Pre-Trip input on itinerary please!

[irisesareblue]

here's my itinerary for my upcoming trip January 2nd to 10th - can I get some input please? Step-daughter has advised me she is on a pretty tight budget for spending money and I am trying to keep meals out (especially Table SErvice meals) to a minimum - our room has a fridge and I am bringing a hot pot in my suitcase to heat soups and canned meals throughout our stay.

January 2nd – Saturday

• Fly into Orlando via WestJet arrive at 8:04 pm
• Pick up rental car at Alamo
• Check into hotel
• Go to Downtown Disney to walk around (pick up something for breakfast at the bakery)

January 3rd – Sunday

Hollywood Studios hours – 9 am to 8 pm

• Sleep in today
• Go to Winn-Dixie for groceries
• Have lunch in the room
• Go to HS for afternoon & early evening – have dinner at Fairfax Fare or ABC Commisary (see Osbourne’s Spectacle of Lights)

January 4th – Monday

Aninmal Kingdom hours – 9 am to 5 pm

• Go to park for early part of day
• Yak & Yeti Counter Service for lunch
• Have supper in room at hotel
• Relax for evening

January 5th – Tuesday

Magic Kingdom hours – 9 am to 8 pm

• Sleep in today
• Reservation for 10:30 am brunch at Cape May Café
• Shopping for afternoon
• Go to MK at 4 pm – focus on Adventureland, Frontierland and Liberty Square
• Have light supper at MK (Columbia Harbour House or Casey's Corner)
• Wishes at 8 pm

January 6th – Wednesday

Epcot hours – 9 am to 9 pm

• Go early in morning then return to hotel for lunch
• Shopping for afternoon
• Return to Epcot for evening – have early dinner at Cantina de San Angel (Mexico) or Rose & Crown Pub (United Kingdom) or have a turkey leg at Fife & Drum Tavern (American Adventure)
• Watch Illuminations

January 7th – Thursday

Hollywood Studios hours - 9 am to 7 pm

• Shopping this morning and eat lunch at hotel
• Go to HS at 2 pm
• Reservation for dinner at 4:30 pm at Hollywood and Vine & Fantasmic at 6:30 pm

January 8th – Friday

Magic Kingdom hours 9 am to 8 pm

• going to MK
• reservation for late lunch at 2 pm at Tony’s Town Square (asking for a table near the windows)
• watch parade from restaurant
• focus on Tomorrowland, Toontown and Fantasyland
• relax for the evening
• Wishes at 8 pm

January 9th – Saturday

• take DSD to the airport at 10:55 am – 3 hours before her flight
• check myself into hotel near the airport (maybe I'll go to Universal if I have time)
• attend Blue Man Group at 6 pm

January 10th - Sunday

• leave for home at 7:20 am (got to return the car and check in)

 

[hcoker1]

Sounds like a great trip! A good balance of Disney and shopping Have a wonderful time.

 

[irisesareblue]

Thanks for the input - glad it's a good balance - I'm trying to tone down my park commando side.

We leave tonight for Ontario, so Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[bbangel]

My only thing is I'm inclined to go to the parks early and get out when they get more crowded towards the afternoon. Other than that it looks like a great trip with lots of room for changing your mind and going with the flow.