1st trip in Sept/Need help planning ....itinerary and dining

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Christy1212

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This will be our first trip taking our boys who are 7 & 9. Would love for someone to look at our itinerary, but most importantly receive feedback on restaurants. We do have the Free Dining plan. (1 sit down, 1 quick, and snack). We are a pretty adventurous family when it comes to eating. Boys will eat anything.
Since we booked at the last minute, we were limited in our choices. Depending on feedback, happy to go back to the site and keep trying for better restaurants. We are staying at Coronado Springs. 6 DAYS. THANKS!!!!

THURSDAY SEPT 12
Drive in Early.
Eat breakfast on road.
Drop off luggage be at Animal Kingdom early (opens at 9am)
----Kilimanjaro Safari Expedition
----Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
----Kali River Rapids
----Expedition Everest
----It’s tough to be a bug
----Festival of the Lion King
----Camp Minne-Mickey greeting trails
EAT LUNCH (EAT AT YAK & YETI???)
----Finding Nemo The Mermaid
----Primeval Whirl
----Dinosaur Ride
----Primeval Whirl
----Maharjeh Jungle Trek
----Flights of Wonder
----3:45 pm - 4PM Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
* After Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade.... Go to Downtown Disney?
Then Check into Hotel
Dinner at BOMA in Animal Kingdom Lodge (7:20 pm)
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FRIDAY SEPT 13TH
MAGIC KINGDOM DAY
Breakfast in Room
----Space Mountain
----The Many Adventures of Pooh
----Peter Pan’s Flight
----The Haunted Mansion
----Big Thunder Mountain
----Splash Mountain
----Pirates of the Carribbean
----Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
EAT LUNCH -------- TONY’S TOWN SQUARE (12:50) BUFFET SIT ON THE PORCH).
(should we look for other options???)
----Hall of Presidents
----Country Bear Jamboree
----Enchanted Tiki Room
----Jungle Cruise
----Swiss Family Tree house
----Mickey’s Philamagic
----Under the Sea - Little Mermaid
----Mad Tea Party
----WD World Railroad Fantasy Station
----Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
----Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Station

Quick Service Dinner #2( Doing Quick Service so we can do the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party).
----Boo Parade.
Other Festivities:
----8:15 & 10 - Boo to You Halloween Parade
----9:30 Fireworks Show, Hallow wishes
----10:05 Villain Show
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SAT SEPT 14
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS DAY
*EXTRA MAGIC HOURS - OPENS AT 8*

Eat Breakfast in Room or Quick Service
----Toy Story Mania
----Beauty & the Beast - Live on Stage
----Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
EAT AT STARRING ROLLS CAFE?
----Voyage of Little Mermaid
----The American Idol Experience
----Lights, Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show
----The Great Movie Ride
----Studio Blacklot Tour
----Muppet Vision 3D
----Star Tours:The Adventure Continues
----Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
----Rock N Roll Coaster
----Optional: Legend of Jack Sparrow and Jedi Knight Training

FANTASMIC DINNER SHOW RESERVATIONS AT HOLLYWOOD AND VINE RESERVATION 6:05
BUFFET
SHOW AT 8:30 PM
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SUNDAY SEPT 15TH
EPCOT DAY

HOURS: 9-11 (Extra Magic Hours this day. Open until 1 am)

BREAKFAST :Eat in room or quick breakfast?

