Can all of this be ridden in 1 day? What's the best order?

[TERRILYNN]

We will be getting to the parks around 10am-11am, and we have a 4year old. We have a 2 day ticket but are thinking of doing Epcot on the 1st day and seeing the characters there (Akershus for the princesses and the Character Spot for Mickey etc.. we have a free photo through Chase if we go there.) Then doing our 2nd day of riding at Magic Kingdom, but I'm not sure if we can do all of this in one day. The crowd level should be 2-3 according to another site I found. Here is our list.
Disney Railroad ,Tomorrowland Speedway, Carousel, Peter Pan's Flight ,
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin Magic Carpet, Liberty Square Riverboat
Jungle Cruise, Dumbo, It's a Small World,
Buzz's Space Ranger Spin, and Mickey's PhilharMagic

Would that be doable or should I forget about going to Epcot and spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom, of course then we would be standing in lines for the characters too so we would have to add, Mickey & Minnie, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Tiana, & Jasmine to that list.

 

[TERRILYNN]

Oh and Aerial too!

 

[steviej]

that's not impossible, but definitely not easy. That'll be a long day, thats for sure, good luck!

 

[HouCuseChickie]

If you're in MK on an evening EMH day- maybe. Mind you, we're traveling w/two children, but this is what we did on our MK day last summer. I think the day was listed as a 7 on easy WDW and either an 8 or 9 on Touring Plans...felt more like a 3-4. Either way...here's what we were able to do with a 2 yr old and 4 yr old about to turn 5.

Pre Park Opening at Crystal Palace
PotC
Magic Carpets
Play Area near Splash
Haunted Mansion
Big Thunder Mountain
Splash Mountain
Donald m&g
Shopping
Small World
Philharmagic
Carousel
Scary Adventures of Snow White
Shopping
--BREAK at HOTEL--
Carousel
Dinner at CRT
MSEP
Magic, Memories & You
Wishes
Peoplemover
Carousel of Progress

Also, DH split off from us when we did Splash, BTMRR, and Donald m&g...during that time they rode the Magic Carpets again, went on the Riverboat and played on Tom Sawyer Island.

I know this is not your list, but it just shows that a lot can be accomplished in one day.

 

[TERRILYNN]

Wow you really did do a lot in one day! Thank you! I'm just debating giving up on Epcot and doing 2 days in MK instead.. I really wanted to do Akershus and see the characters in Epcot but it looks like there's a lot more to do in Magic Kingdom. We do have a reservation at Cinderella's for breakfast also so that will take up some Magic Kingdom time too.

 

[MaxsDad]

We will be getting to the parks around 10am-11am, and we have a 4year old. We have a 2 day ticket but are thinking of doing Epcot on the 1st day and seeing the characters there (Akershus for the princesses and the Character Spot for Mickey etc.. we have a free photo through Chase if we go there.) Then doing our 2nd day of riding at Magic Kingdom, but I'm not sure if we can do all of this in one day. The crowd level should be 2-3 according to another site I found. Here is our list.
Disney Railroad ,Tomorrowland Speedway, Carousel, Peter Pan's Flight ,
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin Magic Carpet, Liberty Square Riverboat
Jungle Cruise, Dumbo, It's a Small World,
Buzz's Space Ranger Spin, and Mickey's PhilharMagic

Would that be doable or should I forget about going to Epcot and spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom, of course then we would be standing in lines for the characters too so we would have to add, Mickey & Minnie, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Tiana, & Jasmine to that list.

I think it is very possible on a 3 crowd day. It would be great if you could get there before 10, but not a deal breaker. We are not big character visistors, so I am not much help there. This would be a long day, and your child may get tired, but here goes:

Your two biggest waits will typically be Pan and Dumbo. I suggest Fastpass Pan first thing, Ride Pooh, Phillharmagic, and Small World. Go back and ride Pan. Go over to Dumbo and Fastpass or ride depending. (This may also be lunchtime) If the Meet and Greet is open yet, check it out for characters. If you fastpassed Dumbo, and meet and greet is a no go, take the back way to Tomorrowland. Ride Speedway,Progress, and Buzz. If you have the eligibility while in Tomorrowland, you should FP Buzz, and ride the other two. By the time you are done, Buzz FP will be up.

From here I would walk down Main St to the Meet and Greet near Tony's. Fast pass the Princess side and stand by for Mickey. Afterwards, ride the railaroad. Take a full cycle if you like, but get off in Frontierland. Walk back towards Adventureland. Check the waits at Jungle and Aladdin (they are real close). Fastpass Jungle if you can ride Aladdin while you wait.

The riverboat departs at certain times only (on the half hour?). You should work it in here if it is still running this late. Otherwise, the time you are closest to it is in the morning while you are in Fantasyland.

