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 · ~10:00 AM Tier 1

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · ~11:00 AM Tier 2

Pirates of the Caribbean · ~4:00 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 · Frontierland & Fantasyland

~10:00 Tiana's Bayou Adventure LL

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

~11:00 Winnie the Pooh LL

A gentle, colorful ride — perfect wind-down after Tiana's. Tap in and book your next LL right away.

~11:30 Lunch

Columbia Harbour House (Fantasyland side) — go upstairs for quieter A/C seating. Or Pecos Bill's in Frontierland. Don't rush. Let the kids decompress.

Midday · Flex Time

12:00–2:30 Midday Break Flexible

Read the kids' energy and pick your path:

Head back to Bay Lake Tower — quick walk across the Contemporary bridge or a monorail hop. Nap, pool, recharge.
Stay & play low-key — these are all short waits and air-conditioned:
- Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Tomorrowland Speedway — Scottie would ride with a parent (54″ to drive solo); a fun cruise for a Cars fan
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin — reopening this exact day! Grab an LL if waits are wild
Princess Fairytale Hall — more princess meet-and-greets for Hannah; waits often drop early afternoon

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

Afternoon · Adventureland

~3:00 Return & Ride

Head toward Adventureland. Keep booking LLs as you redeem them — Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion are great afternoon targets.

~4:00 Pirates of the Caribbean LL

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

Slinky Dog Dash · ~9:00 AM Tier 1

Toy Story Mania · ~9:45 AM Tier 2

Alien Swirling Saucers · ~10:30 AM Tier 2

Rise of the Resistance · ~1:00 PM Single Pass

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 → Runaway Railway

Walk straight to the Chinese Theatre at the end of Hollywood Blvd. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (no height req.) — a colorful, trackless dark ride. Wait should be 10–20 min during Early Entry.

After riding, start checking the app to redeem your first Lightning Lane as soon as the window opens. Each tap unlocks the ability to book another.

9:15–11:30 · Toy Story Land Block

~9:00 Slinky Dog Dash LL

Outdoor coaster, fun hills, no inversions. 38″ minimum — both kids clear it. A great first coaster for kids. Tap in and immediately book LL #4 in the app.

~9:45 Toy Story Mania LL

3D shooting gallery — the whole family will love this. No height requirement. Tap in and book LL #5.

~10:30 Alien Swirling Saucers LL

Spinning ride, short and fun. 32″ minimum. Tap in and book LL #6 — no tier restrictions after your pre-booked 3 are used. Good picks: Millennium Falcon, Runaway Railway again, or a show.

~11:00 Snack Break · Woody's Lunch Box

Right here in Toy Story Land. Totchos or a lunch box tart — use a dining plan snack credit. Grab some shade and let the kids enjoy the oversized Toy Story Land theming (great photo ops).

Late Morning · Shows & Lunch

~11:30 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.

~12:15 Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage

~25 min, covered outdoor theater on Sunset Boulevard. A Broadway-style retelling with Belle, Beast, Gaston, Lumiere, and the whole crew. This will be a highlight for Hannah. Arrive 15 min early for good seats.

~12:45 Lunch

Two great options — 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 your 1:00 PM block

Afternoon · Galaxy's Edge

~1:00 PM Rise of the Resistance Single Pass

Tap into your Single Pass window. Multi-stage experience — pre-show, transport, and ride — lasts about 18 minutes total. Widely considered the best ride at Disney World. Both kids clear the 40″ minimum.

Some young kids find the brief "capture" scene intense — it's dark and loud for a moment. But even at 3 and 5, the kids will be captivated.

~1:30 Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Interactive ride where you pilot the Falcon. 38″ minimum — both kids clear it. Request "pilot" seats for the most fun. Scottie will love this. Use an LL if you booked one; otherwise the standby queue itself is incredible (you walk through the full Falcon interior).

~2:00 Explore Batuu

Life-size Millennium Falcon — amazing photo op
Spot Stormtroopers and characters roaming the land
Blue or green milk — fun snack credit use

Mid-Afternoon · Decision Point

2:30–4:30 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 5:00–5:30 for the evening block.
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

5:00–6:30 Evening Flex Flexible

If you took a resort break, this is your return window:

Re-ride favorites — the kids will want Slinky Dog or Toy Story Mania again
Catch any shows you missed
Explore Galaxy's Edge if you rushed through earlier
Check the app for character appearances around the park

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.
Rise of the Resistance is a separate Single Pass purchase (~$20–25/person).
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 · ~3:00–4:00 PM Tier 1

The Seas with Nemo & Friends · ~2:00–2:30 PM Tier 2

Turtle Talk with Crush · ~4:30–5:00 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

~11:30 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.

Midday · Resort Break

12:30–2:00 Recharge at Bay Lake Tower Flexible

Bus back from Animal Kingdom (~20–25 min). Let the kids rest, change clothes, swim in the pool, or just decompress. On day 3 of Disney, this break can save the entire afternoon.

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

~2:00 PM Head to EPCOT

Bus or monorail from the Contemporary. Allow 20–30 minutes. Enter through the main entrance and head toward World Showcase.

~2:30 The Seas with Nemo & Friends LL

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

~3:00 Explore & Snack

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

~3:30 Frozen Ever After LL

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.

~4:30 Turtle Talk with Crush LL

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″	✓	✓