(First of all, get to the parks when they open. Especially, if you are going during a busy time. That was the best thing we did. We had the run of the park, from opening to noon. After that, it always got a lot busier. I know it sucks you have to get up early for a vacation.....totally worth it!)
Ride recommendations~
EPCOT - Morning time frame to 1 pm is when we got fast passes.
1st Must do - Soarin' (love this ride)
2nd - Mission to Mars
Advice: I don't get motion sickness normally but this ride did both me and my husband in, I thought, oh Disney fun ride. Nope, Disney throw up ride. They have throw up bags hanging in the front with you and you are in a very tight confined space. 4 People to a space ship. I didn't start really feeling it until the middle to end of the ride. Then after the ride needed to sit down a little bit. There are TWO options to ride, one is easier than the other. I should have picked the EASY one.
3rd - Test Track
This is pretty fun for everyone
Dining - We made reservations at La Hacienda de San Angel for 7:15pm, don't get there too early if you plan on watching the Fireworks from there. Get there just on time for a 7:15pm reservation. Fireworks are at 9:00pm. Ask for window seating for fireworks too. Don't assume that they know you will be watching. I did this because I wasn't sure how easy it was to watch fireworks was. I think everyone can see it though from the big lake. But.....if you want to take a seat, this is a better option.
~The location of La Hacienda de San Angel is directly across from the Aztec looking pyramid. (There is actually a ride inside that pyramid all the way in the back that looks very similar to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.) Disney Dining Plan - Sit Down Table Service Meal
Animal Kingdom - When you first come in and you have to take that hike to the Kilimanjaro Safari right when you cross the bridge on the right side there is a booth for "Explorers" They will give your kids a booklet and tell you about all the things they need to find as they travel and they tell them little stories about animals and stuff and mark the booklets. My 11 year old daughter really got into it and wanted to find all the stuff in there. Animal Kingdom is really narrower streets than the other parks, not as wide open.
1st - Kilimanjaro Safari
Use this one first thing in the morning, make sure you get there in time. Even with a fast pass we waited. The animals are more likely to be out and wandering in the cool air than later when it is hotter. Very awesome ride and long. A giraffe literally was at our window!!
2nd - Expedition Everest
Ride is lots of fun, good time. Real roller coaster ride.
3rd - Dinosaur
Unexpected fun ride. This ride is kinda hidden. We actually went back again. Since the line was short, we did not use our fast pass. Then immediately after, we got back on with our fast pass. This is a good technique to use when you see a short line. We did this on Space Mountain too at Magic Kingdom.
Dining - We used our Disney Dining Plan for lunch at a burger place by Dinosaur called Restaurantosaurus. Used the "Quick Service Table Meal" and it was actually pretty quick to get a table. They don't let anyone hold tables in advance until you get your food.
If you are planning an early day back after a park, Animal Kingdom is probably the fastest park you get through. We planned our Sit-down meal at Disney Springs (which is just like Downtown Disney) we went to the Boat House, which counts as 2 Sit down Meals a piece. Was totally NOT worth it. I would rather of picked different place. Disney Springs was ridiculously crowded.
Hollywood Studios - I absolutely loved the set up of this park! The old Hollywood look and spacious areas we so much fun to take pictures with. We went to the Indiana Jones show with no fast pass and it was no problem at all, so you can work that one in your schedule as needed. I did not get a fast pass for the Tower of Terror because I did not want to get on that ride being afraid of heights. Luckily, if you get there when the park opens, like I said. Go to that ride first, for those that want it. Then start into your fast passes, because that ride gets a long line.
1st Star Tours (11:15am-12:15)
It's been updated for the new Star Wars movie. (and there is a whole Star Wars area that is open, wasn't open when we were there)
2nd Rock n Roller Coaster (1:30pm-2:30pm)
Wow! This ride totally deceived me! I don't do upside down roller coasters, but I did this day. You cannot see the ride AT ALL, it is inside a building. A lot like Space Mountain is hidden. Super fast, we took hilarious pics going in when it took off. We literally went upside down 4 times! and I literally peed a little in my pants!
Okay, I know after I told my husband I made one of my fast passes for this, he was like....what?! I told him there were so many reviews to use your fast pass for this. Well, they are right. If you want to get in, use it. They are maxed out at every show, and it is an absolutely fun awesome show! Here is my video from when we went.
Frozen Live
Dining - We made dinner reservations for our Disney Dining Plan Sit Down Table Service at Mama Melrose Ristorante for 3:55PM. They are located, next to the Muppet Show place, but it is BEHIND it, in the corner. (hard to find) I know that seems a little early but by the time we sat down, it really wasn't that early. I picked this because this time/location offered the VIP package, so after the meal, they give you a VIP Seats Voucher to see Fantasmic at night. We saw the 8:15pm show. This was an awesome pick on my part! Mama Melrose Ristorante was probably the BEST deal for the Disney Dining plan. It included a 3 course Meal! and then you got your voucher too! The Fantasmic Firework show was WOW!! so awesome! To get there, it is over next to the Hollywood Tower of Terror. Right beside it.
Magic Kingdom - Best Park there is! and Everyone goes there. Again, get there when it opens. We did and before we even used a fast pass we were at the Haunted Mansion in a short line. (I used the DisneyExperience App all day at this park, you need get around quick and find the short lines in the morning)
1st Peter Pans Flight
Don't do this ride, lame waste of a fast pass, but all the sites recommended it. I guess if you have little one under 7, it's worth it. This ride does break a lot too, I think it's an old ride.
2nd Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
This ride is Awesome!! If you have a chance in the morning to do it without your fast pass, do it! You won't get a chance the 2nd half of the day (afternoon). This is a new ride and the cars on it actually swing side to side. The ride is so smooth too, not bumpy at all. They are taking videos of you too through the ride. I never saw it when I got off, but when I went online to see all the photos from Disney you can see them all.
3rd Space Mountain (Must do!)
Nothing to say on this, gotta do it.
Dining - We used our Disney Dining Plan Sit Down Table Service at Tony's Town Square, it is right at the front of entrance to the Park. Very pretty location and beside it, is where Tinker Belle and Mickey Mouse did pictures and signed autographs. They serve Italian food and is themed with Lady and the Tramp in the decor. Very cute place.
And don't you dare miss those fireworks from Cinderellas Castle! We saw Elsa from frozen freeze the castle and it was so beautiful (This was after Thanksgiving time frame, for Christmas) You will be in awe of what they do for the Castle fireworks. They project videos over the entire castle that are amazing, along with the huge spectacular fireworks.
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