 

[unkadug]

Probably your best bet is to do the MK on the first day in order to judge whether or not you will need an extra day at the MK or if you will be able to do Epcot on your second day.

 

[ImagineerDude]

We did every attraction in MK this July (no characters & quick service dining) except for 8 and we did many E-tickets multiple times. Fast passes were our best friends, and entertainment wasn't a must do for us because it hasnt changed in the past 5 years...however, we also went from 9am to 12am and our youngest guest was 11...your schedule looks possible (weather permitting), but it may take full commitment from your group

 

[steviej]

my friends and I, keep in mind our ages were 24, 22, and two 21 year olds did all of MK in a day. We didn't do the kiddy stuff though, toontown fair, TSI, so that very well may play a factor

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Wow you really did do a lot in one day! Thank you! I'm just debating giving up on Epcot and doing 2 days in MK instead.. I really wanted to do Akershus and see the characters in Epcot but it looks like there's a lot more to do in Magic Kingdom. We do have a reservation at Cinderella's for breakfast also so that will take up some Magic Kingdom time too.

We only did 3 park days that trip (MK, Epcot, DHS). On our Epcot day we did...

7am breakfast at Chef Mickey's
Living with the Land
Nemo
Crush
Explored aquarium and play areas
Soarin'
snack at Sunshine Seasons
Imagination
played in area after ride
Maelstrom
Mulan m&g (well sort of, DD3 was sleeping)
Lunch at Le Cellier
--rest at hotel--
Gran Fiesta
Akershus dinner
Test Track
Living with the Land
Spaceship Earth
play time on the light up pavers
*we also wasted some time this day- camera issues, big meltdown, went over to Universe of Energy but decided not to wait, and had SSE break down (line cleared) while we waited.

We split MK between 3 days on our girls' first trip and it worked well on hitting everything...so I can see where 2 days in MK would be good in your situation as well. My girls really enjoy both parks though, so I'd have a tough time skipping Epcot.

 

[CaptainShortty]

This is definitely doable! Here's how I would do it. Head straight to Peter Pan and pick up a fastpass. Then head to it's a small world, the Carousel, Mickey's Philharmagic and the Liberty Square Riverboat. By now you should be able to redeem your fastpass for Peter Pan. If you can't, move on to riding Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo and return back to Peter Pan when you can. Next head to Tomorrowland Speedway and Buzz. Head across to Adventureland and ride Aladdin and Jungle Cruise. Walk back to Fronteirland and pick up the train to the entrance!

Hope that helps!

 

[Joshua&CalebDad]

We will be getting to the parks around 10am-11am, and we have a 4year old. We have a 2 day ticket but are thinking of doing Epcot on the 1st day and seeing the characters there (Akershus for the princesses and the Character Spot for Mickey etc.. we have a free photo through Chase if we go there.) Then doing our 2nd day of riding at Magic Kingdom, but I'm not sure if we can do all of this in one day. The crowd level should be 2-3 according to another site I found. Here is our list.
Disney Railroad ,Tomorrowland Speedway, Carousel, Peter Pan's Flight ,
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin Magic Carpet, Liberty Square Riverboat
Jungle Cruise, Dumbo, It's a Small World,
Buzz's Space Ranger Spin, and Mickey's PhilharMagic

Would that be doable or should I forget about going to Epcot and spend 2 days at Magic Kingdom, of course then we would be standing in lines for the characters too so we would have to add, Mickey & Minnie, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Tiana, & Jasmine to that list.

Your plan is definately doable and can be done so that neither you nor your child suffer through any of it. However, I would make one suggestion that would greatly improve your time overall. If at all possible be at rope drop when the Magic Kingdom opens. You can come in at 10:00 - 11:00 but by that time most of the rides that you are trying to hit will have longer wait times.

On our last family trip in Feburary 2011, our sons were 4 and 1.5 years old. We went in first thing in the morning and went straight to Fantasyland. In the first hour we were able to ride Dumbo, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Snow White, the Carousel, and Its a Small World. Granted, Snow White unfortunately no longer exists and Dumbo has moved but you get the idea.

As soon as we were done in Fantasyland we headed towards Frontierland and Adventureland where the Riverboat, Aladdin, and Jungle Crusie are located. We did all of those rides and others by the time we went back to our room for lunch and a nap. We came back in at 4 pm and completed Tomorrowland in the afternoon and then went back and hit certain rides a second time.

You could easily do some of Tomorrowland (The Speedway and Buzzlightyear) prior to lunch.

