ORLANDO, FL
Orlando, FL is known for being home to the, "Most Magical Place on Earth," Disney World! Disney World is such a beautiful place filled with Disney princess's, Mickey and Minnie Mouse shaped food, Disney themed rollercoaster rides, Disney characters, fairy dust, lively music, and smiles everywhere you look. It makes me happy just thinking about Disney World! It's a place that makes you feel like you are living in a real life Disney movie, and it is the perfect vacation for the whole family. I actually went on a girls trip to Disney World a few months ago and we had the best time, so I am so excited to share our "Disney 3-Day Itinerary" as well as some tips to make it the most magical weekend of your life!
Tips for a Magical Disney Weekend!
Purchase Park Tickets Beforehand
Be sure to purchase your tickets before you get to Disney to make your experience easier and quicker. You can buy your park tickets online at Disney.com. Since we went to the park for 2 days we bought the "2 Day Ticket with Hopper Option." This pass was perfect because it allowed us to visit multiple parks in one day as well as have "fast passes" for a few rides at each park. The "fast pass" allows you to go to the front of the line, which is awesome! I would definitely recommend this pass if you are wanting to do multiple parks during your visit to Disney!
Download the Disney App
The Disney app is awesome because it allows you to plan out your day with what rides you would like to ride, manage your "fast passes," view ride wait times, see Disney show times, and view maps of the various parks. You can also link all of your parties tickets to the app so that everyone can see the schedule for the day.
Buy Minnie Mouse Ears
You can purchase Minnie Mouse ears on Etsy for over half the price they sell them at the parks. Be sure to order a pair before your trip so you can take super cute pictures!
Purchase Tiffany Ramirez's Presets
These cute, lively presets will make your Disney pictures shine! All of the pictures are on this post were edited with these fun presets. You can purchase them here.
Disney 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Morning:
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Fly into Orlando Airport
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Check-in to Hotel: There are so many beautiful places to stay in Disney. I would recommend staying near Disney Springs if you are looking for great restaurants, bars, live music and shops.
Afternoon:
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There are so many great options for things to do in the afternoon around Disney:
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Have a pool day at your hotel: All the hotels have excellent pools, so spend the day soaking up the sun.
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Go shopping in Disney Springs: There are so many fun shops in Disney Springs that is perfect for a day of afternoon shopping.
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Nighttime:
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Pre-dinner drinks in Disney Springs: There are so many great options to grab a drink before dinner at:
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The Edison: The Edison is a hip and trendy restaurant and bar right on the water in Disney Springs. They serve signature cocktails including a killer French 75.
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Wine Bar George: The Wine Bar George is an amazing wine and cheese bar that has a variety of excellent wines.
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Grab dinner at Cafe Tu Tu Tango: This is an awesome tapas restaurant that is perfect for the whole family! It has a warm, vibrant and exciting atmosphere with live music, dancers, and delicious Spanish inspired dishes and drinks.
Day 2:
Morning:
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Spend the morning at Magic Kingdom: Magic Kingdom is where the famous Disney castle is located, as well as the classic Disney rides! It opens at 9:00 AM, so be the first one in the park to beat the crowds and take a fun pictures in front of the beautiful castle. Then spend the morning riding some amazing Disney rides!
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Top Magic Kingdom Rides:
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Space Mountain
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Splash Mountain
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It's a Small World
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Monsters Inc.
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Little Mermaid
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Grab lunch at one of the restaurants in Magic Kingdom.
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Afternoon:
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Take the free train from Magic Kingdom to Epcot.
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Spend the afternoon at Epcot: Epcot is one of my favorite parks in Disney! It not only has some of the best rides, but it also has different countries you can visit awesome food and drinks from that country.
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Grab a passport when you enter Epcot and drink around the world! Visit each country and get an authentic dish or drink that represents each country.
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Ride some of the fun rides:
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Soarin
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Frozen
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Nighttime:
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Grab dinner at Epcot at either the Italian or French restaurant! Either is a great choice, but be sure to make a reservation on your Disney App, because the restaurants book up quickly.
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Watch the fireworks over the water at Epcot! The firework show is amazing!
Day 3:
Morning:
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Spend the morning at Hollywood Studios: Hollywood Studios has some great rides, so spend the morning riding some of our favorites:
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Rock-n-Rollercoaster
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Tower of Terror
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Toy Story
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Cars
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Grab lunch at one of the restaurants at Hollywood Studios.
Afternoon:
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Take the shuttle to Animal Kingdom.
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Spend the afternoon riding some amazing rides at Animal Kingdom: Animal Kingdom is a zoological themed park with multiple live animals including lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes and of course some amazing rides:
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Avatar
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Kali River Rapids
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Nighttime:
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Grab dinner at one of the excellent restaurants in Disney Springs:
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Terralina Crafted Italian Food: This is a delicious Italian restaurant on the water. They specialize in wood fire oven pizzas and authentic Italian pastas.
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The Edison: The Edison is a fun, unique restaurant and bar with live music. They serve delicious American dishes and signature cocktails.
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The Boathouse: If you are looking for a fancier dinner spot, then check out The Boathouse. The Boathouse is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant on the water.
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