We started this day just like we did day 2 in Epcot: with breakfast reservations at Be Our Guest before the park opened. I cannot say enough about this—for families who are comfortable getting up early, early breakfast is so rewarding. The quiet of the park, the space for picture taking, and the short ride lines immediately following the meal...not to mention that the parks in general seem to just get busier throughout the day, so the morning hours are the best.
Our original plan included reservations for breakfast and dinner and a sort of "play it by ear" attitude about lunch. This wasn't a bad plan, but we were less than impressed with the counter service meal options, especially with regards to getting the most out of our meal plan. Ultimately it meant more leg work, more standing in line, and less food. We used the order ahead aspect of the My Disney Experience app, which saved us a lot of time in lines, but we still went back to our room and immediately added reservations wherever they were missing for the remainder of our trip.
Favorites from today? Photos, photos, photos! Our favorite rides were the Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride, the Speedway, the Carousel of Progress, and the People Mover. And, of course, meeting Stitch.
