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We are enormous Disney followers and have visited the parks in Florida (and all over the world) many instances as adults.
For Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, per week is our typical size for a visit. It’s sufficient to go to all 4 parks, some a number of instances, and have a relaxation day (though Simon might at all times keep longer).
There are infinite methods to plan a 7 day Disney World itinerary, however on this put up, I share ours from our final journey in November to offer you concepts on the right way to construction per week (plus plenty of our knowledgeable ideas).
I additionally advise you on the right way to create your individual excellent Walt Disney World itinerary.
We are a pair with out youngsters. This itinerary might work for households with older youngsters, however in case you are travelling with toddlers, you’ll seemingly have totally different priorities.
We had park hopper tickets, which I like to recommend for max flexibility, particularly in case you are staying onsite and need to take breaks in the course of the day (after the break, you’ll be able to go to a special park).
If you don’t have park hopper tickets, you’ll be able to nonetheless adapt this itinerary by matching the times and nights in a park and mixing them in in the future.
Contents
Our Walt Disney World 7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Epcot (Tuesday)
Dolphin Hotel
We arrived at our resort round 3pm after a soothing seashore keep at Baker’s Cay Resort and a five-hour drive as much as Orlando from Key Largo.
We dropped our rental automotive on the airport and Ubered to the resort as Disney has free transport and it’s simpler and cheaper and not using a automotive.
I like to recommend staying onsite at a Disney World resort for useful perks like early entry into the parks and advance reserving of eating places and Lightning Lanes (for line skipping).
The least expensive resorts are the All-Star resorts, that are easy however high-quality. On a price range, that is what I might go for (and we’ve earlier than).
In the previous few years, with a better price range, we’ve cherished staying at a Deluxe resort within the Crescent Lake/Boardwalk space.
Being in a position to stroll to each Epcot and Hollywood Studios is a significant benefit for us (and the rationale we have been in a position to pop into these parks so typically on this itinerary).
For Simon’s fortieth, we splurged on the Yacht Club and cherished it. On this journey, we determined to avoid wasting cash by staying on the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, which (together with its sister Swan Hotel) is essentially the most inexpensive possibility on this space.
While the Dolphin isn’t owned by Disney (and doesn’t have Disney theming), it’s a associate resort with all of the perks of a Deluxe resort, together with early entry and prolonged night hours.
While we desire the Yacht Club (nicer rooms, extra charming ambiance, decrease rise buildings), the Dolphin has the identical nice location and saved us 1000’s.
We additionally walked over to the Yacht Club to make use of the buses to Magic Kingdom, which have a greater drop-off location and appeared extra frequent.
Epcot
We didn’t have any plans for our arrival night, however as we had a 14-day ticket (not a lot additional than a 7-day ticket when reserving from the UK through Disney Holidays), we strolled over to Epcot for dinner.
If you don’t have a park ticket in your arrival day, I might go to Disney Springs as an alternative. This free space has plenty of eating places, retailers, and stay leisure.
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival was held throughout our keep, and a weekday is the most effective time to graze across the stalls.
We loved scrumptious small plates from the Greek and Forest and Field stalls and a traditional orange slushy from Les Vins de Chefs de France (a everlasting stand).
After wandering across the World Showcase (with 11 pavilions representing totally different international locations), we wanted a correct sit down and went to Tutto Gusto, the bar in Italy.
We bought a desk instantly and shared some tasty Italian dishes (together with Gnocchi Sorrentina) and a wine flight. It was fairly expensive and busier with youngsters than Disney lounges normally are, however we loved it.
It was only a fast cease for us in Epcot this night. For many extra ideas, see my information to the most effective issues to do in Epcot. We’ll additionally go to later on this itinerary.
Day 2: Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom (Wednesday)
Party Season Tip
We have been at Disney throughout Christmas celebration season (November and December) when Magic Kingdom closes early for a paid occasion a number of instances per week.
