Oct 26–31, 2025 · Walt Disney World · Disney's All‑Star Movies Resort
Plan: 🎂 Arrive on Sunday for your Birthday. 🎢 4 Awesome Parks (Monday - Thursday) ☕️ Fun coffee & stroll on Friday ✈️ Fly home on Friday evening
✨ Legend
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:00 PM | Online Check‑In → straight to room. Drop bags, quick refresh. |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Evening Stroll 🎬 Toy Story courtyard (Buzz, Woody & RC) + 101 Dalmatians + Fantasia. Stroller‑friendly photos for Mannat. |
| 7:00–7:45 PM | Birthday Dinner 🎂 World Premiere Food Court (cupcake for Shaan). |
| 8:00–9:00 PM | Movie Night Movies Under the Stars (check schedule). |
| After 9:00 PM | Lights out — big week ahead. I'll prep day bags. |
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | Walk to bus stop (Animal Kingdom). |
| 8:00–9:15 AM | Rope Drop: Na'vi River Journey ⭐ (indoor). |
| 9:30–10:15 AM | Kilimanjaro Safaris 🦒 (cooler temps = active animals). |
| 10:30–11:30 AM | Trails: Gorilla Falls or Maharajah (they have shade). |
| 12:00–12:45 PM | Lunch: Satu'li Canteen 🍴 (AC Break). |
| 1:15–1:45 PM | ⭐ Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Musical (indoors). |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Creature Comforts ☕ / Nomad Lounge. Tree of Life photos. (AC Break) |
| 3:15–5:30 PM | General shopping & more park time. Flexible because of the weather. |
| ~6:00 PM | Bus back. Resort dinner + optional pool or movie night. |
Must‑Dos
- Nemo musical ⭐
- Na'vi River Journey
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
Weather Notes
- PM showers possible → pivot to indoor shows.
- Ponchos in stroller basket.
🎁 Bonus Extras ✨
- 🐐 Rafiki's Planet Watch: Take the train to the petting zoo and animation area — calm, educational, and fun.
- 🌿 Discovery Island Trails: Shaded paths near the Tree of Life — a quiet moment away from the crowds.
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | Bus to Magic Kingdom. Birthday button at Guest Services for Shaan. |
| 8:00–9:15 AM | Icons: Castle photo 📸 → ⭐ Meet Mickey (early) → Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 🎢 or TRON (LL/IAS). |
| 9:30–10:45 AM | Fantasyland: Little Mermaid (indoor), Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh. |
| 12:00–12:45 PM | Lunch: Be Our Guest or Columbia Harbour House (AC Break). |
| 1:15–2:00 PM | 20 Minute Private Photo Shoot (at 1:30pm) 📸 |
| 2:15–3:15 PM | ⭐ Moana Greeting (Adventureland) → Pirates of the Caribbean ⛵. |
| 3:30–4:30 PM | PeopleMover / Carousel of Progress (AC Break). Coffee at Main Street Bakery. |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Dinner: Skipper Canteen or quick‑service (AC Break). |
| 8:30–9:00 PM | 🎆 Happily Ever After fireworks (castle hub). |
| After 9:15 PM | Bus back. Bedtime & chill in hotel room. |
Must‑Dos
- Meet Mickey ⭐
- Moana Greeting ⭐
- Fireworks 🎆
Things to Remember
- Sunscreen + Hats
- Ponchos in Stroller Basket
- Plenty of Snacks for Mannat
🎁 Bonus Extras ✨
- 🏝️ Tom Sawyer Island: Cross by raft and explore rope bridges and shady hideouts — great for Mannat to roam.
- 🎠 Carousel of Progress: A cozy, nostalgic indoor show perfect for cooling down and relaxing together.
