So, I went back and forth for a couple days (it seems expensive and kind of selfish for how everything is right now) about this trip, but I’ve finally decided to go ahead and do it, and cut my budget a little (and try to put in some extra hours) so I feel slightly more responsible.
So I don’t think I’m staying at the Dolphin, but I was really leaning towards wanting to rent a car anyway, because thinking of all that public transport and stuff to and from the airport to and from the parks, I knew that I would be totally over my mask at the end of the day all of those days, and just wanting to rip it off. A rental car gives me that opportunity, And gives lots of air conditioning if it’s been a long day.
If I can cut my mask wearing by 45-60 minutes a day, I think it will be worth it... right now I’m staying at the Delta Hotels Orlando Lake Buena Vista, because we can get a ton of southwest points with it. I bought my ticket through
Undercover Tourist, and made my reservations. HS on Friday, MK on Saturday, and AK on Sunday. We’ll see how the crowds are. I think it will be busy-ish. But knowing I’ll have my AP back sometime in the next few months, hopefully, I don’t feel the need to do a lot of the stuff that’s pretty identical to DLR.
The interesting change that might affect my trip is that my dad’s considering going with me. I’ll be interested to see what he decides, but hopefully this week he’ll know. He’s the one that got me addicted to
Disneyland in the first place, and I’ve traveled alone with him before (though it was almost 20 years ago when we did a week in D.C.!). It would be different than a solo trip, but would have some perks. I would be happy either way, but I hope he decides soon, because it’s messing with my planning!
Recommendations for favorite quick service places in HS, MK, and AK? I’m going to try for one sit down around 2 pm every day, with haven’t figured one out at AK yet. Yak and Yeti isn’t available. Is the Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes place also tasty?
Also, favorite snacks at WDW? I’m a little more savory- than sweet-inclined.
One more (for now): How early can I park? I’m normally a rope drop girl at DLR, and it gives me a little thrill when I can be first in line at a turnstile. How early can I get there, and does it change depending on which park it is? How does the rope drop experience work at this point? Anybody know? I will look in the threads you guys have suggested too.