Category — i. Itineraries for Walt Disney World

(Note: this is from the FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary. The itinerary works only for certain weeks. See this to see if it works for your dates.)

MAGIC KINGDOM DAY 2: THURSDAY AGENDA

Today you will continue your visit to the Magic Kingdom. You’ll see Fantasyland and Liberty Square.

You should have FastPass+ for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Enchanted Tales with Belle, and the Haunted Mansion. Other fixed points in your schedule: you have lunch reservations at Cinderella’s Royal Table and want to see the afternoon parade at 3p.

FIRST THINGS

Be at the park by 45 minutes before open.

AT THE PARK

• Enter the turnstiles when the park opens and head to Peter Pan. Ride it
• See it’s a small world, the Carrousel if you wish, Mickey’s Philharmagic, and Winnie the Pooh while you are in the area
• Head into Storybook Circus and see Dumbo
• See the Barnstormer if it looks like fun and lines aren’t too long
• See the Mad Tea Party
• Fit together Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid, your FastPass+ for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Enchanted Tales with Belle, and your lunch at  Cinderella’s Royal Table
• See the 3p parade by grabbing a spot around 2.30 between the Castle and Liberty Square
• Fit the Hall of Presidents and Liberty Belle Riverboat around your FastPass+ for the Haunted Mansion.
• Have dinner at the park or in your hotel (counter service)

PREVIEW OF TOMORROW

Tomorrow you finish your visit to Epcot

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(Note: this is from the FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary. The itinerary works only for certain weeks. See this to see if it works for your dates.)

EPCOT DAY 2: FRIDAY AGENDA

Today you will complete Epcot, and have the evening off.

Assuming you saw Spaceship Earth, Ellen’s Energy Adventure, Frozen Ever After (if open) and some of World Showcase on Saturday, you’ll have an easy day today.

If you missed some of these, the priorities from among them to fit in today are Spaceship Earth, Mission Space and World Showcase.

For today you should have FastPass+ for Test Track, Turtle Talk with Crush, and a third ride.

You have no reserved dining today.

FIRST THINGS

Be at the park by 45 minutes before open. 

AT THE PARK: MORNING

• Enter the  when the park opens and see Soarin’
• Ride MISSION: Space
• Head to Test Track. Ride it using FastPass+.
• Head to the other side of Future World and see the attractions in the Imagination Pavilion– Disney-Pixar shorts, and Journey Into Imagination with Figment
• Fit in The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Living with the Land, and Circle of Life around your FastPass+ for Turtle Talk with Crush. If lines are too long for Living with the Land, get a fourth FastPass+ for it later. Note that as you ride each FastPass+ ride you can move the next to an earlier time, if available.
• Have lunch while you are in this area of the park at Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion on the lower level
• Next is the rest of World Showcase, starting in Canada and progressing counter-clockwise. Tour as you did Saturday night, checking out the shows as you wander
• If the kids are bored by World Showcase, check out Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure
• And you are almost done!  Check out Innoventions on your way out of the park

PREVIEW OF TOMORROW

Tomorrow you complete your visit to the Magic Kingdom.

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(Note: this is from the FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary. The itinerary works only for certain weeks. See this to see if it works for your dates.)

MAGIC KINGDOM DAY 3: SECOND SATURDAY AGENDA

Today you will complete your visit to the Magic Kingdom, with Adventureland and Frontierland in the morning, a break to nap and pack, and the nighttime shows in the evening. You will also pick up today anything you missed on your earlier visits, or want to see again.

You should have FastPass+ for Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and and third ride.  The other fixed points in your schedule are dinner at the Crystal Palace and the times of the evening shows.

FIRST THINGS

Be at the park by 45 minutes before opening.

AT THE PARK

• Head to Splash Mountain and ride it
• See Big Thunder Mountain (FP+)
• See the Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• See Pirates of the Caribbean (FP+)
• Take the raft to Tom Sawyer Island
• Head back to your hotel and take an afternoon break
• Be back at the Magic Kingdom by 5.30p
• Have dinner at the Crystal Palace
• Re-check the time of the fireworks tonight, then if you have time re-visit any rides you want to do again
• Find a parade viewing spot as close to the Castle hub as you can.
• Watch the Celebrate the Magic
• After Celebrate the Magic, move back closer to Main Street and see Wishes
• Head back to your hotel

PREVIEW OF TOMORROW

Tomorrow you finish the Animal Kingdom, and then return home

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(Note: this is from the FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary. The itinerary works only for certain weeks. See this to see if it works for your dates.)

