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Quite a busy day planned! I agree, if you are planning to spend the whole day in the park, you don't need an opening FP+! Can definitely get better use later in the day. And the Little Mermaid ride doesn't get terribly long lines often either!
But we love Tony's, like you it's gotten pushed off our list the last few trips though!
I agree with everyone about early arrival at MK. New fantasyland, especially, is not that crowded right at rope drop. When we headed back to met Ariel, we were first in line and actually arrived before she did! Then walked right on to under the sea. Same with dumbo and barnstormer. I guess everyone else heads for the mountains, but we had FP+ for those later in the day. It turned out to be a good plan.
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Sounds like a very successful shopping excrusion, glad you were able to get the credit over at the Gap.
Love the plans for the first two days so far, love how the Fast Passes esnure that you will get a few rides in even if you get there later in the day, definitely one of the benefits of Fast Pass +
I'm at the car dealer getting the oil changed on my car and I was finally able to get all caught up on your TR! I had fallen desperately behind! . First I LOVE your new bathroom, very inspiring. . Love all your plans you are making for this trip. This will be the first time in 3 years we will not be at SWW and your TR is making me seriously regret that decision! . Esp. With the new SW dining they just introduced. Great job with the shopping purchases too I think you will really like wearing dresses at WDW. I now wear dresses way more than shorts while at WDW. They look pretty, are comfy, and easy to go right to dinner if you don't have a chance to head to hotel to change first. Great day 1 and day 2 plans! Now that I am caught up I am eager to read more.
Great deals on shopping!
And great plans for the first 2 days!
And thanks Heather for the advice on FP+!!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I agree with Heather's advice. I found it was a real waste to use FP+ early. I learned this quickly and changed either on the same day at the kiosks or the night before. Even later in the day, if the ride happens to have a short stand-by time, hop into that line and change your FP for something else.
I remember you mentioning the FP+ for the afternoon in your TR, but we may be touring a little differently this trip so mornings work better right now. We do plan to change these if we can get into short standby lines.
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More great plans and good advice from Heather - I'll be sure to keep that in mind!
Great shopping deals and great plans for the first two days.
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Love how relaxed your travel day sounds...no early up to rush to the airport and you'll still get time in at a park. I can't wait to hear your review of dinner that night. It's on our list as a potential "date night" now that the boys are all old enough for the kids' club
I checked into the Urban Farm restaraunt in Cleveland and so far their still in the process of hiring staff, but they are backed by an "iron chef". I figured it's probably Michael S. because he is from Cleveland and has several restaurants in the area. He also packed a chef for the Great Food Truck Race.
Day #2 plans are great and I do agree that the MK stays fairly empty with low wait times in the morning. It seems like it didn't really get crazy crowded until closer to lunch time.
Interesting about the restaurant! We've never been in May and though I've checked the predicted crowd levels, who knows what it will really be like any day at the park of our choice. But if we need to change our FP+ times that won't be a problem.
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Plans look good to me . You two will LOVE, TONY'S!! It is the one place Lucille INSISTS we eat at at least Twice
We've eaten at Tony's at least twice before and enjoyed both our meals there. I'm also pretty sure I have gotten different meals both times.
Quite a busy day planned! I agree, if you are planning to spend the whole day in the park, you don't need an opening FP+! Can definitely get better use later in the day. And the Little Mermaid ride doesn't get terribly long lines often either!
But we love Tony's, like you it's gotten pushed off our list the last few trips though!
We've added back in a couple of restaurants that have gotten pushed aside for awhile, so it almost feels like doing something new.
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I agree with everyone about early arrival at MK. New fantasyland, especially, is not that crowded right at rope drop. When we headed back to met Ariel, we were first in line and actually arrived before she did! Then walked right on to under the sea. Same with dumbo and barnstormer. I guess everyone else heads for the mountains, but we had FP+ for those later in the day. It turned out to be a good plan.
We already have a FP+ selection for BTMRR the night before so we didn't see a need to add it to this day. But if for some reason we haven't already done it, we'll switch it the night before.
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Sounds like a very successful shopping excrusion, glad you were able to get the credit over at the Gap.
Love the plans for the first two days so far, love how the Fast Passes esnure that you will get a few rides in even if you get there later in the day, definitely one of the benefits of Fast Pass +
We're hoping FP+ works in our favor.
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Originally Posted by Amy L
I'm at the car dealer getting the oil changed on my car and I was finally able to get all caught up on your TR! I had fallen desperately behind! . First I LOVE your new bathroom, very inspiring. . Love all your plans you are making for this trip. This will be the first time in 3 years we will not be at SWW and your TR is making me seriously regret that decision! . Esp. With the new SW dining they just introduced. Great job with the shopping purchases too I think you will really like wearing dresses at WDW. I now wear dresses way more than shorts while at WDW. They look pretty, are comfy, and easy to go right to dinner if you don't have a chance to head to hotel to change first. Great day 1 and day 2 plans! Now that I am caught up I am eager to read more.
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
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. Love all your plans you are making for this trip. This will be the first time in 3 years we will not be at SWW and your TR is making me seriously regret that decision! 
I think you will really like wearing dresses at WDW. I now wear dresses way more than shorts while at WDW. They look pretty, are comfy, and easy to go right to dinner if you don't have a chance to head to hotel to change first. Great day 1 and day 2 plans! 
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