Magic Kingdom is far quieter in the course of the day when a celebration is occurring, so we deliberate to do a lot of the rides on Friday (a celebration day) and go to within the night as we speak (a non-party day) to see the fireworks and benefit from the night time ambiance.
As Magic Kingdom is additional busy on non-party days, it meant that Hollywood Studios was a bit quieter than regular, so this technique labored properly for us.
This additionally works in the course of the Halloween celebration season (August to October).
A park hopper ticket is properly value it right now of yr.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
For our first full day within the parks, we had a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Hollywood Studios, which we purchased eight days upfront. We might guide three rides initially.
As we had a park hopper ticket, we might additionally use it in some other park as soon as we’d tapped into our first journey.
It was the one day we had Multi Pass, and you might skip it with per week at Disney World as you’ll have extra time.
This line-skipping system is sophisticated, so learn my information to Is Lightning Lane Multi Pass Worth It? for every little thing it is advisable know.
Hollywood Studios
As we have been staying onsite, we had 30-minute early entry from 8.30am (with official opening at 9am), however they at all times let individuals in early at Hollywood Studios, so we arrived at 7.45am and at 8am the gates opened.
Here are the rides we rode within the first 2.5 hours, all with waits of underneath 10 minutes.
- Millennium Falcon (we might normally begin with Rise, however it was closed at first) – A Star Wars-themed interactive flight simulator.
- Rise of the Resistance – An extremely immersive Star Wars journey and one in every of our favourites.
- Toy Story Mania! – A enjoyable interactive capturing expertise.
- Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster (with Lightning Lane) – We love this rollercoaster with inversions and a super-fast begin. As quickly as we tapped in with our Lightning Lane (which saved us half-hour), we booked one other for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 2pm.
- Tower of Terror – Ride the elevator of a haunted resort and look ahead to the plunge!
We truly had Lightning Lanes booked for Toy Story and Tower of Terror, however wait instances have been so low that we simply rode them standby and adjusted our bookings for different rides.
At 10.45am we headed to Ronto Roasters (making a cellular order on the best way) for our favorite vegan breakfast wrap (one in every of the most effective eating places for vegetarians at Disney World).
By 11am, all strains have been over half-hour lengthy, so Simon rode Star Tours with a Lightning Lane (normally, you don’t want one for this). I skipped it because the movement simulator makes me nauseous.
We wandered the brilliantly themed Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and took images.
At 12.15pm we took a break in BaseLine Tap House for an IPA, margarita, and scrumptious pretzel.
The afternoon at Hollywood Studios is greatest for exhibits as all rides have lengthy strains. My high decide is the spectacular Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular however look out for a brand new villains present in summer season 2025.
See my information to the most effective issues to do at Hollywood Studios for a lot of extra concepts.
At 2pm we used our Lightning Lane to journey Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a cute family-friendly attraction.
As we used up our Lightning Lanes and had spare slots (you’ll be able to maintain three bookings), we booked rides in Magic Kingdom for the night: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and Buzz Lightyear.
We couldn’t get an elusive Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (and spent too lengthy on our cellphone checking for refills).
At 2.45pm we left the park and took the boat again to the Dolphin Hotel for a break.
Magic Kingdom
At 5pm we left our resort and strolled over to the Beach Club Resort to admire their spectacular gingerbread carousel and catch the bus to Magic Kingdom (anybody can use the free Disney buses).
We arrived at 6pm and have been instantly overwhelmed by the crowds, however this was anticipated (see word above on celebration season).
We went straight to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn for dinner. Despite our cellular order, we had an extended wait, and the restaurant was busy and loud. On celebration season evenings, reserving Skipper Canteen can be a extra stress-free (if costlier) possibility.
I don’t suppose we might have completed any main rides with out our Lightning Lanes as waits have been lengthy. Here’s what we did:
- Big Thunder Mountain (with Lightning Lane Multi Pass) – A enjoyable Wild West-themed rollercoaster (closed in 2025).
