FINAL Itinerary - How does this sound?

[disney4life2008]

This is my FIRST solo trip - so I have a lot of flexability. Plus, I am a AP holder so that gives me even more freedom. I also will have the Quick Service Dining Plan for the 1st time. How does this sound?

Monday, May 18th: Magic Kingdom (>3pm - 10pm).
Arrive at Noon, take DME to Pop Century, check in and hopefully be on the MK bus by 3pm. Do the 2 mountains and other low wait attractions. Lunch at Caseys, Dole Whip for snack and Pecos Bills for dinner. Watch Spectromagic at 9pm and Wishes at 10pm.

Tuesday, May 19: Epcot (8am-9pm)
Take advantage of morning EMHs and complete at least 2 of the big 3 attractions. Take in the other Future World attractions and view the Flower festival. Lunch at Sunshine Garden and dinner at Mexico QS. Watch Illuminations at 9pm from Mexico.

Wesnesday, May 20: Animal Kingdom (9am-8pm) & Hollywood Studios (9pm-10:30pm)
Spend the day at the Animal Kingdom - doing all of the main attractions and shows. I plan to take in the beauty of the park and take my time. I will enjoy the animals and talk to cast members. I also plan to see Nemo show for the first time. I plan to lunch at Flame Tree BBQ or Pizzafari. I will take advantage of evening EMHs. I will leave at 8pm and take the bus to Hollywood Studios for the 1030pm showing of Fantasmic!

Thursday, May 21: Hollywood Studios (9am - 1030pm)
Arrive at 8am and stand in line and head str8 to TSM (never rode it, so I am looking forward to it). Then RnRC (never rode that either); then Tower of Terror. The rest of the day, I will play by wait times. I will have lunch at the Tune In Lounge. I plan to go to the American Idol Finale at 7pm and then watch Fantasmic! at 1030pm.

Friday, May 22: Epcot (1030am - Midnight)
This morning, I plan to relax by the pool at Pop Century. Then head to Epcot for World Showcase. This is the day when I will do "Eat around the World" at counter service spots; take in the shows, performances, movies of World Showcase. I have never taken the time to just enjoy World Showcase. I may leave early evening to return to Pop Century to cool off and return around 7pm for evening EMHs (I will redo my favorite attractions in Future World!!)

Saturday, May 23: OPEN DAY PART I...
I have breakfast ressies at Boma for 845am (however, I am stronly considering canceling them). My main reason for wanting to go to Boma was so I could see the Animals at the AKL. However, it may take me up to an hour to transfer buses. Instead, I think I may return to the AK that morning for a couple of hours and walk around the trails and see what I can find. (I will decide once I arrive). I may then go back to Epcot or the MK (most likely the latter) for a couple of hours. I then have Dinner ressies at O'Hana at 8:10pm. I plan on being their until 10pm - then going to the Magic Kingdom until midnight.

Sunday, May 24: OPEN DAY PART II...
This morning, I plan on going to Typhoon Lagoon (not 100% sure). If not, I will probally relax by the Pop Century pool. If the weather is nice, I may go to DD and get on Characters in Flight. Otherwise, I plan on spending a nice LONG day at the Magic Kingdom. I will utilize evening EMHs until 2am. I will wrap up the first part of the evening with a final showing of Spectromagic and Wishes. I really could spend all day night at the MK: getting on the rides, eating, people watching, etc. Its my favorite park.

Monday, May 25: Depart
I will check out of Pop Century for my flight at 2pm.

What do you guys think?

 

[sueuk]

Souunds lovely - I'll be starting a night shift just as you are waiting to see Spectromagic on Monday, so I'm very jealous!

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Sounds great!
IMO, you're doing the right thing by going on TSM immediately.
Also for your last day, I'd recommend going to MK or another park because who doesn't love to sample the magic right before take-off?

Have a great trip!!

 

[disneygirl76]

Sounds great! My only suggestion?? We really love Yak and Yeti at AK. And we ate the CS part - got the honey chicken - comes with rice, dessert and drink! :slurp::slurp::slurp::slurp: It was SO good!

Have a great trip! :wave:

 

[H20Babie]

Sounds great! My only suggestion?? We really love Yak and Yeti at AK. And we ate the CS part - got the honey chicken - comes with rice, dessert and drink! :slurp::slurp::slurp::slurp: It was SO good!

Have a great trip! :wave:

I agree! Yak & Yeti was a (pleasant and yummy) surprise. Although we had tabe service, it was the best meal we had all trip, kids included!

 

[disney4life2008]

I may try Yak & Yeti. Im on the quick service plan, so my ideal really is to try better food (than the typical burgers and fries).

 

[krankenstein]

Looks good. If you see a guy with a Disneyland backpack and a WDWMagic button on the strap on Wed, Thur, Fri, or Sat running around alone, tell me hey! :wave:

 

[Jeff456]

Sounds great I am very jealous!

 

[disney4life2008]

I decided I am not going to Typhoon Lagoon. That time would be better spent at the resort pool and or at DD shopping.

 

[erstwo]

Sounds like a great trip! I hope you have a wonderful time and post a trip report!

I wish you were going just a few weeks later, you'd be welcome to come hang out with my crazy crew at any meal. Although, my wild kiddos might make you wish you had a solo table again! :lol:

Have fun :wave:

 

[disney4life2008]

I am a little worried though, the weather is looking terrible. Severe thunderstorms the Monday and Tuesday; rain and clouds Wednesday and Thursday, rain Friday. A little sun Saturday and Sunday. But I guess the plus, it will not be hot and will not be as many people in the parks.

 

[shaelyn]

we're going down during the same time, and i was wondering if it made sense to use the evening EMHs? we won't have park hoppers, so we can't spend the day at another park adn then hop to the emh park once it quiets down.