16-30 April - this is it now!!!

[Minnie's Sal]

The cast:
Me (Sally) - 33 - planner extraordinaire, on my 4th visit to WDW, can't get enough of character cuddles
DGf (Karen) - 31 - never been to America before, knows nothing of the itinerary although has figured out that there are cery few lie ins and is somewhat scared!


SUNDAY 15 APRIL:
08:55 Train to Gatwick - a most satisfying £10.50 single ticket!
Arrive LGW 12:29, drop off cases (assume room won't be ready for check in)
Going into Central London to see Kylie exhibition at V&A museum.
Twilight Check-in (approx 18:30-19:00)
Dinner in Gatwick terminal
O/N Gatwick Hilton

MONDAY 16
07:30 Breakfast in Hilton - YUM YUM
08:30 Cross into terminal - gives enough time for buying perfume and snacks.
Flight VS00027 10:45 to MCO (arrives 14:55)
Disney Magic Express to All Star Movies!
?? Swim - think I am outvoted on this one but will depend on time I guess
DTD - buy Pal Mickey, dinner at Earl of Sandwich
Sleep!

TUESDAY 17
Early morning swim
08:00 EPCOT (EMH)
Breakfast at Fountainview cafe
Stay in Future World til 11:00 then head over to World Showcase.
(afternoon break)
19:00 Character dinner at Garden Grill
Illuminations

WEDNESDAY 18
08:20 Character breakfast at Donald's Breakfastosaurus
Blizzard Beach (10:00-18:00)
Evening - Animal Kingdom (EMH) - definitely want to Expedition Everest in the dark!
Dinner ?Rainforest cafe

THURSDAY 19
08:00 Magic Kingdom (EMH)
10:25 Character breakfast at Crystal Palace
Afternoon break if we're flagging then back for Wishes and night time parade.

FRIDAY 20
Islands of Adventure (08:00-18:00)
Evening - possibly dinner at City Walk (I have to at least visit Starbucks!)
Taxi to Florida Mall

SATURDAY 21
08:00 Breakfast at BOMA, AKL
Bus to Animal Kingdom
Evening - Swim / Mini golf

SUNDAY 22
08:30 Discovery Cove
Mid - late evening - Magic Kingdom (EMH)

MONDAY 23
Lie in - there you go Karen!! :d:
Typhoon Lagoon 10:00-18:00
Evening - MGM Studios (EMH) - must watch Fantasmic.


TUESDAY 24
Universal Studios (09:00-19:00)
Evening - Wishes Cruise with fellow Dibbers (Thank you Alyson)

WEDNESDAY 25
Seaworld inlcuding Polar Expedition tour (09:00-19:00)
Evening - Taxi to Premium Oulets for more shopping

THURSDAY 26
08:00 Magic Kingdom (EMH)
Late morning move on to Typhoon Lagoon
Evening - DTD - dinner at Wolfgang Puck & Cirque de Soleil 21:00

FRIDAY 27
10:20 Character Breakfast - Chef Mickeys
Blizzard Beach
Evening - EPCOT (EMH)
Dibb meet 20:00 outside Rose and Crown

SATURDAY 28
09:00 MGM Studios (MGM) - possible afternoon break - back for Fantasmic
ADR Fantasmic package - Hollywood & Vine 17:00
Park closes 20:30

SUNDAY 29
Packing
Waterpark or alternative depending on how we feel
18:45 Character dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
Magic Kingdom (EMH)

MONDAY 30
Check out hotel
Day at Disney park of choice
Flight departs 19:40 *sob*

The weather forecast doesn't seem to be an issue for any of our plans (so far) - I know it's a busy schedule but as there's only the 2 of us we are likely to have more stamina and also the ability to make a decision to change the plan, take time out and rest when we need to!

Anything stand out as a problem?

Anyone there at the same time?

[loadsapixiedust]

Looks wonderful! :D You are going to have so much fun!

[Clare]

Looks good Sally, unfortunately we don't arrive until the 29th April :(

[Minnie's Sal]

Thanks Lynn, I am so excited now....and so is Karen which is even better! :grin:

Looks good Sally, unfortunately we don't arrive until the 29th April :(

That's such a shame, would have loved to have had the chance to meet you. If I don't get the chance to tell you before I go, have a wonderful trip!

[fintywalker]

looks fantastic and you both must be so excited now, especially Karen as she's never been before, would love to have that first time feeling back.

[00swan]

Sounds great - I'm sure you'll both have a fantastic time. How nice to be showing your DGF the sights for the first time.

[Clare]

That's such a shame, would have loved to have had the chance to meet you. If I don't get the chance to tell you before I go, have a wonderful trip!

Have a wonderful trip too Sally :grin:

[purple myra]

have a brilliant time!
your plans look great, might just steal a few ideas for myself..
last year we took our friend with us, it was his first time and it was fab seeing his face..even just riding down international drive on the shuttle from the airport...priceless!

[ursula]

Poor Karen, I bet she is really looking forward to Monday 23rd just so she can have a lie in!!!!!!!

On the 20th you say you are going to Universal till 6 then going to the Florida Mall, what time do the shops close in FM?

Do not forget that you will have to be back at the hotel for your DE back to the airport. I bet they will give you a pick up time of about 3.30 - 4.00.

Ann.

[Minnie's Sal]

Poor Karen, I bet she is really looking forward to Monday 23rd just so she can have a lie in!!!!!!!

On the 20th you say you are going to Universal till 6 then going to the Florida Mall, what time do the shops close in FM?

Do not forget that you will have to be back at the hotel for your DE back to the airport. I bet they will give you a pick up time of about 3.30 - 4.00.

Ann.

Bless her, she's going to be so excited once we get there that I think she will realise that lying in bed is not an option!

Florida Mall closes at 21:00 Mon-Sat. We are mainly only going because Karen's mum wants some Origins products and that's the only place we can get them apparently. I'm sure we'll have a little mooch around aswell but nothing too major.

I believe that Disney push a note under your resort room door to let you know what time your DME pick up for departure is a few days before you leave. I was thinking it would be around 3-4pm. I still want to try and squeeze in an hour or 2 of fun. :D

[Minnie's Sal]

your plans look great, might just steal a few ideas for myself..


By all means do so....I will report back on how it all works out so hopefully you will avoid any Sally mess-ups! ;)