Planning overload please help!

[heatherking06]

I need some suggestions. We were just @ Disney in March for the 1st time and this is our 2nd trip. We r going the week before Christmas. Basically I went commando on everyone and about killed them! This time they want to take midday breaks so I have agreed. Need help with planning suggestions.

We arrive @ airport at 1pm and on to contemp resort.
I have res @ 50's @ 3:50 at HWS but afraid it may b too much to go there then back to MK
We have FP for 7dmt 5:50-6:50, Peter Pan 7:05-8:05 and wishes 9:35-9:55. Planning on EMH possibly. Any added suggestions for his night??

Day 2 rope drop at MK splash mt 9:30-10:30, btmrr 10:30-11:30, Ariel at her grotto 11:30-12:30
BOG qs @12:30 and back to nap/rest til 5
Dinner at 5:30 chef Mickey
Pirates and pals @8

Day 3: am AK EMH @8
Kilimanjaro-FP 9:10-10:10, Lion King FP 10:30-10:50, Nemo FP 11:30-11:50
After nap/rest til CRT dinner @4pm then MVMCP

Day 4: Epcot
Rope drop Soarin
Mission space 9:20-10:20 FP
Test track FP 10:20-11:20
Turtle talk w crush FP 11:30-12:20
Would like a nap/rest in between if possible have dinner at biergarten res @3:45 and candlelight @6:45. Any suggestions?? Illuminations aren't til 10:30

Day 5:
Hollywood
Hwv breakfast @8 am
FP toy story mania FP 9:35-10:35
Star tours FP 10:35-11:35
Lights motors FP 12:30-12:45
Also want to squeeze in b&b live and Disney Jr. And really want to eat at 50's if we have time
We have ressi at Ohana @4 and would like to see F! @ 8:30

Am I over doing it??
Any suggestions would b great!

DD is 7 really wants to meet rapunzel, Pocahontas, Merida, and tiana this time.
DS is 4 loves Peter Pan and Disney Jr and crush!
DH's only requests were to see lights motors and test track!
I really want to try 50's at HWS
Please help!

 

[g-dad66]

Looks like you're planning to be out late every evening and up early for Rope Drop every morning (including some morning EMHs).

I think that will be very tough to do for 5 days in a row, even with afternoon breaks/naps.

You might want to think about starting later in the morning one day. Maybe the Animal Kingdom day?

And for an afternoon break to be worth it, you want to leave quite a lot of time for it, because the travel time to resort and back to park can eat up quite a bit of that break time.

 

[xlsm]

I need some suggestions. We were just @ Disney in March for the 1st time and this is our 2nd trip. We r going the week before Christmas. Basically I went commando on everyone and about killed them! This time they want to take midday breaks so I have agreed. Need help with planning suggestions.

We arrive @ airport at 1pm and on to contemp resort.
I have res @ 50's @ 3:50 at HWS but afraid it may b too much to go there then back to MK
We have FP for 7dmt 5:50-6:50, Peter Pan 7:05-8:05 and wishes 9:35-9:55. Planning on EMH possibly. Any added suggestions for his night??

Day 2 rope drop at MK splash mt 9:30-10:30, btmrr 10:30-11:30, Ariel at her grotto 11:30-12:30
BOG qs @12:30 and back to nap/rest til 5
Dinner at 5:30 chef Mickey
Pirates and pals @8

Day 3: am AK EMH @8
Kilimanjaro-FP 9:10-10:10, Lion King FP 10:30-10:50, Nemo FP 11:30-11:50
After nap/rest til CRT dinner @4pm then MVMCP

Day 4: Epcot
Rope drop Soarin
Mission space 9:20-10:20 FP
Test track FP 10:20-11:20
Turtle talk w crush FP 11:30-12:20
Would like a nap/rest in between if possible have dinner at biergarten res @3:45 and candlelight @6:45. Any suggestions?? Illuminations aren't til 10:30

Day 5:
Hollywood
Hwv breakfast @8 am
FP toy story mania FP 9:35-10:35
Star tours FP 10:35-11:35
Lights motors FP 12:30-12:45
Also want to squeeze in b&b live and Disney Jr. And really want to eat at 50's if we have time
We have ressi at Ohana @4 and would like to see F! @ 8:30

Am I over doing it??
Any suggestions would b great!

DD is 7 really wants to meet rapunzel, Pocahontas, Merida, and tiana this time.
DS is 4 loves Peter Pan and Disney Jr and crush!
DH's only requests were to see lights motors and test track!
I really want to try 50's at HWS
Please help!

I would drop your reservation at Prime Time on arrival day and just do the MK.

If you're doing EMH at AK, what are you planning to do? You probably won't need those FPs. If you're going to MVMCP that night, you'll want to take the morning easy. If you take a break that day, make it worth it. If you leave AK after Nemo and go back to the Contemporary, you won't have a lot of rest time before you'll need to go to MK for your dinner reservation.

Day 5: I feel like this is another time crunched day because of that early dinner.

Just be mindful of your timeframes...you don't want to feel rushed and "on the clock".

Good luck with your planning and have an amazing trip!!

