Day 2

Animal Kingdom + MK Late Night

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Animal Kingdom — Morning

7:00 AM: Book Lightning Lane Multi Pass in the app. Priority: Flight of Passage (Single Pass if available — sells out fast), Expedition Everest, Na'vi River Journey. Also book TRON Single Pass for MK this afternoon.

Early Entry strategy: Pandora opens during Early Entry but Kilimanjaro Safaris does not. Ride Flight of Passage first (10–25 min wait during Early Entry vs. 80+ later), then Na'vi River Journey, then use the Pandora-to-Africa shortcut to reach Safaris right at official park opening.

~7:15 AM
Bus to Animal Kingdom
~25–30 min from Yacht Club. Aim to arrive before Early Entry.
~7:45 AM
Early Entry — head straight to Pandora
Enter 30 min before official opening
8:00 AM
Flight of Passage
The best ride at Disney World. 3D flying on a banshee over Pandora. Do this first — 80+ min wait later in the day.
~8:20 AM
Na'vi River Journey
Gentle boat ride through bioluminescent Pandora rainforest. Great for Ella (8). ~5 min wait during early entry.
~8:40 AM
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Use the Pandora-to-Africa shortcut. Morning is best — animals are most active. 18–20 min ride through the savanna.
9:15–10:00
Expedition Everest
Roller coaster through the Himalayas. 44" height minimum — check if Ella qualifies.
10:00–11:00
Explore the park
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Maharajah Jungle Trek (tigers, bats, birds), Tree of Life, Dinosaur ride, Kali River Rapids (you will get wet)
11:00 AM
Head back to Yacht Club
Bus ~25–30 min. Beat the midday heat — AK gets brutal in the afternoon.
11:30–3:00
Yacht Club pool break + lunch
Stormalong Bay pool, lunch at BoardWalk Deli or hotel. Recharge for tonight's MK Extended Evening — you'll be up until midnight.

Magic Kingdom — Afternoon + Extended Evening

3:00 PM
Bus to Magic Kingdom
~20–25 min from Yacht Club. Only option for MK.
3:30 PM
Meet Mickey
Town Square Theater, Main Street — do this first when you arrive, before lines build. (Ella's #1, rated 5)
3:45 PM
Dole Whip
Aloha Isle in Adventureland (near Tiki Room). Julie's must-have, rated 5. Walk through on the way to Fantasyland.
4:00 PM
Meet Tigger & Pooh
Thoughtful Spot in Fantasyland (Julie rated 5)
4:00–5:30 PM
Ride the big ones
Lightning Lane priorities: Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON (Single Pass), Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion
5:30–7:00 PM
Fantasyland + youngest kid rides
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan, It's a Small World, Winnie the Pooh
7:00–8:00 PM
Dinner
Liberty Tree Tavern (if reserved) or any quick-service — note celiac
8:45 PM
Disney Starlight — Dream the Night Away
~9:00 PM
Disney Enchantment Fireworks
Find a spot on Main Street
10:00 PM
Extended Evening Hours begin
Show Yacht Club room key to enter. Crowds drop dramatically.
10 PM–12 AM
Near-empty Magic Kingdom
Rides drop to 5–15 min waits. Re-ride favorites: TRON, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Tiana's. Seven Dwarfs & Peter Pan are walkable now. Storybook Treats (Fantasyland) for GF soft serve — perfect late-night treat.
12:00 AM
Park closes — bus back to Yacht Club
~12:30 AM
Bed

Bring your room key — cast members check at Extended Evening entry
Bring a light snack — most dining closes during ExEH, though some carts stay open
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & Peter Pan are genuinely walkable during ExEH — ride them first
TRON is popular even during ExEH — still get LL if possible, or go early in the session

Animal Kingdom (Morning)

Festival of the Lion King — 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 PM (30 min, arrive 15 min early)
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue & Beyond — 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:30 PM (25 min)
Feathered Friends In Flight! — ~10:45 AM
Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe — ~8:10 AM (you'll hear them at rope drop)
Winged Encounters — ~8:15 AM (macaws near the Tree of Life)

Magic Kingdom (Afternoon & Evening)

Festival of Fantasy Parade — 3:00 PM (single daily performance in April)
Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade — ~5:10 PM, ~6:25 PM
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away — ~8:45 PM
Happily Ever After Fireworks — ~9:00 PM (moves to 10 PM on Apr 19+, confirm on app)
Extended Evening Hours — 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Deluxe guests only)

Celiac Dining

Today's Options

Satu'li Canteen (AK, Pandora) — quick service, customizable bowls. Excellent celiac protocol.
Refreshment Outpost (AK, between Africa & Asia) — quick service, GF snacks. Good between Safari and Everest.
Flame Tree Barbecue (AK, Discovery Island) — quick service, GF options. Beautiful outdoor seating.
Liberty Tree Tavern (MK, Liberty Square) — all-you-care-to-eat Patriot's Platter with GF rolls, stuffing, gravy, mac & cheese. Reserve in advance.
Storybook Treats (MK, Fantasyland) — GF soft serve. Great late-night stop during Extended Evening Hours.

At any quick-service: tell the cast member you have celiac. They'll call a chef.

The BoardWalk Deli

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

What's safe: Sandwiches on allergy-friendly bread, salads, allergy-friendly bagels (breakfast)
Protocol: Tell cast member celiac → chef comes out.
Price: ~$10–13 per sandwich

BoardWalk Pizza Window

Quick-service • next to the Deli

What's safe: Gluten-free pizza

Trattoria al Forno

Table-service • Disney's BoardWalk • 5-min walk

What's safe: Full allergy-friendly menu. GF pasta and entrées.

In-park: Any Disney restaurant can accommodate celiac — tell the cast member, chef comes out.