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Old 08-25-2011, 07:16 AM   #1
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October Planning....Do you think it works?

Good Morning Everyone,

So, we are a total of 6 Adults. 2 staying at Coronado Springs and 6 at the Boardwalk October 26 thru October 30. It is a quick 4 nights but we arrive Wednesday at MCO at 9am and leave MCO at 9:55pm on Sunday.

I know planning is one of the best parts of a WDW Vacation but, I feel as though everyone's good time is in my hands. I encourage everyone to do what they want, if they want to do something else, go do. It's everyone's vacation and should be enjoyed equally but, sometimes I feel like their good time is dependant on how well I plan out the trip.

For those of us staying at Board Walk, we are staying at Club Level which will entitles us to a light fare in the morning (yogurt fruit, granola/bars, coffee, tea etc. ) and hors d'oeuvre and cocktails in the evening. Our counter service options can be used as a light lunch in the parks or maybe in a neighboring resort of your choice.

For those who are staying at the Coronado Springs, may want to think of using a snack option for breakfast if you will be looking to have lunch mid day OR One of may opt to use a snack option the other a counter service and split a counter service for lunch. Just some ideas to fully utilize the dining plan.

I have accounted for all our Table Service Options. Most of them are for dinner but, you will we are eating at Le Cellier Steak House. Dinner would have cost us 2 Table Service options so, I thought Lunch would give us the same experience while only using 1 Table Service.

I have only accounted for 1 Counter Service, the others can be used for lunch on Wed,Thursday and Breakfast on Sunday. Friday and Saturday we can use snacks to dine around the world.

I am suggesting saving snacks for the food and wine festival. It's a great way to taste different foods from around the world while using snack options instead of cash.

So this is what I was thinking...


Wednesday
October 26, 2011
Magic Kingdom Day
1710 Hours - Liberty Tree Tavern- located in the Magic Kingdom (1 Table Service)

Thursday
October 27, 2011
Disney Studios/Magic Kingdom Day
1700 Hours - Grand Floridian Cafe - located in the Grand Floridian Hotel (1 Table Service)
1900 Hours - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP)

Friday
October 28, 2011
Epcot Day
1210 Hours - Le Cellier located in Canada (1 Table Service)
Food and Wine Festival....Snack around the World

Saturday
October 29, 2011
Epcot Day
1620 Hours - Garden Grill located in the Lad Pavilion in Future World (1 Table Service)
Food and Wine Festival ...Snack around the World

Sunday
October 30, 2011
Animal Kingdom Park
Yak and Yeti (1 Counter Service) in Animal Kingdom

I appreciate any feedback you might have.
Thanks,
Susan
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It looks great. So many choices, so little time! Have fun at the F&WF.
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It looks great. So many choices, so little time! Have fun at the F&WF.
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