----Test Track
----Mission Space Orange
----Sum of All Thrills
----Soarin’
----Living with the Land
EAT LUNCH AT: SUNSHINE FOOD (THE LAND), TANGIERINE CAFE (MOROCCO)KRINGLA BAKERI OG KAFE(NORWAY), BOULANGERIE PATISSERIE (FRANCE) ---- QUICK SERVICE (Not sure which??)
----Captain EO
----The Seas with Nemo and Friends
----Spaceship Earth
----Ellen’s Energy Adventure
----Mexico Pavillion
----Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Cabelleros
----Norway: Sign up for agent P’s World Showcase
----Maelstrom
----China Pavillion
----Reflections of China
----Italy
EAT DINNER: SEE BELOW
----The American Adventure
----Agent P’s
----Japan
----Morrocco
----France
----Impressions de France
----Canada
----Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

**** Confused about dinner. I have 2 reservations. But not sure food wise. #1 is Coral Reef. My kids have seen lots of aquariums so not sure if I want to keep this one. Heard food was sub-par. And #2 is Rose and Crown which I only picked b/c of the Illuminations. Any other suggestions?

CORAL REEF 8:50
ROSE & CROWN 7:30
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MONDAY SEPT 16TH

SHOULD WE DO MK AGAIN?
WE HAVE DINNER RESERVATIONS AT 5:10 AT KONA CAFE.

Other options I was thinking to do Downtown Disney? or Campfire at Fort Wilderness at 7pm
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TUESDAY SEPT 17TH
GO HOME DAY

RESERVATIONS AT 10:30 AT OHANA
Go Home.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
 
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Nemo14

Nemo14

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Sounds like you're packing a lot into those first 4 days - be prepared to be pretty tired.

I'd do the Rose & Crown dinner - good time for your reservation. Ask about a view for Illuminations. I'm assuming your tickets are not hoppers, so I think I would leave that Monday open and decide then what park you want to go back to. Maybe take some time to sleep in or swim or whatever.

Have you purchased party tickets yet for the Halloween party?

Have fun.
 
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CheshireCat12

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I'm not sure you will get all those attractions in within those time frames, but I've never been in Sept. so I don't know how busy the lines will be. Be sure to arrive EARLY for rope drop and do the roller coaster rides first as they get long lines, at HS you will want Toy story first, Epcot you will want Test Track and Soarin' first.
 
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couchpotatooo

couchpotatooo

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Christy1212 said:
Yes, I thought it would be fun for the kids and especially since it is a special event! :)
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Our kids love the Halloween event and what we did is get Dinner reservations at(Crystal Palace, it's a Buffet) the time the park is closing for people not attending the party and when your dinner is over you just get ready for the party because it's just you and the other staying for the Halloween party. This works out great and the Crystal Palace has a lot of different choices to choose from on their buffet. Hope this helps:D
 
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Allygator

Allygator

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We enjoyed Coral Reef. My daughter requested to do it again this year. If you can utilize a phone app for the ride wait times that will be a big help on saving time. Tony's isn't a buffet. We enjoyed our dinner there as well.
 
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PrincessNelly_NJ

PrincessNelly_NJ

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On the 15th I believe MK is open til 1 not Epcot.

Your schedule does sound quite busy. I would switch things up a bit.

Sept 12th - Relax, Check in, Head to DTD and spend time at Coronado it is beautiful and not the cheapest so enjoy the pool, your boys will love it. Enjoy dinner at Boma.

Sept 13th - Spend the day at Animal Kingdom (morning emh), Yak and Yeti is a great choice. Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom.

Sept 14th - Epcot, it is the best park for weekends. Handles crowds great. Won't feel crowded at all! Coral reef is a favorite of my fiance and I's but you cant go wrong with either!

Sept 15th - Magic Kingdom (night time emh) Tony's gets better lunch reviews than dinner so you should be fine. Crystal Palace is a great choice with characters!

Sept 16th - Hollywood Studios (night time emh) Has two fantasmic showing so you can maximize your park time. Hollywood and Vine is terrible! The reviews speak for themselves! Mama Melrose has awesome food, Sci-fi and 50's both have amazing atmosphere.) *You could also take a boat ride to the Epcot resort area and try Kouzzina by Cat Cora which might be different for your family if you've never tried Greek food*

Sept 17th Ohana is a great choice!

