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Okay, if any of you have been following my planning at all for my first trip to Disney (yay! ), this is the third time I've changed dates..... Pretty sure this is it.....
Who's going:
Me - 25 year old, mother, first trip
Randy - 28 years old, father, first trip
Madison - 5 years old, daughter, first trip
Dates:
Saturday May 10 - Saturday May 17
Sat May 10 - Arrival Day
Plans are to take an early flight, arriving by noon
This will be a relaxing day, going to DTD, and Wishes and Spectro (and whatever else we can fit in) at MK at night
Dinner at Planet Hollywood in DTD
*Might go to MK as soon as we arrive then head to DTD for dinner and return to MK for Spectro & Wishes...
Sun May 11
AK today (I'm looking forward to this park the most)
ADR at Cape May Cafe for the Clam Bake Buffet (also, I'm looking forward to this)
Head back to hotel after dinner for an early, relaxing night
Mon May 12
Epcot - Future World today
Not sure about dinner yet*
Illuminations at 9pm
Tues May 13
MK
ADR at 1900 Park Fare for dinner with Cinderella
MK closes at 7pm tonight, so the plan is to head to the Poly Beach and watch the EWP
Wed May 14
DS/MGM
ADR at 50's Prime Time Cafe
Fantasmic at 9pm
Thurs May 15
Epcot - World Showcase today
ADR at Le Cellier
Illminations at 9pm
Fri May 16
AK - try to do everything we missed the first time
ADR at Capt'n Jack's in DTD
Spend the night at DTD
Sat May 17 - Departure Day
MK - get there as early as possible to try to finish everything we want
ADR at Whispering Canyon Cafe* - could possibly switch this to the Epcot day that has no ADR planned yet*
Leave to go home Planning on a 7:00pm flight or so
*REALLY want to go to the Kona Cafe for breakfast one day; maybe Mon when we're going to Epcot and not sure about dinner yet
So, this was really hard to plan as my original plans were for a 9 night trip and now I'm thinking we'll only be there for 7 nights.... What do you guys think??
I think your plans look great. The only thing you might want to think about is bouncing back and forth between MK and DtD the first day. You'll probably want to take it easy on your travel day, and that plan might be a little hectic, especially if you're relying on Disney Transportation. Maybe you could go to Kona or Chef Mickey for dinner that night instead, so you just take a little monorail ride to get to and from dinner. Just a thought. Of course, you know your family best and what will be fun for you all on your first night.
And for Monday, you could go to Coral Reef for dinner. My boys have really enjoyed it there!
I think your plans look great. Another suggestion for dinner at Epcot Future World would be the Garden Grill in the Land. We have always enjoyed the food here and the character interaction has always been very good.
I would try to switch your Whispering Canyon ADR. I don't think they do lunch, and I think you might feel very rushed trying to eat dinner then get to the airport for a 7pm flight.
I would try to switch your Whispering Canyon ADR. I don't think they do lunch, and I think you might feel very rushed trying to eat dinner then get to the airport for a 7pm flight.
They have a lunch menu on allears that was just updated 10/07.... I'll know for sure when I finally call to try to get all my ADRs!
Your plans look great. Yes, there is still lunch at Whispering Canyon. It is a great time to go for the quietest dining experience in that restaurant.
Such a great time to visit too!! You'll get to enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot! It is so beautiful there!
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Planning on a 7:00pm flight or so
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It shouldn't be too busy that time of year so hopefully you won't have to wait too long for rides 
Kris
Have some breadsticks and cheddar cheese soup for me!! 
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