Yet Another 60 Day Window Approaching Thread

[Brob2132]

Long post alert! I've seen a few of these, but I would value the board's opinion primarily on any logistics issues I might encounter. Our family enjoys splitting park days in the middle. Feel free to comment on the restaurant choices, but everyone's tastes are so different.

Arrival: Friday, September 17th @ 3:30pm at MCO - One night at Swan resort

First Choice: Beaches and Cream ~ 7:30pm
Second Choice: Big River or a Quick Service on the Boardwalk

Resort Transfer: Saturday, September 18th- 7 Nights at Grand Floridian

AM: Animal Kingdom
PM: Disney Springs

Breakfast: In room

Lunch: Quick Service at Grand Floridian or Disney Springs

Dinner: Boathouse confirmed 6pm

Sunday, September 19th

AM: Epcot
PM: Hollywood Studios

Breakfast (pending Epcot continuing to open late): First Choice- Toppolino's | Second Choice- Ohana

Lunch: Quick Service if needed

Dinner: First Choice-50's Prime Time | Second Choice-Brown Derby

Monday, September 20th

AM: Magic Kingdom
PM: Flex/Pool/Waterpark

Breakfast: In Room

Lunch: Quick Service

Dinner: First Choice- California Grill for fireworks | Second Choice - Citricos

Tuesday, September 21st

AM: Hollywood Studios
PM: Animal Kingdom

Breakfast: In Room

Lunch: Quick Service

Dinner: First Choice-Tiffin's | Second Choice Boma/Jiko if open | Third Choice Ohana/Kona

Wednesday, September 22nd

AM/PM: Flex/Pool/Waterpark

Breakfast: First Choice-Ohana | Second Choice-Chef Mickey's

Lunch: Quick Service if needed

Dinner: First Choice- Narcoossee's | Second Choice-Grand Floridian Cafe

Thursday, September 23rd

AM: Flex/Pool/Waterpark
PM: Magic Kingdom

Breakfast: In Room

Lunch: Quick Service at Grand Floridian

Dinner: First option-BOG | Second Option Skipper's Canteen

Friday, September 24th

AM/PM Epcot Around the World

Breakfast: In Room

Lunch: First Option- San Angel | Second option Biergarten

Dinner: Quick Service at Epcot

 

[Marthasor]

The food at B&C is pretty darn bad - sundaes are good! If you can't get into B&C, I would consider the Fountain at the Dolphin - same type of food without the hype of B&C. If you want QS, we though BC/YC QS had a better selection than BWI. You could also try Picabu at the Dolphin.

 

[kylenne]

Another vote for skipping B&C. I was not at all impressed with it last month. I would just go to the Fountain instead, it’s much closer to your resort and while I haven’t been there since I was a kid, it’s the same concept as B&C but much easier to get into.

I wouldn’t do Disney Springs for lunch the same day you’re doing dinner there. Mix it up some. Depending on what time you want to leave AK I would just hit Satu’li, but I’m biased since it’s my favorite QS on property besides Capt Cook’s. Gaspys is a good QS, don’t get me wrong, I just found the menu a bit boring in comparison. Hopefully it will expand back to what it was pre-covid by the time you go.

I would also recommend checking out the food at Beaches pool bar especially on your pool breaks...there are some nice options there and even if you’re not in the cabanas there are CMs who go around to take your food order. Much more convenient than hiking to Gaspys from the Beach pool (the Courtyard pool is much closer).

If you want QS at Epcot, Regal Eagle was fantastic when I finally tried it last month. Since Tangierene Cafe hasn’t reopened yet it’s my new favorite QS there. For HS, Docking Bay 7 is actually really good and doesn’t have the seating issues Woody’s Lunchbox does. They also literally just expanded the menu today with some new options. Regardless though if you’re the type to eat before leaving the park around noon, you definitely want to place your mobile order as soon as you get to the park. Prime slots go quickly at the more popular QS locations.

 

[Brob2132]

We ended up shortening our trip by one day (thus leaving on Friday and essentially eliminating the Wednesday schedule). But after this shuffling, we were able to get all of the reservations! I was shocked, but perhaps the crowds will be lighter since it's the week before the 50th celebration.

For those of you that took time to post, you'll be happy to know in the new schedule we are skipping B+C and instead have an 8:35 ADR for Toppolino's on our first night. Thanks for the input!