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ADRs presented a dilemma for me on this trip, as I want to eat at nice places, but don’t know how much energy I’ll have at the end of the day to head out and enjoy a nice meal. I’ve made a few plans, but not for every day. I know this will mean some meals I’ll have to have QS or room service, but I’m always happy with the vegetarian platter from Tangierine or a salad from Sunshine Seasons. I did make an ADR for Flying Fish for my first night , and also one for Trattoria al Forno later in the trip. Aside from that, I’ll wing it. I’d rather do that than be constantly on line trying to cancel reservations and make new ones. If I’m feeling up to a nice meal, I’ll just see what’s available. If there isn’t anything I fancy, I’ll go for QS. I can be very flexible with times, and I know from experience that if I am willing to sit at the bar in many places they usually can seat a single guest. I’ll do a small delivery order from Garden Grocer, but on days when I just can't leave the room I’ll do room service.
I plan to go to AK every morning unless it’s raining (my scooter is allergic to rain), back home for a rest, and then on days I feel up to going out again I’ll have dinner out and maybe spend an hour or so at Epcot or DHS. I’ll skip AK mornings on Wednesdays, when the vet window is closed. I don’t plan on going to Magic Kingdom or the monorail resorts at all. I know a lot of people won’t understand this, but at the moment I’m finding it easier just to stick in the Epcot area. MK is magical and wonderful and exciting, but it may just be too stimulating and the crowds too heavy for me to want to deal with right now. There are so few rides that have accessible queues for the scooter these days, and as much as I love just sitting on Main Street and enjoying the atmosphere, I’m not sure I want to tackle it. I may change my mind once I’m there and the pixie dust takes effect!
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I think you've made the right decision for you with the ADRs, but I am very happy to see Trattoria al Forno is on your short list, given how much we enjoyed it on our last visit. Hopefully you'll have a similar good time to us!
I can understand about not going to the Magic Kingdom - let's face it Epcot and the Studios are just so much easier to get to from where you are, getting to the Magic Kingdom is a real pain and, as you say, will probably draw the crowds a lot more.
I'm signing in. So glad to see a new trip for you, Laurie! I've never traveled by train but it sound wonderful! I keep nudging Chuck to try it. Your plans sound very relaxing. Oh how I wish I could surprise you at the vet window!
It sounds as if you have wonderful plans in place. Flexibility is the name of the game and one of the reasons I love solo travel. I don't have the health issues, but I still don't always want to get up and go. I'm perfectly content just hanging out in the room and getting a meal in the food court.
Oh Laurie! I was so excited to see you have a trip planned, and that you are going to share it with us!
The train isn't new for you, but for anyone considering the train to Disneyworld, we did that last summer and it was great.
As I mentioned in a PM, my DH is in the early stages of a degenerative muscular dystrophy (Pompe disease). I know that he will be more limited in the future so we are doing the adventuring now. I am really inspired by how you are working with your limitations and still doing what you love!
I think you've made the right decision for you with the ADRs, but I am very happy to see Trattoria al Forno is on your short list, given how much we enjoyed it on our last visit. Hopefully you'll have a similar good time to us!
I can understand about not going to the Magic Kingdom - let's face it Epcot and the Studios are just so much easier to get to from where you are, getting to the Magic Kingdom is a real pain and, as you say, will probably draw the crowds a lot more.
It is a pain getting to MK and since I never can have too much time in Epcot, I'm always happy to just keep going there.
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I'm signing in. So glad to see a new trip for you, Laurie! I've never traveled by train but it sound wonderful! I keep nudging Chuck to try it. Your plans sound very relaxing. Oh how I wish I could surprise you at the vet window!
I wish you could, Tracy! I know you and Chuck are having some unwanted drama of your own and hope I can keep you a bit entertained.
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Your relaxed plan for eating sounds perfect. I like be how you are getting their too. The train will be great! I like the names too.
Silver Meteor, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder! Makes you want to ride them all!
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It sounds as if you have wonderful plans in place. Flexibility is the name of the game and one of the reasons I love solo travel. I don't have the health issues, but I still don't always want to get up and go. I'm perfectly content just hanging out in the room and getting a meal in the food court.
As long as don't get sick of the offerings at BW bakery and Room Service, I'll be fine!
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I think having some flexibility is the best thing for you.
Goodness knows, there's food everywhere you look at WDW! I know I'll miss my usual wonderful dining every night, but I won't starve!
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Oh Laurie! I was so excited to see you have a trip planned, and that you are going to share it with us!
The train isn't new for you, but for anyone considering the train to Disneyworld, we did that last summer and it was great.
As I mentioned in a PM, my DH is in the early stages of a degenerative muscular dystrophy (Pompe disease). I know that he will be more limited in the future so we are doing the adventuring now. I am really inspired by how you are working with your limitations and still doing what you love!
Eeeeeeee!!!! So psyched to find this today!
I remember your train trip! I won't be curled up on the floor..... wouldn't be able to get up again, but it's the same route. I'm so grateful that I grabbed every opportunity to travel while I was able and had the energy. I'll just keep going until I stop!
I remember our trip a couple years ago where we just winged almost everything. That is still one of our most favorite trips because we weren't confined to a schedule. I'm looking forwarding to hearing how you like Trattoria, it's on my list for our trip too.
It sounds like train travel will be perfect for you, and your dining plans sound great. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of Trattoria al Forno.
I have done many solo trips to WDW and I agree that you can be seated as one much easier if you are willing to go where they put you!. I think your ADR's sound great and I completely understand your touring plan, which sounds perfect!!
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Amtrak sounds like an exciting way to travel! I think you've made the right decision for you regarding ADRs and also not going to MK. As much as I love MK, I can understand how hard it would be to have to navigate the crowds.
I remember our trip a couple years ago where we just winged almost everything. That is still one of our most favorite trips because we weren't confined to a schedule. I'm looking forwarding to hearing how you like Trattoria, it's on my list for our trip too.
In the "olden days" of WDW, ADRs were not necessary at all unless you were traveling at the very busiest times. There were no Fast Passes, either, so things were definitely done in a free-form way. I enjoyed that, although you could be disappointed and not ride your favorites without getting there early and waiting in lines. This will be sort of a return to that kind of "do what you want to do when you want to to it" kind of touring!
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It sounds like train travel will be perfect for you, and your dining plans sound great. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of Trattoria al Forno.
I'm looking forward to that one as well. It's funny that this location has had so many changes and I hope they've found one that will stay a while.
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Good luck with your travel plans. I hope you have a fabulous trip and look forward to reading all about it.
Thank you!
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I have done many solo trips to WDW and I agree that you can be seated as one much easier if you are willing to go where they put you!. I think your ADR's sound great and I completely understand your touring plan, which sounds perfect!!
Thanks, Tara. It should be a wonderful, stop-and-smell-the-roses trip.
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Amtrak sounds like an exciting way to travel! I think you've made the right decision for you regarding ADRs and also not going to MK. As much as I love MK, I can understand how hard it would be to have to navigate the crowds.
Thanks, Kathy! Once I took MK completely off the radar, this trip began to seem like something I could handle.
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Great ADR choices! You have to do what you can do! I don't blame you for wanting to stay in the Epcot area one bit!
The Epcot area is perfect for me. I love being able to scoot around and not be dependent on bus or boat or monorail.
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. I think your ADR's sound great and I completely understand your touring plan, which sounds perfect!!
I don't blame you for wanting to stay in the Epcot area one bit! 
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