'll have the Disney groove by now and should be able to decide what they want to do.
Day 7
Check out
DTD
3pm filght home
Well, what do you think?
