Hi Tiffany,
Welcome back to planDisney! I couldn't be more excited for you to be returning to the magic at Walt Disney World. You're right, there's definitely going to be some new supercalifragilisticexpialidocious experiences awaiting you from the past 3 years!
I'm happy to let you know that the website currently states "
theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets." This applies to you, based on your description of having a Disney World package with room / theme park admission tickets / and a dining plan booked. Your package includes date based tickets. I'm sure that's a relief to hear! This is so nice for added trip flexibility. Now you won't have to worry about having that previously key reservation arranged ahead of time.
There's so much magic awaiting you and your vacationing party, Tiffany. Put
TRON Lightcycle / Run (in Magic Kingdom) and Moana's
Journey of Water (in EPCOT) at the top of your "new must do's" list! And for a newer advance dining location, I'd have to say my favorite newer experience would probably be the tasty and fun
Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studio's Toy Story Land. Just be ready to FREEZE if you hear "Andy's coming!" This one is popular... so if it interests you, please be sure to log on promptly when your
Advance Dining Reservation window opens 60 days prior to your arrival, at 6:00 am Eastern Time.
I hope this helps,and please let me know if I can assist you with any other Disney World questions.
Have a magical trip!
Tami