Note: Cinderella Castle repainting in progress — some scaffolding visible, all shows & fireworks continue.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ~3:00 PM | Festival of Fantasy Parade | Frontierland → Liberty Sq → Main St |
| 1 / 2:05 / 4 PM | Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire | Castle Forecourt Stage |
| 9:00 PM | Happily Ever After Fireworks | Main Street / Hub |
| 7:45 PM | Disney Starlight Nighttime Parade | Frontierland → Liberty Sq → Main St |
Don't stop at shops or characters on Main Street yet. Priority is getting to Fantasyland while wait times are low.
Walk through the castle to Fantasyland. Estimated crowd: 5/10 (moderate-low).
Seven Dwarfs has the longest sustained waits in the park. Peter Pan is second. Both are in Fantasyland and close together. it's a small world is a short-wait palate cleanser right next door.
Walking routes: Option A comes from Fantasyland via the passage near it's a small world. Option B comes from Main Street or Tomorrowland through the hub.
Air-conditioned, two floors (upstairs quieter), good variety (seafood, chicken, kid-friendly options), central between Fantasyland and Adventureland.
Alternatives: Pinocchio Village Haus (pizza/pasta, overlooks it's a small world) or Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn (Mexican-inspired bowls).
From Columbia Harbour House, walk into Adventureland (immediately adjacent).
Watching from Liberty Square means you see the parade early in its route. After it passes, head to Fantasyland or Tomorrowland while everyone else is still watching on Main Street — shorter ride waits for 20-30 minutes.
After the railroad arrives at Main Street, walk to Tomorrowland (right side of hub).
If energy is low, skip Country Bear Jamboree and rest near the hub, browse shops, or grab a snack at Sleepy Hollow (Liberty Square) — famous for its waffle sandwiches.
Alternative: Casey's Corner (Main Street) — hot dogs and fries. Convenient if staying near Main Street.
Projections on Cinderella Castle with fireworks overhead. ~18 minutes.
If the toddler is done before fireworks, it's completely fine to skip and head out.
~9:20 PM — Fireworks end. Wait 15-20 min. Browse shops (open after park close) and let crowds thin before heading to the monorail. With seniors and a stroller, fighting the crowds is harder.
| # | Attraction | Land | Height | Dark? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | Fantasyland | 38" | Partly |
| 2 | Peter Pan's Flight | Fantasyland | — | Yes (gentle) |
| 3 | it's a small world | Fantasyland | — | No |
| 4 | Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Fantasyland | — | Yes (gentle) |
| 5 | Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Fantasyland | — | No |
| 6 | Under the Sea ~ Little Mermaid | Fantasyland | — | Yes (gentle) |
| 7 | Pirates of the Caribbean | Adventureland | — | Yes (mild) |
| 8 | Jungle Cruise | Adventureland | — | No |
| 9 | Magic Carpets of Aladdin | Adventureland | — | No |
| 10 | Mickey's PhilharMagic | Fantasyland | — | Yes (3D) |
| 11 | Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Fantasyland | — | No |
| 12 | Mad Tea Party | Fantasyland | — | No |
| 13 | The Barnstormer | Fantasyland | 35" | No |
| 14 | WDW Railroad | Fantasyland→Main St | — | No |
| 15 | PeopleMover | Tomorrowland | — | No |
| 16 | Tomorrowland Speedway | Tomorrowland | 32" w/ adult | No |
| 17 | Astro Orbiter | Tomorrowland | — | No |
Total: 17 attractions + 4 character meets + 1 show + 1 parade + fireworks
| # | Activity | Land | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | Fantasyland | Ride (group) |
| 2 | Peter Pan's Flight | Fantasyland | Ride (group) |
| 3 | it's a small world | Fantasyland | Ride (group) |
| 4 | PeopleMover | Tomorrowland | Easy ride |
| 5 | Carousel of Progress | Tomorrowland | Show |
| 6 | Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire | Castle Stage | Show |
| 7 | Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor | Tomorrowland | Show |
| 8 | Country Bear Jamboree | Frontierland | Show |
| 9 | Main Street shops & atmosphere | Main Street | Leisure |
Plus: Lunch, dinner, parade, and fireworks with the group
Fantasyland is behind the castle. Adventureland connects to Liberty Square and Frontierland on the west side. Tomorrowland is on the east side. Everything radiates from the central hub.