Sept/Oct Early Itinerary-advice welcome

[redmomof4]

I have started planning for our Sept/Oct trip. I could use all the advice you have to offer as it is only my second trip as an adult and my first on property. This will be our second Disney cruise, but the last one (1999) seems like ages ago, and was 2 kids ago.

We will be traveling in a group of 6 (dh and I and our four children-14,8,5,3) We have 6 or 7 day MYW w/ hopper option (I will probably add on non expiry when we are there or I might just go with 4day hoppers and then upgrade if we need/want to there) I am trying to take advantage of the dining plan and feel the need to figure out where I want to eat, so I can make those ADRs. It is so hard without the park hours and EMHs out yet. I figure with hoppers though we can do an EMH and then hop to where I had planned.

I do have a Passporter (not my fave) and TGM (overwhelming but helpful)

Here's the plan so far, input is welcomed...

Wed Sept 28--fly into MCO around 1200, pick up rental car at airport, check into the Nick Hotel and spend the evening there. We'll likely make a quick grocery stop for breakfast in the am and do an easy quick dinner out (is there a resturant at the hotel?) Any suggestions on somewhere light, quick and easy to eat out at. Probably call it an early night

Thurs Sept 29--Drive to Port Canaveral for cruise (cheaper for us to rent a minivan for the WEEK than to pay for Disney's transportation to and from the cruise port)

Thurs-Sun Oct. 2--Cruise (two connecting rooms, does anyone remember if we get breakfast on our last am???)

Sun Oct. 2--Drive back to Disney, check into Pop Century (two connecting rooms) Either late lunch or early dinner (choices lunch at Kona, dinners at Crystal Palace or Liberty Tree Tavern-any advice, or suggestions-open to other resturants too) then MNSSHP

Mon Oct 3--Epcot then HDDR for dinner

Tues Oct 4--MGM, Lunch at 50's Prime Time (Is this place worth using a ts meal for??) and then watch Fantasmic later (probably go back to room for a swim or rest during the afternoon)

Wed Oct 5--MK, CRT for breakfast (maybe whole family, maybe just mommy and Belle-3y, Dad and boys could do something else), Hoping that Spectro and Wishes will both be shown this night, if not we'll try to hop over to watch it on Monday or Tuesday.

Thurs Oct 6--AK, Dinner at Boma then to Epcot for illuminations

Friday Oct 7--Head to the airport for 1200 flight.

I'm extremely interested in what times you think I should make ADRs for, whether you think my restuarant choices are good for my large family and some counter service places where we'll be. I realize I have 1 extra ts meal and we'll just pay for that if we keep this itinerary.

Shawna
www.longaberger.com/shawnabarnett

 

[disneyjunkie]

I would book LTT for dinner (you can do that now) the night you're doing MNSSHP. That way you can get in the park before the huge crowds that will be at the gate when the party starts.

I booked LTT last month for October 2 for my son and I.

Instead of lunch at Prime Time, why not do the Fantasmic Dinner Package? That way you won't have to get to the theatre so early.

You could also just do snacks, maybe shakes and fries at Prime Time.

 

[redmomof4]

for your advice, it is all appreciated. I know I can book LTT for dinner but I thought it was only certain times. I'd like to eat early, do you know when it opens?

Also the Fantasmic dinner package isn't included in the dining plan, am I right? I don't want to have to pay for something I can get for FREE. LOL.

Anyone else have input??

 

[disneyholic family]

yes you get breakfast on the last morning of your cruise. At a very early hour. If you have early dinner seating then i think your breakfast time is 6:30 AM on that last morning. And if you have late seating it's after that, but i can't remember when.
But it's also early.
In any case, you do get breakfast on your last morning (and you have to be off the ship before 9 i think it is, maybe before that)

 

[redmomof4]

I thought so, I think I remember eating a sort of continental walk though the line and get your stuff breakfast that am. Thanks for clarifying it forme.

 

[ssdeverell]

We really liked Prime Time. I think it would be a good choice for your kids. I would also do LTT for dinner on your first night. Maybe you and the boys could do Chef Mickey's or Crystal Palace for breakfast while Mom and DD do CRT. Sounds like a fun trip, and you have some of my favorites picked for meals.