Disny Trip
Here is the plan for our Disney trip -- with any luck, I got it behind a cut, I suspect its ugly the way I cut and pasted it...
Day One: Sunday, December 2nd
2:00 pm Arrive at Walt Disney World’s Pop Century Hotel.
3:00 pm Meet for lunch at the Everything Pops Food Court for a lunch and poolside for drinks. We have an all-you-can eat buffet at 8:00 this evening so save room for that!
4:30 pm Head to the Blizzard Beach bus at the front of the hotel and take it over to the Winter Summerland minigolf for the LTB Xmas Tourney. $12 per adult to play 1 round of 18 holes.
7:15 pm Begin to make our way to the Animal Kingdom Lodge for our 8:10 pm dinner reservations at BOMA!
7:50 pm Arrive at Animal Kingdom Lodge and check in at BOMA, the tastes of Africa.
Boma’s Menu
African Breads
Mixed Field Greens:
Mango Vinaigrette, Paw Paw Vinaigrette,
Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit
Pasta Salad
Watermelon Rind Salad
Kool Slaai
Chicken Salad with Chili Cilantro
Moroccan Seafood Salad - Couscous, mussels, scallops and shrimp
Avocado, Grapefruit, Papaya, Curry Cucumber Salad, Spinach and Beet Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Saffron Rice
African Soups and Stews:
Chicken Corn Porridge
Smoked Tomato Soup
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Vegetable Lentil Kofta
Pap
Braised Greens
FuFu
Potatoes with Afritude
Durban Spiced Roasted Chicken
Malabu Pepper Steak
Grilled Seafood
Wood Roasted Meats
Vegetable Skewers
Chicken Pepper Pot
Coconut Curried Chicken Soup
Curried Coconut Seafood Stew
Couscous Marrakesh
Chicken Tenders
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Wonderful Dessert Buffet including:
Zebra Domes
Simba Paw Prints
$30 per person, not including tips and alcoholic drinks.
Day Two: Monday, December 3rd
A Day at Animal Kingdom
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call Time
Breakfast is on your own this morning.
8:30 am Meet at the bus stop at the front of the Pop for Animal Kingdom. Transportation.
9:00 am Arrive at Animal Kingdom for opening show.
Recommended Attractions at Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Festival of the
Lion King
Finding Nemo
It’s Tough
To Be A Bug
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah
Jungle Trek
Pangani
Exploration Trail
Primeval Whirl
Recommended Eateries at Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree Barbecue Near Discovery Island and Dinoland USA
Pizzafari Near Safari Village
Tusker House Africa
Yak and Yeti Asia
There are of course a lot of other places and stands to grab quick snacks, this is just a listing of those offering more substantial counter and sit down service.
**I suggest eating lunch prior to 11:30 or after 1:15 to avoid crowds!**
3:30 pm The Jingle Jungle Parade
After the parade, we will see how we feel, those who want to leave the park at this point for a break this is a good time to do so around 4 pm. Those who want to stay at Animal Kingdom feel free to do so.
4:00 pm Post parade cool down at the Pop.
Grab a swimsuit if the weather is nice, or take a dip and a break off your feet for a few hours… *OR*
4:00 pm Still at Animal Kingdom?
Stay until about 5:30 pm, then take the bus from Animal Kingdom to the Beach Club Resort. Go through the lobby and down to the dock. Once facing the lighthouse turn right and keep walking. You will wind up at the back entrance of EPCOT.
5:30 pm At Pop? Leave for EPCOT
Gather at the Pop Century bus stop for EPCOT.
6:00 pm Meet our party at the Canada Pavillion in World Showcase, up the stairs at Northwest Mercantile. By the Totem Pole.
This is an evening of snacking around the world. There are shows and displays of the Christmas variety of course, and we will be staying for the Christmas versions of Illuminations late that evening, so dress accordingly.
