Thanks for the feedback so far - I will be sure to post a trip report when we return.
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This seems kinda tight. So I'd recommend one of two things.
Either get a reservation at Rose & Crown for dinner around 8:15 and try to get outdoor seating. That way, you won't have to eat fast right after swimming.
Or, bag IllumiNations altogether and go have a nice dinner at DTD. Portobello Yacht Club is my favorite. If you're up to it, you could go dancing at Pleasure Island and see the small fireworks display at midnight.
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I seriously considered Rose & Crown but DiveQuest isn't over until 8:30 and Illuminations will probably be at 9:30 so I don't think I could get into a full service restaurant. We thought we would maybe eat dinner on the outdoor deck of the cantina after our DiveQuest and catch Illuminations then. They haven't put out Dec hours yet but I am hoping MK opens at 8 the Sun before Christmas (it did last year) which would make the EMH at 7! We want to be ready to go then!
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Love it so far, but you haven't done a Character Breakfast yet. I know it's just you and DH, but I think that they're cool for anyone. Chef Mickey's or 1900 Park Faire would be great options and then you move lunch at Marrakesh to dinner. If you missed IllumiNations on the first night, then you can see it tonight.
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I was really waffling about including a character breakfast but my DH and I are the kind of people that like to be at the rope when it drops and ride, ride, ride until the crowds come in. Neither of us were ready to give up this time. Is there any place worth going later in the day (lunch or dinner) with characters?
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Be prepared to wait in line, even with the dinner package. As far as I know, the last performance on Christmas Eve is one of the most popular, regardless of who the reader is.
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That's what I've heard also - I hope Le Cellier doesn't take too long as I do want to hustle over to the CP. Of course, if the line-up is really long we may be able to exit Le Cellier and get straight in line without walking too far!!!
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Have you purchased your DisneyCentral.com pin yet? I'll be there with my family at the same time you will be as well as a few other from here as well. Maybe we'll bump into one another!  |
Not yet - I guess I better get on that!