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!
Thanks for coming! It's funny how things change. It's like when you visit a town versus moving to that town. It almost feels like 2 totally different places.
LOVE the ears! Wow you made the first two? That's really cool!!
I followed some tutorials. I made the tropical ones first and then the others and I actually think I did a better job on the first pair. I got a little hurried on the second pair.
I love this! I used to open park maps so eagerly and now I don't even use a map. LOL.
I don't usually use maps even at new parks. I follow the signs and my instincts. I sometimes glance at a map and then I set off. Of course, most of the parks I go to aren't as big as WDW parks. . .
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.
I would pre-order, but as I understand, the way that currently works you cannot use
DDP credits, but instead you have to pay with your credit card?
Thanks, though I look a hot mess. Even with sunscreen, I still got burnt and my hair dried all frizzy after the water park. LOL. Theme park glamour. When I go to WDW I think I'll put a little make-up on in the morning so my PP pictures will look more decent.
Sounds and looks delicious. I love your movie night concept!
We've done a few more already. Mulan, Mary Poppins, and Bambi. Up next is Jungle Book.
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!
Nice.
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.
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.
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.
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!
AH! Thanks for the feedback! I've sensed a theme with your FP+ recommendations. . .
Your plans look great...I am not sure though that the Mexican Pavilion will be open at 10 am...World Showcase does not open until 11 am. I know that Frozen will be and a few dining locations, but not the pavilion....you might check that.
Everything I have read about Pandora says to do Flight of Passage first. Last week the line at 9:15 am was already at 70 minutes.
Word of caution...while I love Touringplans...they can be off and be off bad with wait times.
I love that you have made time for the trails in AK...they are so much fun!
You are totally right! Mexico will probably not be open yet. Weird that touringplans would set it up that way. I would think that would be factored in . . .
Thanks for the touringplans review also. I seriously doubt anything can get that down to the minute and be accurate. But I still think, in general, using them should help with the ebb and flow of each day. And of course we would make time for the trails! I love animals and zoos.
I would say def grab a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Fastpass. Maybe Jungle Cruise, it tends to get a long line sometimes... Pirates of the Caribbean is another good one to grab a FP for. And/or Space Mountain, Big Thundermountain.
Sounds good. Any recommendations on what times are the best? Should we shoot for morning FPs so we can get more throughout the day? Or book them when it's most crowded in the afternoon?
Your trip is almost the same dates as ours! We are going November 12-20. We will also be just adults! Dh and I. But we are 40-somethings, not 20-somethings.
Your plans are looking good! I am optimistic that the crowd level will be low enough that there will be lots of room for changing our minds/FPs and just doing what we feel like when we feel like it! Can't wait!
I sure hope crowds will be low. That's why we picked this time of year! That. . . and to try to avoid some of the heat.