I’ve always been lucky with reservation finding apps to get what we wanted eventually. This is my first time staying onsite though so never had the luxury of booking all at once. All of our tough reservations will be later in the trip so it’ll be greater than 62 days at least for each. Right now 60 days out is early May which is the best week of the year for crowds in my experience so everything is easier to get. Once it gets closer to Memorial Day you’ll see availability be harder.

My experience usually goes like this. Ripe drop Remy. Ride breaks and opens after 9. Wasted early entry waiting. Get to Frozen and it’s an hour wait already. So in theory that always the plan but rarely works. My favorite part is walking through the countries empty though. But my question is more about when to book Garden Grill.

I’ll also add that the rider swap option might make your 8 year old love it even more if they like rides. They can ride several rides twice that way.

I love this topic. I’ve got 3 boys now 5, 8, and 11 but we have been going to Disney since my oldest was 4 and been addicted since. Some say don’t take little ones but for us it’s the best time to take them. While yours isn’t free anymore, the 2-4 year old age is the sweet spot for us as far as our favorite memories. We have done some trips where we all take nap breaks after lunch at the hotel. Sometimes we drink around the world while they nap in the stroller. Sometimes we go all day and night and let them fall asleep whenever they feel like it. My advice is to have a plan but be flexible. We rarely do resort pools much but typically plan an off day to do just that if the weather is nice. No matter what you decide you’ll be fine. Every family is different so do what you feel is best for your kids. My advice: Rent a jogging stroller (Orlando Strollers is the cheapest I’ve found). Bring a cooler with drinks and snacks for the kids and adults. Bring glowsticks for the kids. Let them eat ice cream or a cinnamon roll for dinner one night if they want. My kids get tired of the same kids menus everywhere so that’s what we let them do at Magic Kingdom. On your off day book a meal at a monorail resort (Ohana, Chef Mickeys, Steakhouse 71). Take a ride around the monorail before or after dinner. In Epcot, sign up for the scavenger hunts to entertain them in the world showcase. Take plenty of pictures and videos. You’ll watch them years later and miss those ages.