Our Tentative Schedule..what do you think?

[Sheaboys]

Going October 2-8th, staying at POR, 2 adults, 3 boys (7, 5 and 3) Free dining
Sunday-arrive around 10-11am. Check in
Head to MK-
back to resort around 4
Epcot for illuminations and dinner-Marrakesh? or Dinner at Ohana's no Epcot

Monday-Animal Kingdom or if no Epcot last night, Epcot this morning
back to resort 4ish
MGM for dinner at 50's Primetime stay for Fantasmic

Tuesday-MK-possilble lunch at CP
back to resort around 3-4
evening at Epcot-dinner Japan or MK LLT

Wed.-Epcot, unless did this monday if so, Animal Kingdom
resort 4ish
MK for Evening EMH dinner LLT only if did Epcot the night before

Thursday-MGM
resort 4ish
if get to resort earlier DTD if here dinner
if not in DTD dinner at BOMA

Friday-EMH MK
all day at MK with a break somewhere since it is our last day
Dinner-Chef Mickeys or Ohana if did not do this on Sunday

So as you see can use some help..I have several variations

 

[Skylarr29]

I think you should go to Ohanas the first night as it might get tiring/overwhelming to do 2 parks in one day after traveling.

I love Chef Mickey's and think that is a great choice for your last night. everything else looks good but you obviously need to try and decide on which parks which days so you can make your advance dining reservations which I highly reccomend. Have a great trip.

 

[LovePug]

I think you should go to Ohanas the first night as it might get tiring/overwhelming to do 2 parks in one day after traveling.

I agree with this, but according to your variations, that'll put you at Epcot on EMH morning (if the schedule is "normal"). Just wanted to point that out in case you wanted to avoid EMH. Monday was very quiet at MGM when we were there a couple of weeks ago, so that should be good. Tuesdays at MK has always been good for us. (Thursday, between the two EMH days, was also much quieter than in the past). Wednesday should be good for either of your two choices.

All in all, it lokks like a good plan! Have a great trip !

 

[Leigha]

I personally couldn't go to the MK and leave after only 4 hours. Are you sure you can?? By noon, you may be relying on the Fast Passes to get you on the rides and those are only one at a time. You might plan for more time there, then use the boat or monorail to go to Ohana's so you might possibly get back to the MK for Wishes or SpectroMagic. I like AK first thing in the morning and find that Epcot can be done later in the day because there are fewer things to ride. JMHO!

 

[Sheaboys]

Thanks for the responses keep them coming.
Just so you know, we are driving down there from Mass, but we are leaving here on Friday and getting to my parents in Tampa on Saturday. So the travelling part of Sunday is only about 1.5 hours. I don't know if I can only stay 4 hours either, but maybe until dinner at Ohana's. I need the park hours to come out before I figure out dining, and need hours to decide what days work best. I am not really worried about the mornings which parks, but the nights so I can plan a sit down meal. So frustrating!

 

[Skylarr29]

I feel you!!! I had to make all my meal seatings for sept and the hours are not out yet. When they come out I will just change any ps's I need to.

 

[RaySharpton]

Hi, Sheaboys. I hope that you have a wonderful vacation. I don't know if I can be much help, but I'll try to give some input.

Going October 2-8th, staying at POR, 2 adults, 3 boys (7, 5 and 3) Free dining
Sunday-arrive around 10-11am. Check in
Head to MK-
back to resort around 4
Epcot for illuminations and dinner-Marrakesh? or Dinner at Ohana's no Epcot

I like the idea of heading to Magic Kingdom. Especially for the ages of your kids. What a great way to start a vacation.

I don't if you will be flying or driving all day, but I bet the kids will be awake the night before and during the trip. As I get older, I know that I get more tired and need more rest periods...lol.

I love Illuminations at Epcot, and this is what I would try to do, too, for myself. But I would be oversleep the next day.

Maybe you could dine at O'hanas, which is great for kids. You could take the monorail from MK, after taking the bus to from POR ressort. But you may really be intrigued by the POR resort and the kids may want to go swimming at Old Man Island that evening after a nap or not.

If the kids are up to it, maybe you could go to Ohana's, take you POR bus to MK, and then take the monorail to Polynesian Resort. Ask a Castmember if you could ride in the front of the monrail with the driver.

After O'hana's dining, which is very kid friendly, if the kids aren't too tired, you could catch the monorails to Epcot and watch Illuminations. But this may be to much. Those water sprites at Polynesian would be a kid favorite to do after or before dinner. Maybe a boat launch from Polynesian to MK and catch the bus back to POR and explore. Or a quick or slow boat ride from POR to DTD MacketPlace to see Legoland, and then take the boat back to POR to get to bed. Or swimming in nearby quiet pool or Old Man Island pool. Too many ideas I guess everything depends on how tired the kids get after being up all day travelling.

Monday-Animal Kingdom or if no Epcot last night, Epcot this morning
back to resort 4ish
MGM for dinner at 50's Primetime stay for Fantasmic

After a long day, maybe take make a start after everyone wakes up. I really like the MGM/Primetime/Fantasmic schedule. You'll have a great time at 50's Primetime.

Maybe if you don't do Epcot or AK, go to MGM a little early and make sure to do the Indiana Jones show, and parade.

Tuesday-MK-possilble lunch at CP
back to resort around 3-4
evening at Epcot-dinner Japan or MK LLT

I like this day, get to MK early and do all of Fantasyland rides. Get character pictures at Toontown.

Take a long break, see the Epcot Illuminations that night. Your kids have to see Illuminations.

[/QUOTE]Wed.-Epcot, unless did this monday if so, Animal Kingdom
resort 4ish
MK for Evening EMH dinner LLT only if did Epcot the night before[/QUOTE]

Make sure that they see MK's Wishes fireworks. And is this a Spectromagic parade night. See if you can squeesh in the parade. Maybe the first night after Ohana's, but I don't know what night the Spectromagic parade runs.

Thursday-MGM
resort 4ish
if get to resort earlier DTD if here dinner
if not in DTD dinner at BOMA

Friday-EMH MK
all day at MK with a break somewhere since it is our last day
Dinner-Chef Mickeys or Ohana if did not do this on Sunday

So as you see can use some help..I have several variations

I think that you have done a wonderful job.

Sincerely, Ray