It feels like it's been awhile since I've done a pre trip report ( or any trip report for that matter!) so I figured I might as well write one up! So without further ado, here it is
As usual this trip is just Erik and I, and our crew Mister Penguin and Itty Bitty ( we know we're odd ). We arrive October 30 and leave November 10. We were originally planning on driving but then Sunwing had a great deal on flights ($587 TOTAL) so we of course booked the flight. Personally I'd much rather drive but I also like to save money
We will be moving resorts a record three times this trip! Originally it was only going to be twice but when we changed plans to fly, there wasn't much DVC selection. We will be staying at two new to us resorts, Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge ( Boulder Ridge). Then Animal Kingdom. We are also running all 3 races during Wine and Dine Weekend, going to two Halloween parties and a Christmas party! Throw a few ADR's and a couple of meet ups in the mix and it should be a great time
October 30- We fly in nice and early then will take the Magical Express to SSR for our first time at this resort. We are only here the one night so we won't get to much of a feel for it unfortunately. We plan on exploring the resort and hitting Disney Springs for lunch. Blaze Pizza is high on the list. We are also going to try and go for dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. If we drove, we also would've hit up the character wharehouse at the outlets but that will have to wait for another trip.
October 31 Happy Halloween! After we check out, we plan on doing the DVC tour to check out the Copper Creek villas. I really want to add on here! Sadly, I have to wait a few more years but I can't wait to see what they look like in person. After the tour, we will head over to Wilderness Lodge and check in. I was told that if there is a cabin unoccupied and cleaned, we could probably see it. I'm going to try Tonight we have the DVC member Halloween Party at the Contemporary. We've never been to this event so I'm pretty excited.
November 1 Not much planned for today other than Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We are going to have a lot of candy after this and the DVC party from last night
November 2 Again not much planned. We aren't making fastpasses or anything for the few days we are staying at Boulder Ridge so we can make the most of our stay and really check out the resort. These would be good days to eat at the Food and Wine festival though hehe. Although we do have to go to the Expo at some point to pick up our race packets ( and who knows what else!)
November 3 Early morning number 1. 5K starts at 5:30am and we have to be there even earlier than that It's called the Fall Feast 5K so I plan on dressing as turkeys. After the race we have a breakfast ADR at the Wave. It will be our first time there. After that, probably a nap
November 4 Early morning number 2. Today is the 10K. After the race we have to check out of Boulder Ridge and in to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We are staying at Kidani for the first time as last time we were at Jambo. No plans for the rest of the day as of yet.
November 5 Early morning number 3. BUT its daylight savings so we gain an extra hour sleep before the half marathon Whoever planned that should get a raise! After the race we will probably nap because there is an After party tonight at Epcot for half marathon participants. Rides and food booths will be open during the party which runs from 10pm-1am
November 6 Most likely sleeping in today This will probably be an AK day as we have dinner at Boma so won't want to to travel too far.
November 7 Today is probably the only Hollywood Studios day. Not much interests us at this park especially since we aren't into Star Wars.
November 8 Animal Kingdom day with lunch at Yak and Yeti. Every trip we plan on eating there and never do so this is our first time!
November 9 Last day I'm thinking Epcot for a final round of food and wine then Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party to round out the night.
November 10 Board the Tragical Express. Then countdown to DisneyLAND!
I am SUPER bummed that Jingle Bell Jingle Bam starts the 9th. Sadly we already booked the christmas party and our flights when it was announced otherwise I would have added a night