- Tron – We bought a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $21 8 days upfront (they promote out) so we might assure driving at night time, and it was value it! Magic Kingdom’s latest journey is exhilarating, and the lights look wonderful at night time. The standby line was 90 minutes, and we waited 15.
- 8pm Fireworks – We couldn’t cope with the crowds in entrance of the fort, so we watched it from behind in Fantasyland. You can’t see the projections right here, however you’re in between the fireworks, so it’s a novel and low-key expertise (simply flip up on the final minute).
- Space Mountain (with Lightning Lane Multi Pass)- We rushed to make use of our Lightning Lane in time on this high-speed darkish rollercoaster.
- Buzz Lightyear (with Lightning Lane Multi Pass)- An interactive laser shooter journey. After the fireworks, strains have been extraordinarily lengthy in all places. We had a Lightning Lane for this and managed to faucet in 10 minutes late, however even the LL queue was lengthy, so we bailed on it.
We left the park at 9pm (the park was open till 11pm however nonetheless very busy) and have been again at our resort by 9.30pm through a crowded bus to the Yacht Club.
You can see my information to should do rides at Magic Kingdom for extra concepts (we’ll be again on Day 4).
Day 3: Epcot and Animal Kingdom (Thursday)
I bought up at 6am for a run across the Boardwalk space—attractive at dawn!
At 7am we tried to get a digital queue for Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot (the one free solution to journey). But they have been gone in seconds!
This is the one time we’ve been unsuccessful with a digital queue—normally, it really works in case you are able to refresh the web page on the app at 7am precisely.
We panicked that we wouldn’t have the ability to journey our favorite rollercoaster, so we booked a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Monday night time (4 days later was the earliest we might get).
Epcot
Usually we make the most of early entry at Epcot by coming into through the International Gateway (the again entrance close to the Boardwalk and Crescent Lake accommodations).
This is the most effective technique if you wish to journey Ratatouille in France earlier than heading to Frozen (and Test Track when it reopens in summer season 2025).
On this journey, we determined to focus extra on experiences than rides at Epcot, so we entered the park at a leisurely 9.15am.
Here’s what our morning appeared like after we walked over to the entrance of the park:
- Journey into Imagination with Figment – Cute however relatively dated and never a must-do until you’re keen on Figment.
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – A ravishing path the place you work together with water and study concerning the water cycle. We did get a bit moist, however we appreciated it within the warmth.
- Club Cool – Another refreshing cease the place you’ll be able to pattern free uncommon gentle drinks from all over the world.
- Shopping on the massive Creations store.
- Macatizers – A mac and cheese stall in Communicore Hall as a part of the Food & Wine Festival.
At 11.30am we had a reserving for Behind the Seeds, a one-hour tour ($39) that takes you behind the scenes at Living with the Land, a beautiful journey by way of Epcot’s greenhouses the place they develop greens and experiment with environment friendly rising strategies (they don’t use any soil).
The tour was fascinating and a pleasant bonus for us as we’ve been on the journey many instances. If it’s your first time at Epcot, you might skip it.
After the tour, we headed to the World Showcase for half two of lunch at La Cantina de San Angel, a fast service restaurant in Mexico with outside seating overlooking the lagoon.
The cheese empanadas have been fairly good and elevated by the self-service salsas.
While we ate, we watched the primary video within the DuckTales World Showcase Adventure sport, which yow will discover within the free Play Disney Parks app.
This is the best-kept secret at Epcot! We had nice enjoyable happening quests in Mexico, Norway and China this afternoon (and can full it on Day 7). Read extra about it in my Epcot information.
While we performed the sport, we took breaks for tasty treats and drinks. La Cava del Tequila within the Mexico pyramid is our favorite bar in Epcot, and it has glorious margaritas—it’s well worth the wait to get in.
We additionally cherished the Frozen Viking Coffee from the Kringla Bakery in Norway. Yep, day consuming is the Epcot method.