If your arrival is May 27 or later the summer of 2017, use this for the first and second Sunday–including the FastPass+ you need to book for then–instead of what’s written here!

ANIMAL KINGDOM DAY 2: SECOND SUNDAY AGENDA

Today you spend the morning completing your visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and then depart for home. You have no scheduled meals.

You should have FastPass+ for Festival of the Lion King, Kali River Rapids, and a third (pick from your favorite from your First Sunday visit).  Your goal today is to see Africa, complete Asia with Kali River Rapids, and if you have time and interest, see Rafiki’s Planet Watch.

Bring spare clothes and shoes to change into, as you will get soaked on Kali!

MORNING

• Check out and note your instructions for Disney’s Magical Express if you are using it.  If you aren’t, for many domestic airlines you’ll be able to check bags and print boarding passes near the front desk.  This is a tip-based service.  You can also store your bags at the bell stand
• Arrive at Animal Kingdom by 45 minutes before open

AT THE PARK

• Enter the park, and go to Africa and ride Kilimanjaro Safaris
• See the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
• Use your FastPass+ for Festival of the Lion King, and anything else you have scheduled
• Revisit favorite rides.
• See Kali River Rapids
• Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a minor adventure accessed by the Wildlife Express Train. If interested, and you have time (including the train allow at least 45 minutes), see it
• Sadly return home

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DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MARCH 19 TO MARCH 27, 2016

Update: as Josh reported here, Magic Kingdom is now opening at 8a from the 21st through the end of the month.

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 3/19 and 3/20, 8a-12MN 3/21 through 3/23, and 9a-12MN 3/24 through 3/27

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9.30p 3/19, 9a-10p 3/20, and 9a-9.30p 3/21 through 3/27

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-7p every day

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

Saturday 3/19 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 3/20 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: None

Monday 3/21 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Tuesday 3/22 Morning: none Evening:  Epcot

Wednesday 3/23 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 3/24 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 3/25 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios

Saturday 3/26 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 3/27  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

PARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

• Afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3p every day
• Evening Main Street Electrical Parade: 10p every night

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 9p every night

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:  8.30p 3/19; 8.30 and 10p 3/20 through 3/27

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.30p 3/19; 9.15p 3/20 through 3/27

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/19-3/27/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

• Magic Kingdom Calendar
• Hollywood Studios Calendar
• Animal Kingdom Calendar
• Epcot Calendar

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DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MARCH 12 TO MARCH 20, 2016

The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

Note that typos happen, and schedules change! If something seems odd, or if you want to double check, use the calendar links near the bottom to get the latest official Disney World scoop.

OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 3/12, 9a-11p 3/13 through 3/17, and 9a-12MN 3/18 to 3/20

Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9-9p 3/12, 9a-10p 3/13, 9a-9.30p 3/14 through 3/19, and 9a-10p 3/20

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6.30p 3/12 and 3/13, and 9a-7p 3/14 through 3/20.

EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

Saturday 3/12 Morning:  Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 3/13 Morning:  Hollywood Studios  Evening: None

Monday 3/14 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Tuesday 3/15 Morning: none Evening:  Hollywood Studios

Wednesday 3/16 Morning:  none  Evening:  Magic Kingdom

Thursday 3/17 Morning: Epcot Evening: none

Friday 3/18 Morning:  Magic Kingdom Evening: Epcot

Saturday 3/19 Morning: Animal Kingdom  Evening: none

Sunday 3/20  Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none

PARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

The Magic Kingdom:

• Afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3p every day
• Evening Main Street Electrical Parade: 9p 3/12; 9 and 11p 3/13 through 3/17; 9p 3/18; 10p 3/19 and 3/20

FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p 3/12 through 3/18; 9p 3/19 and 3/20

IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night

Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:  7.30p 3/12; 8.30p 3/13 through 3/19; 8.30 and 10p 3/20

Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8.30p 3/12; 9.30p 3/13 through 3/19; 9.15p 3/20

SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.

LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/12-3/20/2016

See this for forecasts.

DISCLAIMER

Everything is subject to change and typos! Check the Disney Calendars for updates and official schedules. These calendars can be found by clicking the following links:

• Magic Kingdom Calendar
• Hollywood Studios Calendar
• Animal Kingdom Calendar
• Epcot Calendar

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