Mama Melrose may not be a "fun" atmosphere for a 6 year old, but the food is great and only takes one meal credit. See if you can go there instead, if you can't get into Hollywood & Vine, for your Fantastic dinner package.
I would vote for AKL or WL. We are also one of those families who went to bed with a "normal" lobby, then woke up the next day with a "decorated" lobby. So amazing that they can do it so quickly yet beautifully! We actually took a day just to go and look at how each of the resorts were...
So, is anyone on hear planning on camping out Friday or Saturday? I'm curious on early to arrive those days. I've been in 2011 and 2013 and usually got there around 5-5:30am. Is that still going to be good enough, especially for "Live Action" presentation on Saturday morning?
I have thought about that option too-- people just sleeping outside of the Expo for Friday and Saturday instead of getting the hotel room. Really, Saturday is usually the worst day when looking at the crowds. It always sells out so that's the day, in my opinion, that I need to arrive the...
I just got back from a trip to Universal. A 3-day pass is a long time. We bought it and realized we would've been fine with just a 2-day pass. Also, there are so many simulation rides. If she gets motion sickness easily, she won't like most of their rides. Good luck with your plans.
The GC is a beautiful hotel, although I'm partial to the Disneyland Resort. It is the nicest of the 3, closest to the parks & does have a similar feel to staying at AKL in WDW. You will really enjoy it.
Some people are only shopping to sell stuff on eBay, so they get in line super early. Since there are the overnight lines this year, (yuck) they may be in those lines for their sales. Also, the Shopping Passes that they are issuing this year are only from 12-5pm. The limited number items will...
We go to Whispering Canyon Cafe every time we are at WDW. We love the "all you can drink" milkshakes and, of course, the BBQ. It is a great place for kids. Make sure they ask for some ketchup!
I wish that they would make a line for those that want to go to the first large panel of the day and one for the rest of us who want to get tickets/Fastpasses for later in the day. I don't want to camp out, but maybe try to shop early this year, then go to panels later in the day on Friday. I...
I know that it is a rough ride, but we will still be riding in August since we don't get to go very often. Just making sure to pack some extra Tylenol for the bumps and bruises. I am excited about seeing the new additions too.