We bought so caught up in our World Showcase Adventure that we didn’t have time for a break at our resort (normally a should for me) so at 3.30pm we took the bus from Epcot to Animal Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is normally the one park we go to simply as soon as, however on this journey, it was open for very uncommon Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (for deluxe resort friends).
Usually, night hours are at Magic Kingdom, however throughout celebration season, it adjustments to alternate between Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios (Epcot night hours keep constant on Monday nights).
Check the calendar two months forward to test on your go to.
If you don’t have night hours at Animal Kingdom (most individuals gained’t), spend this night at Epcot.
Animal Kingdom closes sooner than the opposite parks, and in summer season, it’s inconceivable to see it after darkish, so it was a particular deal with to have the additional opening from 6-8pm.
We arrived at 4pm and did this within the first two hours earlier than the park closed:
- Kilimanjaro Safaris – Just a 10-minute look ahead to this actual safari the place we noticed rhinos, hippos, zebras, giraffes and extra.
- Harambe Fruit Market – We grabbed a spicy corn on the cob and ate it at close by Dawa Bar with an African margarita.
- Dinosaur – 2025 is the final yr you’ll be able to journey this traditional!
- Satu’li Canteen – Most eating places aren’t open for night hours, so we ate simply earlier than with our favorite crispy tofu bowl on this cool Pandora restaurant.
By 6.30pm the park had emptied out. The Expedition Everest rollercoaster was a walk-on (Simon rode it twice). It’s additional spooky after darkish!
The park felt so quiet—such a deal with!
Back in Pandora, we have been in awe of how beautiful it takes care of darkish.
At 7pm Na’vi River Journey was a stroll on. I really like this darkish boat journey by way of the world of Pandora. It’s so stress-free!
We left the most well-liked journey, Avatar Flight of Passage, till final. At 7.15pm the standby wait was listed as 25 minutes, however after strolling by way of the lengthy line, we solely had a brief wait.
This is a beautiful, epic journey the place you fly on a banshee over Pandora.
Unfortunately, the 3D movement simulator makes me nauseous. It’s normally not too dangerous once I journey very first thing (after a light-weight breakfast), however after a day of consuming within the solar, I felt terrible.
At 7.45pm we left the park and took the Yacht Club bus. We have been at our resort by 8.20pm. It was an extended however very enjoyable day and we have been exhausted!
We’ll be again in Animal Kingdom, however within the meantime, you’ll be able to learn my put up on the highest rides at Animal Kingdom.
Day 4: Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios (Friday)
Taking benefit of celebration season crowd dynamics (see above), we did the identical as Day 2 however in reverse.
We began in Magic Kingdom because it was a celebration day, so most individuals keep away from it (because it closes early), and it’s a lot quieter than regular in the course of the day. No Lightning Lanes are wanted!
Magic Kingdom
It’s properly value profiting from early entry on a celebration day, particularly when the park opens at 8am because it did as we speak.
We might enter from 7.30am however it’s at all times value arriving earlier.
We left our room at 6.30am and bought the bus from the Yacht Club at 6.43am. The Yacht Club had put their Christmas tree up in a single day, and it was so magical to see it abruptly seem!
We bought off the bus at 7am. Bad timing as that’s when the digital queue for Tiana is obtainable. We bought fortunate with a gaggle 23 slot.
They have been simply letting individuals in as we walked over to the gates. Early entry friends head to Fantasyland (Seven Dwarves Mine Train is the large draw) or Tomorrowland.
We have been on the rope entrance to Tomorrowland at 7.08am with just some rows in entrance of us. They didn’t let anybody previous till precisely 7.30am when forged members escorted us in an enormous group to Tron.
Space Mountain is another choice for early entry, however it had a delayed opening. Usually, you’ll get on shortly.
The downside with Tron is that it doesn’t truly open for early entry. So you should utilize early entry to hitch the queue, however the journey gained’t run till park opening.
Unless you’re close to the entrance of the pack, as we have been, it is smart to journey it later and journey one thing else throughout early entry.
