Pre-Trip Less than 45 days to go...I cannot believe it!

This is my first time planning a WDW trip, and hopefully, my plan reflects all the good advice and tips I read from so many different sources!

The last time I was at WDW I believe I was just shy of my 5th birthday and the distant memories of this magical place have been a large cornerstone in my childhood. I am so excited I get to share this amazing place with my son who is blossoming into a Disney fanatic just like his Mom!

We love to watch an older Disney TV special, "Disney's Halloween Treat," featuring a fantastically scored intro with dancing skeletons. He sings that song for days after watching it on the internet.

Our visit will coincide with Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival, and I am looking forward to more spring/summer like weather.

I'm not sure if attaching images/files of pre-trip plans makes viewing easier, but please take a look and let me know if my plan makes sense or if I've made some horrendous error in judgment!

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[Sloane RedFlower]

Disney Itinerary

TRIP NOTES
TRIP START DATE: 1-Apr-17
TRIP END DATE: 8-Apr-17
NUMBER OF ADULTS: 2
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 1

SPECIAL EVENTS & ADD ONs (DAY)
Family Magic Tour (2)
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (4)
Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage (5)
Memory Maker


DAY 1 - Arrival
Late Afternoon Disney's Magical Express

Evening Check in at Beach Club Resort

Evening 'Ohana ADR; Possible view of MK fireworks during dinner


DAY 2
Morning Magic Kingdom FP+: 7 Dwarfs Mine Train, Splash Mtn, Big Thunder Mtn Railroad

Morning Disney's Family Magic Tour

Afternoon Cinderella's Royal Table ADR

Evening Epcot


DAY 3
Morning Animal Kingdom FP+: Festival of the Lion King, It's Tough to be a Bug!

Late Afternoon Epcot: International Flower & Garden Festival

Evening Yachtsman Steakhouse ADR

Evening Epcot: International Flower & Garden Festival, Garden Rocks Concert: Little River Band


DAY 4
Morning Hollywood & Vine ADR (pre-park opening)

Morning Hollywood Studios FP+: Jedi Training (reservation), Star Tours, The Great Movie Ride, Muppet*Vision 3D

Afternoon Stormalong Bay Pool QSR Hurricane Hanna's

Evening Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue ADR


DAY 5
Morning Typhoon Lagoon Water Park QSR Typhoon Tilly's

Early Evening Il Mulino ADR

Evening Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage


DAY 6
Morning Magic Kingdom FP+: Peter Pan's Flight, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Haunted Mansion

Late Morning The Plaza Restaurant ADR

Mid Afternoon Be Our Guest ADR, QSR for Snack

Evening Epcot

Evening Teppan Edo ADR


DAY 7
Morning Animal Kingdom

Afternoon Sanaa ADR

Mid Afternoon Hollywood Studios FP+: Toy Story Mania!,Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular!, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Evening Epcot

Evening Spice Road Table ADR; Possible view of Epcot fireworks during dinner


DAY 8 - Departure
Morning Cape May Café: Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast ADR

Morning Disney's Magical Express

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Your plans sound great to me! We did Hoop-Dee-Do the first time last year and we had a great time. They even were good with picky kids. We also did the Family Magic Tour and my kids really enjoyed it. They got a different perspective of MK. It was nice being at MK and not having to rush to any rides.

 

[Sloane RedFlower]

Your plans sound great to me! We did Hoop-Dee-Do the first time last year and we had a great time. They even were good with picky kids. We also did the Family Magic Tour and my kids really enjoyed it. They got a different perspective of MK. It was nice being at MK and not having to rush to any rides.

My son is 5 years old, and I am wondering if the Family Magic Tour will engage him? I hear it's set up like a treasure hunt, which I tried one for his birthday and he struggled to "stick with it". I think he will be excited at first, but there is a strong possibility that he may be distracted as we move through the park. No matter how it turns out, I hope we can enjoy it no matter what my son's level of engagement is. I just wonder if there is a chance that if my son doesn't "stick with it" that can limit the experience of others (outside our family) who are on the tour with us?

Thank you so much for your feedback! This is fun to talk to people who have already been to WDW!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

My son is 5 years old, and I am wondering if the Family Magic Tour will engage him? I hear it's set up like a treasure hunt, which I tried one for his birthday and he struggled to "stick with it". I think he will be excited at first, but there is a strong possibility that he may be distracted as we move through the park. No matter how it turns out, I hope we can enjoy it no matter what my son's level of engagement is. I just wonder if there is a chance that if my son doesn't "stick with it" that can limit the experience of others (outside our family) who are on the tour with us?

Thank you so much for your feedback! This is fun to talk to people who have already been to WDW!!

When we did The Family Magic Tour my kids were 7,5 and 2. While my 2 year old just came along for the ride my 7 and 5 year old had a great time. At the end you also get a private meet and greet with a character. When we did it it was Peter Pan and Wendy. I would recommend the tour. It really is geared toward young kids.

 

[Misterdcp]

Sounds like a great trip planned. I'll miss you by 1 day as I check out on Mar 31st. You seem to have many of my personal favorites planned to (Ohana, Sanaa, Hoop Dee Doo, Yachtsman, Cape May Cafe). I hope you have an amazing vacation

 

[amjt660]

Your trip is coming up soon
I hope you do a full TR when you get back

Max

 

[Zipadeelady]

Everything sounds great! Your son will have a wonderful time. I remember when my son was that age he wanted to swim in the pools more than anything so the waterparks were definitely a good idea.

 

[Zipadeelady]

Your trip is coming up soon
I hope you do a full TR when you get back

Max

I hope so too. There are so many pre-trip reports but not many trip reports.....Is no one coming back from Disney?