THE PORTER & DIETZEL FAMILIES
Your Walt Disney World days,

Made for the Porter & Dietzel Families

November 10 to 16, 2026 | Disney's Pop Century Resort
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Arrival DayFly in & settle in
11WED
Animal KingdomFlight of Passage, Safari & Everest
12THU
EPCOTRemy, Frozen, Soarin' & Luminous
13FRI
Rest DaySleep in, swim & mini golf
14SAT
Magic KingdomPeter Pan, Mine Train, parade & fireworks
15SUN
Hollywood StudiosRise, Toy Story Land & Fantasmic!
16MON
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Your Reservations at a Glance

Everything you have booked, in one place

Your Disney Packages

Tue, Nov 10 to Wed, Nov 11Check in 3:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Porter Family: Pop Century, room only night
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Conf # 43810427Call 407.938.4000
Travel Protection included. Continuous stay, so remind the front desk
Tue, Nov 10 to Wed, Nov 11Check in 3:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
The Dietzels: Pop Century, room only night
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Conf # 43810539Call 407.938.4000
Travel Protection included. Continuous stay, so remind the front desk
Wed, Nov 11 to Mon, Nov 16Check in 3:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Porter Family Package
Pop Century, 4 Day Park Tickets, Quick Service Dining Plan & Memory Maker
Conf # 40887619Call 407.938.4000
Preferred Room
Wed, Nov 11 to Mon, Nov 16Check in 3:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
The Dietzels Package
Pop Century, 4 Day Park Tickets & Quick Service Dining Plan
Conf # 40887689Call 407.938.4000
Preferred Room

Dining

Wed, Nov 11 to Mon, Nov 16All week
Quick Service Dining Plan
Each guest: 10 quick service meals, 5 snacks & 1 refillable mug
Porter Family shares 40 meals & 20 snacks. The Dietzels share 20 meals & 10 snacks. Credits expire 11:59 PM Mon, Nov 16. Mugs at Everything POP
Dining credits: track them as you go in the app (used / remaining).

Lightning Lanes

Wed, Nov 119:25 to 10:25 AM
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
All 6 of you
Wed, Nov 1110:25 to 11:25 AM
Expedition Everest (44")
Asia
All 6 of you
Wed, Nov 1112:40 to 1:40 PM
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora
All 6 of you
Thu, Nov 129:55 to 10:55 AM
Frozen Ever After
World Showcase, Norway
All 6 of you
Thu, Nov 1210:55 to 11:55 AM
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
World Nature, The Seas
All 6 of you
Thu, Nov 1211:55 AM to 12:55 PM
Soarin' Across America (40")
World Nature, The Land
All 6 of you
Sat, Nov 148:50 to 9:50 AM
Peter Pan's Flight
Fantasyland
All 6 of you
Sat, Nov 149:15 to 10:15 AM
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38")
Fantasyland
Single Pass, all 6 of you
Sat, Nov 1411:10 AM to 12:10 PM
Haunted Mansion
Liberty Square
All 6 of you
Sat, Nov 1412:10 to 1:10 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean
Adventureland
All 6 of you
Sat, Nov 146:20 to 7:20 PM
TRON Lightcycle / Run (48")
Tomorrowland
Single Pass, Amanda & Reagan
Sun, Nov 159:05 to 10:05 AM
Slinky Dog Dash (38")
Toy Story Land
All 6 of you
Sun, Nov 1510:05 to 11:05 AM
Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Land
All 6 of you
Sun, Nov 1511:05 AM to 12:05 PM
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40")
Sunset Boulevard
All 6 of you
Return windows are a full hour. No need to rush! As soon as you tap in at a Multi Pass Lightning Lane, open the app and book the highest refill pick still available. Book together for the whole family, even if not everyone plans to ride.
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Arrival Day

Tuesday, November 10

Today at a Glance

FlightFlying into Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Getting ThereUber or Lyft from MCO to Pop Century, about 25 minutes on a good traffic day
Check InAfter 3:00 PM at Pop Century. Room not ready yet? Bell Services will hold your bags
Your RoomsTonight is a room only night for both families. Your packages start tomorrow

Tonight's Checklist

  • Each family has two back to back Pop Century reservations (tonight, then Nov 11 to 16). Complete Online Check In for BOTH in the app
  • At the front desk, remind them your two reservations are continuous so you can keep the same rooms tomorrow, and ask for Key to the World cards for the whole stay
  • Each family can link their own card for room charges, so everyone pays for their own purchases
  • Celebrating? Ask the front desk for free celebration buttons!
  • Settle in and get some sleep. Tomorrow is your earliest morning of the trip!