As we weren’t bothered by the Fantasyland rides, we selected Tron. Ultimately, we waited 38 minutes, which was a win for us. Tron doesn’t look as cool by day, however we have been completely satisfied to have one other journey.
By the time we have been off at 8.10am, the road was as much as 75 minutes, however it dropped to 40 minutes at 8.40am, so it could make sense to attend for the early rush to die off.
Here’s how the remainder of our morning performed out:
- Jingle Cruise – The Christmassy model of the pun-filled boat journey Jungle Cruise could be very fashionable. We waited 10 minutes.
- Haunted Mansion – A 5-minute look ahead to this traditional darkish journey.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – This replaces Splash Mountain with The Princess and the Frog theming. It’s an extended, stress-free water journey with spectacular animatronics and a enjoyable drop. Our digital queue group was referred to as up at 8.40am and we needed to journey inside an hour.
- Big Thunder Mountain – 15-minute wait. (Now closed in 2025).
- Pirates of the Caribbean – A 5-minute look ahead to this darkish boat journey.
- Casey’s Corner – After an early begin, we have been ravenous, so we had a vegan scorching canine. We caught the ten.30am enjoyable opening ceremony and bought a seat exterior with a view of the fort and pianist leisure. It was a beautiful, stress-free break.
- Castle images, buying, caught the top of the morning parade.
- Country Bear Jamboree – This singing bear present is one in every of our favorite park breaks.
- Tom Sawyer Island – We took the raft over to say goodbye to our beloved oasis of inexperienced area earlier than they pave over Rivers of America (seemingly in 2025).
- Railroad – We took the practice from Frontierland to the entrance of the park and left at 1.40pm.
As at all times, visiting Magic Kingdom on a celebration day was an uncrowded delight.
There is way more to do at Magic Kingdom, and on this go to, we skipped some lower-key sights that we’ve skilled many instances. See my information to the most effective rides and sights at Magic Kingdom for extra concepts.
Hollywood Studios
After a few hours of relaxation on the Dolphin, we took the boat to Hollywood Studios for dinner.
As Magic Kingdom closed early for the Christmas celebration, Hollywood Studios felt a lot busier than the opposite day.
We had ridden every little thing we needed on Day 2, so we had a two-part dinner sharing the falafel and yuca fries at Docking Bay 7 (a wonderful fast service possibility) and the messy plant-based lobster roll at Rosie’s (not followers).
We watched the Christmas tree mild up after which walked again at 6pm as we wanted an evening off.
Day 5: Animal Kingdom and Epcot (Saturday)
Animal Kingdom
We at all times do early entry at Animal Kingdom, so we took the 6.40am bus from The Dolphin and arrived quarter-hour later.
At 7am there have been many individuals in entrance of us on the gate, they usually began letting individuals in at 7.12am (early entry begins at 7.30am).
Avatar Flight of Passage is the most effective journey to do in early entry so we headed in the direction of Pandora. They stored us exterior the world till 7.27am.
Simon went straight to Flight of Passage, however after my nausea-inducing journey on Day 3, I skipped it and rode Na’vi River Journey as an alternative.
I used to be in a position to journey Na’vi twice (strolling on) plus wander round whereas Simon waited 35 minutes to get on Flight of Passage. It’s an extended journey and by the point he bought off at 8.30am, strains have been lengthy in all places.
Usually, we get on Flight of the Passage a lot faster after which can journey Na’vi, Kilimanjaro Safari, Expedition Everest, and Kali River Rapids with minimal waits.
That was to not be as we speak. Perhaps as a result of it was a Saturday, or there was a difficulty with the journey (it didn’t appear to be operating at full capability).
We headed to Kilimanjaro Safari and waited 25 minutes. We noticed loads of wildlife once more.
Animal Kingdom is a superb place to wander, though it does get scorching. Luckily, as we speak was a cooler day, so we have been in a position to benefit from the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, the place we noticed gorillas, hippos, and extra.
