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Great plans! I definitely think the Mama Melrose's Fantasmic Package is the way to go! I've done it twice in the past (at HBD and MM) and just knowing you have a reserved space for the show is worth it!! I actually have it booked for our September trip at Mama Melrose's again!
Thanks everyone. Just a note…we were not able to get a Fantasmic package at Mama Melrose's for that night. They were all booked up. When I checked Wednesday night, they had 2 time slots (wish and 11:35 a.m.). I decided to wait one more day to see how things went, and when I went back last night both were booked up.
Also, I decided to drop California Grill for dessert and fireworks on our anniversary. With Narcoossee's being at 8 p.m., I just didn't think there'd be enough time to enjoy the meal and take our time and then make to Cali without being in a rush. So, we'll either try to watch fireworks from somewhere at the Gf or try to make it back to the deck right inside the main gate to watch from there.
Sorry the F! package didn't work out, but keep trying - even ask that day maybe. We had it booked once and went to the restaraunt but decided not to do the package as it had been raining and the kids were at their ropes end. We just ordered off the menu instead. Not sure what happened to our 'reservation' for F! though.
Also think it's a good idea that you cancelled Cali Grill as I didn't think you'd make it. DH & I have eaten once at Narcoossee's, a later reservation like you, and just the 2 of us it took close to 2 hours.
Sorry the package didn't work out. Be sure to check the day before, as some people will cancel their ressie the day before with the new 24 hour cancellation rule
I agree with those guys about the Fantasmic package. Check when you get down there and see if anything pops up!. Good plan to drop the Cali Grill and take your time at Narcoossee's!
Ok, finally posting the final 2 days since we leave for the trip in less than 2 days.
Saturday, June 13
Epcot Day
The plan for this day is to sleep in and rest a bit. Maybe get up and have breakfast at Pop late morning. Then we head over to Epcot.
Our first FP is Soarin at 2:15-3:15. We want to ride TestTrack and don't have a FP for that. So, we might get to the park an hour early and try and wait in line for TestTrack before going over to Soarin.
After Soarin we will walk or boat over to Beach Club for an ADR at Beaches and Cream. Since we're not on the deluxe dining plan and because we're having a late breakfast, this will strictly be for an ice cream or something. She wants the kitchen sink, although I'm not sure we want to order that for just the 2 of us.
We will then go back to Epcot after eating and walk the World Showcase, checking out the shows, etc. We will probably plan to grab dinner at the Japanese counter service (Katsu-something), although I'm not sure at what point we'll eat. We might opt for San Angel Cantina instead as we had that last time, and it was really good.
Our 2 final FPs are Mission Space from 7-8 p.m. DW will ride that and then will re-ride with my band as I have no interest in that ride. The final FP is from 8-9 at Spaceship Earth We'll then watch Illuminations and then call it a night.
Sunday, June 14 - our final full day
We'll be going to MK this day.
The plan is to start in Tomorrowland with Space Mountain (I haven't ridden this yet, and don't know if I will as I HATE roller coasters). I am really wanting to try SM and trying to get the courage. The FP for that is from 9:15-10:15.
Our next FP is Buzz Lightyear from 10:15-11:15 and then lunch at BOG at 11:30 a.m. We will probably try to ride something else in between Buzz and BOG. Maybe Pooh, the Teacups or Peter Pan. Not really sure. Might also try the Carousel of Progress as I really want to see that. DW doesn't as much as I do. Might also do Great Goofini and Dumbo (we did both for the first time last trip and those aren't usually long waits).
After BOG, we will try and catch Mickey's Philharmagic, maybe Regal Carousel or something else because our final FP isn't until 7 p.m. that night.
We will take our normal break about 2-5 but might go back to the park a bit early since it's our last day.
Dinner will be QS somewhere in the park (I'm hoping for Casey's as I love the atmosphere). We've got a FP for Anna and Elsa from 7-8 p.m., and then will do anything we haven't done that we wanted to do. We will probably watch Wishes from Fantasyland or Frontierland and then try and ride BTMM again as it's my favorite.
Not sure what else we'll do as I don't really have a schedule, other than a couple of ADRs and FPs.
Unfortunately, Monday is get up, pack and get ready to go to the airport. But lets not talk about that just yet.
Thanks everyone for the read, and I look forward to doing a TR afterward.
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I like your idea of changing Mama Melrose's to the dinner package!! 
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I actually have it booked for our September trip at Mama Melrose's again!
*Melissa
Disney Magic - Oct 2015
. Good plan to drop the Cali Grill and take your time at Narcoossee's! 
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