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I actually think your times are okay - I would rather do Boma @ 4:30 with a 3yo then late in the evening. As far as Crystal Palace, I would just keep trying for an earlier ADR, but if nothing pans out - who cares? You're still got the ADR .
Also, I would definitely try to get to Epcot. It's our favorite park too, and our kids enjoying going to the world showcase and exploring - especially the little model train area in Germany and the koi fish pond in Japan. Then maybe you could fit in lunch at a World Showcase restaurant for more adventure - or try a character dinner @ the Garden Grill in Future World - you may still have some choices for ADRs depending on where and when you choose to go.
And lastly, we really enjoyed our b'fast last visit @ 1900PF which had Pooh, Tigger, Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, & Mary Poppins, which may be a good alternative for you if you don't like your Crystal Palace option.
Good luck & don't worry - you'll still have a great time.
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I would keep checking but even so those are not bad times...a 2:30 lunch is a nice break from the heat and an early dinner means more time to enjoy at the park after you are through.
I used to worry about eating at normal times at WDW but then I tried off times and found that by eating at early dinners or late lunches I was riding the rides and seeing shows with less crowds as everyone else was busy eating during normal dining times and the lines diminished.
So keep trying for times you prefer but if you can't change times then look at less lines as a positive!
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I agree you could get much more attention from the characters at 2:40 vs. another time!
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You're not a bad mom at all. : As others have said, those times may work in your favour, but do keep trying, as people cancel all the time and you may be able to get a time you're happier with.
You are all SO nice and SO helpful! Thank you-thank you-thank you! I will absolutely keep trying to change CP for an earlier time, but you're right about Boma - might not be so bad after all.
I actually think those reservations can work. The day you go to CP you can eat a huge breakfast and the day you go to BOMA you can plan on having a light snack around noon. Eating at off times you can beat some of the crowds and enjoying the attractions when others are eating.
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Your not a bad mom !!! I would keep those ADR's, as you are keeping your promises. But I'd continue to call and check each day to see if something else opens up. :goodluck:
Agreed with all posters! Keep what you have and try for better if you can.
Also, will agree with some others that you may want to not rule out EPCOT. I took DD there at ages 2 and 3 and it's her second favorite park after the MK. She has space to just run around, she loves the Nemo ride like no other, lol, and she loves running around the countries. She also loves IllumiNations (though Wishes takes first place, and she even sings the song at home!)
We stop and see Pooh at EPCOT (he's in the UK with Eeyore and Tigger) and all the other characters, and get snacks along the way. We watch the boats, investigate the shops...
Anyway, just wanted to throw that out there at you. On our last trip we went to EPCOT three different times and DD had an absolute blast. She also loved spaceship earth.
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: As others have said, those times may work in your favour, but do keep trying, as people cancel all the time and you may be able to get a time you're happier with. 
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