Food types available are: Canadian, British, French, Moroccan, Japanese, American, Italian, German, Chinese, Norwegian, and Mexican. All the countries have little stands, so feel free to have fish and chips, hummus, and an éclair, no one minds!
Those not going to EPCOT for a full day may want to go to Future World and attempt to get on Mission Space and Soarin’, if you are able to. See my EPCOT list of attractions for things you may not want to miss.
Food choices abound in EPCOT and the counter service is typically swift and very good. For those coming to EPCOT the next day, this is a good time to take your time looking in the shops around the World Showcase Pavillions for that special gift.
8:30 pm Meet near the fence in ITALY facing the World Showcase Lagoon for the Illuminations Show. It is on the opposite side of the lagoon so allow time to walk there.
9:00 pm Illuminations Begins
9:30 pm Leave EPCOT to POP Century
Day Three: Tuesday, December 4th
A Day at EPCOT ….
OR……
SEA WORLD?
Those wishing to go to Sea World please see Jay for details!
Those going to EPCOT are with me. No real plan today, just a lot
of free wheeling-fun! (oh, and some surprises too..hehe)
EPCOT Suggested Attractions
Spaceship Earth
Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Living Seas with Nemo
Test Track
Mission Space
Soarin’
Living with the Land
Journey Into Imagination
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
River of Time in Mexico
Maelstrom in Norway
The Land of China
The American Adventure
Impressions de France
O! Canada!
EPCOT Suggested Restaurants
The Sunshine Food Fair Located in The Land Pavillion
Out of the world dining, best bets here are counter service at the stands
world showcase.
7:00 pm Meet at Downtown Disney at Earl of Sandwich for Dinner
Now would be a great time to do some Christmas Shopping!
Once you are done shopping, you may take the bus back to the Pop Century
hotel. Remember, you can have your items sent to your room so you do not
have to cart them around all evening!
Downtown Disney has many great shops that are for the browsing…
The World of Disney The Art of Disney
25 Days of Christmas The Toy Store
Lego Land Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop
Virgin Mega Store (West Side) And many more!
Day Four: Wednesday, December 5th
A Day at the Magic Kingdom
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Time
8:30 am Meet at the bus for the Magic Kingdom
9:00 am Head from the bus stop to the Express Resort Monorail and depart at the Polynesian Resort
9:20 am Check in for our All You Can Eat Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch (Mickey and Pluto too..) at ‘Ohana.
Ohana’s Menu
All You Can Eat: Hot & Delicious Scrambled eggs, fried potatoes with caramelized onions and scallions, pork breakfast sausage links, smoked bacon, and an assortment of warm breakfast breads. Seasonal fruit bowl available for children. Includes unlimited orange juice and milk. Price is $20 per adult.
11:00 am Leave breakfast and enjoy the day in Magic Kingdom Park
Recommended Magic Kingdom Attractions
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mtn Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree
Haunted Mansion
Peter Pan’s Flight
it’s a small world…
Dumbo’s Flight
Mickey’s Philharmagic
Snow White’s
Scary Adventure
Winnie-The-Pooh
Ariel’s Grotto
Cinderella’s Castle
Cinderella’s Carousel
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Goofy’s Barnstormer
The Judge’s Tent
Walt Disney World Railroad
Autotopia
Space Mountain
Stitch’s Big Escape
Monster Inc. Laugh Floor
Carousel of Progress
Buzz Lightyear’s Space
Ranger Spin
Astro Orbiter
Recommended Magic Kingdom Restaurants
I would suggest the counter service ONLY in Magic Kingdom. For this
reason, eat up at our breakfast spot and grab a late lunch at Cosmic Ray’s
near Tomorrowland! Also, the sweets shop on Main Street USA is not to
be missed! I would avoid the noodle station near TomorrowLand.
3:00 pm Dreams Come True Parade along Main Street
If you do not care for parades, now is a good time to do the rides in Fantasyland. All the little ones will be at the parade!
