thejens
05-22-2008, 11:40 PM
In less than 24 hours we will be at the Polynesian!!! :joy::joy::muscles::yay::clappy:
We are:
Me: obsessive trip planner and park commando
My Sweetie
DS4 has been to WDW twice and DCL once already
DS10 loves TOT, SM, EE but scared of Dinosaur
My Mom (aka Grandma)
My Sister
My niece
I am like the kids on the commercial. I can't sleep. My packing efforts are vague and distracted. I don't feel like doing any chores, but I can't sleep!!!! :sheep: We leave tomorrow after picking up the kids after school. We live in Atlanta and hope to be at the Poly in time for the water pageant and fireworks. Not to mention a Lapu Lapu. :papple:I really need pixie dust in the worst way this trip. I'll share my reports as soon as I can. Thank you so much to all of you who gave me so much input. Here is our planned itinerary:
Friday, May 23, Arrive at Polynesian
Dinner at Captain Cook’s Enjoy a Lapu Lapu on the beach and watch Electric Water Pageant at 9:30 p.m.; and Wishes at 10:00 p.m. Magic Kingdom has extra evening hours Spectro Parade is at 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 Ready by 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare, 9:10 a.m.
Check out Grand Floridian Swim at the Polynesian Snack at Captain Cooks
Dinner at Boma at 4:50 p.m.
Magic Kingdom in evening, Spectro at 9:00 p.m.; Wishes at 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 25 Animal Kingdom At bus stop by 8:00a.m. Head to Africa for Kilamanjaro Safari (Jen to EE for fast passes) Maharaja Jungle Trek and Pangini Nature Trails and Expedition Everest Tough to Be a Bug Flame Tree Barbecue Fast Passes for Dinosaur
2:00 Lion King Festival
Dino Land and Dinosaur
Fast Passes for Kali
4:00 p.m. Parade
Kali
7:15 p.m. Dinner at Ohana’s
Evening Extra Magic Hours at MK
Monday, May 26 Epcot 8:15 a.m. on Monorail
***bring tickets and pirate/princess costume
Soaring at 9:00 and get fast passes for later
10:00 a.m. Breakfast at Cape May
Fast Passes Test Track Living with the Land
Honey I Shrunk the Audience Head for the World Showcase Rides in Mexico and Norway
4:00 p.m. Le Cellier
7:00 p.m. Pirate and Princess Event at Magic Kingdom
Tuesday, May 27 Epcot 8:15 a.m. on Monorail
Space Ship Earth (fast passes for Soaring)
Living Seas/Nemo/Turtle Talk with Crush
Imagination with Figment
Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Innovations Yawn
11:50 a.m. Akershus Princess Luncheon in Norway Explore the World and do anything we missed
6:00 p.m. Dinner at Flying Fish
9:00 Illuminations
Wednesday, May 28 Magic Kingdom on Monorail by 8:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony then Head to Fantasy Land Dumbo, Pooh, Peter Pan, ISWAA, Mickey’s Philharmagic (Carousel, Snow White, Tea Cups)
10:30 a.m. Character Breakfast Crystal Palace
Liberty Square: Haunted House, Hall of Presidents Adventureland: Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds, Swiss Family Tree House, Magic Carpets Frontierland: Tom Sawyer Island, Swiss Family Tree House Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain
3:00 Parade
Neverland Club 5:30 p.m. with kids!
6:00 p.m. California Grill
Thursday, May 29 Animal Kingdom At bus stop by 8:00 a.m.
Check Conservation Station for animal schedules Nemo Flights of Wonder
12:05 p.m. Lunch at Tusker House
Afternoon at the Polynesian
7:30 p.m. Jiko
Epcot has Extra Evening Magic Hours
Friday, May 30 Magic Kingdom Monorail by 8:30 a.m. Princess Dress!
Barnstormer
Space Mountain FP/Buzz FP
11:00 a.m. Bippity Boppity Boutique
12:05 p.m. Cinderella’s Royal Table lunch
Carousel of Progress/Stitch/Tomorrowland Speedway
7:00 p.m. Narcoose’s Dinner
Evening Extra Magic Hours at MK
Saturday, May 31 Hollywood Disney Studios bus stop by 8:15 a.m.
Toy Story Mania TOT/RR 1st or fast pass and Playhouse Disney Shows to check times: JedI/ride StarTours; Little Mermaid; Indiana Jones (Lights, Motors Action; Beauty and Beast)
11:30 a.m. Sci Fi
Back lot Tour, Animation, One Man’s Dream
3:00 p.m. Block Party Bash
5:10 p.m. Brown Derby
9:00 p.m. Fantasmic
(Pirate Fireworks?)
Sunday, June 1 Departure Day - sob
8:50 a.m. Kona breakfast
We use this as a guide, but will deviate and smell the roses so don't worry all you spontaneous types!! Thanks again for sharing all your tips and experiences and suggestions!!
