Day 2

Animal Kingdom + MK Late Night

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Animal Kingdom — Morning

Lightning Lane (confirmed): 4 AK Multi Pass + 1 MK Multi Pass.
AK: Flight of Passage 8:25–9:25 AM • Kilimanjaro Safaris 8:55–9:55 AM • Expedition Everest 10:25–11:25 AM • Kali River Rapids 11:25 AM–12:25 PM.
MK: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 8:30–9:30 PM.
AK has no tiers — all picks can be any ride. In-park tip: after scanning your first LL, immediately open the app to book another — no waiting period (that's how you got 4 AK rides from 3 initial picks).

Early Entry strategy: You have LLs for both Flight of Passage and Safaris, so use Early Entry to ride Na'vi River Journey standby first (5–10 min wait during Early Entry vs. 40+ later). Then scan your Flight of Passage LL at 8:25. After scanning, immediately open the app — that unlocks your 4th LL pick (Kali River Rapids).

~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
Na'vi River Journey (standby)
Ride this first during Early Entry — 5–10 min wait now vs. 40+ later. Gentle boat ride through bioluminescent Pandora rainforest. Great for Ella (8).
8:25 AM
Flight of Passage LL
LL window 8:25–9:25 AM • The best ride at Disney World. 3D flying on a banshee over Pandora. After scanning, immediately open the app and book your 4th LL (Kali River Rapids).
8:55 AM
Kilimanjaro Safaris LL
LL window 8:55–9:55 AM • Use the Pandora-to-Africa shortcut. Morning is best — animals are most active. 18–20 min ride through the savanna.
~9:30 AM
Explore the park
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Maharajah Jungle Trek (tigers, bats, birds), Tree of Life, Dinosaur ride. Fill time before Everest LL window.
10:25 AM
Expedition Everest LL
LL window 10:25–11:25 AM • Roller coaster through the Himalayas. 44" height minimum — check if Ella qualifies.
11:25 AM
Kali River Rapids LL
LL window 11:25 AM–12:25 PM • You WILL get wet. Good timing — midday heat makes it refreshing.
~12:00 PM
Head back to Yacht Club
Bus ~25–30 min. Beat the midday heat — AK gets brutal in the afternoon.
12:30–3:00
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, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion. No TRON LL today — ride standby during Extended Evening Hours when waits drop to 10–15 min.
5:30–7:00 PM
Fantasyland + youngest kid rides
Peter Pan, It's a Small World, Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear. Save Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for the LL at 8:30 PM.
7:00–8:00 PM
Dinner
Quick-service — Casey's Corner, Pinocchio Village Haus, or Storybook Treats. Note celiac.
8:30 PM
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train LL
LL window 8:30–9:30 PM • Fantasyland. Ride before fireworks — then find your spot on Main Street.
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
You already rode Seven Dwarfs via LL before fireworks. Peter Pan is genuinely walkable during ExEH — ride it first, then re-ride favorites.
TRON has no LL today — ride it early in the Extended Evening session before word spreads. Waits drop to 10–15 min by 10:30 PM.

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, lots of GF bowl options. Excellent celiac protocol.
Harambe Market (AK, Africa) — lots of GF options: bacon cheeseburger, chicken tenders, fries, harissa chicken wrap
Smiling Crocodile (AK) — GF arepas
Pizzafari (AK, Discovery Island) — GF pizza
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.
Casey's Corner (MK, Main Street) — GF buns, any hot dog can be made GF. Can NOT have fries.
Westward Ho (MK, Frontierland) — should be able to do candied bacon on a stick
Pinocchio Village Haus (MK, Fantasyland) — GF pizza
Storybook Treats (MK, Fantasyland) — GF soft serve. Great late-night stop during Extended Evening Hours.

MK warning: Do NOT get popcorn from Main Street Confectionery — not celiac-safe.

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). Best GF grilled cheese!
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.
To-go options: Short ribs, chicken parm, and potentially calamari

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