Friday, April 29, 2016

Animal Kingdom

RSVP for Tusker House Character Breakfast or Lunch in Africa

Safari, fastpass before or after Tusker House

Visit Africa then travel by train to Rafiki's Planet Watch


Set up fast passes.  Skip lunch and enjoy a few snacks and treats. Or eat a quick service meal in the park and then snack/hotel for dinner.  Park closes at 6pm.

Return to hotel for dinner/swimming/relaxing.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios Agenda:

Check into hotel and then catch shuttle to Hollywood Studios
Arrive, go to the left, watch shows and ride some rides
Make lunch RSVP for Fantasmic Package around 2pm
Continue to ride rides and watch shows until around 4pm, then return to hotel
Get room keys, bring luggage in, rest
Board shuttle from hotel back to Hollywood Studios at 6pm
Ride rides and watch shows and shop
Eat a quick service dinner
Seating for Fantasmic around 8pm

Fantasmic Package - Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano or Hollywood and Vine Buffet

Hollywood Studios Map

Hollywood Scoops has Apple Crisp a la mode with caramel syrup that counts as a snack!

Park hours 9am - 10pm

Many shows, have to wait until show schedule comes out to finalize plans.  Interesting shows are:
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
For The First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing A Long Celebration
Voyage of the Little Mermaid




Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Magic Kingdom

Schedule:

  • Dressed and ready for hotel breakfast @ 7:30
  • Wait/Catch shuttle to M. Kingdom @ 8:15am
  • Magic Kingdom opens @ 9am
  • Enter, pass Main Street Shops except Starbuck's (shops are open late, can shop at night)
  • Turn left into Adventureland (could reverse this and do Frontierland first, which means going straight to Space Mountain).
  • Adventureland: 
      • Aloha Isle is at the entrance = Dole Whip + counts as snack credit
      • Magic Carpet of Aladdin, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean
      • Meet Aladdin characters in Adventureland
      • A Pirate's Adventure ?  Treasure Hunt, 5 clues, each take 20 minutes to complete, which is almost 2 hours of our day. :(
      • Agrabah Bazaar - Aladdin's shops and themed merchandise
      • Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial - 25 minutes - take 4 or 5 volunteers - outdoor show
      • The Pirate's League - Costume/Makeovers
  • Frontierland:
      • Turkey Leg Cart $11.25 Not included on snack plan
      • Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tom Sawyer Island
      • Get on train and take it back to Main Street, then take Disney monorail, boat, bus to lunch at a resort (probably Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge or Trails End at Fort Wilderness)  both are table service and require rsvp
      • Check out activities at those resorts???
      • Travel back to our hotel to rest/swim.  Need to take boat/bus back to M.Kingdom or another major park and then catch bus to our hotel
      • Snacks/swim/rest
      • Catch shuttle and re-enter park around dinner time
      • Turn right at the circle and enter Tomorrowland
  • Tomorrowland
      • Quick service dinner at Cosmic Ray's Café
      • Transit Authority People Mover, Tomorrowland Speedway, Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear SpaceRanger Spin, Space Mountain
  • FantasyLand
      • 7 Dwarfs Mine Ride, It's A Small World, Under the Sea, Peter Pan's Flight, Mickey's Philhar Magic, 12 minute 3D experience, Splash and Soak Station, Cinderella's Castle,Meet Anna and Elsa, Meet Ariel at her Grotto,
  • LibertySquare
      • Baked Potato and Waffles as snack credits
  • Main Street USA
      • Casey's Corner - mini corndogs
      • Shops and snacks (ice cream sundaes as snack credits)
      • Parades and Night Shows starting at 9

 
Magic Kingdom Map
Food:
  • Casey's Corner - mini corn dogs
  • Dole Whips - Aloha Isle Adventureland Entrance
  • Turkey Leg - Frontierland
  • Pinnochio Village Hause - Quick Service? Fantasyland
  • Monorail from M.Kingdom to these resorts for meals Grand Floridian, Contemporary and Polynesian
  • Water taxi from M. Kingdom to the above resorts plus these 2 for meals Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge
  • Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café QS
  • Whispering Canyon Café at Wilderness Lodge (ketchup antics)
  • Trails End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness

Parades:
Main Street Electrical Parade 9pm
Wishes Fireworks 10pm
Electrical Water Pageant 10:35

Character Meet N Greets:

Night:


Rides:

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger
Frontierland Shootin Arcade
Jungle Cruise
Mickey's Philharmagic
Pirates of the Caribbean
7 Dwarf's Mine Ride
Space Mountain
Transit Aughtority People MoverTomorrowland Speedway
Under the Sea - Little Mermaid
Splash Zone and Splash Mountain Water rides so bring appropriate clothing

Shows:

Captain Sparrow Pirate Show - Outdoors -

Touring Plans Tips:
  • Get to park 1 hour early
  • Don't shop on main street shops, they are open after park closes, shop at night
  • Magic Kingdom is laid out in a circle, most people turn right, going into Tomorrowland, TURN LEFT and head into Adventureland and you will stay in the opposite direction of the crowd.
  • Use FastPasses carefully, where they will save the most time of waiting in line.  Reccomendations are: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Peter Pan's Flight
  • Skip parades as an option to take advantage of riding rides with shorter lines
  • Do Not visit on a Monday, most families visit this park first on vacation

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Remember this.....

