[Mickeybug]

I guess we do things completely opposite. We don't plan our vacate around meals, with the exception of very few ADR's, we plan our meals around our vacate. No mass scheduling! That's what we're taking a break from. Parades-sure, there's only "1" so be there then, but many, many restaurants to choose from and if we go to one and it's too full we leave and go to another. But then we don't go in peak season either so it's feasible. Never had a problem so far, knock knock! We never book anything at Epcot. Always just snack at each tent from all the extra countries visiting + the chef shows too(booking exception). Like to make most character meals/ressie's outside of the park in hotels if possible so not to waste park time watching everyone else going to the fun stuff. But this is what work's for us. May not for everyone.
If it were me and wanted to book, i'd book the first 5 days then wing the rest. If it turns out, great. If not then hey your on vacate and it's only food.