Walt Disney World — April 8

Day 1

Magic Kingdom

Wednesday, April 8

Park Hours

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM+

Early Entry

7:30 AM (resort guests)

Lightning Lane MultiPass Pre-Picks

Tiana's Bayou Adventure · 12:00–1:00 PM Tier 1

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · 1:55–2:55 PM Tier 2

Pirates of the Caribbean · 4:00–5:00 PM Tier 2

Reservation

4:55 PM Beak & Barrel

Reservation

6:25 PM Be Our Guest

Morning · Fantasyland Blitz

Ride / Activity

Dining

Flex / Rest

7:30 AM Early Entry → Peter Pan's Flight

Head straight to Fantasyland. Waits are minimal at rope drop — this is your best shot at a short line all day.

~8:00 Fantasyland Rides

It's a Small World — should be a walk-on this early
Enchanted Tales with Belle — low wait in early AM; Hannah can volunteer for a role in the show
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel or Dumbo if the kids want

Encourage Hannah to raise her hand enthusiastically when they ask for volunteers — she could play a part alongside Belle!

~9:15 Snack Break

Grab a light breakfast — there are snack carts and windows along the Fantasyland corridors. Take a beat before the mid-morning push.

Mid-Morning · Explore the Park

~9:30 LL-Free Morning — Standby Rides

Your first Lightning Lane isn't until noon, so this is your window to knock out standby rides while waits are still manageable.

Haunted Mansion — walk toward Liberty Square; waits are usually reasonable mid-morning
Jungle Cruise — right next door in Adventureland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin — reopening this exact day! Head to Tomorrowland if waits look ok
Tomorrowland Speedway — Scottie would ride with a parent (54″ to drive solo); a fun cruise for a Cars fan

Buzz Lightyear and Tomorrowland Speedway are right next to each other — easy to do both if you swing through Tomorrowland during this window.

~11:15 Early Lunch

Eat before the noon rush. Columbia Harbour House (Fantasyland side) — go upstairs for quieter A/C seating. Or Pecos Bill's in Frontierland. Take your time and let the kids recharge before the afternoon LL block.

Midday · Lightning Lane Block

12:00 PM Tiana's Bayou Adventure LL 12:00–1:00

Head to Frontierland and tap in via Lightning Lane. Once you tap, immediately open the app and book your next LL — look for Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Heads up: there's a 50-foot drop and some dark scenes; Scottie might get splashed.

12:30–1:45 Midday Flex Flexible

Your next LL (Winnie the Pooh) opens at 1:55, so you have about an hour. Pick your path:

Stay & play low-key — short-wait, air-conditioned options:
- Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Princess Fairytale Hall — princess meet-and-greets for Hannah; waits often drop early afternoon
Quick resort pop-out — Bay Lake Tower is only a 10-min walk via the Contemporary bridge. Tight but doable if the kids need a reset. Head back by 1:40.

With LLs at noon and 2 PM, a full resort nap is tough today. Save that energy for the AC-heavy afternoon instead.

~2:00 PM Winnie the Pooh LL 1:55–2:55

A gentle, colorful ride — a nice wind-down. Tap in and book your next LL right away. After this, head toward Adventureland for Pirates at 4:00.

Afternoon · Adventureland

~2:30 Adventureland Walkabout

Head toward Adventureland. Keep booking LLs as you redeem them — Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion are great afternoon targets if you didn't get them this morning.

4:00 PM Pirates of the Caribbean LL 4:00–5:00

A cool, dark boat ride — a nice break from the heat. Right next door to your next stop.

4:55 PM Beak & Barrel Reservation

45-minute pirate-themed lounge in Adventureland. Small plates to share, cocktails for the adults, and non-alcoholic drinks for the kids. Sit, rest, soak up the atmosphere. Don't fill up — Be Our Guest is in 90 minutes.

Evening · Fantasyland Dinner

6:25 PM Be Our Guest Reservation

Dinner in Beast's Castle. Hannah's highlight — the ballroom, the rose, the West Wing. Take your time and enjoy it.

~7:30+ Evening Wind-Down Flexible

Options based on everyone's energy:

Catch a few more rides with short evening waits
Disney Starlight Night Parade at 8:30 PM — catch it casually as you walk; no need to camp a spot
Happily Ever After fireworks at 9:30 PM — if the kids are still going
Head back to Bay Lake Tower and call it a perfect day

Good to Know

Bay Lake Tower qualifies for Extended Evening Hours (9:30–11:30 PM) — in your back pocket if kids have superhuman energy.
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin officially reopens April 8 with upgrades. Could be packed — use LL if a window appears.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed for refurbishment in April.
After tapping into any LL, book your next one immediately. You can hold 3 at a time and keep stacking all day.
Stroller parking is available near every ride cluster — Fantasyland and Adventureland both have designated spots.
Bay Lake Tower is a ~10 min walk via the Contemporary walkway or one monorail stop — easy midday escape.

