Okay boys and girls, the time has come. I have done my research and have most of my decisions made but have a few left up in the air. I'm going to give a quick run-down, to hopefully give you guys some ammo then we'll get into specifics.
We're going from Dec 4th - 12th, staying at Kidani Village. We will be using the DDP, we will not be renting a car this time. Part of the emphasis is on relaxation and a more leisurely pace. With eight days in the world, we are looking forward to a few non-park days. We have six park days left on our PH passes, with all ten Water Parks and More visits left. We will be attending MVMCP for the first time. Ideally, I would like to use just three park days so we can have enough left for another week trip. With the 'private party' at MK, you can get in three hours early at 4pm and have plenty of time to do and see everything. I'm not going to push that (only using three park days) though, since I don't want to rush any of our time in the parks.
The first things I would like you guys' help with are:
Activities - some have been decided (like Cirque du Soleil), but other interests are horseback riding and carriage ride at FW, scuba diving, FW Segway tour, and bass fishing. The bass fishing is not cheap, but I would look to contact other couples or families that will be at the World at the same time to split the cost of the boat. Would still consider it otherwise, but it would be more fun with more people anyway. I figure that would be quite fun and relaxing. Neither DW nor I are avid fishermen but do enjoy the outdoors and outdoor activities. Anyone ever gone out on one of the guided fishing excursions? From what I've read people really love them, curious if any of my fellow grownups have done it or something similar.
Dining - one of my pending issues is how many signature restaurants to visit. Value is a prime consideration for me - note VALUE, not necessarily COST. Since signature restaurants cost two DDP credits, they do not seem to be a very good value at all. The prices are only slightly more expensive than some of the nicer non-signature restaurants, and you still only get one entree and dessert right? Doesn't seem like a very good value to effectively pay twice as much for something that costs about the same. Speaking of cost, I'm planning some breakfasts that will be paid with cash because they are cheaper and it makes more (financial) sense not to use DDP credits. I'm somewhat disinclined to experiment with a signature restaurant we haven't been to and pay cash. All that said, we have a gratis Narcoosee's meal and would like to visit at least one more signature restaurant. I am considering California Grille w/ Wishes and Jiko, while the Hoop Dee Doo review I've decided is a must.
Other restaurants we plan to visit are Le Cellier, Boma (breakfast and dinner), Crystal Palace breakfast (our first character meal - I hear the food's great too. Will make the pre-opening reservation), the Earl, and maybe Wolfgang Puck Express. I have a few others on my list, but those are the most interesting ones to me.
So, please give me your thoughts.