Good to Know

  • Your dining plan starts tomorrow, so meals tonight are out of pocket
  • Refillable mugs are picked up at Everything POP in Classic Hall
  • We requested 2nd floor rooms near one another. Requests are never guaranteed, but it never hurts to kindly ask
  • Rylie measures 44", so she can ride almost everything on this plan. The only ones she is too short for are TRON Lightcycle / Run (48") and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (48")
Tomorrow
Animal Kingdom! Buses start about 6:30 AM. Want one of the first buses? Be in line by 6:15. Early Entry starts at 7:30 AM. Leave a few extra minutes to grab your refillable mugs at Everything POP on your way out.
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Animal Kingdom

Wednesday, November 11

Today at a Glance

Park Hours8:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Early Entry 7:30 AM
Getting ThereBus from Pop Century, starting about 6:30 AM. Uber or Lyft: about 15 minutes
Lightning LanesKilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest & Na'vi River Journey, all 6 of you
Dining PlanYour dining plan starts today! Before you head to the bus, stop at Everything POP in Classic Hall to pick up your refillable mugs so you have them
Getting there early: Buses start about 6:30 AM. Want to be on one of the first? Be in line by 6:15 AM. Not rope dropping? No need to rush.

Already Booked

Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
9:25 to 10:25 AM
All 6 of you
Expedition Everest (44")
Asia
10:25 to 11:25 AM
All 6 of you
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora
12:40 to 1:40 PM
All 6 of you
Single Pass is one and done. It does not get a refill.

Amanda's Lightning Lane Refill Picks

  1. 1Kali River Rapids (38")
  2. 2Festival of the Lion King
  3. 3Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
After you tap in at a Multi Pass Lightning Lane, open the app and book the highest pick still available. You can only use a Lightning Lane once per ride each day, so none of the rides you already booked today are on this list. Single Pass is one and done, no refill.

When You Arrive

  • MagicBand+, MagicMobile, or Key to the World cards ready
  • At security, take out anything metal (umbrellas, sunscreen, eyeglass cases) so it is easy to see
  • Check the app for today's show times and character appearances
  • Pick up a Wilderness Explorers handbook so Reagan and Rylie can earn badges all day

Your Touring Plan

Rope Drop Order

  1. 1
    Avatar Flight of Passage (44")
    Pandora. Optional! You did not buy the Single Pass for Flight of Passage, but if you would like to try for it, rope drop is your best option. Head straight back the moment Early Entry starts. Rylie is right at 44", so all 6 of you can fly! Not up for an early start? Skip it and head to Africa for your 9:25 AM Safari.
    Missed it? The next best time to ride standby is usually around 3:30 PM.
  2. 2
    Walk to Africa for your Safari
    Stroll the Discovery Island Trails around the Tree of Life on the way and look for the animals

The Rest of Your Day

9:25to 10:25 AM
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Mornings are when the animals are most active. Tap in, then book your first refill right away.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa, right by the Safari exit
Gorillas, hippos, and meerkats
10:25to 11:25 AM
Expedition Everest (44")
Asia
A note for Rylie: this train ride has a stretch in the dark and a big yeti moment. It is thrilling more than scary, so you know her best!
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Asia, right by Everest
Tigers and giant fruit bats
12:00 PM
Festival of the Lion King SHOW
Africa, Harambe Theatre (between Asia and Africa)
A must see! Predicted times: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 PM. Double check your app day of.
12:40to 1:40 PM
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora
A note for Rylie: a calm boat ride through a glowing nighttime rainforest. It is dim inside, but gentle and beautiful.
2:30 PM
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! SHOW
Theater in the Wild
Do not miss this one! Predicted times: 11:00 AM, 12:00, 1:00, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 PM. Double check your app day of.
Wildlife Express Train to Conservation Station
Africa, train station near Harambe
Bluey's Wild World is out there, and Reagan and Rylie will love seeing the kangaroos!
Kali River Rapids (38")
Asia
Saved for last on purpose. You will get wet, so head back to Pop Century to change after.
Lightning Lane. You have the whole hour, no need to rush. Single Pass is one and done.
Not riding something? Discovery Island is full of animal trails, and Zootopia: Better Zoogether! inside the Tree of Life is a fun sit down break.

