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Here we go. My first attempt at a pre-trip report. I guess I should start with a little background. I have been to Disney World a total of 10 times. I split those trips up into 2 chapters of my life: as a kid and as an adult. I didn't truly fall in love with the place until my first trip as an adult in 2006 a full 14 years after my previous trip. I say that because while I have very fond memories as a kid at WDW, I don't believe I really appreciated how special the place is until I grew up. As I'm single, I usually go solo. I have been a few times with friends and family though. This is my first real trip back (I went for a very quick one-nighter last month) since 2008. I'm a wing-it kind of guy which is perfect for a solo trip. Of course, SOME planning must go into a Disney World trip. After much debating on mostly where to stay I've just now finalized everything. So now to the particulars:
Who: Me, Me, Me!!
Where: Split between Wilderness Lodge-Courtyard View w/AP & DxDP and Contemporary Resort-Atrium Club Level Magic Kingdom View w/AP, 1DMYW, & Premium Package (See thread title)
When: First leg: April 8, 2011 - April 12, second leg: April 12 - April 16
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Day 1:
Flying SWA out of RDU and arriving at MCO around 3:35. Originally planned to fly out of SWA's new hub in GSP which is about an hour closer in drive time. Changed it for reasons to be explained at the end of my trip. DME to Wilderness Lodge. For a while it was BWI and for much longer it was AKL Standard Club Level. Had AKL booked for over a month in fact, before switching yesterday to WL for reasons explained in Three Weeks Out And Wanting To Change Resorts. Hopefully, I'll be checked in fairly quickly, and I'm off to Epcot (my traditional first day) for 6:30 Teppan Edo adr and EMH night. May not do EMH depending how tired I am from the travel day.
Day 2:
I'm a late riser normally. You'll probably never see me at a rope drop. Breakfast at 9:30 at Whispering Canyon* (*=new experience to me). Haven't decided which park to hit yet. Maybe Epcot since days after EMH nights are typically lower. May spend some time over in DHS as well though. Plan to leave early though and get cleaned up for my dinner at Yachtsman at 7:20. mmmmmmmm steak!! Probably stroll along the Boardwalk afterwards and maybe duck into Jellyrolls for a little musical fun.
Day 3:
Animal Kingdom day. Plan on doing EE multiple times. I've only ridden it once and loved it! Also cooling off on KRR and of course KS. Plan on exploring the walking trails and hopefully catching Flights of Wonder again. I'm not a huge fan of shows, but have heard such great things of Lion King, and it's one of my all time favorite Disney movies. I'll probably try to catch that too. Leave early and relax a bit at WL before heading over to MK for my dinner at the Plaza* at 8:15. Hopefully that will leave enough time to get off of Main Street well before EMH starts. Plan on staying until the end of EMH 2am.
Day 4:
Sleeping in after my late night. Lunch adr at Via Napoli. Love their pizzas. Yes I'm a picky eater, as you can probably tell from my relatively safe choices of restaurants. Eventually make my way over to DHS for dinner at Sci-Fi, a favorite! Then EMH until 10:00. I know there are those who say don't do night EMH's, but as a solo traveler I've never had any trouble getting on rides. Then back to WL to pack for the second leg of my trip.
sounds like you have a great trip planned. i just got back from four solo days, and it was GREAT! i wish i could do a...how did you put it...'all out' solo trip, but that would be kind of mean to my husband (have fun at home dear, i'll be at the POLY! ha!)
oh--and i didn't think i was a fan of shows, either, until i saw FotLK. it is absolutely brilliant--it's my now second favorite thing at AK (second only to EE!)
Awesome plans thus far, When I went on my solo trip I did the Platinum plan and stayed at AKL (the trip I decided to check out DVC and later that year became a member) and it was one amazing trip. Whispering Canyon Cafe is fun (get ready to be made fun of) Teppen Edo is lovely. Lion King show in AK was fun and I was surprised at the level of talent from the performers, it really is a must-see. Both WL and Contemporary are great resorts you will definitely enjoy your time there. Happy planning and safe travels.
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Breakfast at 9:30 at Whispering Canyon* (*=new experience to me). Haven't decided which park to hit yet. Maybe Epcot since days after EMH nights are typically lower. May spend some time over in DHS as well though. Plan to leave early though and get cleaned up for my dinner at Yachtsman at 7:20. mmmmmmmm steak!! 
Probably stroll along the Boardwalk afterwards and maybe duck into Jellyrolls for a little musical fun. 
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Your plans for leg 1 look great, too! 
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