What am I missing?

[PigletsMommy]

This is the 1st time I am actually planning out ADRs...we usually dont plan much but this time I want to make the most of our trip. In the past I always leaving with the feeling "I wish we had done..." But this time we will have a 1 yr old and I KNOW she will need some down time even though she is a good 'stroller napper'. I think we need a plan this time around

We are going Oct 24-31st on basic dining plan... and I need one more restaurant ...what am I missing that is a must due? We are planning 2 days each for Epcot & MK, 1 day each for AK, DHS, and a water park

Chef Mickey's - our last day either Breakfast or lunch depending on time of flights
Crystal Palace- our 1st MK day for Breakfast
1900 Park Fare - lunch or dinner??
Le Cellier Adult night out? Poss hire sitter from Kids Nite Out
50's Prime Time
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So where else should we eat? We are staying 6 nights so I need 6 table services...also anyone have any preferences for time of day on 1900 park fare or 50's prime time?

 

[catne]

A question...are noisy character buffets your preference? Kind of a hassle with a baby, since the adults will have to take turns staying at the table, and while the photos with the characters might be cute the baby isn't really going to get much out of the experience. So unless you really, really like buffets, then I think I'd skip all the character meals until child is older...JMHO. People take babies to most of the Disney restaurants, so you & DH could easily have some really nice meals in a more relaxed atmosphere...like Coral Reef, Le Cellier, Grand Floridian, The Wave, and many more. Just a thought...

BTW - Park Fare does not serve lunch -- breakfast (Characters are Alice & crew, Mary Poppins) or dinner (Cinderella, Prince, Step-mom & stepsisters)

 

[PigletsMommy]

Hmmm...well I guess they are. DH is...well lets just say a 'healthy eater'. We usually get our money's worth at buffets. Chef Mickeys is always one I left thinking I wish we had done that. Crystal Palace I would like to do so we get an ADR before actual park opening and see MK a little more 'quiet'. I read some reviews about character interaction at 1900 with the step mothers & sister and thought this sounded fun. Plus we thought this was a better way to get our pictures & see characters without standing in a line trying to entertain our 1 yr old. She entertains herself pretty well when there is food involved.

We are definately not buffet only, but would like a good mix.

I'm thinking about adding something with some seafood to the list...poss coral reef