Height Check

Ride	Min.	Hannah (44″)	Scottie (41″)
Peter Pan's Flight	None	✓	✓
It's a Small World	None	✓	✓
Tiana's Bayou Adventure	40″	✓	✓
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh	None	✓	✓
Under the Sea — Little Mermaid	None	✓	✓
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin	None	✓	✓
Tomorrowland Speedway	32″	✓	✓
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor	None	✓	✓
Pirates of the Caribbean	None	✓	✓
Jungle Cruise	None	✓	✓
Haunted Mansion	None	✓	✓
Space Mountain	44″	✓	✗
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train	38″	✓	✓

Day 2

Hollywood Studios

Thursday, April 9

Park Hours

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Early Entry

8:30 AM (resort guests)

Lightning Lane Pre-Picks

Alien Swirling Saucers · 9:00–10:00 AM Tier 2

Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage · 12:30 PM (show 1:00) Tier 2

Toy Story Mania · 5:40–6:40 PM Tier 2

Reservation

6:55 PM Roundup Rodeo BBQ · Toy Story Land

Morning · Rope Drop & Toy Story Land

Ride / Activity

Dining

Flex / Rest

7:45 AM Bus to Hollywood Studios

Head to the Bay Lake Tower bus stop. Buses run every ~20 min. Give yourselves a cushion to make 8:30 Early Entry. Bring sunscreen, water bottles, stroller, and ponchos (April showers).

8:30 AM Early Entry → Slinky Dog Dash (Standby)

Go straight to Toy Story Land. Without a Lightning Lane for Slinky Dog, rope drop is your best shot at a short wait. 38″ minimum — both kids clear it. Fun hills, no inversions — a great first coaster for kids.

Slinky Dog is the priority at rope drop. Runaway Railway has more manageable waits throughout the day, so save it for later.

~9:00 Alien Swirling Saucers LL 9:00–10:00

Right here in Toy Story Land. Spinning ride, short and fun. 32″ minimum. Tap in and immediately book your next LL in the app — no tier restrictions after your pre-booked picks are used. Good targets: Millennium Falcon, Runaway Railway, or a show.

~9:30 Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

Walk to the Chinese Theatre at the end of Hollywood Blvd. This colorful, trackless dark ride (no height req.) should have manageable waits mid-morning. The whole family will love it.

~10:15 Snack Break · Woody's Lunch Box

Head back toward Toy Story Land. Totchos or a lunch box tart — use a dining plan snack credit. Grab some shade and enjoy the oversized Toy Story Land theming (great photo ops).

Late Morning · Shows & Exploration

~10:45 Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

~30 min, indoor, air-conditioned. A funny, interactive retelling of Frozen with audience sing-alongs. Hannah will love this. Check the app for showtimes — shows run throughout the day.

~11:30 Lunch

Use 1 Quick-Service credit per person:

Backlot Express (near Echo Lake) — burgers, chicken, salads
Docking Bay 7 (Galaxy's Edge) — better food, more unique atmosphere. Eat here if you want to combine with a Galaxy's Edge visit

Afternoon · Shows & Galaxy's Edge

12:30 PM Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage LL 12:30

Arrive at the Sunset Boulevard theater by 12:30 (LL arrival window). Show starts at 1:00 PM, ~25 min. A Broadway-style retelling with Belle, Beast, Gaston, Lumiere, and the whole crew. This will be a highlight for Hannah.

~1:30 PM Galaxy's Edge

Head to Batuu via the pathway from near Toy Story Land (4–6 min walk).

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (38″ — both kids clear it) — request "pilot" seats for the most fun. Scottie will love this. Use a rolling LL if you booked one; otherwise the standby queue is incredible (you walk through the full Falcon interior).
Rise of the Resistance (40″ — both kids clear it) — check standby wait and decide. This is widely considered the best ride at Disney World. If the wait is under 60 min, it's worth it. Keep checking the app for day-of LL availability too.
See the life-size Millennium Falcon (amazing photo op)
Spot Stormtroopers and characters roaming the land
Blue or green milk — fun snack credit use

No LL for Rise today, but don't count it out. Standby waits often drop in the late afternoon and evening. You can also try again after dinner.

