Arrive for park opening at the Main Street, U.S.A. entrance and watch the welcome show at Cinderella Castle before heading straight to Fantasyland — ride Peter Pan’s Flight and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with shorter lines, then grab a quick coffee and a warm cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern. Afterward, stroll to Tomorrowland for a spin on Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, using Lightning Lane or early entry to maximize ride time.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Columbia Harbour House or Pinocchio Village Haus, then explore Adventureland and Frontierland — take a relaxed Jungle Cruise, the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Mid-afternoon, find a shady spot near the castle or Casey’s Corner for snacks and rest before staking out a parade viewing location along Main Street, U.S.A.
Watch the classic Festival of Fantasy Parade down Main Street, U.S.A., then have dinner at Be Our Guest (reserve in advance) or Liberty Tree Tavern for hearty fare. Finish the night with a prime viewing for Happily Ever After fireworks in front of Cinderella Castle, soaking in the projection show and pyrotechnics before a magical exit through the park.
Start your day with Early Entry at EPCOT and head straight to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Celebration for a thrilling opening ride, then pop over to Test Track for a high-speed design run—use Lightning Lane if available. After those headliners, slow the pace with a relaxing ride on Spaceship Earth and grab a mid-morning pastry and coffee at Starbucks in World Celebration or a refreshing pastry from Connections Café.
Stroll into the World Showcase after lunch—sample small plates at the France pavilion (try a croque monsieur or macarons) and a sake flight in Japan, then wander the colorful markets and shops of Morocco and Italy. Take time to catch Frozen Ever After in Norway via Lightning Lane or standby, and enjoy a leisurely late-afternoon break by the lagoon with a gelato from Gelateria Toscana before exploring the UK and Canada pavilions.
Reserve a dinner at Le Cellier in Canada or Teppan Edo in Japan for a memorable meal, then find a waterside spot near the Italy or France pavilions for the nighttime spectacular; arrive early to claim a good viewing location along the World Showcase promenade. After the show, meander back through Future World to see Spaceship Earth illuminated, maybe stop for a nightcap at Rose & Crown or a festive drink from the holiday booths if the seasonal festival is running.
Start with Early Entry or rope drop and head straight to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge—ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or book an individual Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance to beat long waits, then grab a themed pastry and coffee at Ronto Roasters while soaking in Black Spire Outpost. After exploring the market stalls and building a lightsaber or droid (if you have a reservation at Savi’s), swing over to Toy Story Land for Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania to keep the energy high with family-friendly thrills.
Have a relaxed lunch at Woody’s Lunch Box or the retro-style ABC Commissary, then dive into classic Disney movie magic on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the nearby animation exhibits at Walt Disney Presents. In the mid-afternoon, catch a showing of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular or the Celebrity Spotlight character moments, then recharge with an iced treat from Baseline Tap House while planning your evening moves.
Dine at the Hollywood Brown Derby or secure a table at Sci-Fi Dine-In for a nostalgic meal, then position yourself for the nightly spectacular—watch Fantasmic! for a dramatic mix of live action, projections and fireworks (check showtime and grab seats early). If you still have energy, finish with a nighttime spin on Tower of Terror or pop back to Galaxy’s Edge to experience the land under evening lighting for a different, cinematic vibe.
Arrive for Early Entry and make a beeline to Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa to catch animals at their most active—plan to ride twice if lines are short to increase your chances of seeing lions, giraffes and rhinos up close. After the safari, stroll the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail to linger over gorilla viewing and birdlife, then grab a hearty breakfast or snack at Harambe Market before heading toward Pandora.
Head into Pandora - The World of Avatar for a mid-day thrill on Avatar Flight of Passage using Lightning Lane or a standby wait, then float on the gentle Na'vi River Journey to soak in the bioluminescent sights. For lunch, enjoy a flavorful bowl at Satu'li Canteen, then explore Discovery Island—visit the Tree of Life Gardens and check out the Feathered Friends in Flight! show or the Wilderness Explorers activities for a relaxed, educational interlude.
