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Day 3 – 12/13
On all our previous trips it seemed we were always running, running, running, so we decided that this trip we would slow it down and enjoy other things outside the parks. So today we really have no morning plans, will have breakfast at Captain Cooks and I know the boys will probably want to get in some pool time after. Meanwhile I would like to do some resort hopping and check out all the holiday decorations. Going to DTD and getting in some shopping therapy is also a possibility. If we do head to DTD, I would like to check out Disney Quest, this is one place that we always say we want to go to but just never make it, so maybe we just might get there this time. On tap for lunch I would like to hit up Beaches and Cream for the first time and maybe tackle the Kitchen Sink.
We do have an 8:05 dinner ADR at the Garden Grill, so probably around 5 or so we will make our way to Epcot. The Garden Grill is one of our favorites and we missed it on our last trip, so we are looking forward to finally going back. After dinner we will head on back to the Poly and settle in for a good night’s sleep.
High lights that I am looking forward to today:
Relaxing
Resort hopping and decoration watching
Disney Quest and/or Beaches n Cream
Heading back to the Garden Grill
Definitely don't miss the holiday resort decorations--they are fantastic. Everyone raves about the monorail resorts and the Epcot area resorts, but my favorites are the Wilderness Lodge, Ft. Wilderness--for the campers decorations, and Animal Kingdom Lodge. I don't know if they are doing it this year, but last year Kidani Village had some character meet and photo ops in front of their tree--I got to meet Santa Goofy and Santa Stitch before my dinner at Sanna one night last year. Give the resort front desk a call to see if that is going on this year!
I wouldn't skip the LTT reservation unless you are super tired! It's one of the things that really gets me in the holiday mode at WDW!
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So sorry about you being under the weather...hope you are feeling better really soon. Love your plans for the 1st two days....I love the Wishes Dessert Party. A great start so far to the trip plans.
Thanks, I am feeling a lot better but still not 100%, I am so looking forward to the Wishes Dessert party, heard so many great things about it and dessert is my favorite meal.
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Great plans!!!! Hope the reveal goes well!!
Thank you, me too with all this planning I would really be disappointed if they didn't get excited.
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Nice use of the park hoppers!
I love the park hopper option and not being committed to one park because plans always change. Someday I would like to attempt all 4 parks in one day.
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Definitely don't miss the holiday resort decorations--they are fantastic. Everyone raves about the monorail resorts and the Epcot area resorts, but my favorites are the Wilderness Lodge, Ft. Wilderness--for the campers decorations, and Animal Kingdom Lodge. I don't know if they are doing it this year, but last year Kidani Village had some character meet and photo ops in front of their tree--I got to meet Santa Goofy and Santa Stitch before my dinner at Sanna one night last year. Give the resort front desk a call to see if that is going on this year!
I wouldn't skip the LTT reservation unless you are super tired! It's one of the things that really gets me in the holiday mode at WDW!
Decorations are a must see for us, last time we only saw the monorail resorts and the Beach Club. I never knew about the Ft. Wilderness Christmas awesomess until I read about it on another thread, so we are going to rent a golf cart one night and just drive around Ft Wilderness touring the camp sites. Will have to make a list of all the resorts that are decorated so I don't miss a thing.
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Great plans for Day 3! Enjoy the Kitchen Sink!
Thank you, We have watched the video about the kitchen sink on youtube many times and I think our family of six can conquer it cause it is something I could never do myself.
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Your plans are looking good!
Thank you!
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Looks like you're going to have a great trip!
Thank you I hope it will be but all the planning that I am doing I know things will change along the way.
Woooooo-hoooooooo online check-in done! One step closer to my happy place. I really need to start making a list for packing because I know I will most likely forget something if I don't have my lists.
Day 4 – 12/14
Today will be a DHS day. The plan is, to wake up 7ish, grab some breakfast at Captain Cooks and then make it to DHS in time for rope drop. If all goes as planned this will be the second rope drop we make with only two more to go. We plan on hitting all the attractions that we missed the other day we were there as well as revisiting some favorites like TOT, RNRC and TSMM. Today I would also like to see the parade and some shows as well as checking out for the first time One Man’s Dream and the Magic of Disney Animation, I have read great things about them on the boards and can not wait to check them out.
One of our favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat at DHS is Toy Story Pizza Planet, so we will probably have lunch there at some point during the day. After lunch or some time there after we will call it a day and head back to the Poly to rest up before our 7:30 dinner ressie at Chef Mickey’s.
Since all the parks will be closed by the time we are done with dinner, it might be a good night to send the boys to the Neverland Club for a few hours. They went there on our last trip and had a blast, my younger son still talks about it to this day, so I know they will be excited about spending some time there. I on the other hand will take advantage of my kid free time and enjoy some shopping and adult beverages at DTD. Then after the boys and I had our fun we will hit the sack for a good night’s sleep.
High lights that I am looking forward to today:
Rope drop at DHS
Experiencing One Man’s Dream and Magic of Disney Animation
Being kid free for a few hours
Adult Beverages for me
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