Magic Outside the Rides

  • EAT Our favorite quick meal: Satu'li Canteen
    Pandora. Really good build your own bowls with options for the whole family, and it is right by Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey. Uses a quick service credit.
  • Wilderness Explorers
    Badge stations all over the park
  • SHOW Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
    Discovery Island, inside the Tree of Life. Runs all day
  • SHOW Feathered Friends in Flight!
    Asia. Check the app for today's times
  • Unique characters
    Look for Kevin from Up and Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde. Check the app for times

Evening Magic

After Dark
Tree of Life Awakenings
The park closes at 6:00 PM, and the sun sets around 5:35 PM. Stay to the very end and the Tree of Life comes alive with projections as you head out.

When You Leave

  • Back to your resort: Bus from the bus stop outside the main entrance back to Pop Century. Uber or Lyft: about 15 minutes.
  • Leaving at park close? Expect longer lines for transportation. There is no need to join the rush. Take your time, stroll slowly, grab a treat, and let the crowds thin out before you head out.
Tomorrow
EPCOT! Skyliner starts about 7:30 AM. Coffee runner from each family down by 6:50, in line by 7:10, everyone else by 7:15.
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EPCOT

Thursday, November 12

Today at a Glance

Park Hours9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Early Entry 8:30 AM
Getting ThereSkyliner from Pop Century, change at Caribbean Beach to the EPCOT line, get off at International Gateway (by France). It starts about 7:30 AM. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes
Lightning LanesFrozen Ever After, The Seas with Nemo & Friends & Soarin' Across America, all 6 of you
Tonight9:00 PM Luminous The Symphony of Us
Getting there early: it is worth it on Skyliner mornings!
6:50 AMOne coffee runner from each family heads down to the Skyliner line 7:10 AMIn line at the Skyliner 7:15 AMEveryone else joins

Already Booked

Frozen Ever After
World Showcase, Norway
9:55 to 10:55 AM
All 6 of you
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
World Nature, The Seas
10:55 to 11:55 AM
All 6 of you
Soarin' Across America (40")
World Nature, The Land
11:55 AM to 12:55 PM
All 6 of you
Single Pass is one and done. It does not get a refill.

Amanda's Lightning Lane Refill Picks

  1. 1Test Track (40")
  2. 2Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, ride again!
  3. 3Spaceship Earth
  4. 4Living with the Land
  5. 5Journey Into Imagination With Figment
After you tap in at a Multi Pass Lightning Lane, open the app and book the highest pick still available. You can only use a Lightning Lane once per ride each day, so none of the rides you already booked today are on this list. Single Pass is one and done, no refill.

When You Arrive

  • MagicBand+, MagicMobile, or Key to the World cards ready
  • At security, take out anything metal (umbrellas, sunscreen, eyeglass cases) so it is easy to see
  • Check the app for today's show times and character appearances
  • Grab a Food & Wine Festival passport as you walk in. The festival runs through November 21

Your Touring Plan

Rope Drop Order

  1. 1
    Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
    France, right inside International Gateway
    Missed it? The next best time to ride is usually around noon.
  2. 2
    Frozen Ever After, standby during Early Entry
    Norway. Head right over after Remy (about a 20 minute walk around World Showcase). If the standby line is short, hop in and ride while it is still Early Entry!
    Rode it standby? You have two choices for your 9:55 AM Frozen Lightning Lane. Keep it and ride Frozen twice, or open the app, tap Modify, and swap it for Test Track (40") if it is still available. Test Track Lightning Lanes usually go by mid morning, so check right after you ride.

