Category — i. Itineraries for Walt Disney World
Epcot Day 2 Disney World FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary
(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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March 20, 2016 No Comments
Magic Kingdom Day 3 Disney World FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary
(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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March 20, 2016 No Comments
Animal Kingdom Day 2 Disney World FastPass+ Higher Crowd Itinerary
(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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March 20, 2016 No Comments
Next Week (March 19 Through March 27, 2016) at Walt Disney World
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:
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Next Week (March 12 Through March 20, 2016) at Walt Disney World
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:
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Next Week (March 5 Through March 13, 2016) at Walt Disney World
DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MARCH 5 TO MARCH 13, 2016
The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.
The same stuff is in the graphic, but organized by park, not by topic. For more on March 2016 at Walt Disney World, click here.
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 3/5-3/13/2016
The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-11p 3/5, 9a-10p 3/6, 9a-11p 3/7 and 3/8, 9a-10p 3/9, 9a-11p 3/20 and 3/11, 9a-12MN 3/12, and 9a-11p 3/13
Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-8p 3/5, 9a-9p 3/6, 9a-8.30p 3/7 through 3/11, 9-9p 3/12, and 9a-10p 3/13
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-6p 3/5 through 3/7, and 9a-6.30p 3/8 through 3/13.
EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/5-3/13/2016
Saturday 3/5 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 3/6 Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: None
Monday 3/7 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Tuesday 3/8 Morning: none Evening: Epcot
Wednesday 3/9 Morning: none Evening: Magic Kingdom
Thursday 3/10 Morning: Epcot Evening: none
Friday 3/11 Morning: Magic Kingdom Evening: Hollywood Studios
Saturday 3/12 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 3/13 Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none
PARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/5-3/13/2016
The Magic Kingdom:
- Afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3p every day
- Evening Main Street Electrical Parade: 9 and 11p 3/5; 8 and 10p 3/6; 9a and 11p 3/7 and 3/8; 8 and 10p 3/9; 9 and 11p 3/10 and 3/11; 9p 3/12; 9 and 11p 3/13
FIREWORKS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/5-3/13/2016
Wishes at the Magic Kingdom: 10p 3/5; 9p 3/6; 10p 3/7 and 3/8; 9p 3/9; 10p 3/10 through 3/13
IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night
Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 7p 3/5 and 3/6; 7.30p 3/7 through 3/12; 8.30p 3/13
Symphony in the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8p 3/5 and 3/6; 8.30p 3/7 through 3/12; 9.30p 3/13
SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/5-3/13/2016
See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.
LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 3/5-3/13/2016
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:
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