ofcabbagesandkings
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Hello! We are frequent WDW park goers who have a DCL cruise planned this May. I haven't been to UO since Islands of Adventure first opened almost 20 years ago, and my mom and kids have never been. My mom just left after her Xmas visit and we don't have another get together planned until Mother's Day, so I've been researching this trip today to help alleviate post-mom visit blues. Our details are as follows:
Party: Me, Mom (birthday during trip), DS1 age 7 (HP Fanatic), DS2 age 2 (loves Dr Seuss and Dora)
Dates: Feb 7-12 2019 with 4 Park Days 8-11 using the buy 2 get 2 days free offer, PTP tickets
Hotel: Probably the Portofino because it is the cheapest one that offers free Unlimited Express Pass and mom loves Italy. They're having a great sale on hotels now for Jan-Feb trips.
Travel: Flying using miles, traveling 7th and 12th.
Things I'm wondering about:
-Weather? Will it be too cold to enjoy the parks, or pleasant? We've been to WDW in December and it was great, but we're originally from the Northeast.
-Mardi Gras entertainment - great for kids or crammed with local AP holders + tourists?
-Toddler fun - The little one is 35 inches and might squeak onto 36 inch rides by the time we go, but I don't even think I would try Flight of the Hippogriff with him even if he was tall enough. Is the Dr. Seuss land + Pterandon Flyers + playground areas enough?
-Dining - I would like to take her somewhere nice for her birthday and make reservations if they are required. We will definitely also want to try meals at Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, maybe late breakfasts or lunch.
Is there anything else to consider? UO seems to be a lot more low-maintenance than WDW, but since is my first trip I want to make sure I don't miss anything obvious. TIA!
Party: Me, Mom (birthday during trip), DS1 age 7 (HP Fanatic), DS2 age 2 (loves Dr Seuss and Dora)
Dates: Feb 7-12 2019 with 4 Park Days 8-11 using the buy 2 get 2 days free offer, PTP tickets
Hotel: Probably the Portofino because it is the cheapest one that offers free Unlimited Express Pass and mom loves Italy. They're having a great sale on hotels now for Jan-Feb trips.
Travel: Flying using miles, traveling 7th and 12th.
Things I'm wondering about:
-Weather? Will it be too cold to enjoy the parks, or pleasant? We've been to WDW in December and it was great, but we're originally from the Northeast.
-Mardi Gras entertainment - great for kids or crammed with local AP holders + tourists?
-Toddler fun - The little one is 35 inches and might squeak onto 36 inch rides by the time we go, but I don't even think I would try Flight of the Hippogriff with him even if he was tall enough. Is the Dr. Seuss land + Pterandon Flyers + playground areas enough?
-Dining - I would like to take her somewhere nice for her birthday and make reservations if they are required. We will definitely also want to try meals at Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, maybe late breakfasts or lunch.
Is there anything else to consider? UO seems to be a lot more low-maintenance than WDW, but since is my first trip I want to make sure I don't miss anything obvious. TIA!