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I must say I am very excited about my upcoming trip this May 2001.
In the past we would go to Disney and just "wing it"
This time I have purchased the PassPorter 2001 and read it at least 3 times.
We are driving down from NY (just like last year) with my two daughters (age 3 and age 2).
So this is what I have planned so far, any advice or critisim is welcome:
SAT May 12th
Arrive in Orlando around 2 pm, have lunch at "Jungle Jim's" and check-in hotel at 4 pm, unpack and rest up from long trip.
SUN May 13th
B Hotel Buffet
Morn Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
L 2 pm Tony's Town Square Cafe
Aftn Magic Kingdom
or
Epcot to catch Marsal Tucker Band at
Amer Gardens Theater
D open
Eve open
MON May 14th
B Buffet at hotel
Morn Typhoon Lagoon - castaway creek and
ketchakiddee creek
L
Aftn Return to hotel
D Epcot San Angel Inn Mexico
Eve Epcot parade and fireworks
TUE May 15th
B buffet at hotel
Morn MGM
L Mama Melrose's in MGM
Aftn MGM
return to hotel
D Ohana's at Polynesian
WED May 16th
Visit Grandma in Boynton Beach
THU May 17th
B buffet at hotel
Morn Epcot - FutureWorld
L character lunch Garden Grill
Aftn Epcot
D open
Eve open
FRI May 18th
B Concourse Steakhouse at
Contemporary
Morn - Eve Pool at Hotel
"Rest Day"
SAT May 19th
B buffet at hotel
Morn Animal Kingdon - Bugs Life & Safari
L open
Aftn open
D in Magic Kingdom
Eve parade and fireworks MK
SUN May 20th
B character 1900 Park Fare
in Grand Floridian
Morn Pool at hotel
Aftn Shopping
MON May 21st
B buffet at hotel
Morn Magic Kingdom - favorites day
L open
Aftn return to hotel to pack for home
so that's it 9 days, hope the kids last
hope I survive the two day ride home
Welcome MommyPoohbear!!
Sounds like a great schedule!!
Looks like you have a fair amount of open time that can be used for R&R if needed with two small kids!!
This is a great guide but be flexable! If something doesn't work out, or your just to tired, switch things from different days!
On the days your doing evening shows & fireworks, take that afternoon break for a nap or swim!
It might be to late with the kids but,...if you can work out an evening at MGM the Fantasmic show is GREAT!!! Get there early, take supper in with you from a cart or buy it inside, (?I think we had hotdogs & chips?) grab a good seat,(but not to close if there is any wind, th front rows will get damp) and relax and enjoy the show!! This is, I think, one of Disneys best shows!!
Also a word of caution! have you seen It's tough to be a bug yet?? This show can truly frighten young kids!(my Mom to!! )
It is a true 4D show, and some of the effects can scare the kids! If your kids aren't fond of bugs, you may want to save this for another year!
Have a great time!! And let us know ALL the details when you come back!!!
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WildForWD
...you must face the age of not believing
...until at last you start believing there's something wonderful in you!! WildForWD
I am a little concerned about "it's tough to be a Bug", I just bought the tape for my girls and they watched it 6 times in the last week, yet I understand what you mean by the 4D effects.
Mabye we will start with Muppet Vision 4D, and try Honey I shrunk the audience first, then go from there.
A friend has a mom who collects all Disney movies, he was kind enough to make tapes of all of the movies that relate to attractions that we might see, we plan to show these to the girls on the long ride down to disney.
Hope this will help them appreciate things more.
I never saw Fantasmic, I would like to but did'nt plan it because I was told that that show was too scary for little ones, we will give it a second thought.
In the past I would go to Disney with no plans and try to tackle it all.
I learned my lesson after my third trip last year with the kids (then age 2 and 1) and I even had my mom along to help.
This year no mom to help, so I plan to take your advice and be flexable !
There will always be another year to return and ride Test Track or Plung in tower of Terror.
I have the perfect excuse to vaction in Disney again and again, children.
Will post all the details when we come back.
Thanks for taking the time to review our plan.
Counting down the days, I can't help but smile all day long in Disney.
Welcome to the PassPorter Message Boards MommyPoohbear!
I have a question... What is "Jungle Jim's"? I have heard of this name before but have no idea what type of place this is (besides a place to eat)
Out of curiousity, where will you be staying during your visit? (you could have mentioned it somewhere and I missed it).
Your itinerary looks pretty good. I have to agree with WildForWDW with taking in mind your planning schedule may have to be altered to meet your kids needs on any given day. The movie "It's a Bugs Life" is a little different from the show at AK. There are large spiders that drop down from the ceiling (just glad I am older and know they aren't real... I have a BIG fear of them:eek I think they would enjoy the Festival of the Lion King show in AK. The Boneyard playground & if you haven't yet been to the Conservation Station, it is a nice little train ride and the kids can see some of the meals that are fed to the animals.
May should be a nice time to be down in the parks but make sure if hot out the kids drink plenty of fluids... sure can get hot down there!
It is hard to believe May is almost here! I know you will have a memorable trip.
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HAPPY PLANNING! &
"Remember the Magic!"
šoš
Take Care, debe-nj
Thank you for the additional input on "It's a Bugs Life", I think we will wait a few years. My girls saw the "Festival of the Lion King" last year and enjoyed it and now that they have seen the movie it should be even more enjoyable for them.
We went in May last year and you are right, it was hot.
Oh yeah, we are staying at the Holiday Inn Family Suites.
It's not "Disney" and I do love to stay in a Disney Resort, but we stayed there last year and loved it.
It has a few suite options, last year we had the "classic two bedroom" for my mom.
All suite have a kitchenette, with microwave, coffee machine, refrig., and small sink. This is a major reason why we are staying here. With two small children the microwave and refrigerator are a must.
In addition they have a great pool !!
it is huge and has a zero depth side with foam padded bottom and water fountains and bubblers.
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