Hey Everyone!
Sorry that I have been MIA. We just got back from a mini-summer vacation. We went down to Williamsburg, VA. We spent a day at Bush Gardens Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, and Water Country USA. We had a great time but it was no Disney. I was going to share some pictures, but I have to go to bed because I need to get up at 5:15 to swim and back on the diet track! Vacation was not good for the diet!
But back to Disney Planning:
I have been debating the EMH item and MANY thanks to everyone for there feedback! I am still on the fence on which way to go. I did go ahead and book our reservations so that I can decide later. I am wondering if it matters which day should be father away for fast passes. Which is harder to grab at this point, FOP or Slinky Dog?
So, the rumor came out that
Hoop Dee Doo Review was closing. Which really surprised me and I mentioned it to Andy. And he said he really wanted to go there again before it closed. And then it was "revealed" that HDDR wasn't actually closing. But now I don't know what I want to do! I personally had become set on
California Grill. I could switch my first day from California Grill to HDDR. Or I could book it for Thursday and Pay out of Pocket at that point. Hmmm. I am very wishy-washy on this.
They also announced that
Character Meet at Artist Point and I would love to give that a try. But I am sure we will stay at Wilderness Lodge again, and that would be a good one to do when we stay there. I have time to decide that, as they still have to announce what the menu will be. Maybe that will help me decide on that.
I booked the
After Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace for our last night. Right now, our last full day is Saturday, and the park closes at 8:00. So, I thought it would be a perfect way to finish out the trip. See the fireworks then go have some desserts while the crowds leave the park. Maybe get a couple good night shots of the family in front of the castle at night. AND maybe see the kiss goodnight. #fingerscrossed
I am also debating booking the
Frozen Ever After Dessert Party for our EPCOT day. I saw some pics and it looks cute! And they have table and chairs! Sold! Well, not really... Our EPCOT day is the day before our After Fireworks Dessert Party. So, it seems silly to do 2 in one trip let alone back to back... BUT the biggest driving factor, is to kind of "force" or guarantee that we stay and actually see Illuminations! We will see.
We typically do the EMH morning and then get the heck out of that park by lunchtime. I don't think it's entirely necessary for AK or DHS unless you love to get on a certain ride a bunch of times or if you have a burning to desire to spend that time in Pandora.
I am not sure if we would leave in the middle of the day if the parks are going to close at 8:00. Not sure if we would go back and rest.
I've personally never done Morning EMHs. The crowd calendars always say to stay away from them. I think if you know you will get up early enough to take advantage of the full hour, then it might be worth it. Otherwise I would say just stick with what you have!
We have had better luck with Morning EMH than the evening ones. But it is early to get there.
How late/long are you expecting those park days to be? How realistic is it to think that you're going to be able to get there for the very beginning of the EMH?
I am not sure. With 8:00 park close, I am not sure if we would go back and rest or not. AK we probably wouldn't since we have BOMA dinner reservations.
We only do EMH if it is in the evening. Sometimes just getting up and at 'em before 7:30am is just too difficult! I don't have any kids though so I guess my opinion isn't really valid here!
Your opinion does count! Thanks for sharing!
If you are willing to get up that early for it, you can really get a lot done! I did AK EMH in March, and I think everything outside of Pandora was a walk-on. I did Everest twice in a row without any wait (and even had a full car to myself at the back);
You did get a lot done those mornings! I think I want it more for Toy Storyland than Animal Kingdom.
Following along! I've enjoyed reading through all your Disney park experience -- especially with two young girls. DL is on my bucket list -- how awesome that you were able to visit. We've also got two Star Wars- and princess-loving girls, but they're younger than yours (they will be 5 in just over a month). And, we're also South Jerseyans. Looking forward to reading more posts as you plan your February trip!
Welcome! And thanks for following along. Our first trip, Morgan had just turned 5, it's a great age to go to Disney! I am going to jump over to your PTR next! Where in South Jersey are you? We are in Voorhees.
I was finally at peace with skipping Kona Cafe breakfast on our trip and then you post this.
Sorry... But seriously that mimosa flight is calling my name.
LOVE LOVE LOVE morning EMH, but we don't usually do them by about halfway through the trip because we know we'll be too tired to get up early by then. And we only do them if we have hoppers and can go somewhere else by lunchtime.
It would be the 2nd and 3rd day of the trip. So, we wouldn't be too too tired yet.