At 10am we turned up on the final minute for the Festival of the Lion King present and managed to get a seat (later within the day it is best to arrive half-hour early). This is a powerful 40-minute stage present with acrobatics, animal puppets, music, and dance.
By the time we got here out, Nomad Lounge was open—our favorite place for a break. As we’d gotten up so early, it felt fully cheap to have cocktails at 10.40am!
We managed to get a seat on the bar by strolling up (all of the tables crammed up at opening). Most of the day, you’ll seemingly want to hitch a digital waitlist on the app, however it’s value it.
We very a lot loved our Night Monkey and Tempting Tigress cocktails, bread service, and mushroom bao buns. It’s such a peaceable oasis.
By noon, I’d hit my Disney wall and was exhausted. It had been a busy three days and I used to be overdue for a relaxation day.
I went again to the resort whereas Simon stayed on till 4pm.
He used the only rider line to get on Expedition Everest twice in underneath quarter-hour (vs 40 minutes standby) and rode Kali River Rapids, a water journey the place you may get drenched (so strains have been brief all day on this barely cool Florida day).
He strolled the Maharajah Jungle Trek, our favorite of the paths, however the tigers have been hiding within the afternoon.
My information to the most effective issues to do at Animal Kingdom has tons extra ideas.
Epcot
After an extended relaxation for me and a brief one for Simon, we walked over to Epcot for dinner and leisure.
We knew Epcot on a Saturday night time in the course of the Food & Wine Festival can be rammed, and oh my, it was. We’ve by no means seen such lengthy queues for the cubicles.
Luckily, we’d deliberate forward and booked a desk at Spice Road Table in Morocco. We walked previous the lengthy queue of tipsy Drink Around the Worlders on the bar into the tranquil oasis of the restaurant.
We loved scrumptious Mediterranean small plates in a comfortable sales space with a lagoon view. See my information to vegetarian meals at Disney World for extra particulars.
Back out within the crowd, we continued determinedly across the World Showcase and embraced the bustling ambiance.
In Japan, we picked up items within the glorious store and sampled Violet Sake (the queue on the Garden House kiosk was lengthy, however they redirected Simon to the restaurant upstairs for no wait).
During Food & Wine, you’ll be able to get pleasure from stay music on an out of doors stage on sure nights as a part of the free Eat to the Beat live performance collection.
Last time, we loved Hoobastank; this yr, we watched Smash Mouth (keep in mind All-Star, 90s youngsters?). It was a variety of enjoyable!
Continuing to Germany, we purchased ornaments within the Christmas store (nicer than these on the Disney retailers, in our opinion).
On our method out of the park, we caught the top of the Atlas Fusion band in Morocco after which bought sucked over to the UK pavilion by Command Performance, a traditional rock cowl band.
Hearing Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin at Disney was stunning and the proper finish to a energetic night at Epcot.
Day 6: Hollywood Studios (Sunday)
It was Simon’s birthday, so we had a much-needed lie-in and a straightforward day with no rides however a number of enjoyable actions and eating.
Boardwalk
Disney’s Boardwalk is a beautiful promenade of outlets and eating places that evokes the flip of the century in Atlantic City.
It’s inside strolling distance of the Dolphin Hotel, between Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
We’d hoped to get breakfast at Trattoria al Forno, however it was totally booked.
Instead, we ate a tasty vegan breakfast sandwich at Boardwalk Deli on a desk exterior overlooking Crescent Lake. It was an extended wait, so cellular orders are really helpful right here.
The new Cake Bake Shop is subsequent door, and because it was Simon’s birthday, we thought we’d splurge on the costly cake ($23 a slice!) within the elegant restaurant.
Unfortunately, we’d have had an extended look ahead to a desk, so we bought takeout as an alternative (nonetheless a little bit of a wait to get within the bakery facet). The Millionaire cake was huge and fairly good, however it was nothing particular for that worth.
Hollywood Studios
We took the remainder of the day simple earlier than heading to Hollywood Studios for our 3.25pm reservation at Savi’s Workshop, the place Simon designed a lightsaber!