8:00 pm Spectromagic Parade
9:00 pm Wishes Fireworks Show
10:00 pm Head back to the Pop
Day Five: Thursday, December 6th
The Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Night at Pleasure Island
7:00 am KEEP SLEEPING
9:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call
Breakfast is On Your Own
10:00 am Meet at the Bus for our trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Heading to Rock-N-Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror First (so you may want to eat light or eat early!)12:25 pm Proceed to Sci-Fi Dine In for Lunch.
6:00 pm Go enjoy the Osbourne Family Lights Show
7:15 pm Go to Fantasmic’s Second Showing at 8:00 pm.
8:30 pm Leave Disney Studios via bus to Pleasure Island
9:00 pm Arrive at Pleasure Island to do some serious club hopping
Comedy Warehouse The Adventurers Club
8-Trax (Retro) Mannequins
Raglan Road Motion
It’s “Cast Member” night on Thursday, so you will probably see a lot of hot Disney boys there! We will be stopping into the Adventurer’s Club to induct the non-members and to have the evening Kungalooshes! Pleasure Island closes down at 2:00 am, so watch your time!
Day Six: Friday, December 7th
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call
8:00 am Prepare to meet to go to Universal Studios (logistics to be determined)
9:00 am Arrive at Universal and begin riding rides!
3:00 pm Those with Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets should leave Universal Studios to return to Pop Century to change, grab a bite to eat, and get ready for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom which starts at 5:30 pm.
5:30 pm Arrive at Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7:00 pm Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas in Tomorrowland
9:00 pm Wishes Christmas Special Fireworks Display *starts at 9:30 pm.
10:30 pm Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Down Main Street
12:00 am Leave Magic Kingdom back to Pop Century
Day Seven: Saturday, December 8th
8:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Time
10:00 am Gather for our goodbye Breakfast at the Pop Century Dining Food Court - Mickey Waffles Optional.
11:00 am Check-Out Time
12:00 pm Last Minute Downtown Disney Shopping Trip
2:00 pm Leave Orlando
Day One: Sunday, December 2nd
2:00 pm Arrive at Walt Disney World’s Pop Century Hotel.
3:00 pm Meet for lunch at the Everything Pops Food Court for a lunch and poolside for drinks. We have an all-you-can eat buffet at 8:00 this evening so save room for that!
4:30 pm Head to the Blizzard Beach bus at the front of the hotel and take it over to the Winter Summerland minigolf for the LTB Xmas Tourney. $12 per adult to play 1 round of 18 holes.
7:15 pm Begin to make our way to the Animal Kingdom Lodge for our 8:10 pm dinner reservations at BOMA!
7:50 pm Arrive at Animal Kingdom Lodge and check in at BOMA, the tastes of Africa.
Boma’s Menu
African Breads
Mixed Field Greens:
Mango Vinaigrette, Paw Paw Vinaigrette,
Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit
Pasta Salad
Watermelon Rind Salad
Kool Slaai
Chicken Salad with Chili Cilantro
Moroccan Seafood Salad - Couscous, mussels, scallops and shrimp
Avocado, Grapefruit, Papaya, Curry Cucumber Salad, Spinach and Beet Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Saffron Rice
African Soups and Stews:
Chicken Corn Porridge
Smoked Tomato Soup
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Vegetable Lentil Kofta
Pap
Braised Greens
FuFu
Potatoes with Afritude
Durban Spiced Roasted Chicken
Malabu Pepper Steak
Grilled Seafood
Wood Roasted Meats
Vegetable Skewers
Chicken Pepper Pot
Coconut Curried Chicken Soup
Curried Coconut Seafood Stew
Couscous Marrakesh
Chicken Tenders
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Wonderful Dessert Buffet including:
Zebra Domes
Simba Paw Prints
$30 per person, not including tips and alcoholic drinks.
Day Two: Monday, December 3rd
A Day at Animal Kingdom
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call Time
Breakfast is on your own this morning.