Don't overwhelm yourself! This is a vacation after all ;) My biggest regret of my first Disney trip was packing so much in. We were so tired! Sept is slow season so lines will be short. Enjoy it!
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Sounds like lots of fun but you might not get everything done in one trip. So sorry but I'm going to be a little brutal. If you want to do Jedi training Academy send one parent with the children to sign up for it at park opening, they must be at the sign up and the other parent to get fp's for TSM. SR isn't a lunch place it's more a goody and coffee location, BL might be a good option or the places on Sunset Rosie's etc. Try and change your Fantasmic package to MM the food is sooooo much better than at Hollywood and Vile. BTW see if you can switch Tony's for CP the food there is better and it's an all you can eat character meal.
 
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ThinkTink721

ThinkTink721

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THURS, SEPT 12
ANIMAL KINGDOM DAY
It may be tough to do all of your attraction picks that morning.
I would definitely suggest getting Fast Passes for Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, & Kali River Rapids.
LUNCH - I would suggest Flame Tree BBQ...although I have heard good things about Yak & Yeti too.
I would also get Fast Passes for Dinosaur & maybe Primeval Whirl.
I would suggest leaving after the parade, go check in, & relax at your resort.
DINNER at BOMA in Animal Kingdom Lodge (7:20 pm)
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FRI, SEPT 13TH
MAGIC KINGDOM DAY
Breakfast in Room
It may be tough to do all of your attraction picks that morning.
I would definitely suggest getting Fast Passes for Space Mt., Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan's Flight, Big Thunder Mt., & Splash Mt.
LUNCH - I would suggest trying Be Our Guest, Peco Bill's, or Cosmic Ray's
I would also get Fast Passes for Jungle Cruise, Little Mermaid, & Buzz LightyearQuick Service Dinner #2( Doing
Other Festivities:
----8:15 & 10 - Boo to You Halloween Parade
----9:30 Fireworks Show, Hallow wishes
----10:05 Villain Show
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SAT, SEPT 14
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS DAY
*EXTRA MAGIC HOURS - OPENS AT 8*
Eat Breakfast in Room or Quick Service
I would definitely suggest getting a Fast Pass for Toy Story Mania.
LUNCH - I would suggest Pizza Planet...I am not that crazy about it, but my kids love it...another suggestion is Sci-Fi, but it is a table service
I would also get Fast Passes for Star Tours, Tower of Terror, & RNRC
FANTASMIC DINNER SHOW RESERVATIONS AT HOLLYWOOD AND VINE RESERVATION 6:05
BUFFET
SHOW AT 8:30 PM
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SUN, SEPT 15TH
EPCOT DAY
HOURS: 9-11 (Extra Magic Hours this day. Open until 1 am)
BREAKFAST :Eat in room or quick breakfast?
It may be tough to do all of your attraction picks that morning.
I would definitely suggest getting Fast Passes for Test Track, Mission Space, & Soarin'
LUNCH - I prefer the table service restaurants at Epcot...Teppan Edo, Princess Storybook, &Garden Grill
If you want to do the Agent P experience in the WS, I would suggest setting aside a couple or hours or longer for that.
DINNER - I have heard that Rose & Crown is good, but have never eaten there...we are trying Coral Reef on our upcoming trip...I would suggest Teppan Edo, Princess Storybook, or Garden Grill
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MON, SEPT 16TH
I would suggest to MK again...you can never get enough time at the MK!

DINNER - 5:10 AT KONA CAFE
You could leave the MK & go back later that night.
I would suggest eating at 'Ohana or Chef Mickey's for dinner.
If you go to 'Ohana or Chef Mickey's, Chip & Dale's Campfire Sing-Along at FW is not that far...it may begin at 8:00pm...you might want to double check the schedule to make sure...that would give you a little extra time.
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TUES, SEPT 17TH
GO HOME DAY

RESERVATIONS AT 10:30 AT OHANA - If this is for breakfast, you will enjoy it...the food & the characters are great!
 
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