Disney Dining Dad
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My wife, two daughters (12 and 6), and I will be making the trip in July, and based on the research performed so far, below is the first draft of an itinerary I'm thinking we could loosely follow while we're in WDW.
Please note that we do have a hopper pass, so we might try to visit two parks in one day, possibly at night when we can have a better chance at experiencing some rides that were too busy at earlier times.
I do worry that my six-year-old may decide not to ride Everest or Tower of Terror, which might end up making those Lightning Lanes a waste of money, but I know my oldest is interested, and I don't want to leave the little one behind if she's feeling up for it that day, but there's no availability.
Any feedback you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Sunday, July 5
Please note that we do have a hopper pass, so we might try to visit two parks in one day, possibly at night when we can have a better chance at experiencing some rides that were too busy at earlier times.
I do worry that my six-year-old may decide not to ride Everest or Tower of Terror, which might end up making those Lightning Lanes a waste of money, but I know my oldest is interested, and I don't want to leave the little one behind if she's feeling up for it that day, but there's no availability.
Any feedback you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
Sunday, July 5
- Arrive at Wilderness Lodge
- Depart for Magic Kingdom
- Lunch at Columbia Harbour House
- Lightning Lane:
- o Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- o Haunted Mansion
- o Pirates of the Caribbean
- Show: Country Bear Musical Jamboree
- Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
- Fireworks - America's 250th Celebration
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Quick pastry at Wilderness Lodge
- Depart for Animal Kingdom
- Lightning Lane:
- o Kilimanjaro Safaris (ride first while animals are most active)
- o Expedition Everest
- o Na’vi River Journey
- Lunch at Satu’li Canteen
- Shows:
- o Festival of the Lion King
- o Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Dinner at Ohana (on the monorail loop)
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Quick pastry at Wilderness Lodge
- Depart for EPCOT
- Lightning Lane:
- o Frozen Ever After
- o Soarin’ Around the World
- o Spaceship Earth
- Lunch at Via Napoli
- Shows:
- o Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
- o Awesome Planet
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Dinner at Geyser Point (on property)
- Possible return to EPCOT for Test Track and nighttime show
- Quick pastry at Wilderness Lodge
- Depart for Hollywood Studios
- Lightning Lane:
- o Slinky Dog Dash
- o Toy Story Mania
- o Tower of Terror
- Lunch at Woody’s Lunch Box
- Shows:
- o For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
- o The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Dinner at Steakhouse 71 (on the monorail loop)
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Quick pastry at Wilderness Lodge
- Depart for Magic Kingdom
- Lunch at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
- Lightning Lane:
- o Jungle Cruise
- o Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- o The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Show: Enchanted Tiki Room
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Dinner at Chef Mickey's (on the monorail loop)
- Return to Magic Kingdom
- Fireworks - Happily Ever After
- If not ridden yet, before and during fireworks, attempt to ride:
- o Space Mountain
- o Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- o Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Return to Wilderness Lodge
- Pool time at the resort
- Lunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe (on property)
- Depart for home