8:30 am Meet at the bus stop at the front of the Pop for Animal Kingdom. Transportation.
9:00 am Arrive at Animal Kingdom for opening show.
Recommended Attractions at Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Festival of the
Lion King
Finding Nemo
It’s Tough
To Be A Bug
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah
Jungle Trek
Pangani
Exploration Trail
Primeval Whirl
Recommended Eateries at Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree Barbecue Near Discovery Island and Dinoland USA
Pizzafari Near Safari Village
Tusker House Africa
Yak and Yeti Asia
There are of course a lot of other places and stands to grab quick snacks, this is just a listing of those offering more substantial counter and sit down service.
**I suggest eating lunch prior to 11:30 or after 1:15 to avoid crowds!**
3:30 pm The Jingle Jungle Parade
After the parade, we will see how we feel, those who want to leave the park at this point for a break this is a good time to do so around 4 pm. Those who want to stay at Animal Kingdom feel free to do so.
4:00 pm Post parade cool down at the Pop.
Grab a swimsuit if the weather is nice, or take a dip and a break off your feet for a few hours… *OR*
4:00 pm Still at Animal Kingdom?
Stay until about 5:30 pm, then take the bus from Animal Kingdom to the Beach Club Resort. Go through the lobby and down to the dock. Once facing the lighthouse turn right and keep walking. You will wind up at the back entrance of EPCOT.
5:30 pm At Pop? Leave for EPCOT
Gather at the Pop Century bus stop for EPCOT.
6:00 pm Meet our party at the Canada Pavillion in World Showcase, up the stairs at Northwest Mercantile. By the Totem Pole.
This is an evening of snacking around the world. There are shows and displays of the Christmas variety of course, and we will be staying for the Christmas versions of Illuminations late that evening, so dress accordingly.
Food types available are: Canadian, British, French, Moroccan, Japanese, American, Italian, German, Chinese, Norwegian, and Mexican. All the countries have little stands, so feel free to have fish and chips, hummus, and an éclair, no one minds!
Those not going to EPCOT for a full day may want to go to Future World and attempt to get on Mission Space and Soarin’, if you are able to. See my EPCOT list of attractions for things you may not want to miss.
Food choices abound in EPCOT and the counter service is typically swift and very good. For those coming to EPCOT the next day, this is a good time to take your time looking in the shops around the World Showcase Pavillions for that special gift.
8:30 pm Meet near the fence in ITALY facing the World Showcase Lagoon for the Illuminations Show. It is on the opposite side of the lagoon so allow time to walk there.
9:00 pm Illuminations Begins
9:30 pm Leave EPCOT to POP Century
Day Three: Tuesday, December 4th
A Day at EPCOT ….
OR……
SEA WORLD?
Those wishing to go to Sea World please see Jay for details!
Those going to EPCOT are with me. No real plan today, just a lot
of free wheeling-fun! (oh, and some surprises too..hehe)
EPCOT Suggested Attractions
Spaceship Earth
Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Living Seas with Nemo
Test Track
Mission Space
Soarin’
Living with the Land
Journey Into Imagination
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
River of Time in Mexico
Maelstrom in Norway
The Land of China
The American Adventure
Impressions de France
O! Canada!
EPCOT Suggested Restaurants
The Sunshine Food Fair Located in The Land Pavillion
Out of the world dining, best bets here are counter service at the stands
world showcase.
7:00 pm Meet at Downtown Disney at Earl of Sandwich for Dinner
Now would be a great time to do some Christmas Shopping!
Once you are done shopping, you may take the bus back to the Pop Century
hotel. Remember, you can have your items sent to your room so you do not
have to cart them around all evening!
Downtown Disney has many great shops that are for the browsing…
The World of Disney The Art of Disney
25 Days of Christmas The Toy Store
Lego Land Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop
Virgin Mega Store (West Side) And many more!
