Hi Elizabeth! I followed you over from my TR. Just wanted to say I really love your enthusiasm for your upcoming trip. It's nice to be able to see planning from a fresh set of eyes. I've been so many times it's become almost routine to book ADRs and FP+. I kinda miss having that "newbie" feeling!
Anyway, I made the first two pairs and my husband bought the second two. He bought the Rapunzel pair from Etsy and the sparkly ones from
Amazon, I think?
LOVE the ears! Wow you made the first two? That's really cool!!
I went to the mall yesterday with my husband to see if he could get a new wallet from Fossil, since his wallet was starting to come apart and they have a replacement warranty. While at the mall, who can resist making a little stop at the Disney Store? We didn't buy anything, though I am always tempted by the tiny Dumbo Tsum Tsum. I picked up a WDW brochure while I was there, because though I don't need any convincing, I still like flipping through the pages and looking at the little park maps.
I love this! I used to open park maps so eagerly and now I don't even use a map. LOL.
BTW I got an email on Wednesday, I believe, from touring plans, alerting me that a BOG breakfast reservation had been found for 11/19/17!! Woohoo! As I have said in a previous post, I was considering changing my BOG reservation to breakfast because A) It's a better value on the Dining Plan because their breakfast is a more expensive counter service than their lunch is and B) We have an early reservation for Ohana and want to make sure we are properly hungry for that! Another thing is that this reservation is at 8:40 which is a PPO reservation. I hear those are very coveted. I'm still hanging on to that lunch reservation for BOG though, because in my heart, I know I want breakfast, but I don't want to regret changing it either. So I can really waffle back and forth if I want.
Questions: What would you do? Breakfast or lunch? Also, if we do go with Breakfast, how early can we get into the restaurant? Is it possible to be seated before our 8:40 reservation time? What is your experience in this area?
I like PPO breakfasts followed by lunch. Since your breakfast is so close to opening time, I'd pre-order my food so that it's delivered very quickly to your table. And yes if you arrive earlier they will usually seat you earlier. Just show up at 8:15am, that's what I would do. Your goal is to be out and in line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train by 9am, haha, at least that is the goal for us. We never get to ride it on standby unless we do this.
Lovely picture!
In preparation for our trip, my husband and I have instated movie nights. We are working our way through a list and we’re using the old DVD netflix to rent titles as well as using instant streaming Netflix. Our first movie was Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin. We made a special dessert just for the occasion: HONEY cream crescent rolls. Super easy to make. They are just crescent rolls filled with honey, cream cheese and sliced almonds, dusted with cinnamon sugar. They made yummy breakfast left overs as well.
Sounds and looks delicious. I love your movie night concept!
How do you folks suggest purchasing souvenirs at Disney? We get discounts with Disney Visa, but after our vacation ends, there will be no benefits for having the reward points (not likely to take another Disney Vacay anytime soon. Want to do a cruise, but Disney cruises are really expensive.) Plus, don’t like charging things to the credit card. I'd prefer to pay cash/with debit card. . . . ? Opinions?
I personally would put all my purchases on a miles-earning points card, like Chase Sapphire, United Explorer card or whatever airline you usually take. Since I fly so much I need the points! I also like to use my Starwood Preferred Card so that I can stay at the Dolphin or Swan via points. That is the only way I can stay on Disney property for free (or close to free, damn resort fee) so I'll take it!
This is Day one at the Magic Kingdom, the day of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Our flight is supposed to land at 10:50am in Orlando. Hoping to make it to the park by 3 o'clock so we can get started on the fun before the part officially begins. This is when we'll ride the little rides and do the little things that aren't normally recommended for adults, like Dumbo. Our dinner reservation for LTT is at 5:15. Don't care about fast passes on this day since my brother will probably want to reserve three of his own for that morning before my DH and I get there.
I would definitely make some FP for the evening though. You can always rearrange it if you don't use it. I vote for Pirates, 7DMT and BTMRR.
This is Day Two at Epcot. Some of these steps admittedly make no sense. Like why would I tour the whole Mexico pavilion before getting on Frozen Ever After just to ride Gran Fiesta Tour right after? That's a bit out of order, lol. You'll note a big gap between our last stop around World Showcase and our Dinner at Teppan Edo, so we may head back to the hotel for a rest or a swim or we may repeat some rides, who knows. We have some flexibility built in.
Yeah doesn't make sense. I personally don't think FEA is worth the FP+. It's a nice ride but it's very short. I would rope drop Soarin', then FP Test Track, Character Spot, and then maybe Mission Space or Spaceship Earth.
This is Day Three at the Magic Kingdom. Fast Pass suggestions highly appreciated.
I'd definitely do Mine Train, BTMRR, and Pirates. Oh wait, did I say that already for your first day? LOL I just love those rides. I'd also say Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan, and Space Mountain since they all have long lines during the day.
This is Day four at Animal Kingdom. And I have tons of questions about this day. With tiered fast passes and the sheer unpredictability of Pandora, what do you recommend? Is it possible to ride NRJ, FoP, Safari, and EE all in this day without waiting forever for at least one of them? Touring plans optimization seems pretty optimistic about getting the Avatar rides done in the morning. How optimistic would you be? Another big question, we have a reservation at Chef Art Smith's Homecoming at 8:00pm. Does anyone think we'll be able to watch Rivers of Light and then leave in time to get to that reservation? And if we don't do ROL on this night, will it be worth it to park hop back to AK later in the trip just to see it? If we do, it would be on our very last in park day. Is it worth ending the trip on?
Both Pandora rides are in Tier 1. Definitely shoot for Flight of Passage. OK and here's the key, when you make fastpasses, start on your Animal Kingdom day (Day 4) first. Flight of Passage will be the hardest FP+ to get so you want to get that one first. You will not regret it, it is a great ride. After you make FP for your Animal Kingdom day, then head back and do Day 3 at MK, then Day 2 at Epcot then Day 1 at MK. Or if you have other days planned at AK, then do those FPs right after. It's a bit of a process but you should be able to get everything that you want that way.
Navi River Journey is not exciting in comparison. But if you want to ride it you can do it during EMH or rope drop immediately and head for it.
Then for your other FPs you can do the Safari and EE.
Looking forward to more plans!