The Rest of Your Day

9:55to 10:55 AM
Frozen Ever After
World Showcase, Norway
Already rode it at Early Entry? Keep this to ride again, or swap it for Test Track (see your rope drop plan). A note for Rylie: a gentle boat ride with Anna, Elsa & Olaf. There is one quick backward drop and a few dim moments, but nothing scary.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
World Showcase, Mexico, right next door
10:55to 11:55 AM
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
World Nature, The Seas
Turtle Talk with Crush
World Nature, The Seas, same building
Crush talks right to the kids!
11:55 AMto 12:55 PM
Soarin' Across America (40")
World Nature, The Land
Living with the Land
World Nature, The Land, same building
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
World Nature
An interactive water trail. Great for Rylie and Reagan
2:30 PM
¡Celebración Encanto! SHOW
CommuniCore Plaza
Predicted times: 9:45, 10:45 & 11:45 AM, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM. Double check your app day of.
Spaceship Earth
World Celebration
Test Track (40")
World Discovery
Waits are usually lowest in the morning, then again in the early afternoon
Take time to stroll World Showcase SNACK
All 11 countries around the lagoon, ending at International Gateway
Do not rush this part! Wander through Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Peek in the shops, look for the Kidcot Fun Stops where Reagan and Rylie can color and collect stamps, and use your snack credits on the Food & Wine booths along the way.
Lightning Lane. You have the whole hour, no need to rush. Single Pass is one and done.
Not riding something? Explore CommuniCore Hall or the playground by Test Track while you wait.

Magic Outside the Rides

  • SHOW Eat to the Beat: John Stamos and the California Sound
    America Gardens Theatre. Predicted times: 5:30, 6:45 & 8:00 PM. Double check your app day of.
  • Meet Anna & Elsa
    Royal Sommerhus, Norway, right by Frozen Ever After
  • Playgrounds
    Project Tomorrow (base of Spaceship Earth), ImageWorks (Figment exit), and the outdoor playground by Test Track

Evening Magic

9:00 PM
Luminous The Symphony of Us
Watch from the United Kingdom or France, then walk right out International Gateway to the Skyliner. Tomorrow is a rest day, so stay and enjoy it!

When You Leave

  • Back to your resort: Skyliner from International Gateway (by France). Change at Caribbean Beach to the Pop Century line. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes.
  • Leaving at park close? Expect longer lines for transportation. There is no need to join the rush. Take your time, stroll slowly, grab a treat, and let the crowds thin out before you head out.
Tomorrow
Rest day! Sleep in, swim, and recharge. No alarms!
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Rest Day

Friday, November 13

Today at a Glance

TodayNo alarms! Sleep in and enjoy Pop Century
PoolHippy Dippy Pool, the big flower shaped pool in the 60s
Disney SpringsBus from Pop Century, or Uber or Lyft about 15 minutes
TomorrowYour earliest morning! Magic Kingdom buses start about 6:00 AM

Your Rest Day

  • Sleep in. You earned it!
  • Pool time at Hippy Dippy Pool, or the quieter Bowling Pin and Computer pools
  • Walk across the bridge over Hourglass Lake to Art of Animation and see the giant Cars and Lion King statues
  • Check the resort activities posted around the lobby or pool, like movies under the stars
  • Early night. Tomorrow is a big Magic Kingdom day

Mini Golf Fun

  • Use the mini golf vouchers from your magical extras at the front desk
  • Winter Summerland is our very favorite! Snowy Santa themed holes right by Blizzard Beach. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes
  • Fantasia Gardens is an easy walk from the BoardWalk, so it pairs perfectly with an evening there
  • Check the hours in the app before you go

At Disney Springs

  • Getting there: Disney Springs bus from Pop Century, or Uber or Lyft about 15 minutes
  • World of Disney for souvenirs
  • The LEGO Store and its giant LEGO sculptures
  • Level99, the interactive game rooms where your group solves challenges together (separate tickets)
  • Stroll the waterfront at sunset

