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Magic Kingdom Day 2 Disney World 2018 FastPass+ Basic December Itinerary
(Note: this is from the 2018 Basic December Itinerary. The itinerary works only for the four weeks beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2018.)
MAGIC KINGDOM DAY 2: THURSDAY AGENDA
Today you have the early morning off, and then in the late morning continue your visit the Magic Kingdom.
You should have FastPass+ for Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain.
You should have breakfast or lunch scheduled with the princesses at Cinderella’s Royal Table. You have dinner at Fort Wilderness’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue.
MORNING
- Sleep in and eat breakfast in your room
- Arrive at Magic Kingdom in time for your Cinderella booking–or if it is later, by 11a
AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM
At Magic Kingdom today your goal is to complete seeing Adventureland and Frontierland while fitting in your meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table, and the afternoon parade. You will then end your day at Fort Wilderness’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue.
The To-Do List did not give specific times for today’s FastPass+ (Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain), because of the need to fit them around your dining reservation.
So you will need to adjust the sequence below based on your actual meal and FastPass+ times, and also interrupt it to be in position for the afternoon parade near Pecos Bill’s by 15 minutes before it starts–typically at 1.45p
- Enter the park, grab a times guide, and confirm the time of the afternoon parade (usually 2p)
- Have your meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Go to Adventureland and ride Pirates of the Caribbean
- Walk through the Swiss Family Treehouse
- Do Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- See the Enchanted Tiki Room show
- Ride Splash Mountain (FastPass+)
- See the Country Bears
- Ride Big Thunder Mountain (FastPass+)
- Look for a fourth FastPass+ on your phone if you’d like to return to a ride from today or earlier this week.
- Fit into the above seeing the afternoon parade (find a spot near Pecos Bill’s by 15 minutes before it starts–2p starts are now typical this time of year)
- Revisit rides from today or earlier this week
- Around 5p, head for the main entrance and look for the boat docks right in front
- Take the boat to Fort Wilderness (not the Wilderness Lodge), and follow the crowds to the Hoop-Dee-Doo area, and check in for the 6.15p show.
- See Hoop-Dee-Doo!
- Ask outside for the best way to get back to your hotel. Most likely you will return by boat to the Magic Kingdom, and catch a bus or monorail there. But special buses may be running…
PREVIEW OF TOMORROW
Tomorrow you have the early morning off, then complete your visit to Epcot.
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Epcot Day 3 Disney World 2018 FastPass+ Basic December Itinerary
(Note: this is from the 2018 Basic December Itinerary. The itinerary works only for the four weeks beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2018.)
EPCOT DAY 3: FRIDAY AGENDA
Today you have the early morning off, and then complete your visit to Epcot.
You should have FastPass+ for Soarin’, Living with the Land, and Turtle Talk with Crush.
You should have dinner scheduled as the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package at 5.45p, and after will be seeing the 8.15p Candlelight Processional and the park-closing fireworks show IllumiNations.
MORNING
- Sleep in and eat breakfast in your room
- Arrive at Epcot by 11a
AT EPCOT
At Epcot today your goal is to complete seeing the west sides of Future World and World Showcase and to see the evening Christmas shows, plus a Holiday Storyteller or two if you’d like.
- Enter the park, grab a times guide, and check for Holiday Storytellers on the west side of World Showcase you might want to see late this afternoon.
- Go the Land Pavilion and see Soarin’ using FastPass+
- Have lunch just outside the Soarin exit at Sunshine Seasons
- See Living with the Land with FastPass+
- Walk to the Imagination Pavilion and see the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival and Journey into Imagination with Figment (if time before your Turtle Talk with Crush FastPass+ is short, skip Journey into Imagination)
- Go to the Seas Pavilion and see The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush (FastPass+) and explore the exhibits
- Head to World Showcase and explore the west side starting with Canada. As on your earlier visit, use your Times Guide to track special shows or storytellers you want to see among the pavilions
- Head to Mexico for your 5.45 dinner at San Angel Inn, inside the pyramid
- After dinner, head towards the outdoor amphitheater in America where the Candlelight Processional will be shown. You want to be in line by 7.45 for the 8.15 show (the earlier, the closer the seats) so you may have time to explore or revisit a bit on the way to America
- See the 8.15p Candlelight Processional
- Pick your IllumiNations spot–walk towards the main entrance, and seek a spot near the south end of the lagoon with Spaceship Earth at your back. This will let you beat most of the crowds to the bus stops/monorail after IllumiNations. Hit the bathrooms before you pick your spot, as you don’t want anything slowing you down after it
- See IllumiNations
- Head back to your hotel
PREVIEW OF TOMORROW
Tomorrow you have the morning off, then complete your visit to the Magic Kingdom.
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Magic Kingdom Day 3 Disney World 2018 FastPass+ Basic December Itinerary
(Note: this is from the 2018 Basic December Itinerary. The itinerary works only for the four weeks beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2018.)
MAGIC KINGDOM DAY 3: SECOND SATURDAY AGENDA
Today you have the morning off, and then in the early afternoon continue your visit the Magic Kingdom.
You should have FastPass+ for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, and the Haunted Mansion.
You should have dinner scheduled at the Crystal Palace 6p.
