Overdue Vacation First trip to the most Magical Place on Earth!

[JasmineRocks!]

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share my pre-trip report with ANYONE who could begin to share my excitement.

This is our first trip to Disney World. In our Party is ME, DH and Twin DSs they are 9. Because this is their first trip I don't think they quite understand that this is not Six Flags. (Not sure how to feel about that).

Anyway, So here goes. ALL SUGGESTIONS are welcome.

Saturday, September 15
leave Houston at 7:45 am - arrive at MCO at 11:00 am
Check in at Coronado Springs (not our first choice by the way, minor irritation for a Mega Organized Planner)

Leave for Epcot shortly after arrival dinner Reservations at Le Cellier @ 8:30pm ( I called for days and days 1 time sometimes 2 and 3 times a day). This is our Anniversary celebration by the way. This is the only place that my husband really wanted to eat during our visit.

Sunday, September 16
FULL DAY AT MAGIC KINGDOM
Dinner Reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table @ 7:00
This is totally for me by the way. I'm so excited!

Monday, September 17
FULL DAY AT MGM STUDIOS
Lunch reservations at SCI-FI @ 2:50pm

Tuesday, Spetember 18
FULL DAY AT ANIMAL KINGDOM
Laundry Day and
Dinner in Downtown Disney at House of Blues!

Wednesday, September 19
FULL DAY AT MGM STUDIOS
Lupper at Hollywood and Vine w/ Fantasmic! @4:00pm

Thursday, September 20
FULL DAY AT MAGIC KINGDOM
Lunch at Chef Mickey's @ 2:40pm

Friday, September 21
FULL DAY AT EPCOT
Dinner at San Angelo Inn @ 5:15pm

Saturday, September 22
Going Home Day
Breakfast at the Grand Floridian. 1900 Park Fare is closed but we are still having the character breakfast at the Grand Floridian Cafe.

Go to Animal Kingdom for a few hours and the go back home.

So, like I said, Any suggestions are welcome. Looking forward to them!

 

[praisehisname]

Hi, my family and I will be there the same time as you! We are also planning on a full day at MGM with Fantasmic on Wednesday. Can't wait!

Denise

 

[JasmineRocks!]

Thats fantastic! You have so many Disney Experiences. I love planning and this trip takes lots of planning. I wonder why we didn't do this while the boys were still little. I guess life gets in the way of living sometimes. What was your favorite past experience at Disney?

 

[JasmineRocks!]

Hi everyone,
I am so much more excited than I was before!!!! I called reservations now that the DDP free package is no longer an option and asked if there had been any cancellations so that I would be able to switch resorts... they said Yes!!! So now we are staying at Caribbean Beach Resort! How awesome is that??!!!

 

[praisehisname]

What was your favorite past experience at Disney?

Riding Mission Space stands out definitely! But also seeing my kids' faces when they would meet the characters and get their autographs. Eating a Mickey ice cream bar at Animal Kingdom... Can't wait!

Denise

 

[CurvesGirl1081]

Hi Jasmine rocks ! I think your plans are going to benefit your trip. The only thing I see is if you spend two full days at MGM you may run out of things to do. However fantasmic is fabulous. Have you thought about upgrading your ticket to a water park? That might be a great way to break up the week. Also there are tons of activities for the kids to do at resorts. Also lots of fun things to do at the resorts around Bay Lake. My husband and I rented a water mouse and had a blast! You can also rent bikes at some resorts, even ones that seat four which is really cool.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Sounds like you have an excellent plan so far! Your boys are going to have so much fun!

 

[JasmineRocks!]

Riding Mission Space stands out definitely! But also seeing my kids' faces when they would meet the characters and get their autographs. Eating a Mickey ice cream bar at Animal Kingdom... Can't wait!

Denise

Did you ride the milder version or the not so mild version? I wonder how intense the not so mild version is. I will make it a priority to step back and look at all my guys and soak in the moments

 

[JasmineRocks!]

Hi Jasmine rocks ! I think your plans are going to benefit your trip. The only thing I see is if you spend two full days at MGM you may run out of things to do. However fantasmic is fabulous. Have you thought about upgrading your ticket to a water park? That might be a great way to break up the week. Also there are tons of activities for the kids to do at resorts. Also lots of fun things to do at the resorts around Bay Lake. My husband and I rented a water mouse and had a blast! You can also rent bikes at some resorts, even ones that seat four which is really cool.

I'm kind of hoping we get some R&R in the mix. Thats really great to know. My DH NEEDS the extra rest. The water mouse looks like FANTASTIC fun! I didn't think about visitng a water park. Thats something to consider.

Thanks bunches!!

 

[JasmineRocks!]

Sounds like you have an excellent plan so far! Your boys are going to have so much fun!

I'm really planning on it. I know that was lame. Seriously. I really hope so. Thanks so much!

 

[praisehisname]

Did you ride the milder version or the not so mild version? I wonder how intense the not so mild version is. I will make it a priority to step back and look at all my guys and soak in the moments

When we were there last time, they ONLY had one version! So that is what we rode, and it was great! We will definitely ride the intense side!!!

Denise