Cast of Characters:
Me - 35 Disney Mom
Son - 5 yr old
Grandma - 61 yr old energetic grandma
We stayed at All- Star Sport, we faxed in our room request 3 days before coming down and got all of our requests. (touchdown 10, early check-in and 3rd floor)
Our favorite meal was Chef Mickeys, we did it the first night and this way we had Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale autographs. The longest lines in the park were for Mickeys and Minnies so we could always avoid these lines now that we had the autographs. The parmasian mashed potatoes were the best!!!
We went to EE of Magic Kingdom on Thurs 11/30 and rode 9 rides before 9:00 a.m. Going early saved us so much time. We went over to MGM in the afternoon and ate at Sci-Fi (we liked the food-go figure) Son loved the frisbee didn't really watch the movies except for the cartoons. We loved Osborne lights-it was awesome.
We got to AK on Fri 12/1 by 7:30 and we were one of the first ones on the Safari. We saw Tons of animals. A baby giraffe stood about 10 feet from me. We liked Bug's Life and Grandma and me enjoyed Lion King but son was bored. Try to sit near the front of Lion King so your kids can be picked to be in the show. The cinammon rolls at Tusker House are yummy!!
We did MVMCP on Fri night which was a sold out night and we went on a lot of rides. We did the 11:30 parade and got a seat right in front of the Main Street Bakery. Taking a nap was worth it on Fri afternoon so that son could stay up and he did till 1:30 a.m. We rode Buzz 3 times in a row. Do your picture first thing or wait really late until after midnight for no lines. MVMCP was one of our favorite things.
We ate at Whispering Canyon for lunch on Sat. 12/2 and thought the skillet lunch was very good. It is about 1/2 price at lunch time compared to dinner. Had a very nice server but really no jokes and such. The restaurant was very quiet. We were not disappointed because we still liked the food and my son loved playing with the Lincoln Logs and got to do a stick horse race.
Things I would do different on next trip-
Try to stay more days so that we could have a slower schedule.
Stay at All Star Movie because the decorations are so cute and Andy's room is great.
Get a fast pass earlier in the day for Fast track. The return time was too late for us to go back and do it.
Make a dinner PS for Fantasmic. We did not go because we decided to not waste 1 1/2 hours in line since we had such a short time in the park. Not sure that my 5 yr old would have loved it anyways but when I come back with my older children, I would do a dinner PS and then go in 1/2 hour early.
Did Downtown Disney twice-once on Wed. 11/28 and then stopped in on Sat. 12/2 on the way out to get a few things. Do Not do Downtown Disney on Saturday. It was Bonkers- too many kids, people, etc. Go on a weekday.
We had a wonderful trip and I just want to thank everyone for all of the suggestions, tips and help. I will miss not planning for this trip.
Cont. - 75'
Cont. - 82'
All Star Sport - 97'
All Star Sport - 11/00
Me - 35 Disney Mom
Son - 5 yr old
Grandma - 61 yr old energetic grandma
We stayed at All- Star Sport, we faxed in our room request 3 days before coming down and got all of our requests. (touchdown 10, early check-in and 3rd floor)
Our favorite meal was Chef Mickeys, we did it the first night and this way we had Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale autographs. The longest lines in the park were for Mickeys and Minnies so we could always avoid these lines now that we had the autographs. The parmasian mashed potatoes were the best!!!
We went to EE of Magic Kingdom on Thurs 11/30 and rode 9 rides before 9:00 a.m. Going early saved us so much time. We went over to MGM in the afternoon and ate at Sci-Fi (we liked the food-go figure) Son loved the frisbee didn't really watch the movies except for the cartoons. We loved Osborne lights-it was awesome.
We got to AK on Fri 12/1 by 7:30 and we were one of the first ones on the Safari. We saw Tons of animals. A baby giraffe stood about 10 feet from me. We liked Bug's Life and Grandma and me enjoyed Lion King but son was bored. Try to sit near the front of Lion King so your kids can be picked to be in the show. The cinammon rolls at Tusker House are yummy!!
We did MVMCP on Fri night which was a sold out night and we went on a lot of rides. We did the 11:30 parade and got a seat right in front of the Main Street Bakery. Taking a nap was worth it on Fri afternoon so that son could stay up and he did till 1:30 a.m. We rode Buzz 3 times in a row. Do your picture first thing or wait really late until after midnight for no lines. MVMCP was one of our favorite things.
We ate at Whispering Canyon for lunch on Sat. 12/2 and thought the skillet lunch was very good. It is about 1/2 price at lunch time compared to dinner. Had a very nice server but really no jokes and such. The restaurant was very quiet. We were not disappointed because we still liked the food and my son loved playing with the Lincoln Logs and got to do a stick horse race.
Things I would do different on next trip-
Try to stay more days so that we could have a slower schedule.
Stay at All Star Movie because the decorations are so cute and Andy's room is great.
Get a fast pass earlier in the day for Fast track. The return time was too late for us to go back and do it.
Make a dinner PS for Fantasmic. We did not go because we decided to not waste 1 1/2 hours in line since we had such a short time in the park. Not sure that my 5 yr old would have loved it anyways but when I come back with my older children, I would do a dinner PS and then go in 1/2 hour early.
Did Downtown Disney twice-once on Wed. 11/28 and then stopped in on Sat. 12/2 on the way out to get a few things. Do Not do Downtown Disney on Saturday. It was Bonkers- too many kids, people, etc. Go on a weekday.
We had a wonderful trip and I just want to thank everyone for all of the suggestions, tips and help. I will miss not planning for this trip.
Cont. - 75'
Cont. - 82'
All Star Sport - 97'
All Star Sport - 11/00