Packing tips:
  • Wine Key
  • Poncho
  • Spray Fan
  • Mini First Aid Kit
  • Towel packed in bag to save spot, clean a seat, ect
  • Baby wipes
  • Waterproof phone bag
  • Beach towels
  • Pool Toys are allowed!
  • Check into mailing a box of snacks to our room versus delivered groceries

Friday, April 8, 2016

Disney Bound

Entertainment and Fun Things to Do

Boat Rental
Motorized Boat Rental Prices


Childcare Options
Childcare at Disney

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - Princess and Knight Makeovers
http://allears.net/btp/bibbidi.htm

Nightly campfire and movie at select resorts.  Chip and Dale sing along campfire at Fort Wilderness each night.  Check this link for a list of what movies are shown and when.  **Pack pillow/towel, marshmallows, smores stuff, ect.
Outdoor Movie Schedule

Hidden Mickey's
Hidden Mickey's

Helpful Links

Disney Mom Panel

All Ears.com 

Disney World Spa Information - One offers free childcare with spa treatment
Disney Spa Info

Map of Disney Music Resort
Disney Music Resort Map

Magical Express (Disney airport shuttle) and ALL the details
http://www.buildabettermousetrip.com/disneys-magical-express

Disney All Star Music Hotel in depth x 2 different expert websites
All Star Music Hotel by Build A Better Mouse Trip     All Star Music Resort by Touring Plans

Smoking Areas throughout Disney Parks
Smoking Areas Magic Kingdom

Fantasmic Dinner Package
Fantastic Dinner Package

Purchase this 1 year out
Touring Plans

Great website and resource Allears.com, need to add link

Add youtube subscriptions

Boat rides, Night time park shows










Thursday, April 7, 2016

Dining


WDW MENUS

All Ears.com has a complete list of all menus in WDW, link below
All Disney Dining Menus     Dining Plan Participating Restaurants

DINING OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

Mickey's Backyard BBQ - located in Fort Wilderness/Campground Resort Area

Garden Grill - located in Epcot, Future World, West
Garden Grill Menu             Garden Grill WDW.com

Whispering Canyon Café - Wilderness Lodge 1 Table Service Dinner
http://allears.net/dining/menu/whispering-canyon-cafe/dinner

Pepper Market - Coronado Springs Resort
Pepper Market Menu

Tutto Italia Ristorante - Epcot, World Showcase
Tutto Italia Menu

Via Napoli Ristorante - Epcot, World Showcase
http://allears.net/dining/menu/via-napoli/lunch-dinner

Pizzafari Lunch - Animal Kingdom - Discovery Island
http://allears.net/dining/menu/pizzafari/lunch-dinner

Rainforest Café - Animal Kingdom - Entrance
Rainforest Cafe Menu

Chefs de France - Epcot - France Pavilion - Table Service Meal
Chefs de France Menu

Spice Road Table - Epcot - Morocco Pavilion - Table Service Meal
Spice Road Table Menu

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - Epcot - Norway Pavilion Table Service - Character Dining
Akershush Royal Banquet Hall Menu

Cinderella's Royal Table - Magic Kingdom - Fantasy Land Character Dining - 2 Table Service Meals
Cinderella's Royal Table Lunch Menu Cinderella's Royal Table Dinner Menu

Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café - Magic Kingdom - Lunch - Quick Service Meal
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café

Chef Mickey's - Contemporary Resort - Buffet - 1 Table Service Meal
Chef Mickey's Dinner Menu Buffet  

T-Rex Lunch/Dinner - Disney Springs - 1 Table Service Meal
TRex Menu

Chef's De France - Epcot- France Pavilion
Chefs de France Menu

Wolfgang Puck Express - Disney Springs - Quick Service
Wolfgang Puck Express Menu

Rainforest Café - Disney Springs - Table Service
Rainforest Cafe Menu
   

CHARACTER DINING

Character Dining Options

1900 Park Fare - Mary Poppins at Breakfast or Cinderella and Prince Charming at Dinner
Buffet - Grand Floridian Resort - off of the main entrance
1900 Park Fare Menu

Garden Grill - Epcot - Future World
Restaurant rotates while you dine.  Chip and Dale appearances.
Garden Grill Menu

Chef Mickey's - Contemporary Resort - 4th Floor - Buffet
Chef Mickey's Menu



STARBUCK'S LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WDW

Animal Kingdom - Africa 
Epcot - Future World - West
Magic Kingdwom - Main Street USA