Mid-Afternoon · Decision Point

3:00–4:30 Decision Point Flexible

By now you'll know how the kids are doing. Pick your path:

Option A: Resort Break — Bus back to Bay Lake Tower (~30 min). Nap, pool, recharge. Return by 5:00–5:15 for Toy Story Mania and dinner.
Option B: Shows + Chill — Catch seated, mostly A/C shows:
- The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure (~17 min, indoor, A/C)
- Another Frozen Sing-Along if the kids want to go again
- Re-ride favorites — keep grabbing LLs in the app

Evening

5:00–5:30 Evening Return Flexible

If you took a resort break, head back now. Make your way toward Toy Story Land for your LL and dinner:

Catch any shows you missed (Little Mermaid, another Frozen showing)
Check the app for character appearances around the park

5:40 PM Toy Story Mania LL 5:40–6:40

3D shooting gallery — the whole family will love this. No height requirement. Right here in Toy Story Land, perfectly timed before dinner. Tap in and book one more LL if anything looks good for after dinner.

6:55 PM Roundup Rodeo BBQ Reservation

An immersive Toy Story-themed restaurant where you're "honorary toys." Family-style BBQ platters — pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken, mac & cheese. Uses 1 Table-Service credit per person. Budget about 60–75 min.

~8:00+ End of Night Flexible

If the kids are still going: Fantasmic! at 8:30 PM (Sunset Blvd amphitheater, ~30 min) — Mickey battles Disney Villains with water screens, fireworks, and live characters including Beauty and the Beast scenes. Arrive by 8:00–8:10. You may get lightly misted in the front rows.
If the kids are done: No shame in heading out. Catch the bus back to Bay Lake Tower and enjoy a quiet evening in the suite.

Good to Know

After your pre-booked 3 MultiPass picks are used, there are no tier restrictions on additional bookings. Keep stacking all day.
Slinky Dog Dash has no LL today — rope drop is your best chance for a short wait. If the kids want to ride again later, check standby waits in the evening when lines often drop.
Rise of the Resistance has no LL today. Check standby waits during the afternoon and evening — they often improve after 4:00 PM. Also keep an eye on the app for day-of LL availability.
Galaxy's Edge is connected directly to Toy Story Land via a pathway near Alien Swirling Saucers (4–6 min walk).
All shows are no height requirement and most are indoor with A/C — perfect reset breaks.
Dining Plan today: 1 QS (lunch) + 1 TS (Roundup Rodeo) + 1–2 snacks (Woody's Lunch Box, blue milk, etc.) per person.

Height Check

Ride	Min.	Hannah (44″)	Scottie (41″)
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway	None	✓	✓
Slinky Dog Dash	38″	✓	✓
Alien Swirling Saucers	32″	✓	✓
Toy Story Mania	None	✓	✓
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run	38″	✓	✓
Rise of the Resistance	40″	✓	✓
Star Tours	40″	✓	✓
Tower of Terror	40″	✓	✓

Day 3

Animal Kingdom + EPCOT

Friday, April 10 · Park Hopper Day

Animal Kingdom Hours

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Early Entry 7:30 AM

EPCOT Hours

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Park Hopping opens 2:00 PM

Lightning Lane MultiPass — EPCOT

Frozen Ever After · 3:05–4:05 PM Tier 1

The Seas with Nemo & Friends · 1:45–2:45 PM Tier 2

Turtle Talk with Crush · 4:20–5:20 PM Tier 2

Reservation

6:05 PM Princess Storybook Dining · Akershus Royal Banquet Hall · EPCOT Norway

Morning · Animal Kingdom

Ride / Activity

Dining

Flex / Rest

7:00 AM Wake Up & Grab-and-Go Breakfast

Coffee and juice with refillable mugs at the Contemporary quick-service area. Pack pastries, fruit, or cereal to eat on the bus or at the park.

~8:00 Bus to Animal Kingdom

Bay Lake Tower bus stop. Ride is ~20 minutes. Aim to arrive by 8:30 for Early Entry.

8:30 AM Early Entry → Zootopia: Better Zoogether!

Head here first. No height requirement. Waits are shortest in the first hour. Both kids can ride.

~9:15 Kilimanjaro Safaris

Best in the morning — animals are most active. No height requirement. Take the path to Africa right after Zootopia. Allow about 25 minutes for the ride itself.

~10:00 Festival of the Lion King

30-minute Broadway-style show in the Harambe Theater. Indoor, air-conditioned — great mid-morning break. Shows run roughly every hour starting around 10:00 AM. Check the app for exact times. Arrive 15–20 min early for seats.