We are:
Me: obsessive trip planner and park commando
My Sweetie
DS4 has been to WDW twice and DCL once already
DS10 loves TOT, SM, EE but scared of Dinosaur
My Mom (aka Grandma)
My Sister
My niece
I am like the kids on the commercial. I can't sleep. My packing efforts are vague and distracted. I don't feel like doing any chores, but I can't sleep!!!! :sheep: We leave tomorrow after picking up the kids after school. We live in Atlanta and hope to be at the Poly in time for the water pageant and fireworks. Not to mention a Lapu Lapu. :papple:I really need pixie dust in the worst way this trip. I'll share my reports as soon as I can. Thank you so much to all of you who gave me so much input. Here is our planned itinerary:
Friday, May 23, Arrive at Polynesian
Dinner at Captain Cook’s Enjoy a Lapu Lapu on the beach and watch Electric Water Pageant at 9:30 p.m.; and Wishes at 10:00 p.m. Magic Kingdom has extra evening hours Spectro Parade is at 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 Ready by 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare, 9:10 a.m.
Check out Grand Floridian Swim at the Polynesian Snack at Captain Cooks
Dinner at Boma at 4:50 p.m.
Magic Kingdom in evening, Spectro at 9:00 p.m.; Wishes at 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 25 Animal Kingdom At bus stop by 8:00a.m. Head to Africa for Kilamanjaro Safari (Jen to EE for fast passes) Maharaja Jungle Trek and Pangini Nature Trails and Expedition Everest Tough to Be a Bug Flame Tree Barbecue Fast Passes for Dinosaur
2:00 Lion King Festival
Dino Land and Dinosaur
Fast Passes for Kali
4:00 p.m. Parade
Kali
7:15 p.m. Dinner at Ohana’s
Evening Extra Magic Hours at MK
Monday, May 26 Epcot 8:15 a.m. on Monorail
***bring tickets and pirate/princess costume
Soaring at 9:00 and get fast passes for later
10:00 a.m. Breakfast at Cape May
Fast Passes Test Track Living with the Land
Honey I Shrunk the Audience Head for the World Showcase Rides in Mexico and Norway
4:00 p.m. Le Cellier
7:00 p.m. Pirate and Princess Event at Magic Kingdom
Tuesday, May 27 Epcot 8:15 a.m. on Monorail
Space Ship Earth (fast passes for Soaring)
Living Seas/Nemo/Turtle Talk with Crush
Imagination with Figment
Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Innovations Yawn
11:50 a.m. Akershus Princess Luncheon in Norway Explore the World and do anything we missed
6:00 p.m. Dinner at Flying Fish
9:00 Illuminations
Wednesday, May 28 Magic Kingdom on Monorail by 8:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony then Head to Fantasy Land Dumbo, Pooh, Peter Pan, ISWAA, Mickey’s Philharmagic (Carousel, Snow White, Tea Cups)
10:30 a.m. Character Breakfast Crystal Palace
Liberty Square: Haunted House, Hall of Presidents Adventureland: Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds, Swiss Family Tree House, Magic Carpets Frontierland: Tom Sawyer Island, Swiss Family Tree House Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain
3:00 Parade
Neverland Club 5:30 p.m. with kids!
6:00 p.m. California Grill
Thursday, May 29 Animal Kingdom At bus stop by 8:00 a.m.
Check Conservation Station for animal schedules Nemo Flights of Wonder
12:05 p.m. Lunch at Tusker House
Afternoon at the Polynesian
7:30 p.m. Jiko
Epcot has Extra Evening Magic Hours
Friday, May 30 Magic Kingdom Monorail by 8:30 a.m. Princess Dress!
Barnstormer
Space Mountain FP/Buzz FP
11:00 a.m. Bippity Boppity Boutique
12:05 p.m. Cinderella’s Royal Table lunch
Carousel of Progress/Stitch/Tomorrowland Speedway
7:00 p.m. Narcoose’s Dinner
Evening Extra Magic Hours at MK
Saturday, May 31 Hollywood Disney Studios bus stop by 8:15 a.m.
Toy Story Mania TOT/RR 1st or fast pass and Playhouse Disney Shows to check times: JedI/ride StarTours; Little Mermaid; Indiana Jones (Lights, Motors Action; Beauty and Beast)
11:30 a.m. Sci Fi
Back lot Tour, Animation, One Man’s Dream
3:00 p.m. Block Party Bash
5:10 p.m. Brown Derby
9:00 p.m. Fantasmic
(Pirate Fireworks?)
Sunday, June 1 Departure Day - sob
8:50 a.m. Kona breakfast
We use this as a guide, but will deviate and smell the roses so don't worry all you spontaneous types!! Thanks again for sharing all your tips and experiences and suggestions!!