Originally Posted By buggy I've been planning this trip since the beginning of the year, but now its only a few more weeks away. I've made a spreadsheet/timeline showing what parks we're going to based on what dinner reservations we've made (back in May). It's got a page with tours, one with restaurants, and one with other things to do outside of Disney. But the main page shows what time all the parks open and close, and where we need to be each day, color coded and everything. But everyone does this, right?
Originally Posted By youngfam If I were better on the computer I would be doing the same thing This trip is a Christmas gift for my kids, and I am trying to wait and let them help with the planning. I am spending countless hours on the internet reading, reading!! Have fun!!!
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I did it too. Actually, twice, because when I actually made my dining reservations I had to change quite a bit. It was a good thing that I had it all out on a spreadsheet to begin with so that it was easier for me to adapt when I couldn't get the days/times I wanted at particular restaurants. I had a lot of information at my fingertips about park hours and extra magic hours so I could make quick dining decisions while on the line. After that the kids keep throwing in more to do and I can refer to it to see where I might be able to fit the extra requests. But if I'm anything like I am at Disneyland, I bet our trip will end up being very unorganized when we get there. With the schedule, though, it will be easier not to miss the dining reservations.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President I made several spreadsheets. Actually I made a planning book that was over 400 pages that had specific info for our family. I had it divided into several color coded sections. They were: Reservations and travel info, WL, F&W/MNSSHP, and each park. In each park section I had parade and show schedules, maps, ride info, and menus. Each night we would sit on our balcony at the WL, and go over menus for the next day, and have a plan of attack for the next day. We were really able to make the most of each day. I had a lot of fun making it, but my DH hated all the ink I use on it. For our next trip, I will make a smaller version of it.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 All the planning helps fill the time while you are waiting to go. I use to just list all the hotels & parks, had a column for "what to see" "what to do" and "where to eat." Each night back at the room I'd highlight each thing we did, so we always knew what was left, if it was something we wanted. For the next trip I just listed all the restaurants and asked my family which they wanted. Then tried to figure which ones, which days. We're going to be 11 for 8 days, and then only 3 for 7 days. Lots of meals. Next month when I can call in the reservations, it will probably all change, but at least I have a starting place.
Originally Posted By brerroadrunner I printed out all the menus of many restaurants we thought we might like to try. I put them in a binder. We could look at the menus to help decide where and what we wanted to eat before we left our hotel room. We stayed at Yacht Club so I did alot of the Epcot Rest. and those on the Boardwalk.
Originally Posted By mickeymad Hi buggy, Like these others here I have done the same thing but mine isn't colour coded!!! Planning is half the fun and it makes for a very relaxing vacation!!!!!
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Hi, my name is Sherry and I am a Disney trip spreadsheet addict... This is the correct meeting right?