~10:45 Explore & Wander Flexible

If time and energy allow:

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail — right near the Safaris exit in Africa. Real gorillas, hippos, birds. Self-paced, no wait.
Discovery Island Trails — easy walking paths around the Tree of Life. Quiet, shady, low-key.
Na'vi River Journey (Pandora) — gentle boat ride, beautiful bioluminescent scenery. No height req. Good if the wait is under 30 min; skip if it's long.

Expedition Everest requires 44″. Hannah (44″) can ride; Scottie (41″) cannot. Only attempt with rider switch if it fits the schedule — you've got a long day ahead.

Lunch · Pandora

~11:00 Lunch · Satu'li Canteen

Pandora quick-service — one of the best-rated QS spots in all of Disney World. Uses 1 Quick-Service credit per person. Mobile order through My Disney Experience to skip the line. Customizable bowls (base + protein + sauce) and cheeseburger bao buns. Kids menu available. Aim to wrap up by ~11:30 so you can catch the bus back and have a short break before EPCOT.

Midday · Resort Break

12:00–1:00 Recharge at Bay Lake Tower Flexible

Bus back from Animal Kingdom (~20–25 min). Let the kids rest, change clothes, or just decompress. Keep this break shorter today — your first EPCOT LL window opens at 1:45 PM, so plan to head out by ~1:15.

Bail-out option: If the kids are truly spent, push EPCOT arrival later. Your LLMP windows can be modified in the app. Worst case, skip rides and just enjoy a relaxed World Showcase stroll before dinner at Akershus.

Afternoon · EPCOT

~1:15 PM Head to EPCOT

Bus or monorail from the Contemporary. Allow 20–30 minutes. Your first LL window opens at 1:45, so aim to be at the park entrance by ~1:30. Enter through the main entrance and head toward The Seas.

~2:00 The Seas with Nemo & Friends LL 1:45–2:45

Gentle ride — no height requirement. Explore the aquarium afterward — Scottie and Hannah will love the manatees and dolphins.

~2:30 Explore & Snack

Wander World Showcase. The Flower & Garden Festival will be running — food booths, topiaries, and play areas for kids. Use snack credits here.

~3:05 Frozen Ever After LL 3:05–4:05

The highlight! Recently refurbished with new animatronics. Hannah is going to lose her mind. No height requirement. After tapping in, check the app for additional availability — Soarin', Spaceship Earth, and Journey Into Imagination are all great family-friendly options.

~4:20 Turtle Talk with Crush LL 4:20–5:20

Interactive show — Crush talks directly to the kids in the audience. Indoor, air-conditioned, seated. Perfect late-afternoon energy level.

5:00–5:45 World Showcase Free Time Flexible

Browse the shops in each country pavilion
Kidcot stations — free craft activity at each country
Grab a snack from one of the festival booths
Stroll toward Norway for dinner

Evening · Princess Dinner

6:05 PM Princess Storybook Dining · Akershus Reservation

Character dining with Disney princesses — Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella, and others rotate through. Uses 1 Table-Service credit per person. Hannah's princess moment. Bring the camera. Allow about 60–75 minutes.

~7:15+ After Dinner Flexible

If kids have energy: Continue exploring World Showcase. Ride anything with short waits. Find a spot along the lagoon for Luminous fireworks at 9:00 PM (~20 min show).
If kids are fading: Head out. No guilt. You've had a full day across two parks.
Split the difference: One parent takes sleepy kid(s) back to the room while the other stays for fireworks.

Luminous viewing tip: The Japan or Germany pavilions have open space with fewer crowds. You don't need a perfect front-row spot — it's visible from all around the lagoon.

Good to Know

No LLMP needed for Animal Kingdom — standby waits are manageable if you arrive near opening.
Once you tap into your first LLMP ride at EPCOT, tier restrictions drop for same-day adds. Grab Soarin' or Spaceship Earth if available.
Dining Plan today: 1 QS (Satu'li Canteen lunch) + 1 TS (Akershus dinner) + 1 snack per person.
Bring the stroller. You're covering two parks. Animal Kingdom and EPCOT are both large.
EPCOT transit: Contemporary → EPCOT via bus or monorail (~20 min).
Confirm all park hours, show times, and LLMP availability in the My Disney Experience app closer to your trip.

Height Check

Ride	Min.	Hannah (44″)	Scottie (41″)
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!	None	✓	✓
Kilimanjaro Safaris	None	✓	✓
Frozen Ever After	None	✓	✓
The Seas with Nemo & Friends	None	✓	✓
Turtle Talk with Crush	None	✓	✓
Na'vi River Journey	None	✓	✓
Expedition Everest	44″	✓	✗
Soarin'	40″	✓	✓
Test Track	40″	✓	✓