My point is, that you can actually get everything you want done before lunch if you come in at rope drop and go to Fantasyland first. After lunch you can either go back to hit the same rides again, stand in line to meet the characters, or try some other rides that weren't on your list. Just be sure to use the Fast Pass system whenever possible, its not crucial to do so but would definately help. Whatever you do, don't get overwhelmed and just have a good time. Good luck.

 

[TERRILYNN]

Thank you all!! I'm making notes from all your suggestions, and I did get my husband to agree to being there at rope drop! He never likes to get up on vacation or the weekends but in this case it looks like its very necessary.

 

[MaxsDad]

Thank you all!! I'm making notes from all your suggestions, and I did get my husband to agree to being there at rope drop! He never likes to get up on vacation or the weekends but in this case it looks like its very necessary.

It is worth it (to us). You should have no time issues seeing all the things you listed and more in this case.

 

[RonAnnArbor]

Yes it can. Easily.
Get a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2012, or check out touringplans.com -- they have complete touring plans and the order to do all of that....
If you have a copy at your local library, you can just xerox the pull-out touring plans in the back of the book for the two parks you want.

 

[Weather_Lady]

Yes it can. Easily.
Get a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2012, or check out touringplans.com -- they have complete touring plans and the order to do all of that....
If you have a copy at your local library, you can just xerox the pull-out touring plans in the back of the book for the two parks you want.

Yes, THIS! Subscribe to touringplans.com (it's cheap, and discounted if you own the Unofficial Guide) and generate a "personalized touring plan." Plug in the park, the date, the time, and the attractions/meals/shows you want to see, and ask the site to "optimize" a plan for you. You'll not only see what the best order is for the attractions you want, but you'll see the precise wait times, walking times, etc. and a map of the park to follow. You can tinker with the plan, make alternate ones, add and subtract attractions, change mealtimes, etc.

 

[wiigirl]

that's not impossible, but definitely not easy. That'll be a long day, thats for sure, good luck!

Definetly good luck!

 

[Weather_Lady]

Wow you really did do a lot in one day! Thank you! I'm just debating giving up on Epcot and doing 2 days in MK instead.. I really wanted to do Akershus and see the characters in Epcot but it looks like there's a lot more to do in Magic Kingdom. We do have a reservation at Cinderella's for breakfast also so that will take up some Magic Kingdom time too.

There's a lot to do in the MK - but it's situated closer together, many ride times are shorter, etc., which adds up to being able to experience more attractions in a shorter amount of time. If you make good strategic use of Fastpasses, it will help compensate for the late arrival. The fact that you're visiting during lower crowds should help too.

A touringplans.com subscription would be well worth it, in my opinion. You can make personalized plans which will tell you how long it will take to walk from here to there, how long the attractions you want will take on a given day at a given time, etc. You can have the website optimize the plan for you, or choose the order you want to see the attractions and have it tell you what sort of timeframe will be required. You can build in meals, breaks, etc. When I did my touring plans, I was shocked at how much one can get done in the Magic Kingdom, even moving slowly and taking multiple breaks.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

Thank you all!! I'm making notes from all your suggestions, and I did get my husband to agree to being there at rope drop! He never likes to get up on vacation or the weekends but in this case it looks like its very necessary.

It really does make a huge difference if you get there when they open. And, definitely, fastpass Peter Pan.
We lucked up several times and got "surprise" fastpasses for Philarmagic when we got Pooh fastpasses.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

I think this list is definitely do-able. I usually go during the slower times of year, and this list doesn't seem crazy for me. You might be able to do all of this if you arrive later since the crowds will be low, but you will be doing yourself a HUGE favor getting there at rope drop. We have knocked out pretty much all of Fantasyland in less than an hour before, getting there right at opening.

Here's my thoughts:
-I will NEVER again ride Peter Pan without a Fastpass. The standby line absolutely crawls and the queue is one of the most boring in all of the World. Even if the line looks short, it takes a serious detour towards Liberty Square so you can't judge how long the standby line is from the entrance.
-Don't do Philharmagic first thing in the morning. The line never gets very long, especially on a low crowd day. If you need to kill 15 minutes before a FP time comes up, then it may be perfect to do in the morning, but it's not necessary. It's rare that I've waited more than one show.
-I always try to have at least Fastpass in my hand. Fastpass is like standing in a virtual line, so I try to start my virtual waiting as soon as I can. The sooner you get your first Fastpass, the sooner you can get your second Fastpass, the sooner you can get your third FP, etc. I'd imagine a plan like getting a Fastpass for Pan, riding Fantasyland (using Pan FP if it's up), getting a Fastpass for either Pooh or Buzz and then riding the Speedway. Like someone else suggested, if you get a Fastpass for the princesses and then go standby for Mickey and maybe make a complete loop on the Railroad, you'll probably be able to use your Fastpass right then.