It was a brief (about half-hour) however cool expertise, and the lightsaber was of wonderful high quality. I used to be in a position to observe the method totally free.
For the remainder of the day, we had enjoyable taking images with it round Galaxy’s Edge.
At 4.20pm, we managed to get a walk-in spot on the outside Brown Derby Lounge. You can get meals from the luxury restaurant right here, however we simply had drinks—an old school and a margarita flight.
We had a 5pm reserving for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a Toy Story-themed restaurant the place you dine family-style. The meals was scrumptious, with incredible vegan options, however it was an excessive amount of meals for us. Read extra in our information to vegetarian eating at Disney World.
At 7pm, we had one other reservation at Oga’s Cantina, the enjoyable Star Wars bar with some fascinating cocktails.
The Fantasmic present was at 8pm and we arrived on the outside enviornment just some minutes earlier than it began. It was not the most effective technique because it was completely packed, and we needed to sit far again and not using a good view.
I like to recommend arriving a minimum of half-hour forward (some individuals advise an hour). The later present (at 9.30pm once we visited) is normally quieter, however we didn’t have the vitality to attend.
It was nonetheless a enjoyable solution to finish the day, and we snuck out simply earlier than the top to keep away from the exodus.
Day 7: Epcot (Monday)
On our final full day within the parks, our focus was Epcot, which has Extended Evening Hours for deluxe resort friends on Mondays.
As the park can be open till 11pm for us (9pm for non-deluxe friends), we determined to have a morning off.
Hollywood Studios
Of course, Simon couldn’t handle it, so he nipped over to Hollywood Studios at 9am opening and rode Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster with brief waits, earlier than breakfast at Ronto Roasters.
I relaxed on the Dolphin Hotel pool earlier than Simon joined me for a scorching tub (the pool water was heat sufficient for me in mid-November, however not for most individuals).
Epcot
Simon headed into Epcot earlier than 1pm to hitch the digital queue for Guardians of the Galaxy.
He had a pint on the Rose and Crown, watched the Canada Far and Wide present, and bought an Impossible slider from the Flavors From Fire meals competition stall.
I joined him later within the afternoon, and we strolled the World Showcase, grabbing a wonderful espresso martini from Tutto Gusto in Italy and a large pretzel from the cart in Germany (good however inferior to the BaseLine pretzel).
We additionally accomplished the remainder of our DuckTales World Showcase Adventure sport within the Japan, France, and UK pavilions. So enjoyable!
At 6pm we joined the digital queue for Guardians. This is a significant perk of Evening Hours because it’s the one time you’ll be able to be a part of the digital queue twice in in the future. Simon nonetheless hadn’t been referred to as for his 1pm slot, so he was ready for 2 rides.
At 6.05pm his first digital queue was referred to as and he went straight over whereas I strolled the Moana backyard (stunning at night time) and sampled extra drinks from Club Cool.
After 25 minutes within the line, Simon gave up as he had a minimum of one other 25 minutes to go, and we had Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians booked. I do not know why the digital queue line was so lengthy as we speak.
We solely needed to wait 10 minutes with our Lightning Lane Single Pass and bought to journey our favorite Disney rollercoaster. It’s so easy, has nice visuals and a enjoyable soundtrack.
At 7.30pm, we had a reservation at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, an outstanding Japanese restaurant with many vegan choices. We requested to attend for a desk by the window, which solely took 20 minutes and gave us a view of the 9pm fireworks.
At 8.50pm our Guardians digital queue was referred to as. I didn’t have the vitality, so I walked again to the resort after dinner, whereas Simon solely waited about quarter-hour this time.
Afterwards he rode Soarin’ with a 10-minute wait and by 10.30pm every little thing had low waits however he referred to as it an evening.
Day 8: Epcot and Departure (Tuesday)
Departure day! Our flight wasn’t till 6pm and take a look at was at 11am so we had a while to kill.
