I finally made my FP+ reservations about 2 weeks ago myself. I don't know if I stressed more on the FP+ for just me, when I am by myself, or the ones with my friends (there are 5 of us).
Since I am arriving 2 days before my friends, I went ahead and booked FP+ for everything and then just added my friends when I was able to. For the most part, that worked out just fine and didn't encounter any problems. HOWEVER, Frozen Ever After became the bane of my existence for about 30 minutes. Five adult gay men are doing the Princess lunch at Norway Pavillion and so I wanted to do Frozen afterwards to minimize walking later. But nooooo. Two days after I booked my FP+ for Frozen, that time slot was no longer available for the 5 of us. I almost couldn't find a time, but found one later in the day. Totally screwed up my plan to minimize walking. *sigh*. But oh well, more steps for me that day!
For the 2 days I am there by myself, I keep questioning my ADRs, which does bleed into my FP+ choices a little. I also decided to do
MNSSHP my first evening. I think I am more stressed about the dinner ADRs and whether or not I have picked some good restaurants. For some reason I am not as stressed about the morning ADRs. The day I arrive I have an early dinner at Art Smith's new restaurant in Disney Spring. My stress is whether or not I should try an even earlier time than 4:10pm so that I can get to the MK earlier to do things before the MNSSHP party. I know they let MNSSHP guests in at 4, but I probably wouldn't get there until closer to 6 once I get back from Disney Springs. Then on Saturday, I had planned on going to Citricos. Never eaten there, but don't know if I want to leave MK. I am also doing the Fireworks Dessert party that night. It was so much easier making the ADRs for the group than just for myself.
Welcome to the
"Gays Stressed Club" LOL. I thought a lot before making my ADR's but since I am going alone, I am the only one to please. That made things easier. If I was going with five people, that would kill me! I hear you about FROZEN! I booked my FP+ for it, but it took some doing. Since I never watched the movie (I saw previous and it really didn't call me), I am going because I always loved the Norway ride and this will probably be just as good. But I'll go on it once. I prefer
Soarin' and other EPCOT rides. I am braving myself and will do MISSION: SPACE
Orange. I did
green when I was there with my partner and wanted to do Orange, but he'd have never made it out alive. Now I am wondering if I will myself!
I think the ADR that I stressed the most about was
Cinderella's Round Table, because you pay $75 upfront and I have never been. My fear, being an introvert, was that it would be kindergarten hell. However, since it is pretty booked, I landed at 11PM and at that time I am pretty sure the kid to adult ratio will be low. And I don't mind eating later (after all, I am part European -- we eat late!). I also made an ADR for
Tokyo Dining since I love Sushi and have been there for my birthday. It is quiet and a nice atmosphere. No stress there. I also made an ADR for dinner at
Coral Reef on Friday evening, as MK closes at 7 PM for MNSSHP (I am doing the MNSSHP the night before). I figured with EPCOT doing the
Food & Wine, Friday -- my last day at WDW -- the
World Showcase would be crazy, so I am decided to eat in
Future World. Another ADR I made was at
Liberty Tree Tavern for 6PM the day I am staying for the MNSSHP, since I am doing the park during the day as well. My only other ADR was for lunch at
Restaurant Marrakesh at a time I plan to be at the
World Showcase, since I will do
Future World in the AM. Other than that, my other meals will be counter service and no-stress.
Whatever you do, though, DON'T READ
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. It is a great guide, but if you think you're stressed now, that would put you over the edge. LOL.