Hey there, hi there, Jessica! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such a great planning question!
I couldn't be happier to see that the magic is calling you, and you're answering the call by planning your very first magical adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth. How exciting! And since you and your family will be staying at
Disney's Beach Club Resort, it sounds like your planning is off to a practically perfect start. With its relaxing, beachy vibes, fantastic
dining options, arguably
the best
pool in all of Walt Disney World Resort and location within walking distance of
two theme parks, it's the perfect pixie-dusted home away from home
right in the middle of the magic. Now, let's get this planning party started!
If you would like to go to only three of the four theme parks on your vacation, right off the bat, I recommend that you don't skip
Magic Kingdom Park or
EPCOT. In my opinion, no Walt Disney World Resort vacation is complete without at least one visit to Magic Kingdom, and since your Resort is basically in EPCOT's backyard, you must take advantage of the proximity for easy mornings, midday pool breaks and a quick walk back to your room after the best Disney day. Plus, the new
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is my absolute favorite attraction and
cannot be missed! And while the schedule is subject to change,
Extended Evening Theme Parks Hours, exclusively for Guests of Deluxe Resort hotels like Beach Club, are offered at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, which means that you can enjoy two extra hours of magic on select nights. You won't want to miss that pixie-dusted perk!
Ultimately, I think the decision comes down to choosing either Disney's Hollywood Studios or
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and I think this depends on what you and your kiddos are into. If you and/or your kids are Star Wars fans, you can't miss the incredible, immersive
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios. Plus, you can walk or take a leisurely boat ride there from Beach Club! If your kiddos love animals and
Pandora - The World of Avatar (it's amazing!) or if you are a family of foodies, Animal Kingdom is right for you.
My top suggestion is that you and your family check out the webpage for each theme park on the
Walt Disney World website. See which attractions, entertainment, dining experiences and theming appeal to you most and decide from there. While you're doing your research, I also recommend that everyone jots down three must-dos from each park so that you know which attractions to make a priority. No matter which parks you choose to visit, you are sure to have an unforgettable adventure, and I can't wait to see the magic you unlock!
I hope this helps, Jessica, and I hope you'll stop by any time with any questions you may have along the way.
You've got a friend in me,
Mandy