If we hadn’t had the 14-day ticket, we might have gone to a different resort (we have been tempted to have lunch at Wilderness Lodge if their Christmas tree had been up, however it wasn’t on November 19) or Disney Springs or frolicked on the resort pool.
As we had tickets, Simon joined the 7am Guardians of the Galaxy digital queue efficiently, then popped over to Hollywood Studios simply as they have been letting early entries in at 8am.
He rode Rise of the Resistance and Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster one final time.
Then he raced to Epcot when his Guardians digital queue was referred to as at 10am (only a 5-minute wait as we speak).
We checked out at 11am and went to Epcot for lunch at Connections Eatery and an ice cream in France.
Then we returned to the resort, became hotter garments, and bought an Uber to the airport ($36 plus tip), which took half-hour.
Sadly, one other Disney journey was over.
How to Plan Your Ideal Disney World Itinerary
Hopefully, our Disney itinerary above has given you some concepts on how you might construction your journey.
The greatest itinerary for Disney World is subjective, although, relying in your preferences and wishes.
Here are some ideas for planning your individual itinerary:
If you don’t have a Park Hopper ticket
Assuming you’ve six full days, I might purchase a five-day park ticket and permit in the future in every park plus an additional day at Magic Kingdom.
Use the additional day as a relaxation day on the pool, go to a water park, have lunch at one other resort, or store at Disney Springs.
Or purchase a six or seven-day ticket to provide the flexibility to pop right into a park for dinner on arrival day or on a relaxation day.
If you’ve Park Hopper
You’ll have way more flexibility with a Park Hopper ticket.
Follow the fundamental construction above, however combine it up. Rope drop at one park within the morning, return to your resort to relaxation within the afternoon, then go to a special park within the night.
Plan for a break day (or a minimum of a morning off)
Ideally, after three full park days, take a relaxation day at your resort pool or water park. Trust me, Disney may be exhausting.
Are there any particular occasions?
Check the Disney calendar two months forward (and once more nearer the time as it may well change). Note park hours and any particular occasions.
If a celebration is occurring at Magic Kingdom, that is the proper day to go to within the morning for low crowds.
Is there a competition at Epcot? Any concert events you need to see on particular days?
If you need to eat on the meals stalls in the course of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, keep away from weekends when it’s additional busy.
Are you staying in a Deluxe Disney Resort?
Check Extended Evening Hours. Usually, that is Monday nights at Epcot and Wednesdays at Magic Kingdom, however it adjustments generally (particularly in the course of the Christmas season).
Check the Queue Times web site
The Queue Times web site has helpful info, together with the common crowd ranges per day of the week for every park.
Check crowd calendars
Sites like Undercover Tourist have calendars to offer you an concept of the busiest days in every park. They aren’t at all times correct, however they provide you a tough concept.
Or see this information on the most effective and worst days to go to every park.
Book Dining 60 Days Ahead
If there are any desk service eating places you undoubtedly need to eat at, guide 60 days upfront at 6am EST. Resort friends can guide 60 days earlier than check-in for his or her complete keep.
If you’ll be able to solely get right into a restaurant on a specific day, it will have an effect on your park itinerary.
Book Lightning Lanes 7 Days Ahead
You can handle with out them, however if you wish to skip the strains, buy passes as quickly as you’re eligible.
Resort friends can guide seven days earlier than check-in for his or her complete keep.
See my Lightning Lane Multi Pass information for ideas.
Choose your precedence rides for every park
Make certain you recognize which rides are busiest and begin with these (for those who arrive at park opening).
Be versatile, although, as generally rides go down or have longer strains than anticipated.
See the hyperlinks beneath for our detailed park guides.
Final Thoughts
I hope our Disney World itinerary for adults has helped provide you with concepts on your personal fantastic journey.
Just keep in mind that there isn’t a excellent itinerary. You don’t have to go on each journey or rope drop each day to have an incredible time.
Choose the rides and sights that curiosity you most, have a tough plan, after which attempt to float and benefit from the little magical moments as they seem.
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