This will be our first visit to SSR, and I'm trying to make plans for our arrival and departure days. I have a few questions.
1) We've never been to Disney Springs. About how much time does it take to explore? My daughter doesn't love shopping, so her patience might wear out sooner than most. I am mostly interested in World of Disney, and she's mostly interested in the Godiva store. We would probably grab quick service at Wolfgang Puck's.
2) Any idea what the typical pool hours are at SSR in early December?
3) How likely is it to receive a late checkout on departure day and what time is late checkout?
4) Is there a pool locker room with showers at High Rock Springs or the Paddock pool? If so, do the showers have the wall shampoo and conditioner units or do you provide your own?
I think we will arrive at the resort between 1 and 2 pm on arrival day, and our plane departs at 7:15 pm on departure day. We've never used ME before, so I don't know what time we will have to be on ME to catch a 7:15 pm plane. My thoughts are possibly visit Epcot on arrival day so we can see Illuminations or Candlelight Processional (or both?) and hang out at the pool or Disney Springs on departure day. Or just do the resort/Springs thing both arrival and departure days and only have three park days, most likely skipping Epcot. Is Epcot especially wonderful in December?
Almost forgot, another option would be resort/Springs on arrival day and only a few hours at Epcot on departure day. We would miss out on the nighttime events, though, so maybe not as ideal of a plan?
Thank you for any answers or advice you might be able to share.