What would you do? RD or ADR? Parade taping day!

[JAMIESMITH]

I also haven't been to MK during parade taping, but I can tell you that I have made some pre-park opening ADRs for our upcoming trip and would absolutely cancel them if the parks were opening earlier. Touring the parks is so much easier in the mornings and I wouldn't want to miss out on that. We ate lunch at Crystal Palace on our first trip and while the character interaction was stellar, the food wasn't very good. I also saw several of the Winnie the Pooh characters out and about in the parks with very short lines.

 

[OrangeU]

Thanks for the advice. Do you know where on EasyWDW it talks about strategy for parade taping days. I cant find anything other than when he just says when its happening and to avoid that Monday.

No problem! I come here often for advice. You're going at a great time of year, so either way I think your trip is going to be Magical! Don't fret. You have a good plan in place and you're going to have a blast! Christmas at WDW is unlike anything I've ever seen!

 

[charlielinda]

My advice isn't specific for your situation but I do agree with skipping ADR and starting with the rides.

I don't have children and only visited with my husband and/or friends. My first few trips to Disneyworld I drove myself crazy and everyone around me because I wanted everything to be perfect. When something would change my plan I would let it bother me. Most days I would have a melt-down by mid-afternoon, fling the map at my husband and say “you figure it out”. Believe me not a pretty picture. He finally drummed into my thick head that “this was a vacation, he promised we’d be back to Disney World, that I didn’t have to do everything, that magically memories can’t be forced and to enjoy the magic. I still had trips with mini-meltdowns but our trips were much better. We would plan park days and ADR’s and then would go enjoy the park and hit our “top” of the list. I know it’s extremely hard to let go – I continually try – and it doesn’t always work. My advice is to go enjoy your family and the magic. If you miss a ride life will go on.

Another quick note – I have many wonderful children in my life who visit Disney with their parents. I always ask them when they return what they liked best of all on the vacation and 9 out of 10 times it is: spending time with mom and dad at the pool. The little ones just love having undivided attention and want to be with you! Enjoy the magic.

 

[NicholeB630]

Thanks all. I canceled the ADR I figure we will take this extra hour and make use of it. Hoping we can really get a lot done It will be a great day. FP to BTM than PP. Fast pass lunch at BOG than were taking a break mid day when crowds are heavy and back at 5 for FP to Buzz then we are enjoying the Christmas parade. Now fingers crossed we have good weather, no rain and no freezing temps I am in VA and I'd really appreciate nothing below 50 ha.