MORNING
- Sleep in and eat breakfast in your room
- Either eat lunch in your hotel or arrive at the park earlier than 12:45p to dine there
- Arrive at Magic Kingdom by 12:45p
AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM
At Magic Kingdom today your goal is to complete seeing Liberty Square and Fantasyland while fitting in your meal with Winnie the Pooh and friends at the Crystal Palace, viewing the Christmas decorations at a few nearby hotels, and seeing the evening entertainment.
- Enter the park, grab a Times Guide, and confirm the time of Happily Ever After, the evening fireworks show
- Go to Fantasyland and see Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with FastPass+
- Head into Storybook Circus at the back of Fantasyland and ride Dumbo, and if it looks like fun, Barnstormer
- Come back on the other side of the Mine Train and ride Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Head towards the Castle and see Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Ride it’s a small world
- See Peter Pan’s Flight with FastPass+
- Take the path between Peter Pan and it’s a small world to Liberty Square and see Haunted Mansion (FastPass+)
- Look for a fourth FastPass+ on your phone if you’d like to return to a ride
- See the Christmas decorations at the Grand Floridian and Wilderness Lodge framed around your 6p dinner at Crystal Palace, likely after dinner
- What you do next is up to you. I’d advise using your fourth FastPass+ if you booked one; revisiting favorite rides; staying for the fireworks show Happily Ever After; watching Once Upon a Time
- Head back to your hotel
PREVIEW OF TOMORROW
Tomorrow you complete your visit to the Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom Day 2 Disney World 2018 FastPass+ Basic December Itinerary
(Note: this is from the 2018 Basic December Itinerary. The itinerary works only for the four weeks beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2018.)
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 Avatar: Flight of Passage and Festival of the Lion King,
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
- Arrive 40 minutes before open
- At open, head to and ride Expedition Everest
- Ride DINOSAUR
- Ride Primeval Whirl
- Ride (if desired) Triceratops Spin
- See Maharajah Jungle Trails
- Ride Avatar Flight of Passage (FastPass+)
- See the 11a Festival of the Lion King (FastPass+)
- Fit more exploring of Avatar: World of Pandora and additional FastPass+ for re-rides into whatever time you have still available
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May 23, 2018 2 Comments
Next Week (May 19 through May 27, 2018) at Walt Disney World
DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 19 TO MAY 27, 2018
The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.
For more on May 2018 at Disney World, see this.
OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/19-5/27/18
The Magic Kingdom will be open from 8a-12MN 5/19, 9a-10p 5/20 through 5/23, 9a-11p 5/24 and 5/25, and 8a-12MN 5/26 and 5/27
Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9.30p 5/19 through 5/26, and 9a-6p 5/27
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-10.30p 5/19, 9a-10p 5/20 through 5/25, and 8a-11p 5/26 and 5/27
EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/19-5/27/18
Saturday 5/19 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 5/20 Morning: Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Monday 5/21 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Tuesday 5/22 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: Epcot
Wednesday 5/23 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: Magic Kingdom
Thursday 5/24 Morning: Epcot, Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Friday 5/25 Morning: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Saturday 5/26 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 5/27 Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none
PARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/19-5/27/18
The Magic Kingdom: Afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3p every day
FIREWORKS AND EVENING SHOWS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/19-5/27/18
Happily Every After at Magic Kingdom: 9p 5/20; 9.15p 5/21 through 5/27
IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night
Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9p 5/20 through 5/26
Star Wars Show and Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.30p 5/20 through 5/26
Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9.15 and 10.30p every night
SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/19-5/27/18
See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.
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May 17, 2018 No Comments
Next Week (May 12 through May 20, 2018) at Walt Disney World
DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 12 TO MAY 20, 2018
The material below details next week’s Disney World operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.
For more on May 2018 at Disney World, see this.
OPERATING HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/12-5/20/18
The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9a-12MN 5/12, 9a-11p 5/13, 9a-10p 5/14 through 5/18, 8a-12MN 5/19, and 9a-10p 5/20
Epcot will be open from 9a-9p every day
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open 9a-9.30p every day
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open 9a-9p 5/12, 9a-10.30p 5/13, 9a-10p 5/14 and 5/15, 9a-9p 5/16, 9a-10p 5/17 and 5/18, 9a-10.20p 5/19, and 9a-10p 5/20
EXTRA MAGIC HOURS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/12-5/20/18
Saturday 5/12 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 5/13 Morning: Hollywood Studios Evening: none
Monday 5/14 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Tuesday 5/15 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: Epcot
Wednesday 5/16 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: Magic Kingdom
Thursday 5/17 Morning: Epcot Evening: none
Friday 5/18 Morning: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Saturday 5/19 Morning: Animal Kingdom Evening: none
Sunday 5/20 Morning: Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom Evening: none
PARADES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/12-5/20/18
The Magic Kingdom: Afternoon Festival of Fantasy Parade: 3p every day
FIREWORKS AND EVENING SHOWS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/12-5/20/18
Happily Every After at Magic Kingdom: 9p every night
IllumiNations at Epcot: 9p every night
Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9p every night
Star Wars Show and Fireworks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9.30p every night
Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9.15p 5/12; 9.15 and 10.30p 5/14 nd 5/15; 9.15p 5/16; 9.15 and 10.30p 5/17 through 5/20
SHOW SCHEDULES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD 5/12-5/20/18
See Steve Soares’ site here. Click the park names at its top for show schedules.
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May 10, 2018 No Comments