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  • On Jan 29, 2026
    Leon from IL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, I plan on spending 2 days at Disney world Orlando. What would be the best combination of parks on each day? (Ie epcot then to Hollywood studios day 2 magic kingdom then to animal kingdom) I plan on getting lighting lane premier if that helps. Thx

    Howdy Leon!

    Welcome to planDisney. It looks like you are just a few months away from visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. My family and I have visited the parks towards the end of May and have always had an amazing time. As a matter of fact, you’ll be able to catch the final couple of days of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This festival is so much fun, and I’ll have to tell you what all of the hullabaloo is about later, but for now, let's get the buzz on your question. 

    Alright, so if I had 2 days at Walt Disney World along with Lightning Lane Premier Passes, here is what I would do. I would prioritize my days based on each park's opening and closing times, so you can start at the park that opens earliest and then hop over to another that closes the latest. As of now, the hours aren't posted for your travel dates, so I’ll go by what I know historically, and you can adjust from there. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park usually opens first at 8 AM, so I would plan on arriving there first thing in the morning. With the Premier Pass, you should be able to zip through all of the rides and attractions pretty quickly. I would be sure not to miss all of the amazing walking paths with animals like Gorilla Falls and Maharajah Jungle Trek. Next, I would hop over to EPCOT to finish out your day. You can experience all of the rides and walk the World Showcase to enjoy each of the awesome pavilions. I would also plan to have lunch and dinner here because there are endless delicious choices to dine at. Ending your day with Luminous The Symphony of Us at the World Showcase will be a great way to cap the day off.

    For your next day, I would start at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, since the Magic Kingdom typically closes the latest of all the parks, depending on the day and time of year. Once again, the Premier Pass is going to allow you to zip through all of the rides and attractions fairly quickly, but I would suggest that you stop to watch one of my favorites, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! There are plenty of shows daily, so you can stop by at your convenience. If you're looking for a quick place to have lunch, we love the Backlot Express. Once you and your family are ready, you can hop over to the Magic Kingdom to finish your day. Now you can certainly do the rides in any order that you would like with your Premier Passes, but we like to start our park journey in Adventureland and work our way around the parks clockwise. We’ve always found this to be a great way to enjoy all of the attractions. You will also want to be sure to catch one of the current parades. We absolutely love Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. And last but not least, you can wrap up your day with a kiss goodnight and the fireworks show, Happily Ever After. 

    Ok, since you will be at EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival, be sure to check the website to see all the magical offerings happening while y'all are there. There will be exciting music events, magical topiaries to see, and amazing food that you won’t want to miss.

    Leon, I hope this helps with your vacation planning to Walt Disney World, and that you have a magical time. Please stop back by if you have any further questions, and my friends and I here at planDisney will be happy to help.

    See ya real soon,
    Robert
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Meet the Panelist: Robert, Texas

Howdy from Texas! I'm Robert, a husband and Dad of two Mouseketeers.  When I'm not practicing martial arts, I love spending time with my family and, of course, vacationing at the Happiest Place on Earth.  I'm excited to help you by sharing my unique insights and tips to make your trip a magical one! Learn More About Robert

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