Day 1

Travel + EPCOT Evening

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Northborough to Worcester Airport

~8:30 AM
Leave Northborough
~15 miles, ~24 min via I-290
~9:00 AM
Arrive at ORH — park in Lot A or B
$7/day ($42 for the week) — credit card only, no cash. Walk to terminal.
~9:15 AM
Check in & security
Single terminal, small airport — security is typically fast

ORH Parking: Lots A & B, walking distance to terminal. $7/day — $42 for the week (Apr 21–27). Credit card only. First-come, first-served. EV charging in Lot A.

JetBlue Flight 0987 • Confirmation: JBWEMU

ORH

Worcester

→

MCO

Orlando

Departs

11:07 AM

Arrives

2:11 PM

Duration

3h 4m

Seats: Christian 5A • Julie 5B • Owen 5C • Alice 5D • Ella 5E • A320

Track Flight Live on FlightAware JetBlue Flight Status

MCO Arrival

2:11 PM
Land at MCO (Terminal C)
~2:15 PM
Text Moe (Gear Fusion driver) when you exit the plane
Moe will meet you at the information desk near baggage claim with your name on his iPad. Confirmation M1QZ-IF. Gear Fusion (407) 462-5946
~2:30 PM
Meet Moe at information desk, collect luggage
~2:45 PM
Drive to Yacht Club
Private SUV, ~30 min direct, no stops
~3:30 PM
Arrive at Disney's Yacht Club
Check in, settle into room

Yacht Club: 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd

Call Yacht Club: (407) 934-7000

Resort View room • Sleeps 5 • Check-out Fri Apr 24 • Confirmation 41818807

EPCOT Evening

It's a travel day, but you have 3 Lightning Lane rides booked for tonight. EPCOT is a 10-min walk from your room — no bus needed.

Lightning Lane (confirmed): 3 Multi Pass rides tonight. Spaceship Earth 5:25–6:25 PM • Soarin' 6:15–7:15 PM • Test Track 7:05–8:05 PM. In-park tip: after scanning your first LL, immediately open the app to book another — no waiting period.

~4:00 PM
Check in, freshen up, drop bags
~4:30 PM
Grab a quick bite or pack snacks
~5:00 PM
Walk to EPCOT
~10 min via International Gateway (near France/UK pavilion)
~5:15 PM
Disney Visa Photo Spot
Near Figment (Imagination pavilion) — present Disney Visa Card for exclusive photo, available 1–6:30 PM. Quick stop before your first ride.
5:25 PM
Spaceship Earth LL
LL window 5:25–6:25 PM • World Celebration. Classic dark ride through the history of human communication.
~6:00 PM
Flower & Garden Festival stroll
Topiaries, food stalls — fill time before Soarin' window.
6:15 PM
Soarin' Around the World LL
LL window 6:15–7:15 PM • World Nature (The Land pavilion). Hang-gliding over world landmarks.
~6:45 PM
Dinner from World Showcase / festival stalls
La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico), Les Halles (France), or Flower & Garden stalls. Note celiac. Eat between rides.
7:05 PM
Test Track LL
LL window 7:05–8:05 PM • World Discovery. Design your car, then hit the test track at 65 mph.
~7:45 PM
Continue dinner / World Showcase stroll
Finish eating, explore the countries.
~8:30 PM
Harmonious (EPCOT nighttime spectacular, if running)
~9:00 PM
Walk back to Yacht Club (~10 min)
Easy first night — rest up for tomorrow

You have 3 Lightning Lane rides tonight — Spaceship Earth, Soarin', and Test Track. Scan each one and immediately open the app to book your next LL.
Cosmic Rewind does not have an LL tonight — ride it standby Thursday morning during Early Entry instead.
The International Gateway entrance puts you right in World Showcase — perfect for an evening stroll
Flower & Garden Festival stalls have GF-labeled options — ask each cast member

Memory Maker is included! All Disney PhotoPass photos (ride photos, character meets, Magic Shots) are free. Tap your MagicBand or scan at every photo opportunity — download them all later in the My Disney Experience app.

Garden Rocks Concert Series (America Gardens Theater) — 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:00 PM. Free with admission. Fri–Mon = major artists, Tue–Thu = local acts.
Spaceship Earth Projections — after sunset through park close. Rotating shows including "What Else Can I Do?" (Encanto) and Colors of the Wind. No set time, just walk by.
Harmonious / EPCOT nighttime spectacular — ~8:30–9:00 PM (check app for exact time)
Spike the Bee — CommuniCore Hall, garden transitions from day to night theme

Tonight is Tuesday — Garden Rocks will be local acts, not headliners.

Celiac Dining

Disney Celiac Protocol

Disney is the gold standard for celiac-safe dining. Every quick-service location has an allergy-friendly process.

Quick-service: Tell the cast member you have celiac (not just GF). They'll call a chef to take your order separately.
Mobile ordering: Filter by "Gluten/Wheat" in the My Disney Experience app.

EPCOT Dining

Tonight's Options

La Hacienda de San Angel — Mexico pavilion, table-service, strong celiac protocol
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie — France, quick service, GF options available
Space 220 Restaurant — reservations, very popular, book in advance
Flower & Garden Festival stalls — confirmed GF picks:
- Grilled street corn with dairy-free garlic Boursin
- Potato pancakes with applesauce
- Mango Dole Whip
Sunshine Seasons (The Land pavilion) — giant Mickey lemon macaron is celiac-safe
Katsura Grill (Japan pavilion) — might have chicken teriyaki with rice!

NOT gluten-free despite festival labeling: Sticky ribs, Falafel, Moroccan wrap. Avoid these.

The BoardWalk Deli

Quick-service • Disney's BoardWalk • 5-min walk from Yacht Club (on the path to EPCOT/HS)

What's safe: Sandwiches on allergy-friendly bread, salads, allergy-friendly bagels (breakfast). Best GF grilled cheese!
Protocol: Tell cast member celiac → chef comes out. Same kitchen, reasonable precautions.
Price: ~$10–13 per sandwich
Best for: Quick breakfast or grab-and-go lunch without entering a park

BoardWalk Pizza Window

Quick-service • Disney's BoardWalk • next to the BoardWalk Deli

What's safe: Gluten-free pizza
Protocol: Same celiac protocol — tell the cast member
Best for: Easy GF dinner option steps from the hotel

Trattoria al Forno

Table-service • Disney's BoardWalk • 5-min walk from Yacht Club

What's safe: Full allergy-friendly menu covering top 9 allergens. GF pasta and entrées available.
To-go options: Short ribs, chicken parm, and potentially calamari
Protocol: Note celiac when reserving. Chef will come to the table.
Best for: Sit-down breakfast or dinner without leaving the BoardWalk area

In-park dining: Any Disney quick-service or table-service restaurant can accommodate celiac — tell the cast member, chef comes out. Use the My Disney Experience app to filter by "Gluten/Wheat" when mobile ordering.