Outline of 1st ever trip to WDW

[nocalo]

Hello all! I have been lurking here for a few months. I wanted to share my pre-trip outline so that I could take advantage of your expert opinions, and suggestions.

Cast:

Myself(36)
DH(36)
DD(6.5)

We will arrive at MCO at approx 430pm on 12/21. Using DME to take us to POFQ.

Plans
Day 1 (evening of 12/21) Arrive at POFQ, check in and then head over to EPCOT. Have dinner at Cantina de San Angel, check out Mexico, China, Norway and of course the good old USA! Watch fireworks.

Day 2 morning-MK ADR @ CRT @1020am. Must do rides/shows of the day:HM, Winnie the Pooh, It's a small world, and Mickey's Philharmonic
late afternoon/evening-EPCOT ADR@Le Cellier @920pm. Must see's for the day: Universe of Energy, Body Wars, Cranium Command, Mission Space, and Test Track

Day 3 morning MK Must do's for the day: Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, Timekeeper, and Indy Speedway
evening DTD to meet DMIL & DFIL for dinner @ Capt'n Jacks (they will be in Orlando visiting extended family) DD does not know we will be meeting them

Day 4 morning MGM
late afternoon/evening MK ADR@Crystal Palace @625pm Must do's:Thunder Mountain, Tom Sawyer Island

Day 5 (Christmas) morning AK. Must do's: Kilimanjaro Safari, Pangani Forest, Tree of Life, T2BB, EE, MJT Lunch at Tusker House
evening no plans

Day 6 morning EPCOT ADR@Coral Reef@1130am Must do's Turtle Talk w/Crush, Soarin, Living w/the land, COL, SSE
late afternoon/evening MGM ADR@Sci-Fi@710pm

Day7 morning ADR @Park Fare @920am, then MK must do'sOC, Tiki Room, Barnstormer
late afternoon evening no plans

As you can see, I dont have it all worked out yet. This is what I have so far.

Ideas, and suggestions welcome.

Also DD will not know about the trip until the morning we are leaving. She is going to find out in a letter from Santa.

 

[Sooze]

I'm just so jealous that you are staying for 7 days!!

Can you take a picture of your DD when she gets her letter from Santa? That would be awesome to see in your TR. Also, maybe a copy of what the letter looks like?

I can't wait until my DD is old enough for us to surprise her with a WDW trip. DS is... but DD, not yet!

ENJOY your trip. Looking forward to hearing your TR.

 

[pyrxtc]

sounds like fun! I don't know if I'd want to be there on Christmas day although I want to be in hawaii for x-mas 2010.. LOL!! I'm not telling my kids either. Can't wait to see the looks on their faces!

 

[monymony3471]

Sounds like you know what you want to do. In AK, the Lion King Show is just awesome. You might want to consider that. That's my only suggestion. Have fun with all the planning!

 

[tubachick]

Sounds great!!! Looking forward to hearing about your trip (take tons of pictures!!!!)

 

[learnhome]

Sounds great! We are also first timers this January!! You seem well prepared! I am sure you will have a fantastic time

Chrissy

 

[Along4theRide]

Sounds like you'll have a great time. I can't wait to hear your DD reaction!!

 

[OhMari]

Sounds pretty good so far. I would stay out of the parks Christmas afternoon and night. I heard it can get really busy. If you are looking for something to do, get on the mono-rail and go look at Christmas decorations at the resorts.