Would you keep these ADRs?

[3mousehouse]

Countdown to Disney in 10 days! Haven't been in 5 years and we're taking our kids DS 9, DD 7 and DD 4. Made some ADRs but know I'm starting to have doubts. Here's what I have right now:

Day 1 (arrival day) - Dinner at Whispering Canyon (we're staying at WL)
Day 2 - Dinner at Chef Mickey's at 5:10
Day 3 - Dinner at Le Cellier at 5:10
Day 4 - Dinner at Mama Melrose's at 4:30 (Fantasmic dinner package)
Day 5 - Dinner at Boma at 7:30
Day 6 - Breakfast with princesses at Akershur in Norway
Dinner at CRT at 7:45

First, are we going to be to "princess-y" on our last day for my DS? We're on the DP and were planning on paying OOP for CRT but have never been to the castle and thought it would be a nice way to end the week. Is it too much in 1 day?

Second, Is the Fantasmic dinner package worth it? I've heard mixed reviews about Mama Melrose's and don't know what the waits will actually be like in early April. If we're only talking about saving 30 minutes of waiting with the package, wouldn't we be better off with a better TS?

Thanks for letting me obsess a little with these ADRs. ANY input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Kaycee]

First of all, welcome to the DIS Boards!

I have two DS's, and I'm afraid that two princess meals in one day would be more than they would be able to handle gracefully. It really is fun to eat in the castle though, and my guys loved it (although it was a non-princess meal when we ate there). Could you keep the CRT dinner and drop the Princess breakfast instead?

Early April can be very busy with Spring break crowds. We think the Fantasmic dinner package is definitely worth it during busy times of the year. It will save you significantly more than 30 minutes in time, plus you won't have to wait in line at all - you'll just walk in through the FDP entrance.

We've never been to Mama Melrose, so I can't comment on that specific restaurant. We ate at Hollywood & Vine for the FDP.

Your other dining choices look great!

 

[mom2grace]

Only the Fairy Godmother will be at dinner at CRT, so it probably won't be too princess-y.

 

[byoung]

Good choices.

 

[Mike N Kathy]

Is it possible to do CRT earlier in the vacation... i think it would be a good start of the vacation for the girls to do it earlier on...Then u can do the breakfast on the last day and maybe something else for dinner...Ohana perhaps?

 

[brilliantseas]

Everything looks good to me. I have dined at all of the restaurants you mentioned with the exception of Akershus and Mama Melrose's, and all were wonderful. If you were able to get reservations for CRT, make sure that you do not attempt to change them as it is very likely that you will not be able to get another time. During peak season, those reservations can be gone within a matter of minutes or hours, and once they are gone it is very hard to find an opening at another time during your vacation. I always recommend to book CRT the full 180 days in advance.

If you are concerned about having two princess meals during the same day, then perhaps having breakfast at Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club could be an alternative. The restaurant features a breakfast buffet that features cooked to order eggs, omlets, french toast, pancakes, mickey waffles, fresh fruit, and more. Goofy, Pluto, and Chip & Dale are the featured characters. The Beach Club is within easy walking distance of Epcot's International Gateway entrance, but be aware that that entrance does not open until 11:00 am.

 

[cafetao]

Akershus and Boma are fantastic. I also think the other choices should be fun.

Good luck and enjoy you're trip.

 

[shellybaxter]

I don't think its too "princessy" at all. First of all, its a looonnggg time between breakfast and a 7:45 dinner. Your girls will love the Princesses coming to the tables in the morning at breakfast. Everyone will love eating in the castle for dinner. The only princess you'll see in Cinderella and they will be before you are even seated. The dinner itself will just be eating in a royal banquet hall. IMHO very fun for boys, girls, and parents. A great way to end your trip

 

[tinker*dust]

I agree with the above poster. Cape May Buffet is one of our favorites. The character interaction is great, plus they are in their swimsuits. So Cute! After breakfast you can walk to the back entrance of EPCOT. You can enter here as early as you want, you just have to go to Future World before 11:00 as the Showcase is closed until then.

 

[3mousehouse]

Thanks to all! I'm going to try and keep things as is for now but I'll try to change the breakfast to another day if I can. This board is such a help and I appreciate all the info! (I'd put a cute smilie here if I weren't so computer illiterate and could figure out how)