Hey howdy hey Barbara... it's me again! And you again! You've got a friend in me, and today is finally my "itinerary response" back to you. Here we gooooo....!!
So far in my planDisney answers to you I've talked about resort-refillable mugs, my Quick-Service dining recommendations, which parks to skip during special event dates during your trip, free water park on arrival day, and all the great uses of the My Disney Experience app.
Let the wonder take hold, because it's time to review your magical planDisney custom itinerary!
Sunday, November 2 - Arrival and (free!) Disney Water Park day. If Typhoon Lagoon is open, you'll take your resort bus to Disney Springs, then transfer to the Typhoon Lagoon bus. For Blizzard Beach, take your resort bus to Animal Kingdom Park, then transfer to a Blizzard Beach bus. I recommend eating dinner at your resort's counter-service restaurant, where you can take advantage of unlimited drink refills with your mug!
Monday, November 3 - Animal Kingdom. My favorite park to kick off a Disney vacation. Must do's include Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, and experiencing
everything Pandora has to offer. Because it's close, and Animal Kingdom closes earlier than the other parks, I recommend making an advance dining reservation at
Boma - Flavors of Africa for this evening. It's so wonderful!
Tuesday, November 4 - Magic Kingdom. If you're considering a Lightning Lane Multi Pass purchase, this is the day to do so. With so many attractions, you'll get to pack a lot more in if you can skip some stand-by lines on your favorites. Definitely try to utilize your
Early Theme Park Entry benefit! It will be less crowded if you head towards a classic like Jungle Cruise or Big Thunder Mountain, rather than heading to Fantasyland first thing. That night, up to an hour before it begins - secure a good viewing spot for the nighttime Starlight parade and Happily Ever After fireworks, where you can see the front of the castle. You won't regret it!
Wednesday, November 5 - Relaxing non-park day. Enjoy your resort pool area, and maybe check out Disney Springs for shopping and lots of dining options. This may be the perfect day to reserve a character dining experience like
Chef Mickey's. No park ticket is required, and it's loads of pixie-dusted fun. Perfect way to meet Mickey!
Thursday, November 6 - EPCOT. This is my favorite park, and you can't go wrong no matter what you choose to do here! Must do's include Soarin', Guardians of the Galaxy, strolling through Moana's Journey of Water, and enjoying all that the World Showcase countries have to offer. Don't miss the caramel popcorn at Germany's Karamell-Küche. It's aaah-mazing!
Friday, November 7 - Hollywood Studios. Saved this thrilling park for last! This is the other park where it may be of great benefit to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Galaxy's Edge is incredible, my family insists on riding all 3 rides in Toy Story Land, and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is super cute.
Saturday, November 8 - * sigh * Tragical Departure Day. Take the sting out by savoring one last plate of Mickey waffles before you go.
... and then you head home. And immediately begin planning when you can return to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Barbara, I'll be wishing upon a star for you to have a wonderful time at Walt Disney World.
Off to Neverland...!
Tami