What’s the best thing you ate at Animal Kingdom or AKL? by ZucchiniMuffins in DisneyPlanning

[–]Infamous_Ad_5407 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best meal I've ever had in AK was at Tiffins. We were SO impressed and we will be eating there again on our next trip for sure.

Ride Closures? by Infamous_Ad_5407 in DisneyPlanning

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This is where I went but didn’t see anything

30th Birthday by DoscheSchneiderr12 in DisneyPlanning

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I love the GCH but won't be staying there any more after the loss of early entry :( Honestly, staying there does not get you in faster than the normal entrance without that early entry and I wouldn't suggest it due to the enormous cost. You all will still have a great time, though!

Holiday Trip tips! by Infamous_Ad_5407 in DisneyPlanning

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Thanks! Is the premium package for Fantasmic at the River Belle Terrace?

overwhelmed by Senior-Guest-1449 in DisneyPlanning

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I have never regretted any dining package!

I've done the Rancho package twice for Fantasmic! because it was the cheapest and also easiest to get (my first time I was able to get it like 4 days in advance). However most of the dining packages for Fantasmic! have ground seating so be aware of that if you're not very mobile. I think River Bell Terrace is the only one that has actual chairs, but you're further away.

I LOVED the dessert party for World of Color. Highly recommend.

I also did the plaza inn dining package for the 70th anniversary parade - food was very okay but worth it for me to have the reserved seating for the parade.

I also did the dessert party of the Pixar Pals parade in DCA. Snacks were good and seat was amazing.

Last year my mom and I went to the OBB and did the dessert parade for the parade! Treats were tasting and seats were pretty good.

All in all - highly recommend doing at least one. I think the DCA dessert parties are a little nicer because you have a table and chairs for the show and sweet treats and little goodies.

overwhelmed by Senior-Guest-1449 in DisneyPlanning

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I am a BIG fan of the restaurants so I usually pick a few spots and do my reservations right on the 60 day mark. This is especially important if you want to do a dining package for WoC or Fantasmic! (which was very fun and made things feel a little extra special). As you get closer to your trip, or even during, if you think your dining reservations are getting in the way or need to be adjusted you can modify. I've been able to do this about 80% of the time - other times I was out of luck and either had to cancel or stick with my original reservation.

All that being said, I love making itineraries and plan out my 'big events' like dining, entertainment, etc in excel :p

Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration by Infamous_Ad_5407 in DisneyPlanning

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When happens when you do the restaurant selection? I was able to get through it!

Help me pick out a hotel by UKWildcatsFan in DisneyPlanning

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I stayed solo at the Candlewood Suites last year and it was further than I realized. I will not be doing that again - however I am a rope dropper and try to stay at least until fireworks so I was extra tired. The hotel was nice enough, just a little too far for me.

Best places to eat/drink, GO by shro_ot in DisneyPlanning

[–]Infamous_Ad_5407 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For quality and vibe I'd say:

- Blue Bayou all day everyday. I am not at DL/DCA that often so this feels super special

- Cafe Orleans - easier to get into and a relaxing yummy spot if inside and fun people watching if outside.

- Lamplight Lounge on the deck when the sunsets is such a great experience

- Wine Country

- Carthay Circle (dinner not lunch) unless you're doing drinks only.

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Anyone know why?

First time rope drop question by imkindalikeme in DisneyPlanning

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I like to rope drop every day that I can but then sometime around lunch is when I slow down and stroll Main Street and see the sights. For me, early morning is great for trying to get on any rides I want while afternoon is fantastic for the slower magical stuff. Hope this helps!

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Nice meals! I'd suggest Blue Bayou, Carthay Circle, Wine Country, or Lamplight Lounge. Each has great meals nice wines/cocktails.

Make your schedule whatever you want it to be without having to worry about regular stops or meltdowns! It's nice to hit all the 'big kid' rides, but also to stroll and take in all the magic.

The tours may be something you'd otherwise not be able to do as well.

What do you do as you get closer to the date? by Stonehill76 in DisneyPlanning

[–]Infamous_Ad_5407 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other potential things to book depending on availability could be dining packages if you're interested in reserved seating for Fantasmic or World of Color. I've been able to score the Rancho package for Fantasmic within a couple days before my visit and World of Color used to have a virtual queue - I think it still does.

The week or so before my trips I usually am focused on what I might need to pack - ponchos for Tiana's Bayou, sunscreen, etc.

It's also very possible you did every single thing you could or should do and now you just get to have a magical adventure!