 

[heatherking06]

Hoping there may b some openings for a later Ohana dinner on day 5. I'm open for even changing things around if I need to. Was trying to miss as much of the crowds as possible! Even though we r going at one of the busiest times of the yr, we r both teachers and it's hard for us to go when school is in. Was going to check and see about possibly adding a day and stay til the 22nd

 

[heatherking06]

I would drop your reservation at Prime Time on arrival day and just do the MK.

If you're doing EMH at AK, what are you planning to do? You probably won't need those FPs. If you're going to MVMCP that night, you'll want to take the morning easy. If you take a break that day, make it worth it. If you leave AK after Nemo and go back to the Contemporary, you won't have a lot of rest time before you'll need to go to MK for your dinner reservation.

Day 5: I feel like this is another time crunched day because of that early dinner.

Just be mindful of your timeframes...you don't want to feel rushed and "on the clock".

Good luck with your planning and have an amazing trip!!

Didn't know if I would need a FP for Kilimanjaro. Should I save my FP for later? Or move my AK day altogether? We have park hopper there is just so much we want to do

 

[PlutoFan10]

I think it's too much on Day 1 to fit in HS. I would grab QS at MK (Cosmic Rays or other) or even Contemporary Cafe at the resort before MK. Day 4 rest will be kind of short in order to make it back for biergarten at 3:45, but if it's the Candlelight package you don't have much choice. Have you considered hanging at the Boardwalk or at the Solarium at Beach Club (usually have a Disney movie on the TV and pretty quiet) instead of going all the way back to Contemporary? Day 5 is tight with the Ohana reservation. Osborne lights are a "don't miss" for that night, too. (Last year for this amazing sight!)

 

[MulanMom]

Have to agree with some of the previous posters that a few aspects of your plan are ambitious. I'd drop PrimeTime 50s on your first day. Bus service to HS from the Contemporary can sometimes entail a long wait. You'll waste a lot of precious time going to a park for a particular restaurant then returning to your resort. I think I see the same thing on day 5 with returning to the resort then eating at Ohana before returning to HS. Maybe try Ohana on your arrival day and 50s on day 5? Going back to your resort can be a great break but you have to factor in the travel time as well as time to get in and out of the parks. Make it as easy on yourself as you can to ensure those breaks are relaxing! Have a great trip!

 

[caroline1851]

We arrive @ airport at 1pm and on to contemp resort.
I have res @ 50's @ 3:50 at HWS but afraid it may b too much to go there then back to MK, I WOULD SKIP THIS DINNER. TOO MUCH RUNNING AROUND
We have FP for 7dmt 5:50-6:50, Peter Pan 7:05-8:05 and wishes 9:35-9:55. Planning on EMH possibly. I WOULD LEAVE AFTER PETER PAN AND I WOULD NOT EVEN STAY FOR WISHES WITH KIDS THAT AGE AND THEN EXPECT TO BE UP THE NEXT MORNING FOR RD.

Day 2 rope drop at MK splash mt 9:30-10:30, btmrr 10:30-11:30, Ariel at her grotto 11:30-12:30
BOG qs @12:30 and back to nap/rest til 5
Dinner at 5:30 chef Mickey
Pirates and pals @8
IMO, THIS IS A GREAT PLANNED DAY

Day 3: am AK EMH @8
Kilimanjaro-FP 9:10-10:10, Lion King FP 10:30-10:50, Nemo FP 11:30-11:50. IF YOU HAVE A FP FOR KS, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET THERE FOR ROPE DROP FOR? MAYBE JUST GET THERE FOR YOU FP TIME.... ALLOWS EVERYONE TO SLEEP IN AN EXTRA HOUR.
After nap/rest til CRT dinner @4pm then MVMCP

Day 4: Epcot
Rope drop Soarin
Mission space 9:20-10:20 FP
Test track FP 10:20-11:20
Turtle talk w crush FP 11:30-12:20
Would like a nap/rest in between if possible have dinner at biergarten res @3:45 and candlelight @6:45. Any suggestions?? Illuminations aren't til 10:30, I DON'T THINK THERE'S REALLY ENOUGH TIME TO GO BACK TO RESORT, SETTLE DOWN, NAP, ETC. THEN BACK FOR THE 3:45 ADR. CAN YOU GET A LATER ADR AROUND 5 OR SO? AND I WOULD SKIP ILLUMINATIONS. HARD TO STAY OUT THAT NIGHT THEN GET UP SUPER EARLY THE NEXT MORNING FOR THE KIDS. BUT OF COURSE,YOU KNOW THEM BETTER THAN I DO.

Day 5:
Hollywood
Hwv breakfast @8 am
FP toy story mania FP 9:35-10:35
Star tours FP 10:35-11:35
Lights motors FP 12:30-12:45
Also want to squeeze in b&b live and Disney Jr. And really want to eat at 50's if we have time
We have ressi at Ohana @4 and would like to see F! @ 8:30. SEEMS LIKE OHANA IS MORE UNECESSARY RUNNING AROUND FOR A MEAL. I'D PICK ONE OF THE RESTAURANTS WITH THE FANTASTMIC PACKAGE OR EAT AT YOUR HOTEL BEFORE GOING BACK TO PARK FOR F.