hows this itinerary sound

[popkid]

well, here's what i've got so far for our trip this october, anybody got any suggestions?

saturday
arrive at animal kingdom lodge around 4pm
check in, relax and explore resort

sunday
animal kingdom in the AM
mgm in the PM

monday
full day at epcot (yea! my favorite)
lunch at the garden grill

tuesday
sunrise safari (maybe)
then off to the magic kingdom
halloween party at the magic kingdom

wednesday
relax & explore the hotel a bit more
maybe some mini-golf or a waterpark
cirque de soleil at night & pleasure island afterwards

thursday
meet up with friends and spend the day at the magic kingdom
halloween party at magic kingdom at night

friday
segway tour at epcot in AM with friends
spend full day at epcot

saturday
sunrise safari (if we don't do it on tuesday)
downtown disney, maybe a last minute run at MK or epcot
head back home in pm

 

[DigitalDisney]

Looks like you really favor MK and Epcot (4+ days combined) over MGM and AK (1 day combined). Maybe you should throw in another half day at MGM somewhere?

Other suggestions:
- Dedicate some time to exploring some of the resorts
- After your MK night, go to either the Poly or the GF to check out the Electrical Water Pageant

Otherwise, the schedule looks pretty solid...

 

[wannab@dis]

I noticed the same thing. No visit to MGM or an evening for Fantasmic! Even if you don't like the "thrill" rides at MGM, you may want to catch some of the shows.

Tuesday should be a good day for MK, but I'm not sure about Thursday. I believe that is an Early Entry day so it may be crowded.

I also agree with DigitalDisney about resort touring. We try to get a PS for Ohanas at the Poly one evening after we visit MK or Epcot. Great food and you can catch the water parade.

Have fun!!

 

[maxime29]

Maybe throw in a dinner at one of the World Showcase sit down restaurants on that Friday? Sounds like you are lined up for a good trip.

Off topic, but will you be doing any filming during your trip?

 

[scorp111]

I will throw my planned itinerary out there for review as well.

I have never been before but am basing it on reviews, what I have read, and my wifes input.

The reason we are going to MK twice in the first 3 days, is that my wife's family will not be with us on the first Friday-Saturday or the final weekend.



Friday September 17th- Flight from TO in early morning, Arrival and visit to Downtown Disney, as well as exchanging our AP vouchers

Saturday Sepetember 18th- Magic Kingdom to include
8 pm Spectromagic &
9 pm "Wishes"

Sunday September 19th- Disney-Mgm Studios
Dinner at 5pm at Hollywood & Vine for Fantasmic Dinner package
Fantasmic
Monday September 20th - 8am Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace (MK)
Magic Kingdom
8 pm Wishes

Tuesday September 21st - Epcot
Illuminations ROE
Wednesday September 22nd- Disney's Animal Kingdom
Electrical Water Pageant from Polynesian

Thursday September 23rd- Blizzard Beach Waterpark during day
DisneyQuest/Pleasure Island at night

Friday September 24th- Epcot
8:30 Segway Tour
Chefs De France for Lunch
Illuminations ROE

Saturday September 25th-
Magic Kingdom for Krafts
Including our final 9 pm Wishes


Sunday September 26th- Return to Toronto

We Would also like to take a look at Boardwalk area near Epcot, and do some dinners at other resorts.

 

[wannab@dis]

Hi Scorp!

Where are you staying? Your plan looks great, but as you mentioned, a visit to the resorts and dinner is a great idea. It's relaxing and you get to take advantage of the other resorts.

Have a great trip!

 

[tigsmom]

I will throw my planned itinerary out there for review as well.

I have never been before but am basing it on reviews, what I have read, and my wifes input.

The reason we are going to MK twice in the first 3 days, is that my wife's family will not be with us on the first Friday-Saturday or the final weekend.



Friday September 17th- Flight from TO in early morning, Arrival and visit to Downtown Disney, as well as exchanging our AP vouchers

Saturday Sepetember 18th- Magic Kingdom to include
8 pm Spectromagic &
9 pm "Wishes"

Sunday September 19th- Disney-Mgm Studios
Dinner at 5pm at Hollywood & Vine for Fantasmic Dinner package
Fantasmic
Monday September 20th - 8am Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace (MK)
Magic Kingdom
8 pm Wishes

Tuesday September 21st - Epcot
Illuminations ROE
Wednesday September 22nd- Disney's Animal Kingdom
Electrical Water Pageant from Polynesian

Thursday September 23rd- Blizzard Beach Waterpark during day
DisneyQuest/Pleasure Island at night

Friday September 24th- Epcot
8:30 Segway Tour
Chefs De France for Lunch
Illuminations ROE

Saturday September 25th-
Magic Kingdom for Krafts
Including our final 9 pm Wishes


Sunday September 26th- Return to Toronto

We Would also like to take a look at Boardwalk area near Epcot, and do some dinners at other resorts.

This looks good. The Boardwalk area is wonderful. We explored it after a very hot (and sticky ) round of mini golf, which is right nearby. We had dinner at the ESPN Zone (or Club, can never remember).
Try dinner at Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club...all you can eat seafood buffet (chicken & beef also).
You could try dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe in the Wilderness Lodge one day when you are at the MK (or breakfast to start or lunch as a break), its just a short boat ride from the MK.
The Electrical Water Parade passes by here also & you could take it in from the boat dock or beach (which is what we prefer...cozy hammocks).

Sound like a great trip, have fun! :wave:

 

[disneydummy125]

I have some recommendations for both of you.

For Popkid, I would add a Fantasmic Dinner Package to yours for Sunday, so you can see Fantasmic and have dinner in MGM. Otherwise, your schedule looks nice.

For scorp111, you said that you wanted to visit the Boardwalk and eat at the other resorts. I would recommend that on Tuesday the 21st, you could eat dinner at either the Yacht/Beach club or Boardwalk, and then walk back to Epcot to see Illuminations.

Hope that helps. :wave:

 

[scorp111]

Thanks for everyones advice and comments...


Just 72 days to go! :wave:

 

[Kwit35]

Everything looks good, except the "go home" part.
You will love AKL.
What about a trip to Reedy Creek? To see the firehouse.

 

[Bgzbunny]

This is my 1st trip to WDW. I will be there for my anniversary and for my brother in laws birthday. Can anyone recommend and place for a nice dinner for my ann. and perhaps some thing special for a birthday?

 

[maxime29]

This is my 1st trip to WDW. I will be there for my anniversary and for my brother in laws birthday. Can anyone recommend and place for a nice dinner for my ann. and perhaps some thing special for a birthday?

California Grill (Contemporary), Citricos, Narcoossee (both @ Grand Floridian), Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom), Living Seas Restaurant (EPCOT), Hollywood Brown Derby (MGM), the list goes on and on...