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[THE COLONEL]

My wife and daughter think I'm loopy for concentrating on our February Orlando trip and assuming Christmas will look after itself.

I have asked questions before and received a lot of help but now the 60 day mark has passed I am in full planning mode.

We arrive on February 13th and I have mapped out the following schedule.

Thursday 13th Arrive and get bearings
Friday 14th Magic Kingdom
Sat 15th Sea World
Sunday 16th Animal Kingdom
Monday 17th Typhoon Lagoon/ Titanic
Tuesday 18th Epcot
Wednesday 19th Magic Kingdom
Thursday 19th MGM
Friday 20th Disney park revisit (daughters choice)
Saturday 21st Typhoon Lagoon and depart

The above is based on a 6 day hopper plus safely supplied by the very efficient Ticketmania people.

But how realistic is the above in light of being there for the President Day/week and Daytona 500. Daughter is 6 , wife is a disneysceptic and has a crowd aversion. We have been before and so this our daughters holiday as far I'm concerned.

I have obtained a PS for the Epcot story book breakfast on 18th at 9am. How do I gain access to the park prior to scheduled opening time (quote PS ref at gate or similar?) Also we are looking at booking lunch/dinner on at least 2 of our visits. Any recommendations?

We intend filling up with TGI Friday buffet breakfasts so any thoughts on current favourites/ average cost etc

Any other off site restaurant recommendations?

Any pearls of wisdom gratefully accepted!!!!!

Merry Christmas All.

 

[currycook]

HI,

Friday from my experience, and from what is written up in the expert books is a good day to go to MK. So I think that is a good choice on where to start.

I would not worry much about Presidents day. All the schools in Florida are closed on that Monday of Presidents day. So that weekend will be a bit more crowded. However, you scheduled yourself going to the water park. Excellent choice, because very few Floridian's will go to a water park in Feb. Seriously that is a good choice because I would guess that just that weekend and that Monday will be crowded. The rest of the days should not be too bad. At least for Disney standards.

On the food there are so many options. It greatly depends on what you like, what you can spend and where you want to eat. Everyone seems to have his or her own favorites.

I would simply recommend the lunch buffetts. Its all you can eat and the price is a bit lower than dinner. But again everyone has a different view.

Hope this helps somewhat and I hope you have a good time.

 

[pt415999]

My all time favourite is The Olive Garden, really good Italian food at moderate prices. Newest and best, southern end of I-drive, but located in many places in Orlando.

 

[Fantasia Sam]

To gain PS entry before park opens just go to the gate and they'll have a list of names with the PS number so it's best to have both on you.

I agree with Olive Garden. Other good off-site choices are Bahama Breeze, Crab House and Darryls.

Enjoy

 

[Scotfan]

Hi we are there that week too, arriving on the 14th. We have Chef Mickeys on the 15th for Breakfast and nothing else planned! It is however our 6th visit and we go every year so take it easy, We plan to arrive at MK at about lunchtime one day and stay until closing as my boys havent ever done that before and a full day is too much for them. We missed MGM studios last year due to awful weather so thats a must too.
I'll second the vote for Bahama Breeze, also breakfast at Shoneys is good.

 

[THE COLONEL]

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. What is the weather like?

 

[IAN5150]

Hi Colonel I noticed you had Titanic in your itinery I dont know if you know but it shuts down in 2 weeks from now,So you may have to rearrange plans,,

 

[USA_mad02]

Hi

For the restaurants I would recommend Sizzlers which also do a great buffet breakfast and dinners with an all you can eat buffet as well. Key W Kools (I think) on 192 near the Disney end is a great restaurant. We tried it for the first time last easter and loved it. It is a little pricey but the food is great!

 

[Elaine Guidi]

Going at the same time as myself and family. Will be pleased to hear any info

 

[THE COLONEL]

According to a reply I recently had from the great man himself (Mr Veness) Titanic remains open. Much to my relief as my dear disneysceptic wife was really looking forawrd to that little trip