We Are Gonna EAT This Time Around!!!

[budafam]

Welcome!!! We are in the early stages of planning our second trip to WDW! I can't believe I just typed that. Somehow I talked DH into going again and this time we're bringing his mom along. She has been a Disney fanantic her entire life (but never been to WDW). She has every Disney movie ever made and LOVES to eat (something DH is not big on) sooo we decided to save money on our hotel by staying at Bonnet Creek so that we can eat like we're on free dining but still have to pay out of pocket for it. DH is a picky eater so it's hard to pick places where I know he'll eat something for sure. This time around it was so much easier because I know my MIL will go along with me. It will also be nice because we will have time alone in the parks and I'll be able to go on the bigger rides with DH Sooo, here's our plan as of right now:

We're planning on driving again. Leaving Friday morning (5/4) and arriving around 4pm Saturday afternoon. Our first night will be spent at...
The HoopdeDoo Revue!!!

Then, depending on park hours, our schedule will be as follows:
MK Day
everyone leaves in the morning for the park together
CRT 8am (I'm having a hard time accepting the fact that we'd be paying over $150 for the four of us to eat this simple meal BUT it is in the castle and with the gifts & photo package included, I guess it's somewhat justified???)
Columbia Harbour House for lunch
BBB for DD3 and Pirates League for DS5
kids & grandma take a break in the afternoon then come back at night
snacks at night wherever

HS Day
Hollywood & Vine breakfast before park opens 8am (this could very well turn into a "eat at the hotel" type day but I'm going to make a reservation just in case)
Starring Rolls Snacks (this is only IF we eat at the hotel in the morning)
kids & grandma will take a break around lunch time and then come back at night for dinner
Pizza Planet for lunch
50's Prime Time Diner dinner (DH does NOT want to go here since he heard what they do to you if you don't eat your food... I really hope he changes his mind... if not, we'll be going by ourselves)

Epcot Day
Akershus breakfast
Cool Wash Pizza for DH
pick a country to eat at around the world for lunch
the kids & grandma will take a break after walking around the world and return later on for dinner again
Coral Reef
Depending on everyone's moods, we may stick around for Illuminations. DH and I have seen it before and weren't terribly impressed by it. MIL might want to stick around for it though and we'll just hit up the rides then

AK
Tusker House breakfast
Flame Tree BBQ or Pizzafari for lunch
we plan to leave AK somewhat early... last time we were there, we did everything and we were gone by 2pm
Cape May Cafe (Beach Club) Clam Bake (DH may skip this but my MIL & I really enjoy seafood so we're looking forward to this!)

WWOHP (Universal Day)
breakfast at house
leave for universal - be there for park opening
Three Broomsticks for lunch
We plan to leave Universal by at the latest 6pm so we can make it to DTD for our TRex dinner

MK 2nd Day
DH & I will be at rope drop
Crystal Palace breakfast for just us before the park opens
Grandma & the kids will meet us just before lunch in the park
Casey's Corner lunch
1900 Park Fare dinner
Grandma & the kids might leave or we might all go back to MK for awhile... either way, DH & I plan to head back there to ride for the rest of the night

leaving day
Chef Mickey's



I know it seems like a lot. I'm going to make them for certain times so there will be time in between to take breaks or if my MIL decides, she'll be able to skip some of the meals with the kids.