As the light softens, take a late-afternoon walk through the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia to spot tigers and exotic birds, then settle in for dinner at Tiffins or the more casual Yak & Yeti for Pan-Asian flavors. Finish your day with the glowing ambiance of Pandora after dusk—return to appreciate the floating mountains aglow and cap the night with the Rivers of Light (or the park's current nighttime show), enjoying a peaceful exit full of nature and storytelling echoes from the whole trip.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom Park - Main Street, U.S.A. welcome show / Cinderella Castle | Free (included with park admission) |
| Peter Pan’s Flight | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane purchase typically $7-15 per ride if available) |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | $0-$25 (park admission included; Lightning Lane or individual pay-per-ride can be $10-25) |
| Gaston’s Tavern (coffee & cinnamon roll) | $6-12 per person |
| Space Mountain | $0-$20 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $8-20) |
| Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin | Free (park admission included); Lightning Lane occasionally $5-12 |
| Columbia Harbour House / Pinocchio Village Haus (lunch) | $12-25 per person (quick-service) |
| Jungle Cruise | $0-$12 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $5-12) |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | Free (park admission included) |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $7-15) |
| Parade viewing along Main Street, U.S.A. (Festival of Fantasy) | Free (included with park admission) |
| Be Our Guest / Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner) | $35-70 per adult (table service; prix-fixe or entrée prices vary); reservations recommended |
| Happily Ever After fireworks & projections | Free (park admission included) |
| EPCOT - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | $0-$35 (park admission included; individual Lightning Lane often $15-35) |
| Test Track | $0-$20 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $8-20) |
| Spaceship Earth | Free (park admission included) |
| Starbucks / Connections Café pastry & coffee | $6-12 per person |
| France pavilion - small plates (croque monsieur / macarons) | $6-20 per item; tasting portions $5-12 |
| Japan pavilion - sake flight | $10-20 per flight (age-restricted) |
| Morocco & Italy pavilions - shops/markets | Free to browse; purchases vary $5-60 |
| Frozen Ever After (Norway) | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $5-15) |
| Gelateria Toscana gelato | $4-8 per person |
| Le Cellier (dinner) / Teppan Edo (dinner) | Le Cellier: $45-85 per adult (table service, steakhouse); Teppan Edo: $30-60 per adult (teppanyaki); reservations recommended |
| EPCOT nighttime spectacular viewing (lagoon) | Free (park admission included); special dining packages or dessert parties additional $30-150 per person |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios - Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $8-20) |
| Rise of the Resistance (individual LL / virtual queue if active) | $0-$35 (park admission included; individual Lightning Lane or paid boarding group options vary) |
| Ronto Roasters pastry & coffee | $6-12 per person |
| Savi’s Workshop / Build-a-lightsaber (if reservation) | $149-219 per lightsaber (special experience, reservation required) |
| Slinky Dog Dash | $0-$20 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $8-20) |
| Toy Story Mania | $0-$12 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $5-12) |
| Woody’s Lunch Box / ABC Commissary (lunch) | $12-25 per person |
| Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $7-15) |
| Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular | Free (park admission included) |
| Baseline Tap House (iced treat/drinks) | $6-15 per person |
| Hollywood Brown Derby / Sci-Fi Dine-In (dinner) | Hollywood Brown Derby: $40-80 per adult; Sci-Fi Dine-In: $25-45 per adult |
| Fantasmic! (nighttime spectacular) | Free (park admission included); dining packages with reserved seating $35-70 per person |
| Tower of Terror (evening) | $0-$15 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $7-20) |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safaris | Free (park admission included); Lightning Lane $8-20 if available |
| Pangani Forest Exploration Trail | Free (park admission included) |
| Harambe Market (breakfast/snack) | $8-20 per person |
| Avatar Flight of Passage (Pandora) | $0-$35 (park admission included; Lightning Lane / virtual queue options often $15-35) |
| Na'vi River Journey | $0-$12 (park admission included; Lightning Lane $5-12) |
| Satu'li Canteen (lunch) | $12-25 per person |
| Tree of Life Gardens / Discovery Island exhibits | Free (park admission included) |
| Feathered Friends in Flight! show / Wilderness Explorers activities | Free (park admission included) |
| Maharajah Jungle Trek | Free (park admission included) |
| Tiffins / Yak & Yeti (dinner) | Tiffins: $40-80 per adult; Yak & Yeti: $25-45 per adult |
| Pandora at night (glowing floating mountains & ambiance) | Free (park admission included) |
| Rivers of Light / current Animal Kingdom nighttime show | Free (park admission included); some reserved dining packages $30-60 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | $1,100 - $2,800 per person (4 days) |