BoardWalk Fun

  • Getting there: Skyliner to Caribbean Beach, switch to the EPCOT line, get off at International Gateway, then walk about 5 minutes. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes
  • Carnival games along the boardwalk for prizes (afternoon & evening)
  • Street performers most evenings, like jugglers and a magician
  • Treats: Mickey pretzels, cotton candy, ice cream, and cakes at The Cake Bake Shop
  • Rent a surrey bike or stroll around Crescent Lake at sunset

When You Leave

  • Back to your resort: From Disney Springs, take the Pop Century bus. From the BoardWalk, walk to the International Gateway Skyliner station and change at Caribbean Beach to the Pop Century line.
Tomorrow
Magic Kingdom! Buses start about 6:00 AM. Want one of the first buses? Be in line by 5:45. Guests are let past the hub around 7:00 AM, and Early Entry starts at 7:30 AM.
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Magic Kingdom

Saturday, November 14

Today at a Glance

Park Hours8:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Early Entry 7:30 AM
Getting ThereBus from Pop Century, starting about 6:00 AM. Uber or Lyft: about 20 minutes to the Transportation & Ticket Center, then the monorail or ferry
Lightning LanesPeter Pan's Flight, Haunted Mansion & Pirates, all 6 | Single Pass: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (all 6), TRON (Amanda & Reagan)
Today's Shows2:00 PM Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade | 6:45 & 9:00 PM Disney Starlight | 8:00 PM Happily Ever After
Getting there early: Buses start about 6:00 AM. Want to be on one of the first? Be in line by 5:45 AM. Not rope dropping? No need to rush.

Already Booked

Peter Pan's Flight
Fantasyland
8:50 to 9:50 AM
All 6 of you
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38")
Fantasyland
9:15 to 10:15 AM
Single Pass, all 6 of you
Haunted Mansion
Liberty Square
11:10 AM to 12:10 PM
All 6 of you
Pirates of the Caribbean
Adventureland
12:10 to 1:10 PM
All 6 of you
TRON Lightcycle / Run (48")
Tomorrowland
6:20 to 7:20 PM
Single Pass, Amanda & Reagan
Single Pass is one and done. It does not get a refill.

Amanda's Lightning Lane Refill Picks

  1. 1Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (38")
  2. 2Jingle Cruise
  3. 3The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, ride again!
  4. 4Space Mountain (44")
  5. 5Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
After you tap in at a Multi Pass Lightning Lane, open the app and book the highest pick still available. You can only use a Lightning Lane once per ride each day, so none of the rides you already booked today are on this list. Single Pass is one and done, no refill.

When You Arrive

  • MagicBand+, MagicMobile, or Key to the World cards ready
  • At security, take out anything metal (umbrellas, sunscreen, eyeglass cases) so it is easy to see
  • Check the app for today's show times and character appearances
  • Starbucks, the Main Street Bakery, and the Main Street shops open at 7:00 AM, 30 minutes before Early Entry
  • Early Entry cast members gather to the right of the castle. Only Fantasyland and Tomorrowland are open early
Castle photos: Before Early Entry is the best time for castle photos with fewer people, and the closer you get to the castle, the better your photos. Our favorite spot: the little turret archways on the left and right sides of the castle. Stand in an archway and you get the castle behind you with no crowds.

Your Touring Plan

Rope Drop: Pick Your Plan

Two great ways to start your morning. Choose the one that fits your crew, then meet up with Peter Pan's Flight at 8:50 AM.
Option 1: Fantasyland
  1. 1
    The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
    Fantasyland
    Missed it? The next best time to ride is usually around 12:30 PM.
  2. 2
    Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid
    Fantasyland, just past Pooh
    Missed it? The next best time to ride is usually around 12:30 PM.
  3. 3
    Mad Tea Party
    Fantasyland, right by Pooh
    Missed it? Waits stay short most of the day, and late afternoon is easy.
Option 2: Tomorrowland
  1. 1
    Space Mountain (44")
    Tomorrowland. A note for Rylie: a coaster in the dark under the stars. Exciting, not spooky, and she is tall enough!
    Missed it? The next best time to ride is usually around 12:30 PM.
  2. 2
    Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
    Tomorrowland, right next door
    Missed it? Waits usually drop in the afternoon, around 3:30 PM.
  3. 3
    Mad Tea Party
    Head up toward Fantasyland. If there is time before Peter Pan's Flight, spin the teacups!
    Missed it? Waits stay short most of the day, and late afternoon is easy.

