Hi Kathy,
Welcome to planDisney! What a fun day you have planned with some of your favorite people! Resort-hopping is a great way to see the beautifully themed grounds of the Disney Resorts Collection and have an adventure together. And since you are visiting next week, you'll see special Easter decorations and treats at many of the resorts.
I'm going to assume you want to use the free Walt Disney World transportation as much as possible. Here's how I would organize my day with the resorts you mentioned.
I'm not sure what your starting point is, but since Walt Disney World transportation doesn't go from resort to resort, I'll recommend a rideshare or Minnie Van to the Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter resorts to begin. Take a stroll around the lush properties with a Louisiana feel. Grab hot beignets to share at
Scat Cat's Club Cafe at French Quarter and saunter to the bus for Animal Kingdom.
At Animal Kingdom, transfer to the bus for Animal Kingdom Lodge, which is only a 5 minute ride away. The lobby there is one of my favorites. I love the decor and the view of the animals on the savannah. You'll find a number of spots with rocking chairs where you can sit and watch the giraffes and zebras graze. If you want to fuel up for your day of resort hopping, a late breakfast buffet at
Boma would be perfect.
Once you are ready to leave Animal Kingdom Lodge, take a bus to Hollywood Studios. Near the bus depot, you can catch the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach Resort. After you've explored the grounds there, hop back on the Skyliner for the Epcot stop.
The Epcot Skyliner stop gives you easy access to the Boardwalk, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve, Yacht Club and Beach Club resorts, all in a circle. It's a bonanza! You can spend the afternoon wandering among them, each with plenty of shopping, snacking and sipping opportunities. (You'll want to see the intricate chocolate Easter egg displays in the Yacht and Beach Club lobbies, for sure.) It takes about 45 minutes to walk the full circle without stops. I would start at Beach Club and end at Boardwalk.
Once you're ready to move on, grab any bus for Magic Kingdom. You will disembark right at the gate, where you can take a walking path, a monorail or a boat to the Polynesian Village Resort or the Grand Floridian. I would probably start at the Polynesian (Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai anyone?) and end at the elegant Grand Floridian. What better way to cap your day than by watching fireworks from the marina area or during a late dinner at
Narcoossee's?
If you are staying on Disney property, you can return to Magic Kingdom by foot or monorail for a bus back to your resort at the end of your fabulous Sister Day.
Sound good, Kathy? Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Enjoy every magical moment with your sisters!
Wilma