Hello,
I am back with more questions
Given that there is less than three months for the trip date, I think that the questions are getting a bit more complicated to answer with Google.
One more time, I offer the facts that could affect or not your replies:
a. I am a single parent traveling with 5yrs twins (a girl and a boy)
b. We have a booked reservation in Pop Century
c. We will be staying from September 14 to 21, 2014
d. 6 days of Park Tickets have been booked
e. We got the Free Counter Service Dining plan
f. This will be the first time in Disney for my kids, second time for me, but first time staying on property.
Check In:
How exactly it works? Our plane is suppose to arrive to Orlando at noon. We are going to use the Magical Express Transportation, so I assume that we should be arriving to our hotel around 2:00PM, but I understand that Disney will not give us access to our room until 3:00PM.
When we get to the hotel (earlier than the check in time) shall we go direct to the guest service and they will give us a package with the magic bands, vouchers, etc, or they will handle it until the check in time?
Its important to know this because by the arrival time, we could be hungry and if we wont have access to the restaurant, for example, it could be an issue.
I had in mind to lunch at Downtown Disney (Wolfgang Puck Express), but nothing would be worryless than unpack everything or at least be able to leave stuff in the safe deposit box (passports, phone, tablets). So I would prefer to take our bags to our room before to explore the property with the kids and when this can happen would be a bit later to lunch.
Dining:
Suddenly, it has come to my mind a new worry: the dining aspect of the trip.
How difficult could be for me to handle the two kids and the food that all of us are going to take? They tend to be obedient (lets pray here
), but its not only about that. I am thinking about a tray not able to accommodate the three meals. What if I need to accommodate the kids in a table and then go back for something else. Could I be pointed out by leaving the kids unattended?
Actually, I would not be happy to do that. Wow, this is getting frustrating
I can make the kids take theirs refillable mugs to help me out, but maybe three plates in a tray would be too much. Once I read that Disney thinks in everything...I hope there is a solution for this already.
Character Dining:
Beyond the worries mentioned before, I have to tell you that I really want to take my kids during our visit to Animal Kingdom to the Tusker House restaurant, although I still dont know if do a breakfast or a lunch, thinking not on the food or the price but in the flexibility that one or another can give us (level of crowds growing while we eat, for example)
Do you think this is a good option for Character Dining? I have read a lot about others, but in the case of the one with princesses, my little boy would not be so happy. I think the mix of Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Mickey and Minnie has to be one of the best. Again, feel free to express your ideas.
FastPass+:
Having into account our party and our possibilities, I am still planning what Fastpasses to get. Hard decision, because it depends on which rides we can actually ride and which rides could be loved for the kids.
I will give you my choices so far, but please feel free to suggest me any change that you thing I should do:
Epcot:
Soarin, Characters Spot, Mission Space (I dont know if the lite version will fit my kids) and yes! I do plan to do Test Track first thing in the morning. I read that is better to get a FP to Soarin than for Test Track.
Disney Hollywood Studios:
Toy Story Mania, Star Tours, Voyage of the Little Mermaid. I am really lost on this Park. In an adult trip I had gone with closed eyes to Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but probably they are too much for my kids.
Animal Kingdom:
Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safari and Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost. Here the sad thing is that they love to watch videos of the Expedition Everest, but we wont be able to ride in a single car (two guests for row), so its a sad no-no for us.
Magic Kingdom:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Yes...you will jump on me to tell me that this last ride is for two guest per row, but I hope to find someone riding alone, willing to ride with one of the kids. At this point, maybe is a waste to get a FP for this, but that would be a great ride for my kids.
MagicBands:
Some days ago, I read a very interesting article about MagicBands, but something grabbed my attention. It said that they are not only good for open the hotel room doors and the access to the parks, but also to avoid the need to carry credit cards or even a wallet with you. I understand then that you could go to a store, grab some items and pay using your Magicband, charging your hotel bill, but what about if you want to order a beer with your meal? I remember that every time I wanted to buy a beer I was requested to show my drivers license in order to be allowed to buy it, but this requirement is also bypassed with the Magicband or I still need to carry the driver license with me?
Well, its enough for the moment.
Thanks in advance for your kind replies.
Kind regards,
Edgar
I am back with more questions

