1st Itinerary

[Dunc9999]

OK, nothing like last minute, going on Thursday for the first time, staying at Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village LBV.
I thought I'd do a rough itinerary, but don't want to be too hard & fast, as it a holiday after all!! We are me (DH), DW, DD (7.5yrs), DS(4.5 yrs) and DD(21mths), we have deliberately left out universal because of their ages. Comments would be appreciated.

Thur 31/03/2005 Unpack, chill, eat
Fri 01/04/2005 MK early, hotel for lunch/pool, DTD
Sat 02/04/2005 Gentle Shopping/Eating/Chilling
Sun 03/04/2005 MGM Studios
Mon 04/04/2005 Blizzard/Typhoon Lagoon
Tue 05/04/2005 Seaworld
Wed 06/04/2005 Daytona
Thu 07/04/2005 AK, early finish
Fri 08/04/2005 MK inc. Character Lunch
Sat 09/04/2005 Serious Shopping/Eating/Chilling
Sun 10/04/2005 Epcot
Mon 11/04/2005 Blizzard/Typhoon Lagoon
Tue 12/04/2005 Wherever they want to go again!
Wed 13/04/2005 MK last blow out!!
Thu 14/04/2005 Early check in DTD, lunch,

[toddy17]

Overall sounds great, But
(there is always a but)
I think you may need to allow for another trip to Seaworld the kids will love it there.
I know it is difficult with small children but We would recomend the MK night parade and Wishes fireworks display it will take your breath away.
Hope you have a Great Time, you will want to return

We are off in July for our 5th once in a lifetime trip

Enjoy you lucky people :jump: :jump:

[Sue]

Looks good to me. I like the way you are anticipating early start the first day, obviously taken note of the warnings on this site re. small children's body clocks!!
I have no children but I understand Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure is great for young children. It's lot to pay out though for a small section of the park.
Let's face it, money allowing (or not in most cases!) you will go back when they are older!

[Walmart-lover]

Originally posted by Dunc9999


Sat 09/04/2005 Serious Shopping/Eating/Chilling


Like this idea! Are you going to WalMart? Ideal for bargains!!

[highlander447]

To be honest IOA & USO have quite a lot to offer young kids Barney, ET, Woody, Curious George , Nick Toons , Jimmy Neutron, Shrek etc that being said for first visit trying to do it all is a pain u are better doing Disney and trying Universal on next visit

[loadsapixiedust]

Unless you really can't wait (and who could blame you!) I would be tempted to swap Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom around. You have MK on an EE day when it will likely be busier than usual (EE is best avoided as you are offsite). AK with its earlier opening is a great first day park when you are up early anyway and it closes earlier too. I have also heard that some people felt that doing MK first spoilt the other parks a bit as nothing can top it for the kids. Also you must stay for Wishes at night which makes it quite a long day at the start of your holiday.

[Dunc9999]

Thanks for your replies.

I was going by the crowd guide on this site which had MK as quiet on a Friday. Is this not the case, I will swap round if necessary.

We do plan to go to Walmart, and the malls (the fact our hotel is ten mins walk from Premium Outlet Mall is of great interest to DW)

[highlander447]

Just remeber than 10 min walk can be pretty tiring in heat oh and hide the wallet:wink :beer:

[Dunc9999]

Ha ha - while we were packing just I tried the "You won't need to take your credit card love, as i will have mine which is 0% commission abroad." It was met with the distain I expected!!

[Claire_L]

Just noticed you have BB/TL down for two days I assume it will be one or the other as 2 water parks in one day would be tiring. Another tip is get to the water parks early to stake your loungers in a good spot and get rides done before it gets too busy.
Claire :wink