The Rest of Your Day

8:50to 9:50 AM
Peter Pan's Flight
Fantasyland
9:15to 10:15 AM
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38")
Fantasyland
Single Pass, all 6 of you. One and done, no refill.
"it's a small world" & Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Fantasyland
Easy Fantasyland favorites while you are close by
10:00 AM
Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire SHOW
Cinderella Castle stage
Predicted times: 10:00 & 11:35 AM, 12:45, 2:55 & 4:00 PM. Double check your app day of.
11:10 AMto 12:10 PM
Haunted Mansion
Liberty Square
A note for Rylie: the theme is spooky, but it is full of humor and not meant to truly frighten. She can sit right next to you in the Doom Buggy, so you can decide together. Want to skip the preshow? The Stretching Room has a quick lights out moment and a scream. Just ask the cast member right as you walk in to skip the Stretching Room, and they will send you down a secret hallway straight to the ride!
12:10to 1:10 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean
Adventureland
A note for Rylie: a boat ride with a couple of small drops and some dark, loud pirate battle scenes. Mostly silly and fun!
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room & Dole Whip SNACK
Adventureland
Dole Whip at Aloha Isle uses a snack credit
2:00 PM
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade PARADE
Frontierland or Liberty Square by The Hall of Presidents
Our favorite spot to watch, and you are right there after Pirates! Settle in about 30 minutes early.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (38")
Frontierland
Waits usually drop in the afternoon, around 3:15 PM
Jingle Cruise
Adventureland
The holiday version of Jungle Cruise, with festive jokes
Space Mountain (44")
Tomorrowland
A note for Rylie: a coaster in the dark under the stars. Exciting, not spooky, and she is tall enough!
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin & the PeopleMover
Tomorrowland
6:20to 7:20 PM
TRON Lightcycle / Run (48")
Tomorrowland
Single Pass for Amanda & Reagan. One and done, no refill. Everyone else: Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor or the PeopleMover right next door.
Fantasyland after the fireworks
Fantasyland
"it's a small world", Dumbo, and The Barnstormer (35") until 11:00 PM
Lightning Lane. You have the whole hour, no need to rush. Single Pass is one and done.
Long day ahead! A midday break back at Pop Century after the parade is always an option. Your Lightning Lanes are done by 1:10 PM until TRON.

Magic Outside the Rides

  • EAT Our favorite quick meals: Pinocchio Village Haus & Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
    Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland is pizza, and Pecos Bill in Frontierland is more tacos. Both have ample seating, and they are nice, dark, and cool inside for a good break. Each uses a quick service credit.
  • SHOW Country Bear Musical Jamboree
    Frontierland, a great sit down break after the parade
  • SHOW Mickey's PhilharMagic
    Fantasyland, a 3D movie with Donald
  • Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station
    Storybook Circus, if the little ones need to cool off

Evening Magic

6:45 PM
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
For anyone not riding TRON. A second parade runs at 9:00 PM so TRON riders can catch it too!
8:00 PM
Happily Ever After
Settle in on Main Street around Casey's Corner or by the hub about 30 minutes early.
9:00 PM
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Second parade of the night, right after the fireworks.

When You Leave

  • Back to your resort: Bus from the bus stop outside the Magic Kingdom entrance back to Pop Century. Uber or Lyft: about 20 minutes from the Transportation & Ticket Center.
  • Leaving at park close? Expect longer lines for transportation. There is no need to join the rush. Take your time, stroll slowly, grab a treat, and let the crowds thin out before you head out.
  • Big reminder: Magic Kingdom is the busiest park to leave. After Happily Ever After, thousands of guests head for the buses at once and lines can be very long. The park is open until 11:00 PM, so stay and enjoy Fantasyland, shop Main Street, and leave once the crowds have thinned out.
Tomorrow
Hollywood Studios! Skyliner starts about 7:30 AM. Coffee runner from each family down by 6:50, in line by 7:10, everyone else by 7:15.
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Hollywood Studios