Given that there is less than three months for the trip date, I think that the questions are getting a bit more complicated to answer with Google.
One more time, I offer the facts that could affect or not your replies:
a. I am a single parent traveling with 5yrs twins (a girl and a boy)
b. We have a booked reservation in Pop Century
c. We will be staying from September 14 to 21, 2014
d. 6 days of Park Tickets have been booked
e. We got the Free Counter Service Dining plan
f. This will be the first time in Disney for my kids, second time for me, but first time staying on property.
Check In:
How exactly it works? Our plane is suppose to arrive to Orlando at noon. We are going to use the Magical Express Transportation, so I assume that we should be arriving to our hotel around 2:00PM, but I understand that Disney will not give us access to our room until 3:00PM.
When we get to the hotel (earlier than the check in time) shall we go direct to the guest service and they will give us a package with the magic bands, vouchers, etc, or they will handle it until the check in time?
Its important to know this because by the arrival time, we could be hungry and if we wont have access to the restaurant, for example, it could be an issue.
I had in mind to lunch at Downtown Disney (Wolfgang Puck Express), but nothing would be worryless than unpack everything or at least be able to leave stuff in the safe deposit box (passports, phone, tablets). So I would prefer to take our bags to our room before to explore the property with the kids and when this can happen would be a bit later to lunch.
Dining:
Suddenly, it has come to my mind a new worry: the dining aspect of the trip.
How difficult could be for me to handle the two kids and the food that all of us are going to take? They tend to be obedient (lets pray here



Character Dining:
Beyond the worries mentioned before, I have to tell you that I really want to take my kids during our visit to Animal Kingdom to the Tusker House restaurant, although I still dont know if do a breakfast or a lunch, thinking not on the food or the price but in the flexibility that one or another can give us (level of crowds growing while we eat, for example)
Do you think this is a good option for Character Dining? I have read a lot about others, but in the case of the one with princesses, my little boy would not be so happy. I think the mix of Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Mickey and Minnie has to be one of the best. Again, feel free to express your ideas.
FastPass+:
Having into account our party and our possibilities, I am still planning what Fastpasses to get. Hard decision, because it depends on which rides we can actually ride and which rides could be loved for the kids.
I will give you my choices so far, but please feel free to suggest me any change that you thing I should do:
Epcot:
Soarin, Characters Spot, Mission Space (I dont know if the lite version will fit my kids) and yes! I do plan to do Test Track first thing in the morning. I read that is better to get a FP to Soarin than for Test Track.
Disney Hollywood Studios:
Toy Story Mania, Star Tours, Voyage of the Little Mermaid. I am really lost on this Park. In an adult trip I had gone with closed eyes to Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but probably they are too much for my kids.
Animal Kingdom:
Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safari and Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost. Here the sad thing is that they love to watch videos of the Expedition Everest, but we wont be able to ride in a single car (two guests for row), so its a sad no-no for us.
Magic Kingdom:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Yes...you will jump on me to tell me that this last ride is for two guest per row, but I hope to find someone riding alone, willing to ride with one of the kids. At this point, maybe is a waste to get a FP for this, but that would be a great ride for my kids.
MagicBands:
Some days ago, I read a very interesting article about MagicBands, but something grabbed my attention. It said that they are not only good for open the hotel room doors and the access to the parks, but also to avoid the need to carry credit cards or even a wallet with you. I understand then that you could go to a store, grab some items and pay using your Magicband, charging your hotel bill, but what about if you want to order a beer with your meal? I remember that every time I wanted to buy a beer I was requested to show my drivers license in order to be allowed to buy it, but this requirement is also bypassed with the Magicband or I still need to carry the driver license with me?
Well, its enough for the moment.
Thanks in advance for your kind replies.

Kind regards,
Edgar