Day Four: Wednesday, December 5th
A Day at the Magic Kingdom
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Time
8:30 am Meet at the bus for the Magic Kingdom
9:00 am Head from the bus stop to the Express Resort Monorail and depart at the Polynesian Resort
9:20 am Check in for our All You Can Eat Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch (Mickey and Pluto too..) at ‘Ohana.
Ohana’s Menu
All You Can Eat: Hot & Delicious Scrambled eggs, fried potatoes with caramelized onions and scallions, pork breakfast sausage links, smoked bacon, and an assortment of warm breakfast breads. Seasonal fruit bowl available for children. Includes unlimited orange juice and milk. Price is $20 per adult.
11:00 am Leave breakfast and enjoy the day in Magic Kingdom Park
Recommended Magic Kingdom Attractions
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mtn Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree
Haunted Mansion
Peter Pan’s Flight
it’s a small world…
Dumbo’s Flight
Mickey’s Philharmagic
Snow White’s
Scary Adventure
Winnie-The-Pooh
Ariel’s Grotto
Cinderella’s Castle
Cinderella’s Carousel
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Goofy’s Barnstormer
The Judge’s Tent
Walt Disney World Railroad
Autotopia
Space Mountain
Stitch’s Big Escape
Monster Inc. Laugh Floor
Carousel of Progress
Buzz Lightyear’s Space
Ranger Spin
Astro Orbiter
Recommended Magic Kingdom Restaurants
I would suggest the counter service ONLY in Magic Kingdom. For this
reason, eat up at our breakfast spot and grab a late lunch at Cosmic Ray’s
near Tomorrowland! Also, the sweets shop on Main Street USA is not to
be missed! I would avoid the noodle station near TomorrowLand.
3:00 pm Dreams Come True Parade along Main Street
If you do not care for parades, now is a good time to do the rides in Fantasyland. All the little ones will be at the parade!
8:00 pm Spectromagic Parade
9:00 pm Wishes Fireworks Show
10:00 pm Head back to the Pop
Day Five: Thursday, December 6th
The Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Night at Pleasure Island
7:00 am KEEP SLEEPING
9:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call
Breakfast is On Your Own
10:00 am Meet at the Bus for our trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Heading to Rock-N-Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror First (so you may want to eat light or eat early!)12:25 pm Proceed to Sci-Fi Dine In for Lunch.
6:00 pm Go enjoy the Osbourne Family Lights Show
7:15 pm Go to Fantasmic’s Second Showing at 8:00 pm.
8:30 pm Leave Disney Studios via bus to Pleasure Island
9:00 pm Arrive at Pleasure Island to do some serious club hopping
Comedy Warehouse The Adventurers Club
8-Trax (Retro) Mannequins
Raglan Road Motion
It’s “Cast Member” night on Thursday, so you will probably see a lot of hot Disney boys there! We will be stopping into the Adventurer’s Club to induct the non-members and to have the evening Kungalooshes! Pleasure Island closes down at 2:00 am, so watch your time!
Day Six: Friday, December 7th
7:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Call
8:00 am Prepare to meet to go to Universal Studios (logistics to be determined)
9:00 am Arrive at Universal and begin riding rides!
3:00 pm Those with Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets should leave Universal Studios to return to Pop Century to change, grab a bite to eat, and get ready for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom which starts at 5:30 pm.
5:30 pm Arrive at Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7:00 pm Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas in Tomorrowland
9:00 pm Wishes Christmas Special Fireworks Display *starts at 9:30 pm.
10:30 pm Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Down Main Street
12:00 am Leave Magic Kingdom back to Pop Century
Day Seven: Saturday, December 8th
8:00 am Suggested Wake-Up Time
10:00 am Gather for our goodbye Breakfast at the Pop Century Dining Food Court - Mickey Waffles Optional.
11:00 am Check-Out Time
12:00 pm Last Minute Downtown Disney Shopping Trip
2:00 pm Leave Orlando