Ultimate One-Day Disney World Park-Hopping Itinerary
- Kailey Brown
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
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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