First Draft for First Timers

[sambaramba]

OK, here we go. Not sure if I have this planning idea competely sorted yet, but this is my first attempt. Can anyone see anything essential that I have missed out or any obvious mistakes? Please feel free to comment.:confused2 Trip is for me, DH, and 2 x 7yr old boys

Sunday 2nd September
Arrive at Manchester Airport for overnight Hotel stay (still to sort)

Monday 3rd September
Flight, arriving in Orlando at 1430hrs. Travel to Pop Century by coach. Unpack and play in the pool to keep the kids awake as long as possible. Either eating at Pop Century or quick visit to DTD if kids are up for it!

Tuesday 4th September : My birthday Celebrations!!!!
ADR at Crystal Palace Breakfast 0800hrs
Day at Magik Kingdom until the kids drop!
Evening ADR ?????

Wednesday 5th September
MGM Studios
Evening ADR????

Thursday 6th September (Car)
Collect Car
Universal Studios
Evening ADR????

Friday 7th September (Car)
Islands Of Adventure
Breakfast with Spiderman
Evening ADR?????

Saturday 8th September (Car)
Hotel / Shopping
ADR???

Sunday 9th September (Car)
Shopping / Typhoon Lagoon / Poss Laundry!
ADR????

Monday 10th September (Car)
Seaworld
ADR???

Tuesday 11th September (Car) : Anniversary Celebrations
Poss revisit US / IOA
Drive to Celebration?????
Evening ADR at Coral Reef

Wednesday 12th September (Car)
Take Car back
Epcot
Evening ADR??

Thursday 13th September
Animal Kingdom / Blizzard Beach
Evening ADR???

Friday 14th September
MGM Studios
MNSSHP?????
Evening ADR???

Saturday 15th September
Magic Kingdom
Evening ADR???

Sunday 16th September
Epcot / MGM
Evening ADR???

Monday 17th September
Magic Kingdom
Home!!!

These are the ADR's that we want to fit in. Any idea which would be best to fit in where, ie distance from park to restaurant etc

Breakfasts

Beach Club Buffet at Cape May Cafe
Crystal Palace


Dinner
Chef Mickey's FunTime Buffet
Trails End Restaurant
Whispering Canyon Café
Sci-Fi Diner
50’s Prime Time Café
Hollywood & Vine (Show Package)
Coral Reef
Chip N Dales Harvest Feast at The Garden Grill
Rose and Crown
Goofy’s Liberate your Appetite at Liberty Tree Tavern
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (2 TS)

Please feel free to rip it all apart for me!!!:grin: Any help or advice appreciated

[Chesterbhoy]

Looks awesome.

1. Have you booked Mickeys BBQ? This can be booked up to 12months before - This is a great night & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

2. 7 year old sons and a car.....I would consider Busch Gardens.

3. Try a few hours in DisneyQuest (only if included in your tickets)

Have you double checked on undercovertourist.com and used the avoid the lines traffic lights? This indicates that TL will be busy on a Sunday (full of locals).

[sambaramba]

We thought about Busch gardens but decided to give it a miss this time. Will have a look at Undercover tourist and maybe have a swap around

[Chesterbhoy]

BUMP bump!!!

[sambaramba]

BUMP bump!!!

:grin: Thanks :grin:

[Minnie's Sal]

Looking like a pretty good start.

My first thought was: You're staying on site so you can easily take a break and go back to Pop for a rest and a cool down in the middle of the day, head back for an ADR and evening shows and really make the most of things without the boys getting too tired.

I agree re:TL. Try and switch it so it's not a weekend if you can.

I personally wouldn't do MGM and Universal on consecutive days. They are different but I like more of a mix of themes each day.

Are you planning on checking out the EMHs for your dates? Go here http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=77295 for details.

Thought about doing one of the tours at Seaworld?? They aren't that expensive. I think the Polar Expedition that we're doing only costs about $17.00 each - I guess it depends what the boys are interested in but for me, the idea of getting to stroke a penguin is really cool!

Like the ADRs you have chosen...you're going to have a great time!

[sambaramba]

Thanks Sally. I think we will be taking breaks back to the hotel as often as the boys need. Knowing them two though it will be me and my DH that will need the rest!!:spin:

[highlander447]

Hi here's a link to a site which gives a pretty accurate of how long it takes to get from one place in Disney to another http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/twiz.asp?action=rts
your plan looks pretty good, just remember a lot of restaurants at WDW will be busy with free dining especially at more popular times