If you are visiting the parks in 2021, you can expect a completely different experience.
Disney World Planning during Coronavirus Resources*NOTE THAT AS OF JULY 11, 2020 FASTPASS+ HAS BEEN SUSPENDED WHILE THE PARKS RUN AT REDUCED CAPACITY DUE TO COVID-19. NOTE THAT THESE TOURING PLANS ASSUME REGULAR CAPACITY AND FASTPASS USE. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AS THE PARKS REOPEN*
Every Disney expert will tell you a good touring plan is essential for making the most of your Disney World vacation. But what exactly is a touring plan? And do I have to follow an exact plan in order to enjoy my vacation? Can I be spontaneous?
A touring plan is your itinerary for the parks. I like to have a general idea of my day hour by hour. Keeping it by the hour, instead of, say, 15-minute intervals, gives you room to stop and enjoy things, park your stroller, grab a snack, hit the bathrooms, or whatever!
While it certainly isn’t necessary to have a touring plan before you hit the parks, it definitely helps. If you are worried about the lines and the waits at Disney World, having a great touring plan can make all the difference.
I have put together a basic touring plan for Animal Kingdom to help you navigate the park and get the most out of your time. These are some of my favorite suggestions that have worked for me and my family. Grab fastpass+ rides based on what you and your family like. It is best to arrive at rope drop to make the most of your day!
The Fastpass+ suggestions:
These rides are both tier 1. You can only choose 1 for Fastpass (Sometimes referred to as Fast Pass or FastPass+).
1st Hour (Rope Drop)
2nd Hour
3rd Hour
Break for lunch
Afternoon Break/Low wait time rides
In the afternoon the parks will get busier. They often get HOT in the early afternoon. I don’t usually give specific rides after lunch time. I suggest either heading back to your hotel for a pool or nap break, or using this time to hit some of the rides that are low-wait, but air-conditioned. Some suggestions are:
And repeat rides you loved
Dinner
Rivers of Light
This is a plan that I like to use, but you can easily swap out rides for ones that your kids love. And if you can’t get one of the fastpass+ rides that I suggested, don’t sweat. You can always swap a fastpass+ ride with a rope drop ride.
If you don’t think you can get your little ones up and out the door at rope drop, I feel you. I have suggestions forsleep in days as well. And I also suggest planning out your mornings but leaving afternoons open so you can be spontaneous. Kids never cease to change their minds at the very last minute about rides, characters, or anything else they feel like. So having room for spontaneity, or even just to repeat rides the kids love is a must!
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-Julie
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