Please critique...first timer to WDW and on DXDP

[mommy22pumpkins]

Hello. Sounds like you have a wonderful plan laid out. I am very impressed for you being a first timer. The only thing I might change and this was just our personal opinion but Citricos was one of our least favorite dining experiences on our last trip on the DxDDP. Just didn't live up to the other signature restaurants as far as food or atmosphere.
We enjoyed Jiko quite a bit. We did take a cab which kind of took away from the *disney-ness* of the experience for me. But it was still worth it to experince the atmosphere and food of this restaurant.

The only other place I would say to not miss is O'Hanas for your departure breakfast. This has become our departure day routine and is a bitter sweet experience now for us. The best character interaction and just overall relaxing and pleasant environment for kids and adults alike.

Hope this helps and enjoy your trip! We are staying at CR in Nov/Dec this year and are SO excited to be so close to MK and the Castle. We have never stayed hear before but they are supposed to be among the nicest rooms in Disney now that they have been refurbished.

Good luck again! Have fun and enjoy

 

[tinkgurl]

Sunday (arrive at 10:20 am) Magic Kingdom Day
L-The Wave
D-?????
evening event-MVMCP

The Wave is really good! I think you will enjoy there. As for dinner, since it's you're MK day, it would be easier to stay in that area since you're doing MVMCP. I know this place has mixed reviews, but we really love Tony's at the MK. We eat there every trip.

Monday-Epcot Day
B-Kouzzina-H is friends with KK so, he's pumped to try this one.
D-California Grill
evening event-Electrical Parade/Wishes

That will be fun to eat at Kouzzina if he's friends with KK!

The Cali Grill will be amazing! Be sure to time the ADR so you can watch the Electrical Parade and Wishes from there.

Tuesday-Animal Kingdom Day
B-Tusker House
D-Citricos (anything better on the way to DTD???)
evening event-DHS-Osborne Lights

Tusker House was one of our best breakfast meals this past trip! Hope you have the same experience!

Instead of Citricos, I would really recommend eating at DHS for dinner since you're planning on doing the Osborne Lights this night. And maybe instead of doing a TS, you could just do a QS meal this night instead since doing two sit-down meals a day can get hectic. Especially with a young one.

Wednesday-Magic Kingdom Day
B-Cinderealla's Royal Table
D-1900 Park Fare-My H will be out on business this night-Just my DD and I.
Other suggestions for just the two of us????

CRT will be such a great breakfast! It's so neat to eat in the Castle!

Since you're eating at CRT that morning, I'd do a different dinner that night. Maybe try Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. It's a must for us as well.

Thursday-Open Day to do whatever-Need dining suggestions!!!
B-GFC
D-??????
evening event-???? There is EP/Wishes this evening-Maybe the Dessert Party

Instead of eating at the GFC for breakfast this day, I really recommend Hollywood & Vine at DHS since you have a little one. Along with Tusker House, it was one of our favorite breakfast meals of the trip with our little one.

Then, for dinner, maybe just wing it and eat a QS at wherever you end up.

Friday-Departure in the early afternoon (1:20 pm)
B-Chrystal Palace
Maybe go to DTD prior to leaving for the airport....

Just from our experience, I'd be certain that you for sure want to eat at the Crystal Palace. It's always been a hit or miss with us. If you're planning on going to DTD before leaving for the airport, maybe grab a small breakfast at Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary, then eat a lunch at DTD. Earl of Sandwich is a must for us! But, your little one might enjoy something like Rainforest Cafe.

 

[rlahansler]

Would love your suggestions for our dining plan. My H and I are taking our 3.5 yr old for our first visit. We are staying at CR w/ MK view with the dxdp. I'm going by what I read on here. Please make any suggestions....please. Am I making the most of my dining credits????

Sunday (arrive at 10:20 am) Magic Kingdom Day
L-The Wave
D-?????
evening event-MVMCP

Monday-Epcot Day
B-Kouzzina-H is friends with KK so, he's pumped to try this one.
D-California Grill
evening event-Electrical Parade/Wishes

Tuesday-Animal Kingdom Day
B-Tusker House
D-Citricos (anything better on the way to DTD???)
evening event-DHS-Osborne Lights

Wednesday-Magic Kingdom Day
B-Cinderealla's Royal Table
D-1900 Park Fare-My H will be out on business this night-Just my DD and I.
Other suggestions for just the two of us????

Thursday-Open Day to do whatever-Need dining suggestions!!!
B-GFC
D-??????
evening event-???? There is EP/Wishes this evening-Maybe the Dessert Party

Friday-Departure in the early afternoon (1:20 pm)
B-Chrystal Palace
Maybe go to DTD prior to leaving for the airport....

I like your choices but do believe with a 3.5 year old the deluxe plan is way too much. What about Chef Mickeys at the Contempory. Some of your choices are way too nice for a young one. Took my 8year old and 11 year old to California Grill and they were fine but any younger I would of not!!!