Sunday, November 15

Today at a Glance

Park Hours9:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Early Entry 8:30 AM
Getting ThereSkyliner from Pop Century, change at Caribbean Beach to the Hollywood Studios line. It starts about 7:30 AM. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes
Lightning LanesSlinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania! & Tower of Terror, all 6 of you
Tonight8:40 PM Disney Movie Magic | 9:00 PM Wonderful World of Animation | 9:30 PM Fantasmic!
Getting there early: it is worth it on Skyliner mornings!
6:50 AMOne coffee runner from each family heads down to the Skyliner line 7:10 AMIn line at the Skyliner 7:15 AMEveryone else joins

Already Booked

Slinky Dog Dash (38")
Toy Story Land
9:05 to 10:05 AM
All 6 of you
Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Land
10:05 to 11:05 AM
All 6 of you
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40")
Sunset Boulevard
11:05 AM to 12:05 PM
All 6 of you
Single Pass is one and done. It does not get a refill.

Amanda's Lightning Lane Refill Picks

  1. 1Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
  2. 2Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets (48")
  3. 3Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (38")
  4. 4Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40")
  5. 5Alien Swirling Saucers (32")
After you tap in at a Multi Pass Lightning Lane, open the app and book the highest pick still available. You can only use a Lightning Lane once per ride each day, so none of the rides you already booked today are on this list. Single Pass is one and done, no refill.

When You Arrive

  • MagicBand+, MagicMobile, or Key to the World cards ready
  • At security, take out anything metal (umbrellas, sunscreen, eyeglass cases) so it is easy to see
  • Check the app for today's show times and character appearances

Your Touring Plan

Rope Drop: Pick Your Plan

Two great ways to start your morning. Choose the one that fits your crew, then meet up at Slinky Dog Dash for your 9:05 AM Lightning Lane.
Option 1: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
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    Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (40")
    Galaxy's Edge. This is a Single Pass ride and you did not buy one, so rope drop is your best shot. Head straight back the moment Early Entry starts. Posted wait over 45 minutes? Skip it for now and head to Slinky, right next door.
    Missed it? The next best time to ride is usually around 3:45 PM.
Option 2: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
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    Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
    Inside the Chinese Theatre, right at the front of the park. Then it is a quick walk over to Toy Story Land for Slinky Dog Dash.
    Missed it? Waits usually drop in the afternoon, around 3:45 PM.

The Rest of Your Day

9:05to 10:05 AM
Slinky Dog Dash (38")
Toy Story Land, right next to Galaxy's Edge
10:05to 11:05 AM
Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32")
Toy Story Land
11:05 AMto 12:05 PM
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40")
Sunset Boulevard
A note for Rylie: the theme is spooky, with drops in the dark, but it is full of humor and not meant to truly frighten. You know her best, so you can decide together.
12:30 PM
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After SHOW
Sunset Boulevard
Do not miss this one, it is a must! Predicted times: 10:30, 11:10 & 11:50 AM, 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 2:30, 3:10, 3:50, 4:30, 5:10, 5:50, 6:30, 7:10 & 7:50 PM. Double check your app day of.
1:00 PM
Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage SHOW
Sunset Boulevard
Predicted times: 11:00 AM, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00 & 5:00 PM. Double check your app day of.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets (48")
Sunset Boulevard
Rylie is under 48", so this is a great one for the grown ups and Reagan while she enjoys Beauty and the Beast or a snack
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Hollywood Boulevard, Chinese Theatre
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40")
Echo Lake
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (38")
Galaxy's Edge
Everyone gets a job flying the Falcon!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (40")
Galaxy's Edge
Missed it this morning? Waits are usually lowest around 3:45 PM. A note for Rylie: it is intense, with blasters and a drop in the dark, but it is an exciting Star Wars adventure more than a scary one.
Lightning Lane. You have the whole hour, no need to rush. Single Pass is one and done.