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Bus to Hollywood Studios → straight to Toy Story Land. |
| 8:00–9:30 AM | ⭐ Slinky Dog Dash 🎢 (if she's tall enough) → ⭐ Toy Story Mania 🎯 → Alien Swirling Saucers 🛸. |
| 10:00–10:30 AM | Snack at Woody's Lunch Box (Lunch Box Tart). |
| 11:00–12:00 PM | ⭐ Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway 🚂. |
| 12:30–1:15 PM | Lunch: Docking Bay 7 🍴 (AC Break). |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Frozen Sing‑Along (AC Break). Coffee at Trolley Car Café. |
| 3:30–5:30 PM | General shopping & more park time. Flexible & chill time. |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Dinner: Sci‑Fi Dine‑In Theater 🍔 |
| ~7:00 PM | Exit to be back by 8 PM for Shaan's class. |
Must‑Dos
- Slinky Dog ⭐
- Toy Story Mania ⭐
- Runaway Railway ⭐
Mannat's Joy
- All things Toy Story 🤠
- Mickey Mouse
- Things she can take home
🎁 Bonus Extras ✨
- ✏️ Animation Academy: Short drawing class where you can sketch Disney characters together.
- 🔍 Hidden Mickey Hunt: Spot the secret Mickeys throughout Toy Story Land for a fun challenge.
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | Bus to EPCOT. Easy pace day. |
| 8:00–9:00 AM | ⭐ The Seas with Nemo & Friends 🐠 → aquariums. |
| 9:15–9:45 AM | ⭐ Turtle Talk with Crush 🐢 (interactive). |
| 10:15–11:00 AM | ⭐ Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana 💧 (photos!). |
| 11:15–12:00 PM | Soarin' Around the World 🌍. |
| 12:15–1:00 PM | Lunch: Connections Eatery or Sunshine Seasons. |
| 1:15–3:45 PM | World Showcase: Mexico → Norway → China → Germany → Italy → France. |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Dinner: Chefs de France 🍷. |
| ~7:00 PM | Exit to get home for class. See Spaceship Earth lights on the way out. |
Must‑Dos
- Nemo ride + aquariums ⭐
- Turtle Talk ⭐
- Journey of Water ⭐
Comfort
- Cooler, sunny day → perfect for strolling.
- Plenty of shade + indoor stops.
🎁 Bonus Extras ✨
- 🌸 Morocco Pavilion Walk: Wander through tiled courtyards and fountains — serene and beautiful.
- 🥨 Germany Pavilion Snack Stop: Grab a pretzel or crêpe and relax lakeside at the lagoon.
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:30 AM | Resort breakfast at World Premiere Food Court 🥞. Bags to Bell Services if needed. |
| 9:30–11:00 AM | Photo loop with Mannat in Toy Story & Dalmatians courtyards; optional pool dip 💦. |
| 11:00–2:00 PM | One Lyft (~20 min) to Winter Park or Lake Eola. Coffee: Foxtail or Barnie's. Have lunch. |
| ~3:00 PM | Head to airport → arrive by 4:30 PM. |
📋 Tasks & Checklist
📝 Notes
Bus Cheatsheet
- Animal Kingdom · ~15 min · First: Na'vi River Journey · Flight of Passage
- Magic Kingdom · ~25 min · First: Meet Mickey · Seven Dwarfs · TRON
- Hollywood Studios · ~15 min · First: Slinky · Toy Story Mania
- EPCOT · ~20 min · First: Nemo/Turtle Talk · Soarin'
Genie+ Priorities
- Book first Lightning Lane at 7:00 AM in the app.
- Top picks: TRON (MK), Slinky Dog (DHS), Guardians (EPCOT), Flight of Passage (AK).
- Stack afternoon slots during naps/AC breaks.
Park Bag Checklist
- Ponchos, sunscreen, mini fan, hats.
- Snacks, refillable water, wipes, extra outfit for Mannat.
- Portable charger, Ziplocs (wet clothes / ride splashes).
- Stroller rain cover + small blanket.
Little Efficiencies
- Mobile Order lunch where possible to cut waits.
- Use indoor shows (Nemo, Frozen) as scheduled AC breaks.
- Take castle/fireworks photos a bit off‑center for easier space.