Should I squish this into arrival day?

[BecBennett]

DH and I were married at WDW in 2011. Since then we've had a baby and always agreed that when we went back to WDW we would get our wedding photographer to take some family photos for us. (Misty Miotto - she's amazing! )

So the time had come and we're booked in to return February 25th – March 7th I emailed Misty to see if she was available, but the only time she has is on the 25th

We'll be visiting family in CT beforehand and we don't get to see them much, so i don't really want to fly to WDW a day earlier. I can get flights through JetBlue which would land at MCO around 11am, so allowing an hour and a half to get to BWV an hour for some lunch and half an hour to change/freshen up in the lobby bathroom (I'm assuming we won't be able to check in early)we would be able to get photos from 2pm...

Am I crazy thinking this would work? DD will be 22 months, and I have no idea what she will be like after 3 hours in a plane

Should I just give up on it until the next time we come back? I really wanted to get these photos, but I don't want DD to be crying in all of them.

 

[MandiC]

If it were me I would try to do closer to 5, maybe even 6pm, if you must do it that day. At 22 months old she will still *need* naps, which may or may not happen on the plane. It is so hard to tell if she will be the kind who falls asleep on the plane and wakes up happy as can be or if she will fight sleep on the plane, fight sleep in some place 'new' and crash at dinner time until 4am the next day (can you tell this has happened to me? ) Later in the day will give you a chance to at least try to get her some rest before pictures.

 

[starsweeper]

If it were me I would try to do closer to 5, maybe even 6pm, if you must do it that day. At 22 months old she will still *need* naps, which may or may not happen on the plane. It is so hard to tell if she will be the kind who falls asleep on the plane and wakes up happy as can be or if she will fight sleep on the plane, fight sleep in some place 'new' and crash at dinner time until 4am the next day (can you tell this has happened to me? ) Later in the day will give you a chance to at least try to get her some rest before pictures.

I agree. I have a 2 & 3 year old, and I would never attempt to do photos after a plane ride, etc. If you really must do the photos, I agree with scheduling them around 5-6pm to allow for adjustment and a nap at the hotel.

 

[Allison]

I would also worry about plane delays from Connecticut in February. You never know what the weather may be doing that could cost some extra time. I wouldn't do it.

 

[MSSANDRA]

I vote no too. Those picture are too expensive to have a grumpy toddler and parents that had to put themselves together in a public bathroom after dealing with a toddler on a 3 hour flight.

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

Have you thought about hiring another photographer? I know you like her, but if she isn't available I am sure there are bunches of other just as talented photographers that could work better with your schedule!

 

[BecBennett]

Thanks for all your replies.

I think we might give it a miss... I don't like having to skip it, but it's too hard to organise for arrival day.

I hadn't even thought about flight delays, so thanks for reminding me!

I know there are plenty of other just as talented photographers out there, but I just love Misty's style, so I don't really want to go with another photographer.

I'll let her know we can't do the 25th, but if by any chance she has any cancellations, then to book us in!