MCO has a lot of Disney decorations, but so does every other shopping mall with a Disney store. There is no way to hide it once on magical express so if you really want the surprise- you may want to take a cab. Depending on where you are from and the time of your flight you may be able to get...
He may be able to figure it out when you get on the magical express. If you don't use that service, just wait until you get to the first park. Either way have a camera out. And make sure he gets a birthday and first visit pin
Honestly, as long as it isn't peak they won't cram you and may let you take up both sides of the back to back car (if the six year old can pass for 7) Then the 3.5 can have his own and you can have the baby in your lap. just be prepared to change the plan at any time if they try to put in single...
50s prime time: Party of 20: Kids sat alone feet away from parents (right next to my mom and I) their dining plan didn't exist, tried to order with 3 different waitresses, played footsie under table, put 5yr old in charge. In the end, two parents had to move to sit with the 8 kids (FOLLOWING...
For the child's actual birthday meal, you can order a cake and have it shipped to the restaurant. Great choices and delicious ( be sure to mention allergies). If you are eating in Disney Springs, order a cake from Amoretti's if you can!
The theatre for Rivers of Light is so big that you really DO NOT need to get a fastpass. I saw it and did not think it was as good as the hype. However, if you really want to see it, the regular line is fine. Don't make fastpasses that late because it prevents you from adding more later at a...
If you can get all three, book all three. Disney has a the customer is always right policy, but not with fastpasses. They take letting people into that line very seriously and the best way to do it is following their rules 100%. DO NOT try to book just one or two and thinking they will let you...
And if it doesn't matter to the child pins can be easily kept in a pocket or purse. They are a hassle at the airport unless you put them in checked luggage.
Definitely only useful for pin trading (buy pins in bulk on e-bay). They are cute to buy in Disney and bring home to use as a keychain or wallet especially when you do not have enough room in your luggage for big souvenirs. Other than that, I don't think its a necessity.