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Ultimate One-Day Disney World Park-Hopping Itinerary

Start: Animal Kingdom (Early Entry Recommended)

7:30 AM – Arrive at Animal Kingdom (use Early Entry if eligible)8:00 AM – Rope Drop & Prioritize:

  • Flight of Passage (Pandora – The World of Avatar)

  • Expedition Everest

  • Kilimanjaro Safaris (if time allows)

9:45 AM – Grab Breakfast/Snack at Satu’li Canteen (Pandora)💰 Price: $10-$15 per person (Breakfast bowl or protein-based meals)

10:30 AM – Take a Disney bus to Hollywood Studios (30 min travel time)



Hollywood Studios (Star Wars & Thrills)

11:00 AM – Arrive at Hollywood Studios11:15 AM – Prioritize:

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (if you have a Lightning Lane or short wait)

  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

  • Tower of Terror or Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

  • Toy Story Mania or Slinky Dog Dash

1:30 PM – Lunch at Docking Bay 7 (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)💰 Price: $15-$20 per person (Chicken, beef, or veggie-based dishes)

2:15 PM – Take the Skyliner from Hollywood Studios to Epcot (15 min ride)



Epcot (World Showcase & Guardians)

2:45 PM – Arrive at Epcot3:00 PM – Prioritize:

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (if you have a Virtual Queue or Lightning Lane)

  • Test Track or Soarin’

  • Explore World Showcase (Food & Drinks Available!)

5:00 PM – Light Dinner in World Showcase:

  • La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico) – Tacos & Nachos 💰 $12-$18 per person

  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse (America) – BBQ Plates 💰 $12-$20 per person

  • Les Halles Boulangerie (France) – Pastries & Sandwiches 💰 $8-$15 per person

6:15 PM – Take the Monorail from Epcot to Magic Kingdom



Magic Kingdom (Classic Rides & Fireworks Finale)

6:45 PM – Arrive at Magic Kingdom7:00 PM – Prioritize:

  • TRON Lightcycle / Space Mountain

  • Haunted Mansion or Pirates of the Caribbean

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (if possible)

8:30 PM – Grab a snack & secure a Fireworks Spot

  • Casey’s Corner (Hot Dogs & Corn Dog Nuggets) 💰 $10-$15 per person

  • Main Street Confectionery (Sweets & Popcorn) 💰 $7-$12 per person

9:00 PM – Happily Ever After Fireworks Show

9:30-10:00 PM – Post-show shopping or final ride if time allows



Total Estimated Dining Budget

  • Breakfast at Satu’li Canteen: $10-$15

  • Lunch at Docking Bay 7: $15-$20

  • Dinner at Epcot: $12-$20

  • Snacks at Magic Kingdom: $7-$15

💰 Total Per Person: $45-$70+ (depending on choices & extra snacks/drinks)



Tips for the Day

Use Lightning Lanes wisely✅ Mobile order food to save time✅ Hydrate & take breaks to stay energized✅ Be flexible! Ride wait times may shift plans


 
 
 

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