Magic Outside the Rides

Don't Miss: The Walt Disney Studios

One of the best family spots in the park. Plan a little time here.
  • The Magic of Disney Animation
    Watch how Disney characters come to life, and learn to draw one yourself
  • Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!
    A sing and dance along show for little ones
  • The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure
    Predicted times: 10:00, 10:35, 11:10 & 11:45 AM, 12:20, 12:55, 1:30, 2:05, 2:40, 3:15, 3:50, 4:25, 5:00, 5:35, 6:10, 6:45, 7:20 & 7:55 PM. Double check your app day of.
  • Drawn to Wonderland
    A playground for the kids to burn off energy
  • Character meets
    Check the app for who is out today
  • EAT Our favorite quick meal: Backlot Express
    Echo Lake. Decent options for the whole family, with plenty of indoor seating. Uses a quick service credit.
  • SHOW For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing Along Celebration
    Echo Lake. Predicted times: 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 PM. Double check your app day of.
  • SHOW Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
    Echo Lake. Predicted times: 10:45 AM, 12:00, 1:15, 3:15 & 4:30 PM. Double check your app day of.

Evening Magic

8:40 PM
Disney Movie Magic
Projections on the Chinese Theatre
9:00 PM
Wonderful World of Animation
Same spot, right after Movie Magic
9:30 PM
Fantasmic!
Head to the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater on Sunset Boulevard right after Wonderful World of Animation. Fantasmic! also plays at 8:00 PM if the little ones need an earlier night.

When You Leave

  • Back to your resort: Skyliner from the station just outside the main entrance. Change at Caribbean Beach to the Pop Century line. Uber or Lyft: about 10 minutes.
  • Leaving at park close? Expect longer lines for transportation. There is no need to join the rush. Take your time, stroll slowly, grab a treat, and let the crowds thin out before you head out.
Tomorrow
Departure day. Check out by 11:00 AM. Leave Pop Century at least 3 hours before your flight.
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Monday, November 16

Today at a Glance

Check OutBy 11:00 AM. Bell Services can hold your bags if you want to swim or explore first
To the AirportUber or Lyft to MCO, about 25 minutes on a good traffic day
Your FlightLeave Pop Century at least 3 hours before your flight time

Before You Go

  • Pack the night before so the morning is easy
  • Use your last quick service and snack credits. No credit left behind!
  • Credits expire at 11:59 PM tonight
  • Leave room for souvenirs!

Airline Luggage Service

  • Want to skip the bag check line at the airport? You can use the airline luggage service in the Pop Century lobby
  • No need to pre enroll! Just check in online with your airline first
  • Drop off your checked bags in the lobby between 24 hours and 4 hours before your flight
  • Have your boarding pass and ID with you when you drop off your bags

Until Next Time

Thank you so much for letting me be part of your Walt Disney World vacation! I hope it was the most amazing adventure, full of laughter, character hugs, and memories you will talk about for years.

Already dreaming about next year? Tap Come Back in 2027 on your home menu for Disney's Bounce Back offer, and text me within 7 days of checking out (by Monday, November 23).

Safe travels home!

Amanda
Memory Maker (Porter family): once you are home, open your photos in the My Disney Experience app and tap Activate on Memory Maker. That removes the watermarks from all of your photos at once. Then download your favorites within 30 days.
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Come Back in 2027

Disney's Bounce Back offer, just for you
Already dreaming about coming back? Every guest staying on property can save on a 2027 Walt Disney World stay with Disney's Bounce Back offer.
up to 35% offDeluxe & Deluxe Villa
up to 30% offModerate
up to 25% offValue
No Dates Yet? No Stress!
You do not need your 2027 dates yet. We just book a placeholder date to lock the discount to your name, then change it to your real dates whenever you are ready.

How It Works

Text me within 7 days of checking out (by Monday, November 23) and we will book a package with a deposit.
  • Each adult in your party can book their own, up to 3 rooms each, so bring family & friends next time
  • Book as many dates as you would like
  • Change or cancel with no penalty up to 30 days before arrival

2027 Travel Dates

Jan 11 to 14Jan 18 to 28Feb 7 to 11Feb 15 to 18Feb 21 to 24Mar 1 to Apr 14Apr 18 to May 27May 31 to Jun 30Jul 5 to Sep 1Sep 6 to Oct 3Oct 25 to 31
Not included: campsites, three bedroom villas, cabins at Copper Creek, Bungalows and Island Tower rooms at the Polynesian, and suites at Moderate & Deluxe resorts.